Chapter 4: Beating Again

"…You kid, what's the point…," Wang Zhong stamped his foot anxiously, "…Who is Director Liao? He's the deputy chief inspector of our precinct, the one whose word is law! Aren't you just making things uncomfortable for yourself?"

The other constables deliberately kept their distance from Lin Yu, fearing being implicated by him. Some shook their heads secretly, some sighed, and others whispered, "…If we offend Director Liao, can we still survive in this precinct?"

"…Exactly, aren't we just digging our own graves?"

"…Sigh, the young don't know the heights of heaven and the depths of earth…"

Wang Zhong, seeing everyone's reaction, grew even more anxious, "…Look, now it's perfect, right? Everyone's avoiding you. In the precinct, without any connections, what will you do in the future? If Director Liao bears a grudge against you, he could transfer you in an instant to a remote place like Old Target Road…"

Lin Yu remained unmoved; he already had a system, so why shrink back?

Damn it, the Almighty is here; no one can stop me from grinding Resolve!

【Ding! Detected host persisting in principle under pressure, gaining 20 Resolve points!】

【Current Resolve: 240 points】

"…Chief Wang," Lin Yu said coolly, "…Some things can't be avoided just because they're troublesome."

Wang Zhong tried to persuade further, but Lin Yu's gaze cut him off. It was a resolve he had never seen in the young man's eyes before.

"…Baka! You damn…dog," Yamamoto Ichiro continued shouting in the detention cell, "…When I get out, I'll make you pay! The Health Union Association won't let you off the hook!"

Lin Yu let out a cold laugh, turned and extended his hand to Wang Zhong, "…Uncle Wang, give me the key."

"…You…what are you going to do?" Wang Zhong startled, quickly clutching the key tightly, "…Lin Yu, stop this! Director Liao's anger hasn't cooled yet, you shouldn't…"

"…Baka! You dare step in and try? I'll make you understand…"

"…Uncle Wang," Lin Yu interrupted Yamamoto Ichiro's rant, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "…This Japanese devil's mouth is too filthy. If I don't give him a proper lesson, I simply can't stand it…"

"…Not allowed, not allowed!" Wang Zhong, terrified, waved his hands repeatedly, "…Why are you so stubborn, kid? This isn't…"

But Lin Yu had already snatched the key, striding toward the detention cell. The other constables, seeing this, kept their distance, fearing being drawn into the turmoil.

【Ding! Detected host about to brutally beat arrogant Japanese, matching the Hardbone spirit, expected to gain 50 Resolve points!】

"…Lin Yu!" Wang Zhong stamped his foot anxiously, "…Think this through…"

Lin Yu ignored him, already opening the detention cell door. Yamamoto Ichiro, seeing this, had his arrogant expression instantly turn to terror. He seemed not to have expected that this young constable would actually lay a hand on him.

"…Now," Lin Yu twisted his wrist, sneering, "…let's have a good chat…"

"…Baka! You dare…"

Yamamoto Ichiro hadn't finished speaking when Lin Yu's fist slammed hard into his face. The blow, swift and brutal, sent him staggering backward, crashing into the iron fence.

"…Weren't you just so arrogant a moment ago?" Lin Yu sneered, grabbing his collar, "…Keep going! Keep shouting!"

"— You... you, you Chinaman......"

Bang! Another loud slap.

"…China?" Lin Yu kicked his knee, "…Try saying that again?"

Yamamoto Ichiro's knees gave way, and he fell to his knees. Just as he tried to scramble up, Lin Yu drove a knee into his abdomen. The strike curled him like a shrimp, eliciting a pig‑slaying scream.

"…Scream! Keep screaming!" Lin Yu grabbed his hair, forcing him to lift his head, "…Weren't you so impressive when you were chopping people earlier…"

"…Spare…spare my life…" Yamamoto Ichiro finally feared, but Lin Yu had no intention of letting him go.

Bang! Another heavy punch landed on his eye socket.

"…This punch is for that coachman!"

Bang! A kick struck his ribs.

"…This kick is for those you have bullied."

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Fists and kicks rained down like raindrops, each striking a vital point. Yamamoto Ichiro writhed on the ground in agony, emitting a mournful scream. Yet Lin Yu seemed bloodshot, each move ruthless, granting him no respite.

【Ding! Brutally beating arrogant Japanese, gained 50 Resolve points!】

【Current Resolve: 290 points】

"…Lin Yu! Enough, enough!" Wang Zhong stamped his foot anxiously outside, "…If you keep hitting, someone will die!"

But Lin Yu ignored him, continuing to vent his fury. He wanted this arrogant Japanese to understand that on this land, they have no right to act recklessly!

The final heavy kick struck Yamamoto Ichiro's abdomen, curling him into a ball, silencing him forever.

His face was swollen beyond recognition, his kimono stained with blood and dust, a pitiful sight.

"…Remember," Lin Yu looked down from above, saying each word deliberately, "…On this land, you are trash, dog‑shit!"

When Lin Yu emerged from the detention cell, everyone fell silent as if chilled by a cold cicada.

They had never seen this young constable so ferocious. Yet, for some reason, seeing Yamamoto Ichiro's pitiful state gave them an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

"…Now…" Wang Zhong began, then stopped, "…Now we've really caused a disaster…"

Lin Yu, however, calmly adjusted his clothing, as if nothing had happened. Yet he knew that after this incident, his days in the precinct would likely not be easy.

"So what? Someone has to step forward and tell these cowards who bully the weak and fear the strong—on this land, there are still people with backbone!"

Chen Xun, standing behind the crowd, watched the scene, a cold smile curling his lips.

This Lin Yu is truly reckless. First he clashed with Director Liao, now he beats people from the Health Union Association like this. Isn't he cutting off his own way out?

Thinking that, Chen Xun felt an indescribable pleasure. As a peer who entered the precinct at the same time, he had always been both jealous and resentful of Lin Yu. The kid was young and capable, favored by Wang Zhong, making him the biggest rival for promotion to head constable.

But now, having offended Director Liao and also beating people from the Health Union Association, Lin Yu's days in the precinct are surely at an end.

"…Brother Lin," Chen Xun deliberately stepped forward, saying sarcastically, "…Your grip is quite strong. However…" He cast a meaningful glance at the detention cell, "…Even the Health Union Association's people dare to be hit; your nerve, huh…"

"…Indeed," he sighed again, feigning regret, "…You once had a bright future in the precinct, now…"

He didn't finish his sentence, but the schadenfreude in his tone was unmistakable. The other constables also murmured in agreement, clearly watching Lin Yu's downfall.