Chapter 73: You Really Think You’re A Local Emperor?
Wang Changhai, pinching his nose, strode into the prison with a frown.
The smell inside was extremely unpleasant, a strong stench of blood, rot, and mold mixed with the foul odor of excrement and urine, assaulting his senses directly, making his eyes sting. It was certainly not a place for humans.
While waiting outside, he saw constables carrying bodies out. Not only the common people but even he was stunned.
Someone was dead!
This was a major incident!
Seeing Lin Fan, Wang Changhai quickly put down his hand. Just as he was about to speak, his gaze inadvertently swept into the adjacent cell, and he was shocked to see several familiar figures.
“Gang Leader, how were you guys caught so quickly? Wasn’t the meeting just called?”
Wang Changhai was astonished and bewildered, and in his bewilderment, he felt like laughing.
Ma Jiang, with a bruised and swollen face, roared, “Wang Changhai, it’s all your fault! You let the wolf in, you ruined our Loyalty Hall, you are a dog!”
Wang Changhai frowned, “Watch your tone.”
Yanzhao Han stared at Wang Changhai with sinister eyes.
Chen Qingshan never expected that the only one from the entire Loyalty Hall who would remain unharmed would be this fellow he had promoted for his flattery.
In his youth, he had carved out a street with a cleaver.
All nonsense!
When faced with a situation where lives were at stake.
He, Wang Changhai, ran faster than anyone.
If he hadn’t initially wanted a hall master who was obedient, ambitious, and easy to control.
Based on him?
He wouldn’t even qualify.
“Hahaha…” Chen Qingshan laughed self-mockingly, “Wang Changhai, we all underestimated you. When the snipe and clam fight, the fisherman benefits. I never expected you to be the winner in the end.”
Wang Changhai was very confused.
“Gang Leader, I’m no fisherman! I spend my days at home with my wife, having tea and snacks. I haven’t done anything. You guys got yourselves arrested by the Public Security Bureau, what does that have to do with me?”
He could not accept the Gang Leader’s statement.
Not even if he was the Gang Leader.
Chen Qingshan sneered repeatedly.
Lin Fan placed his hand on Wang Changhai’s shoulder, “Hall Master Wang, with the entire top leadership of the Loyalty Hall now arrested, for the stability of Yong’an, the heavy burden of the Loyalty Hall will fall on your shoulders from now on.”
“Can I do it?”
Wang Changhai dared not act all in front of Lin Fan. He understood his own abilities; slacking off was easy, but he felt he couldn’t handle such a heavy responsibility.
Lin Fan cautioned, “No one is born capable. Learn while doing, and do while learning. Just remember one thing: don’t mess with the common people’s livelihood.”
“Understood, I get it.”
As the saying goes, a hall master who doesn’t want to be a gang leader is not a good gang leader.
He was willing to utilize all his wisdom.
“Did you have something to see me about?”
Lin Fan knew Wang Changhai wouldn’t come to the Public Security Bureau without a reason.
“Yes, I have something.”
“Is it important?”
“Important.”
“Let’s go to the office to talk.”
Lin Fan led him away from the prison. The smell there wasn’t pleasant, especially since he had been working them a bit harder lately; there was excrement and urine, and even with the best cleaning, there was still an odor.
…
Office.
“You’re saying Sun Yaowei came to you, knelt down in a private room, and called you grandpa?” Lin Fan’s brow furrowed, trying to figure out Sun Yaowei’s intentions.
Had he forgotten what happened a while ago?
The incident that forced the second son of the Fierce Tiger Gang to lose face?
“Yes!” Wang Changhai slapped his thigh, his expression exaggerated. “When he came in, I thought he was going to attack me. Who knew he’d just drop to his knees, say he was wrong, and hoped I’d forgive him. He also said that woman was someone he’d known for a long time, and if anyone was cuckolded, it was him. I was completely baffled.”
Wang Changhai was still very confused.
Lin Fan picked up his teacup and brought it to his lips, but didn’t drink. He feared he might spit it out in one go.
“Logically, if he were afraid of me and wanted to mend relations through you, it would be understandable. But given the current situation, anyone with eyes can see I’m about to take down the Fierce Tiger Gang. It’s a bit ridiculous for him, as the second son, to try and get on my good side.”
Now that the Loyalty Hall was under his control.
It was likely that the Fierce Tiger Gang was in a state of panic.
Sun Xiao must be holding a meeting.
Sun Yaowei having this much free time? Was he out of his mind?
Song Qing, who had been silent and looking at files, looked up and said, “Lin Fan, it’s not that simple. As far as I know, although Sun Yaowei is the second son of the Fierce Tiger Gang, his birth mother was a maid, and he is not favored. Sun Yaozu, on the other hand, is the son of the principal wife and the future heir of the Fierce Tiger Gang.”
“Everyone has ambitions. Sun Yaowei’s actions are definitely aimed at using this Hundred Day Operation to get Sun Yaozu locked up.”
Lin Fan nodded, finding Song Ban Tou’s words very reasonable.
“Why would I want Sun Yaozu locked up? I want the entire Fierce Tiger Gang locked up!” Lin Fan’s eyes showed a hint of ruthlessness. “Hall Master, find a way to contact Sun Yaowei and see if you can get some evidence of the Hall Masters and the Gang Leader’s wrongdoings.”
“Alright, no problem.” Wang Changhai got up to leave.
After he left.
Song Qing sighed, “Wang Hai committed suicide?”
“Yes.”
“Wang Hai was so loyal. Chen Xingzhi did so many unconscionable things, yet he still had a confidant like Wang Hai. Chen Xingzhi’s life was truly worth it.”
“That’s true.”
…
At this moment, Lin Fan arrived at the entrance of the Public Security Bureau.
The common people’s enthusiasm was undiminished. As he emerged, cheers erupted from the crowd.
“Dear fellow villagers, please disperse. There will be an announcement after the interrogation. There’s no need to stay here.”
Lin Fan knew his words were futile.
The first day of the Hundred Day Operation.
The momentum had been built up too high.
The first and second cases handled were both related to the Loyalty Hall, and they occurred on the same day, creating such a buzz that it was difficult to get the common people to leave.
“How is it?” Lin Fan asked.
Xu Ming replied, “Ban Tou, there are some reports, most of which are related to the Loyalty Hall. None regarding the Fierce Tiger Gang yet. There are also some concerning wealthy merchants and families within the city.”
“Mm.” Lin Fan instructed, “For those implicated with these wealthy merchants and families, bring them in. Although we are primarily dealing with the Fierce Tiger Gang now, if others are involved, we must handle it accordingly.”
“Yes.”
Xu Ming nodded.
He then called Yang Ming over and asked him to invite the Master from Big Ox Blacksmith Shop to shorten the iron chains at the Public Security Bureau to prevent incidents like Wang Hai’s from happening again.
People grow through their experiences.
Even he was no exception.
…
Night fell.
Lin Fan returned home and went into the courtyard. He examined the equipment the artisans had built, looking it over from all angles with satisfaction.
He shed his upper garment, revealing his strong physique, and moved to the center of the equipment. Taking a deep breath, a slight chill seemed to enter his lungs, but it was instantly dispelled by the heat of his blood.
He was preparing for cultivation.
“Brother, won’t this cause any problems?” Little Fatty couldn’t help but worry.
Although he had great faith in his brother’s strength.
This contraption looked terrifying.
“It’s fine, just watch.” Lin Fan smiled, his tone relaxed. “Little Fatty, don’t underestimate your Brother Lin.”
Looking up, his gaze fell on an unusually thick rope. He raised his hand, his arm muscles tensing, and grasped the rope.
“Lift.”
A low roar erupted.
With a burst of strength, he yanked his arm down.
Gurgle!
The pulley made a grinding sound.
The rope, secured to four heavy wooden stakes, suddenly tightened. The stakes tilted upwards, being pulled high. The moment Lin Fan released his grip.
The four wooden stakes whizzed towards Lin Fan, striking his chest, back, and sides simultaneously.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Four roars, like those of wild beasts, echoed at the same instant.
The sound alone conveyed the terrifying impact.
But Lin Fan raised his arms high, exposing his body completely. At the moment of impact, his body vibrated intensely.
His face flushed slightly.
A low groan came from his throat.
【 Beginner Body Refining Proficiency +1 】
…
Lin Fan exhaled a puff of stale air. It was indeed powerful, exactly as he had expected. This was far beyond human capability.
For an ordinary person in his position to take this impact.
To say the least.
Being fortunate to have their internal organs intact would be a blessing.
The impact force was immense.
Little Fatty, standing nearby, had his mouth agape and his eyes wide, unable to believe what he was seeing. He knew his Lin brother was strong and terrifying, but this situation surely couldn’t be within human limits.
Lin Fan hesitated no further, continuing to pull the rope. When it reached its maximum height, he released it and once again endured the violent impact.
Bang…!
【 Beginner Body Refining Proficiency +1 】
“So satisfying.”
Lin Fan couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
The scene he had anticipated the most was watching his proficiency increase with his own eyes.
The silvery moonlight shone down, illuminating Lin Fan as if he were a terrifying demon god.
After an unknown amount of time.
His entire body a deep red, he stopped his actions.
He glanced at his efforts.
【 Beginner Body Refining （ Great Accomplishment 921/1000 ） 】
The increase was very good.
He could clearly feel that with the increase in proficiency, the strength of his body in all aspects had improved.
This was true for power, hardness, and speed.
As he walked out from the center of the equipment, Little Fatty quickly handed him a cloth. His eyes filled with concern and worry, “Brother, your body is all red, and there’s blood sand. Is that okay?”
Lin Fan smiled, “Little Fatty, you don’t understand. This is cultivation. To become a true powerhouse, you can’t achieve it without hardship and suffering.”
After speaking, he walked over to Little Fatty, placed the cloth on his shoulder, and patted him.
“Little Fatty, all you need to do is witness firsthand how your brother becomes stronger.”
“Alright, it’s getting late, let’s rest.”
Lin Fan walked towards the house, and halfway there, he took out a handful of Pinellia and put it in his mouth.
【 Poison Resistance +1 】
【 Poison Resistance: LV1 （ 0/300 ） 】
Huh!?
He didn’t expect his Poison Resistance level to have increased.
He had truly been too engrossed.
He hadn’t even noticed these things.
He was now thinking about how much poison he could neutralize by increasing his Poison Resistance to a very high level.
Of course, what he most wanted to be immune to was aphrodisiac poison.
The world is dangerous, so one must be prepared.
Some people’s methods were extremely wicked; they used their bodies as poison, actively approaching, and when you were lost in desire, they would use their warm and soft flesh to withstand your countless elite soldiers.
When pregnancy occurred.
They would use it to threaten you, and who wouldn’t be afraid?
…
The next day.
Fierce Tiger Gang, Hall.
A very tense meeting began.
Gang Leader Sun Xiao sat on the main seat, a Grand Tutor chair, with a grim expression.
On the right sat the Eldest Young Master Sun Yaozu, calm and composed.
The Second Young Master Sun Yaowei, however, had to stand by like a follower, without even a seat.
On the lower sides.
Sat the Gang Members’ Hall Masters.
Liu Lao San, who ran a brothel, looked rather wretched.
Tong Wanguan, who lent usury, had shrewd eyes.
Chang Rong, who monopolized the market, had a rough, fleshy face.
And the Gang Leader’s confidant, Butler Li.
As for the most skilled and ferocious Hall Master in the gang, Yuan Jiang, he was currently enduring a whipping in the Public Security Bureau’s prison and was naturally unable to attend.
“Are you all mute? Say something?” Sun Xiao looked at everyone with a blank expression.
The situation of the Loyalty Hall was laid out before them in bloody detail.
This was a clear message to the Fierce Tiger Gang.
You are next.
You cannot escape.
“Gang Leader, has it really reached this point? We’ve bribed them a lot. If nothing else, has that Constable Li shown any results?” Liu Lao San asked with dissatisfaction.
Did they really think of them as just money bags?
Take what they wanted?
And then ignore them when trouble arose?
Sun Xiao said, “To be frank, no one will help. We can only rely on ourselves now.”
“Damn it, if this doesn’t work, let’s fight! Let’s kill that Lin guy!” Tong Wanguan said angrily.
Sun Xiao snorted, “Are you trying to hand him a knife? Have you even bothered to find out the situation? You want to find someone to kill him? Who do you think you can find?”
Tong Wanguan was speechless and dejectedly lowered his head, muttering, “If this doesn’t work, and that doesn’t work, are we just supposed to wait for death?”
Sun Yaozu, who had been silent, cleared his throat and said, “Father, Hall Masters, the current situation is not entirely unfavorable for us. Yuan Jiang hasn’t revealed any information about us from prison, which means we are safe for now.”
“Mm, continue,” Sun Xiao nodded.
Sun Yaozu said, “So, what we need to do now is clean up our tracks. That Lin guy has been looking for evidence against us, but under Father’s leadership, all the Hall Masters have cleaned up their tracks thoroughly.”
A little flattery.
To make his father happy.
Indeed, Sun Xiao smiled with relief.
“Continue.”
“Father, what I want to tell the three Hall Masters is this: if there are any cases of coercion in Hall Master Liu’s brothel, hide them quickly and arrange for them properly. They must not be discovered.”
Liu Lao San said, “Eldest Young Master, rest assured. I, Liu Lao San, am known for my willing customers. There is absolutely no forced behavior.”
“Good, then. Hall Master Tong, you need to keep a low profile recently. It’s best to stop violent debt collection. Otherwise, if anything happens, that Lin guy will definitely seize on it and won’t let you off easily,” Sun Yaozu cautioned.
Tong Wanguan was somewhat reluctant but nodded, “Understood. For the sake of the gang, losing some money is worth it.”
Sun Yaozu nodded, “As for Hall Master Chang, there’s not much. The main thing is to prohibit your subordinates from being rough and beating people. The market isn’t in a hurry. As long as we get through this difficult period, there will be plenty of business in the future.”
Chang Rong said, “Eldest Young Master’s considerations are thorough. I am impressed, truly impressed.”
Sun Yaozu smiled, exuding an air of control.
He wanted to make his father understand.
I, Sun Yaozu, absolutely possess the temperament and intellect to be the Gang Leader.
Sun Yaowei, treated as air, looked at his pretentious elder brother with disdain. *Pah*… he only knew how to spout nonsense, as if no one else understood.
“Father, I also have an idea,” Sun Yaowei said.
“You?”
Sun Xiao frowned.
He didn’t place much importance on this second son, who was a casual result of a single encounter.
“Second Brother, this is a matter of the gang’s survival. Don’t spout nonsense,” Sun Yaozu said.
“I’m not talking nonsense,” Sun Yaowei raised his voice and said, “Young Master Hu was arrested, and Master Hu went to the upper mansion to find connections to get him out. With Master Hu’s connections, he can surely invite a powerful figure. We just need to…”
Before he could finish speaking.
He was ruthlessly interrupted.
“Absurd!” Sun Yaozu sternly reprimanded, his face filled with disappointment. “Second Brother, it’s better to rely on oneself than on others. Do you want all our lives and fortunes in the Fierce Tiger Gang to be placed on the Hu family?”
“If you think that way, you’ve truly disappointed me.”
“If we’re talking about the biggest hidden danger now, it’s definitely you. It hasn’t been long since you slept with Wang Changhai’s concubine. Given Lin’s relationship with Wang Changhai, do you think he won’t go after you?”
Sun Yaowei retorted, “Big Brother, I haven’t finished speaking yet!”
Bang!
“Shut up.” Sun Xiao slammed the tea table angrily and glared, “When your elder brother is speaking, when is it your turn to interrupt? Butler Li, take him away! Useless, good-for-nothing.”
“Father, I…” Sun Yaowei felt wronged.
“Second Young Master, let’s go.”
Butler Li dragged Sun Yaowei away from the living room.
They hadn’t gone far.
The words from the living room were piercingly clear.
“Sigh, Gang Leader, the Second Young Master is so unlike you.”
“If only he had half the ability and stability of the Eldest Young Master, how wonderful that would be.”
“Yes, but thankfully we still have the Eldest Young Master.”
These words deeply pierced Sun Yaowei’s heart.
Corridor.
“Butler Li, I’m not loved,” Sun Yaowei was on the verge of tears.
Butler Li patted his shoulder, “It’s okay, Butler Li loves you.”
“Butler Li, help me. I really want to be the Gang Leader. I don’t think I’m that bad.”
“I understand. Second Young Master is handsome, suave, and talented. How could he be bad?” Butler Li praised him profusely, then looked around. Seeing no one, he asked, “Wang Changhai contacted me and wants to know if you know anything about the gang’s Hall Masters, things that could get them arrested by the Public Security Bureau.”
“Yes, I do.” Sun Yaowei said without hesitation.
“Ah? Really? Second Young Master, you can’t just say things like that.”
Butler Li was skeptical.
Even as the butler, he didn’t know much about these Hall Masters, as each of them was very secretive, with some things even the Gang Leader didn’t know.
“How could I say things carelessly? Their mistresses, which one haven’t I slept with? They’ve told me so much about themselves.”
“Oh… Ah?”
Butler Li stared at Sun Yaowei blankly.
No?
What did you just say?
They… all slept with them?
…
Medical Hall.
Lin Fan approached the counter and tapped his finger, “Doctor, what kind of medicinal herb is slightly more poisonous than Pinellia?”
With his Poison Resistance reaching LV1.
Naturally, he had to change his medication.
The previous dosage was definitely not strong enough.
“Ah, Master Lin, good morning.” The doctor was very respectful. “You mentioned something slightly more poisonous than Pinellia? That would be Tiannanxing.”
“Bring some out to see.”
“Certainly, please wait a moment.”
The doctor dared not ask further, quickly turning around. From the rows of antique small medicine drawers behind him, he accurately pulled one out and placed the Tiannanxing on oiled paper, presenting it on the counter.
“Master Lin, this is Tiannanxing. However, you must be careful, as these are all toxic. If you are using it for treatment, you must pay close attention to the dosage and formulation…”
However, his words were cut short, and his eyes widened instantly.
He watched in horror as Master Lin grabbed a handful and put it in his mouth.
This… this.
“Hmm…” Lin Fan savored it carefully, his brow slightly raised. “It tastes a bit numbing, and a bit spicy.”
【 Poison Resistance +1 】
“But overall, it’s good. Pack all the Tiannanxing for me.”
To increase poison resistance, one must eat it day and night, even during rest.
Never stop.
Just eat it heartily and greedily.
The doctor stood frozen as if enchanted, his expression blank and his mouth still in an ‘O’ shape from speaking.
“Doctor, Doctor…”
Lin Fan waved his hand in front of his eyes.
“Ah?”
The doctor snapped back to reality, his face filled with terror. “Master Lin, do you feel any burning sensation or severe pain in your mouth?”
“No.”
“Do you feel any numbness in your mouth or tongue?”
“No, not that either.”
“Do you feel any nausea or urge to vomit?”
“Still no.”
The doctor was completely dumbfounded. How was this possible?
He picked up a piece of Tiannanxing and examined it closely. The patterns matched, the granules matched, the smell matched, and the texture also matched.
“It can’t be fake, Master Lin. I’m not selling fake goods.”
The doctor was scared, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
The current laws were very strict.
Selling other counterfeit goods might be overlooked, but selling fake medicinal herbs would lead to confiscation of property, as it wasn’t a matter of fakeness, but of harming human lives.
“I didn’t say you sold fakes.” Lin Fan quickly stopped the doctor, who was about to test the medicine himself.
He knew how strict the laws were regarding the sale of fake medicinal herbs.
“Master Lin, if this isn’t fake medicine, why are you not reacting at all?” the doctor couldn’t understand.
“Don’t ask so many questions. Pack all the Tiannanxing. I’ll take it.”
“Oh, oh.”
Not long after, Lin Fan left the medical hall with a bag of Tiannanxing.
After he left.
The doctor took out a piece of Tiannanxing from his sleeve, which he had secretly hidden earlier.
He had no other intention.
He just wanted to know.
Whether it was real or fake.
The doctor opened his mouth and put the Tiannanxing in. The taste was right, the texture was right.
Suddenly.
The doctor’s face turned red. He felt as if his mouth was burning, his tongue and mouth were numb, and a large amount of saliva flowed out.
*Pah, pah*…
He quickly spat out the Tiannanxing in his mouth.
“This is real.”
The doctor was shocked. He still couldn’t understand why Master Lin had no reaction at all.
…
At this moment, Lin Fan leisurely arrived at the Public Security Bureau, occasionally popping a pill along the way, listening to the system prompts with a joyful mood.
There were fewer common people at the entrance of the Public Security Bureau than yesterday, but many still brought small stools and bags of sunflower seeds, treating it like a theater.
“Master Lin, good morning.”
The common people greeted him.
Lin Fan smiled and returned their greetings.
Walking inside, before even reaching the office, he saw Wang Changhai pacing back and forth.
“Hall Master.”
Hearing the voice and seeing Lin Fan, Wang Changhai was overjoyed and rushed over.
“I have news, real news.”
Lin Fan’s heart rejoiced.
“Let’s talk inside.”
He hadn’t expected the Hall Master to be so efficient.
It seemed handing over the Loyalty Hall to the Gang Leader was the right decision.
In the office.
Wang Changhai drank a large gulp of water to moisten his throat.
“That kid Sun Yaowei, he’s really got something.” Wang Changhai wiped his mouth, his eyes shining. “He’s figured out the affairs of Hall Masters Liu Lao San, Tong Wanguan, and Chang Rong.”
“Take Liu Lao San, for instance. His brothel is hidden deep in an alley. While some of the ‘sisters’ there are willing, many were tricked or deceived. Some are even pitiful individuals with intellectual disabilities.”
“Those who are not willing are not kept in the brothel but are housed in a remote courtyard in the east of the city. If clients have specific needs, they are taken there. Those poor women are forced to entertain clients, and if they resist, they are subjected to a beating.”
Speaking of which.
Wang Changhai cursed.
Damn it, what a beastly act.
“Continue,” Lin Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, anger visible in them.
Foolish women are inherently pitiable.
I didn’t expect them to be used to force such things.
Unbearable.
“And that Tong Wanguan, he engages in usury. While others charge thirteen for ten, he charges at least fifteen or sixteen. Few who borrow money from him can repay it, and for those who can’t, Tong Wanguan would seize their wives and daughters and send them to Liu Lao San’s brothel.”
“He also has a courtyard in the north of the city, where he keeps those who can’t repay their silver. They are tortured daily, all to force the wives and daughters of those people to be obedient.”
Wang Changhai recounted everything he knew incessantly.
Lin Fan listened attentively.
“What about that Sun Xiao?”
Wang Changhai shook his head and said, “I don’t know. Even Sun Yaowei doesn’t know about his father’s affairs, and neither does Butler Li, who contacted me. I don’t think he’s lying; from what I understand of Sun Xiao, it’s very likely he wouldn’t let others know his business, not even his most trusted confidants.”
“What a shame,” Lin Fan lamented. “But it doesn’t matter. We’ll start by taking down his three Hall Masters first. The Hundred Day Operation must not stop; the momentum must become even more intense.”
After speaking, he looked at the Hall Master and said, “Hall Master, return to the wharf and call my brothers. Bring clubs.”
“Alright.”
Wang Changhai accepted the order and rushed out of the office.
Lin Fan also immediately exited the office, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice.
“Yang Ming, Xu Ming.”
The two who heard the voice ran over quickly, “Here.”
“Go and gather the brothers. There’s something important,” Lin Fan said.
“Yes.”
The two were filled with fervor, their blood surging rapidly. What happened yesterday was stimulating enough, and it seemed they would be doing something exciting again early this morning.
It was enough to make the Squad Leader attach such importance.
In their eyes, there was no other target besides dealing with the Fierce Tiger Gang.
Not long after.
The constables quickly assembled, their formations neat, and the area silent.
Everyone stood tall and proud, full of spirit. Their constable uniforms were neat, and sabers hung at their waists, making them unrecognizable from their usual slovenly appearance.
Lin Fan looked at them and nodded with satisfaction.
“Today, you’ve all done exceptionally well. Your energy and spirit are high, and I, your Squad Leader, am very pleased,” Lin Fan’s voice boomed, echoing through the courtyard. “The commencement of the Hundred Day Operation signifies our farewell to the past Public Security Bureau. I hope everyone present will remember your mission and responsibilities.”
Pre-battle mobilization.
Very necessary.
It could invisibly enhance their combat capabilities.
“I do not wish to pursue past matters, nor do I intend to. Now, tell me loudly, do you want to be your past selves, or your current selves?” Lin Fan asked loudly.
“Current!”
“Current!”
The constables yelled with all their might, their faces flushed red. The deafening shouts were like thunder from a clear sky, soaring into the heavens and resounding throughout the entire Public Security Bureau, even reaching the street outside.
The Common People marveled.
The Public Security Bureau today was truly different from the past.
“Xu Ming.”
“Here,” Xu Ming strode forward, his back as straight as a javelin.
Lin Fan said, “You will lead twenty men to the courtyard opposite Li’s Coffin Shop in Qingshui Alley, East City. Go in there and apprehend everyone. If you encounter any resistance, execute them on the spot. I will bear all consequences.”
“Yes, Squad Leader.”
Xu Ming clasped his fists, accepted the order, and turned to select his men.
“Yang Ming.”
“Here.”
“You and Squad Leader Song will lead fifteen men to house number C-7 in Fengyu Alley, North City, and control the people inside. If you encounter resistance, execute them on the spot.”
“Yes, Squad Leader.”
Yang Ming also began selecting men.
After all personnel assignments were completed.
Lin Fan’s gaze swept over the remaining constables, and with a wave of his hand, “The rest of you, follow me. Let’s go.”
When they arrived outside.
The Wharf Brothers were already waiting with their weapons.
Lin Fan wasted no time.
“Wu Yong, take a group of brothers with Xu Ming.”
“Qian Tao, take the remaining brothers to follow Yang Ming and Squad Leader Song.”
“They will inform you of the situation en route. I have only one requirement: do not let any of them escape. Even if they are only half alive, bring them back to me.”
Lin Fan made the arrangements, needing to ensure they had enough manpower.
He wasn’t afraid of anything else, but just in case.
“Yes, Brother Lin.”
Wu Yong, Qian Tao, and all the brothers were filled with enthusiasm.
At this moment, they felt they were no longer low-level thugs from the wharf but Brother Lin’s elite reserve force.
The onlookers were bewildered.
No…
With your multi-pronged operations, who exactly are we supposed to follow?
They were given no chance to think.
Lin Fan led his team, their target clear, heading directly towards the Fierce Tiger Gang.
The Common People who saw this scene stood frozen, watching. They were on the move again; who were they going to deal with this time?
Anyway, ever since Master Lin appeared.
They felt that public security had improved significantly.
When the Hundred Day Operation announcement was posted.
They found that the once overbearing ruffians had become very friendly.
In the past, looking at them more than once would not earn a smile, but a glare.
But now it was different.
When they looked at them, they would actually scratch their heads shyly, as if embarrassed.
Street, Teahouse.
Qin Si habitually drank tea, and he had to have a private room on the second floor.
Of course, this was when he used to collect money.
Now, he was genuinely drinking tea.
As the commotion reached him.
Qin Si looked down.
Upon seeing Lin Fan, he broke out in a cold sweat, his hands and feet trembling.
Peng Chang, who was beside him, quickly reassured him, “Fourth Master, so many people are not here to arrest us. Besides, you handled it well enough. There’s surely nothing for us to worry about.”
Qin Si forced himself to remain calm and said, “I’m not blind, of course, I know they aren’t here to arrest us. You don’t need to state the obvious.”
“Yes, yes.”
Peng Chang nodded submissively.
He thought to himself, *I wonder who it was that turned pale with fear just now.*
Qin Si took a deep breath, held his teacup, and adopted an air of looking down upon everything and understanding all, muttering to himself, “I wonder who is about to have bad luck again. Looking at this formation, I can tell it’s no ordinary matter. Could it be heading towards the Fierce Tiger Gang?”
Peng Chang said, “Fourth Master, the possibility is very high.”
Qin Si sighed, “Silver Rod Lin Fan. The silver rod behind him weighs sixty catties, truly unprecedented. I, Qin Si, don’t fear anyone, but the most important thing for a person is to act according to their conscience. I haven’t done it, but he has.”
After speaking, his eyes toward Lin Fan revealed envy.
Lin Fan, who was leading the team at a brisk pace, had sharp spiritual senses and felt as if a pair of meaningful gazes were fixed on him. He looked up towards the teahouse next door.
That one glance locked onto Qin Si.
At this moment, Qin Si, upon noticing the gaze, immediately threw the teacup in his hand behind him in fright, his arms pressed tightly against the outside of his thighs, bowing ninety degrees.
He didn’t dare to move.
Peng Chang watched his Fourth Master’s reaction, which was so cowardly it reached the heavens, and sighed inwardly, thinking that his Fourth Master was about to be scared into a stupor by Squad Leader Lin.
…
Fierce Tiger Gang.
Inside the hall.
The meeting had not yet ended. Sun Yaozu was speaking passionately, his words flowing like a torrent as he described his grand plans.
Since Yuan Jiang was apprehended.
He had lost his helpers, thus remembering his father’s words.
“What I give you, you can take.
What I don’t give you, you cannot even think of.”
Therefore, he was now wholeheartedly satisfying his father’s desire for control.
The three Hall Masters applauded and praised him enthusiastically, whether they were genuinely praising him or just playing along was unclear, but for Sun Yaozu, none of that mattered.
Suddenly.
A gang member, pale and flustered, rushed in.
“Gang Leader, bad news, bad news.”
This sudden intrusion.
Instantly interrupted Sun Yaozu’s passionate speech.
Sun Yaozu’s face darkened. “You scoundrel, have you forgotten the rules of the Fierce Tiger Gang? Have you forgotten what the Gang Leader said?”
“No, no, I haven’t forgotten.”
“Good, then tell me, what are the rules the Gang Leader spoke of?”
“The Gang Leader said to remain calm in the face of adversity, and to handle changes with composure. During a main gang meeting, even if the sky were to fall, one must report with composure and steadiness. Only then can we display the might of our Fierce Tiger Gang.”
“Hmm, leave, and go outside to follow the Gang Leader’s rules.”
“But… but Eldest Young Master, outside…”
The gang member was sweating profusely from anxiety.
“Hmm?”
Sun Yaozu’s gaze was threatening.
The gang member dared not say anything more and left the hall, heading outside.
Tong Wanguan laughed, “Eldest Young Master truly embodies the essence of the Gang Leader.”
Sun Yaozu replied humbly, “My father’s words are like divine pronouncements in my heart, naturally, I must remember them and dare not forget them.”
“Good.”
Sun Xiao nodded with satisfaction. Ever since the warning last time, this child had truly become much more sensible.
Following this, everyone looked at the gang member outside the hall.
Just as the gang member began to walk slowly towards them.
Whoosh!
A whistling sound tore through the air.
Everyone felt a flash of silver light, as if a stream of light swept by. With a bang, a roar sounded. Only when they saw the situation clearly did they realize a silver rod was obliquely inserted into the floor of the hall.
The impact was so great that cracks appeared on the floor.
Seeing this silver rod, everyone present seemed to think of someone, their scalps tingling, and cold sweat pouring down.
Sun Xiao gripped the armrest tightly, his gaze fixed on the outside of the hall.
A large group of figures appeared.
Leading them was the one he had foreseen.
Lin Fan, the Squad Leader of the Public Security Bureau.
Lin Fan shook his wrist, massaged his neck, and stepped into the hall, stopping at the doorway and waving his hand.
The constables who followed entered with sabers, lining up on both sides of the hall, eyeing the people present menacingly.
The scene fell into silence.
The three Hall Masters suppressed their smiles, their expressions tense, all sitting obediently in their seats.
Sun Yaozu feared Lin Fan from the bottom of his heart.
The things he had done.
Made him feel afraid.
But as the future heir to the Fierce Tiger Gang, if he didn’t step forward now, when would he?
With this thought.
Sun Yaozu smiled, and with a seemingly familiar warmth, stepped forward, “Squad Leader Lin, you honor us with your presence. We have failed to welcome you properly, please…”
*Splat!*
“Get lost, you worthless thing.” Lin Fan spread his five fingers, grabbed the other’s face, and unceremoniously pushed him aside.
Even with a simple push.
For Sun Yaozu, it was a tremendous force.
It directly sent him tumbling onto the chair, looking utterly disheveled.
Sun Yaozu’s face turned ashen, but he seemed to want to save some face, straightened his posture, and shrugged helplessly, as if to say, *I was so friendly, but this guy is so rude, there’s nothing I can do.*
*Slap!*
Lin Fan walked up to Sun Yaozu and, with a raise of his hand, slapped him.
“Damn it, I hate it the most when someone is not a decent person but acts like they’re being wronged and have a big heart. It’s annoying just looking at you.”
“Sit there honestly, and don’t move, or I’ll smack you again.”
Lin Fan was too lazy to bother with him and instead glanced at the three Hall Masters, finally fixing his gaze on Sun Xiao.
“Gang Leader Sun, it’s been a while.” Lin Fan chuckled.
Sun Xiao stood up, knowing the visitor meant trouble, “May I ask what business Squad Leader Lin has bringing so many constables to my place?”
“Of course, I’m here to arrest people, not to see you!” Lin Fan said.
Such an attitude in his speech was truly detestable.
Excessively arrogant.
He considered that he was merely a Squad Leader, yet even when he met Prefect Li, the Prefect was courteous.
Sun Xiao asked, “May I know who Squad Leader Lin intends to arrest?”
Lin Fan pointed his finger at the people present, slowly moving it around. This action not only made the three Hall Masters nervous but even Sun Xiao, who had experienced many things, couldn’t help but tremble.
He knew Lin Fan never came out without a reason.
Not taking anyone back.
Was definitely impossible.
As his finger completed its sweep, he pointed at Liu Lao San, “Him, I’m taking him.”
Liu Lao San suddenly stood up and said angrily, “Squad Leader Lin, on what grounds are you arresting me? What evidence do you have…?”
Before he could finish.
Liu Lao San felt something resting on his shoulder.
It was a gleaming, sharp saber.
His eyes suddenly cleared.
Lin Fan pressed his finger down, “Don’t shout, don’t yell. Sit down obediently. Hands shake, knives have no eyes, and there’s only one life. Don’t blame me if you die.”
Liu Lao San swallowed nervously and sat down, trembling with fear.
“And you.”
Lin Fan pointed at Tong Wanguan.
Having seen Liu Lao San’s earlier experience, Tong Wanguan took a deep breath, gripped the armrest tightly, and remained silent. However, the saber behind him still rested on his shoulder.
“Chang Rong, don’t breathe a sigh of relief. You are included.” Lin Fan said.
Chang Rong: “Ah…?”
Sun Xiao could not accept the situation before him.
To apprehend three Hall Masters of his gang at once, how could he tolerate it.
“Squad Leader Lin, although you are a Squad Leader of the Public Security Bureau, arresting people still requires evidence. You are arresting people arbitrarily without any evidence. Do you consider yourself a Local Emperor of Yong’an, able to do whatever you please?”
Sun Xiao knew that soft words were useless.
At this moment, he had to confront the other party directly.
“Oh, you’re right. I can do whatever I want. Do you, Gang Leader Sun, have an opinion?” Lin Fan said with a smile, teasing the man before him.
“You…”
Sun Xiao didn’t expect the person named Lin to be so shameless.
“Take them away,” Lin Fan waved his hand.
The constables immediately escorted the three Hall Masters outside.
“Gang Leader, Gang Leader…”
“You Lin, you are lawless, arresting people randomly without evidence.”
The three Hall Masters shouted.
Sun Xiao clenched his fists, truly wanting to roar, “Close the doors, no one leaves.”
But he couldn’t shout.
He didn’t know what evidence Lin Fan had found.
But if they were to actually fight.
Then whether there was evidence or not would no longer be important.
Lin Fan grabbed the iron rod stuck in the floor and pulled it out, pointing it at Sun Xiao.
“Gang Leader Sun, don’t be in a hurry. Next time, it will be your turn.”
“Let’s go.”
“No need to see us off.”
“Hahahaha…”
Lin Fan laughed, turned, and led the constables to withdraw.
“Bastard.”
Sun Xiao was furious and smashed his fist onto the tea table. Instantly, the tea table did not break, but his fist suffered a wound, dripping blood.
I’ll update one chapter first, and another one at night. From now on, as long as my condition is not seriously problematic, I will basically write at least ten thousand characters per day.
Chapter, do you want a large chapter, or small chapters separately?
