Chapter 99: Worldly Power?

Hearing Lin Yang's refusal, Xiao Zixing let out a cold laugh.

"No? Then don't blame me!"

Huang Baoshang, who had been following behind, stepped forward, her brows slightly furrowed as she looked at Xiao Zixing.

"Xiao Zixing, what do you want to do!"

"I'm telling you, if you provoke Mr. Lin, your Xiao Clan won't get off easy!"

Upon hearing that, Xiao Zixing gave a dismissive smile.

"Baoshang, there aren't many people in the southwest that my Xiao Clan can't afford to offend."

"But he is definitely not one of them!"

"Look at this guy, he's all cheap goods—does he look like a young master to you?"

"And Mr. Lin—even if he's from the Lin Family, I'm not afraid of him!"

Hearing Xiao Zixing's words, Huang Baoshang gritted her teeth and said.

"Xiao Zixing, you'll regret this!"

"Regret?"

Xiao Zixing smirked dismissively and waved his hand at the people beside him.

"Go, take care of him for me!"

Upon hearing that, the thugs all rushed to surround Lin Yang.

Lin Yang smiled, smiled at Xiao Zixing, and said.

"I won't be paying your medical bills."

Lin Yang struck out suddenly; to Xiao Zixing, it seemed like a ghost.

By the time Xiao Zixing reacted, a group of people were already lying on the ground, wailing.

Having done all that, Lin Yang walked up to Xiao Zixing.

He looked down on Xiao Zixing, smiling as he spoke.

"Look, I said your people are no good."

Seeing Lin Yang in front of him, Xiao Zixing was frightened, stumbled backward, and finally fell to the ground.

He looked at Xiao Chen coming toward him and shouted excitedly.

"Don't come over!"

"My uncle is a high official in the southwest; if you hurt me, you won't get away with it!"

Huang Baoshang, hearing that, also furrowed her brows.

She came to Lin Yang's side and advised.

"Mr. Lin, his uncle is indeed not to be provoked; maybe we should just let this go."

Lin Yang shook his head, looked at Xiao Zixing, and said.

"If it weren't for my strength today, the one lying on the ground would be me."

"Now you can't do anything, so you're bringing out your relatives?"

"Too bad, I don't buy your act—if you do wrong, you must pay the price!"

After saying that, he walked up to Xiao Zixing, lifted his foot, and stomped, breaking his hand.

"Crack"

"Ah"

The miserable cry drew many people on the street to look over.

Lin Yang completely ignored it, taking Huang Baoshang and leaving.

Watching the direction Lin Yang left, Xiao Zixing's eyes were filled with vengeful malice.

"Wait for me—if I don't take revenge today, I'm not a Xiao!"

He took out his phone and dialed his uncle's number.

"Uncle, someone broke my arm—you have to avenge me!"

On the other end of the line, Xiao Guojiang's face darkened as he said.

"Zixing, where are you now? I'll come find you right away!"

After hanging up, Xiao Zixing smirked triumphantly.

"Let's see how long you can stay arrogant!"

On the other side, Huang Baoshang looked at Lin Yang with some worry.

"Mr. Lin, why don't you first leave the southwest to hide?"

"Xiao Zixing's uncle is actually the secretary-general of the southwest's top three officials!"

"Even those great families have to give him some face!"

Hearing that, Lin Yang looked at Huang Baoshang.

"So what?"

Huang Baoshang paused, then said: "You hit Xiao Zixing—he definitely won't let it go!"

"You should just leave first."

Lin Yang shook his head and said to Huang Baoshang.

"You fear worldly power, but I do not."

"I stand in the southwest—I am the foremost person there; no one can harm me."

Hearing Lin Yang's words, Huang Baoshang was momentarily speechless.

She knew Lin Yang was formidable, but this time she didn't believe him.

Seeing Huang Baoshang not believing himself, Lin Yang smiled faintly and said.

You brought me the blood jade; I'll treat you to a meal.

Huang Baoshang sighed and could only follow Lin Yang to a street-side restaurant.

After sitting down, Lin Yang said with a smile.

This isn't a hotel; there's no abalone or lobster, so make do.

Upon hearing that, Huang Baoshang gave Lin Yang a sideways glance and said.

You say that, but am I really that delicate?

After ordering a few dishes, Huang Baoshang tossed aside her earlier worries.

She looked at Lin Yang, full of curiosity, and asked.

Mr. Lin, do ghosts really exist in this world?

Seeing Huang Baoshang's curious expression, Lin Yang knew she was curious about what happened to Huang Tiancheng.

As for ghosts and gods, you don't need to be so taboo; just maintain reverence.

Your father was schemed against.

Hearing this, Huang Baoshang nervously asked.

Then, Mr. Lin, can you catch ghosts?

Upon hearing that, Lin Yang burst out laughing.

Demons and monsters are nothing more than a single sword strike before me.

Hah, I thought you were someone important, but you're just a charlatan.

Xiao Zixing, whose right arm had been simply dealt with, appeared in the restaurant with a vicious grin.

Seeing Xiao Zixing appear, Huang Baoshang's heart tightened, and she immediately looked at Lin Yang.

Lin Yang, meanwhile, said unhurriedly.

You came alone; aren't you afraid I'll beat you?

Xiao Zixing sneered: 'At worst, you'll beat me again and break my other hand!'

But I already have people on the way!

Before long, you'll be arrested, and then I'll torture you to death!

Seeing Xiao Zixing's sneer, Lin Yang raised his hand and slapped him, sending him flying.

A fly buzzing in my ear is affecting my meal!

The flung Xiao Zixing gritted his teeth and climbed up from the ground.

He stood at the restaurant entrance, glaring at Lin Yang with fury.

Meanwhile, Lin Yang ate his meal unhurriedly, paying him no heed.

Mr. Lin, really no need to tell Director An about this?

Lin Yang shook his head and said softly.

No need.

After the dishes arrived, Lin Yang ate heartily, while Huang Baoshang took a bite and then looked toward the door.

Worried, she didn't eat much either.

When she set down her chopsticks, Xiao Zixing outside shouted excitedly.

Second Uncle, I'm here!

That person is inside; don't let him get away!

Upon hearing that, Huang Baoshang looked at Lin Yang with anxiety.

Mr. Lin...

Seeing her anxious look, Lin Yang smiled and said.

With me here, nothing will happen.

Xiao Zixing, with half his face swollen, swaggered in.

Nothing will happen? Who do you think you are, a scallion?

Lin Yang didn't even look at him and said, 'Do you want your other half of the face to swell too?'

Xiao Zixing frightened, stepped back a few paces.

Just as he stepped back, a deep, muffled voice of a middle-aged man sounded.

In broad daylight, under the clear heavens, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe someone could be so arrogant!

Xiao Guoqiang, wearing a white undershirt and suit, strode into the restaurant.

He looked down at Lin Yang without saying a word.

Outside, a squad of police had the restaurant tightly surrounded.

Seeing this, Huang Baoshang's pretty face turned deathly pale.

Just as she was about to speak, she heard Xiao Guoqiang say in a solemn voice.

Baoshang, by getting involved, are you trying to implicate the Huang family?

Huang Baoshang was so frightened she dared not speak.

Xiao Zixing, meanwhile, looked at Lin Yang with a smug expression.