C32 You Have Provoked a Big Shot

The commotion caught Boss Qiang and his henchmen off guard.

In this neck of the woods, they were the ones used to doing the bullying; no one had ever dared to talk back to them like that!

The local elders turned to see who had spoken up. Recognizing Lin Xuan, they couldn't help but smirk, eagerly anticipating the drama that was about to unfold.

A concerned auntie cautioned, "Young man, don't overdo it."

Lin Xuan stepped forward, reassuring her, "Don't worry, Auntie. We're in a place that respects the rule of law."

"Law? Hahaha! I am the law here!" Boss Qiang's laugh was both wild and chilling.

"You've got a way with words. What's your turf?"

Lin Xuan glanced at Pei Qiuyu, his expression unflustered, and replied, "I'm her husband."

"Heh, so just a nobody with no connections?"

"Do you have any idea of the consequences for what you've just said?"

Lin Xuan smirked with contempt. "I'm about to show you the consequences!"

Boss Qiang moved to slap Lin Xuan, but in a flash, his hand swiped through empty air.

"Thud!"

With a single kick, Lin Xuan sent Boss Qiang hurtling through the air.

Everyone present was taken aback.

Lee Moxiang gasped, her hand flying to her mouth in astonishment; the turn of events was completely unexpected.

Boss Qiang lay on the ground, howling in agony from Lin Xuan's formidable kick.

The other thugs stood there, stunned.

"Get him, let's all jump in!" they yelled, charging at Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan's hand whipped out, smacking one across the face.

Then, spinning swiftly, he landed a punch squarely on another's cheek.

"Crack!"

Before the thug could even cry out, Lin Xuan delivered a kick straight to his knee.

As the man crumpled, Lin Xuan followed with a sharp elbow to another, sending him flying.

Seconds later, a left hook caught another thug under the chin, dropping him flat on his back.

In just moments, all the thugs were sprawled on the ground, wailing, their fighting spirit extinguished...

Lin Xuan's actions were swift and precise.

So incredibly fast!

The onlookers were left speechless by the spectacle.

Lin Xuan approached Boss Qiang, now underfoot, and said icily, "I'm giving you one chance. Kneel and apologize to my wife and mother-in-law, or today, you're leaving with broken limbs!"

Everyone gasped in shock!

Boss Qiang was notorious for maiming others, but now, this man they deemed a worthless son-in-law from the Pei family was threatening to break Boss Qiang's limbs?!!

A thug on the ground struggled to his feet and warned, "Kid, you've stirred up a hornet's nest! Lay a finger on him, and you'll answer to Master Hu's wrath—he's one of his guys!"

Lin Xuan walked over and, with a crunch, crushed the man's knee underfoot.

The man screamed in agony, writhing on the ground.

Pei Qiuyu's eyes were wide with disbelief, her hands clamped over her mouth, shocked by the unfolding scene.

Lee Moxiang was equally frozen, unable to process how Lin Xuan, whom they all considered a nobody, could be so audacious.

The elderly onlookers all cried out in astonishment.

Lin Xuan was proving to be a formidable fighter!

But even with his fighting prowess, he was just a commoner with no connections. How could he possibly stand up to Master Hu, the feared powerbroker of A City?

He was surely headed for disaster. Once Master Hu made his move, Lin Xuan would be done for.

And Pei Qiuyu would suffer the consequences.

That was the consensus.

Just then, someone yelled, "Master Hu! Master Hu is here!"

"Master Hu?"

The crowd turned towards the entrance with a mix of nervousness and dread.

A middle-aged man with a round face and stocky build emerged from the doorway.

"It's Master Hu! He's arrived! Let's keep our distance!" they murmured.

The bystanders, including the uncles and aunties, instinctively backed away, not wanting to be caught in the crossfire or collateral damage.

Master Hu marched up to Lin Xuan, glancing at his beaten henchman on the ground.

Lifting his gaze, he demanded in a cold, emotionless tone, "You're the one who hit my men?"

Anger was already simmering in Master Hu's chest.

Lin Xuan responded with a casual smile, "So you're the Master Hu everyone's been talking about?"

With a stern nod, Master Hu confirmed, "Indeed. My associates in the underworld respectfully address me as Master Hu."

Lin Xuan replied, "Well then, now that you're here, it's time to settle the debt and return the money."

"You're really pushing your luck, kid."

Master Hu's eyes narrowed with a chill. "You beat up my guys and now you expect me to pay you back?"

"You might be tough, but it only takes one word from me to have you carried out of here on your back!"

Lin Xuan offered a slight smile, pulled out his phone, and said, "Let me make a call. You can explain it to him."

Master Hu scoffed. "Oh, what now? You think you can intimidate me with your connections? Even the Heavenly Emperor himself couldn't save you today."

Lin Xuan dialed Wang Baifa.

The moment the call connected, a respectful voice came through, "Hall Master, what can I do for you?"

Lin Xuan's tone remained cool. "Do you know someone named Master Hu in A City?"

Wang Baifa chuckled, "Oh, him? Sure, I know him. He's got a bit of notoriety in A City's underworld, but he's nothing but a joke."

"He's been trying to get in my good graces, inviting me out repeatedly and sending gifts through intermediaries. I've never given him the time of day. Why? You ran into him?"

Lin Xuan shot Master Hu a look and said with a smirk, "He's right here, claiming he's going to make me leave horizontally."

Upon hearing this, Wang Baifa lost it. "What the hell? Does this punk have a death wish? He dared to speak to you like that? Where are you? I'm coming with my crew right now to take this kid down and bulldoze his whole operation!"

Lin Xuan chuckled and said, "You talk to him."

"Here." With that, Lin Xuan handed the phone to Master Hu.

Master Hu nearly burst into laughter from sheer frustration.

"What the hell, you think this is a game?"

"I'd like to see who this nobody is that you're calling. I'll deal with him too..."

He was cut off mid-sentence as his eardrums nearly burst from the rage-filled bellow on the line.

"Qin Hu! Are you itching for an early grave? You've got the nerve to mess with my boss? I can make your whole family vanish from A City in ten minutes!"

Master Hu's complexion went pale as he recognized the voice on the call.

Wasn't this Wang Baifa, the influential figure he'd been desperately trying to ingratiate himself with to no avail?

He actually claimed that I've crossed his boss?

This kid... This kid is Wang Baifa's boss?!

Moreover, he made it clear that he wanted my entire family to vanish from A City within ten minutes!

His words didn't sound like a joke at all!

He's a heavyweight whose mere presence makes A City shake!

If he decided to kill me, it would be as effortless as squashing an ant!

Master Hu felt an icy fear envelop him, his hands shaking uncontrollably.

He pleaded urgently, "Director Wang, Director Wang, please, there's been a misunderstanding. I had no idea he was..."

"What the hell don't you understand?!" Wang Baifa bellowed furiously. "I'm telling you, my boss's identity is top secret. If you let even a whisper slip, I'll scatter your family's ashes to the winds!"

Terrified, Master Hu's legs shook violently as he stammered, "Yes, yes, I get it. Director Wang, I'm at fault, please, your anger is justified. You don't need to get involved; I know exactly how to handle this..."