How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 80 Loyalty! Loyalty! And more loyalty!!! (10,000 words, please vote with monthly tickets)
"what……!!!"

Inside the prison, screams rose and fell, one after another.

Lin Fan stood in front of the rack, whip in hand. With a flick of his wrist, the whip tip lashed out like a venomous snake, striking Sun Xiao, Liu Laosan, Tong Wanguan, and the others.

The skin is torn.

Miserable.

Ning Yu watched very carefully and studied very hard, her eyes always fixed on the wrist where her master was exerting force. It seemed easy to crack the whip, but she knew it was a skill.

One needs to study and practice diligently to acquire even one-tenth to one-fourth of the master's skill.

Tong Wanguan wailed, "Chief Lin, you're supposed to be interrogating Cao Liang, why are you hitting us?"

Liu Laosan screamed, "It was Cao Liang who got the pig iron ingots! We're innocent! Cao dog, you better confess your crimes right now, or I'll kill you when we're locked up in a cell!"

Sun Xiao: "I'm innocent! It was Cao Liang who made the armor without authorization, not me, Sun Xiao! I'm innocent!"

The sound of whips cracking was incessant.

The same goes for the pleas for mercy.

Bound up, Cao Liang looked at Sun Xiao and the others who were being tortured, his eyes filled with fear and dread. As a member of the Anzhou Chamber of Commerce, he was extremely wealthy and lived a life of luxury.

When was there ever a time when I was imprisoned?

Look at the force of each lash.

That was extremely ruthless.

[Beginner Whip Technique Proficiency +1]

[Beginner Whip Technique Proficiency +1]

……

Lin Fan was completely immersed in cultivation, and his proficiency in whip techniques increased rapidly. Being able to enjoy the thrill of whipping people while watching his proficiency increase was an essential part of his prison life.

It didn't take long.

Liu Laosan and the others fainted.

Lin Fan stopped.

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Quite satisfied.

That's progressing incredibly fast!

Sun Xiao said weakly, "I didn't make the armor. I didn't send those assassins. Cao Liang should take responsibility for his actions. If you're a man, then admit it."

At this moment, Lin Fan walked up to Cao Liang with a smile, the whip in his hand still dripping blood.

He reached out and pinched Cao Liang's well-maintained face.

"Master Cao, are you really going to be so stubborn and refuse to say anything?" Lin Fan asked.

Cao Liang forced himself to remain calm and said, "I did nothing. What do you want me to say? I request that the Anzhou Prefecture conduct a trial. You have no right to interrogate me."

"Good, good, stubborn enough, I like stubborn people." Lin Fan pointed at Cao Liang, then threw the whip to Xu Ming and sat back down in his chair. "Yang Ming, Xu Ming, prepare a family portrait set for Master Cao."

"Yes, foreman," Yang Ming replied.

Cao Liang was prepared to endure Lin Fan's whipping, even if he fainted. He believed that if he could hold on for a day or two, the Chamber of Commerce would know his situation and find a way to rescue him.

"Master, what is the Family Feast Set Meal?" Ning Yu asked curiously.

Lin Fan said softly, "The so-called family portrait package is composed of the original punishments of the Public Security Bureau, with slight modifications. Just look at it. If you are scared later, just close your eyes."

I picked up my teacup to moisten my throat.

As Xu Ming and Yang Ming got busy, Cao Liang watched in horror as the instruments of torture appeared one by one.

Liu Laosan and the others, who had just been whipped to the point of near death, also struggled to open their eyes, wanting to see how long Cao Liang could endure the torture.

With the emergence of more and more instruments of torture.

Cao Liang's face turned deathly pale.

He knew he was likely in for a lot of trouble.

Struggling, shaking violently.

"Let me go, let me go, I want to be interrogated by the Anzhou Prefecture..."

Cao Liang roared.

At this moment, Yang Ming and Xu Ming walked up to Cao Liang with long, thin bamboo tips, startling Cao Liang into screaming repeatedly.

Xu Ming said, “Stop shouting and struggling. This is the gentlest form of torture in the family package. We will use these bamboo tips to insert into the gaps between your fingers and toes, forcefully stuffing them in, stirring and pulling. Your fingernails will be stretched open, and your flesh will be torn off along with them.”

It is described vividly and colorfully.

Upon hearing this, Cao Liang turned deathly pale.

Ning Yu nervously braced herself on the table. Just from the description, she knew that this punishment must be very painful. The ten fingers are connected to the heart, so how painful must it be?

Soon, Xu Ming picked up a bamboo tip and waved it in front of Cao Liang's eyes, and Cao Liang's eyes followed the swaying bamboo tip.

"Hehe..." Xu Ming chuckled sinisterly, grabbed Cao Liang's hand, pulled out a finger, straightened it, and then probed the tip of a bamboo stick back and forth on the finger.

Cao Liang was frightened.

"I'll confess, I'll confess, no, no..."

Xu Ming looked at the squad leader.

They haven't even started yet.

Were you scared?
This is really disrespectful to our class leader! Our class leader just gave these guys a good beating, clearly to make an example of them, and you're not only not afraid but also stubborn.

Now Yang Ming and I are about to torture you, but before we even begin, you've already confessed.

Doesn't that mean we're scarier than the squad leader?
More intimidating?
Lin Fan sat there calmly, holding his teacup and gently blowing on it, without even lifting his eyelids. "Don't let him have any illusions."

Upon receiving the order, Xu Ming didn't hesitate. His eyes changed instantly, and he pierced a bamboo tip directly into the gap between his fingers.

"what……"

Cao Liang roared with all his might.

Ning Yu looked at her master, her meaning clear: the other party was about to speak, so why resort to torture?
“You must remember that being tortured and not being tortured are two different things. Interrogation by the police is not child’s play; there is no room for bargaining,” Lin Fan said.

“Oh…” Ning Yu nodded.

understood.

When she completes her apprenticeship, she will definitely do the same.

Whether or not to recruit is not important.

The important thing is that we definitely have to go through the process first.

The punishment is still ongoing.

Hao Fei, locked in the cell, collapsed to the ground, trembling, his face pale and covered in cold sweat, though he could not see Cao Liang being tortured.

Just from the screams, you can tell how miserable it was.

The first punishment has ended.

"I'll confess, I really will," Cao Liang pleaded. "Please give me a chance to confess, I can't take it anymore."

Lin Fan waved his hand expressionlessly, and Xu Ming and Yang Ming understood perfectly, while Yang Ming fetched paper and pen.

"Tell me everything you know honestly. Where did the pig iron ingots go? Were they sold? To whom were they sold? Or did you use them to make armor? Tell me everything truthfully."

"Let me tell you, don't even think about mixing the truth with the lies. If I find out, you'll have to go through all eighteen forms of torture."

Lin Fan issued a stern warning.

"No, I don't dare..."

Cao Liang was terrified.

Soon, Cao Liang recounted the details of the pig iron ingots. Yang Ming took notes, while Sun Xiao listened intently, as this concerned him and he couldn't afford to be careless.

After Cao Liang had said everything he needed to say...

Sun Xiao shouted, "Squad Leader Lin, did you hear that? I'm innocent! I didn't make any armor!"

Lin Fan said, "You say you don't have it, but where's the evidence?"

"Then what evidence do you have to imprison me here, claiming that I sent those armored assassins?"

"I heard what the assassin told me before he died, with both ears."

"This is just your word; there's no way to verify it now. Whatever you say is your business, isn't it?"

Sun Xiao is really on the verge of a breakdown.

This is clearly an attempt to kill him.

"Hey, Chief Sun, you're really smart. No wonder you're a chief. You've seen the essence of the problem. You're right. Whatever I say is my business, but you're powerless to change it," Lin Fan said with a smile.

Sun Xiao, "Ahhhhh..."

A frenzied, utterly frenzied scream.

"You surnamed Lin, I curse you to death!" He Sen roared, "You're the one who framed me like this too."

Lin Fan walked up to He Sen and said, "Shut the hell up. You're still framing me? Your penis is practically on your face. You're still framing me? I think you've forgotten the power of the Wolf Fang Sky Cannon. You wait, I'll find that helpful citizen and teach you a lesson. Let's see if you're still so stubborn."

As soon as these words came out.

He Sen felt like his head was about to explode.

Unpleasant memories flooded his mind. The scene of him being pinned against the wall by a pair of strong hands in that dark alley was uncontrollably vivid in his mind.

"You surnamed Lin, I'm going to kill you."

……

Outside the prison.

"Master, is it appropriate to lock up Sun Xiao without any evidence?" Ning Yu asked.

Lin Fan looked at Ning Yu and said, "Who set the procedures? It was set by people. As long as it's set by people, it will be wrong. Sun Xiao, as the leader of the Fierce Tiger Gang, is meticulous and never leaves any loose ends. The people around him don't know what he's doing."

"But is he a good person? Definitely not. Just because there's no evidence, you're letting him run rampant outside? You even mocked your incompetence, saying that without evidence, you can only dream of catching him."

"Can you tolerate it?"

He now wants to teach Ning Yu that if she follows the rules, she will always be trapped in them and will find herself becoming more and more clumsy and unable to let go.

Ning Yu shook her head. "No."

“That’s right, so you should make full use of the power that your position gives you. Identify him, and deal with him. No matter how much he denies it, just believe that he did it.” Lin Fan patted Ning Yu on the shoulder. “You are the same as your master. Once you’ve made up your mind, no one will contradict you.”

Ning Yu seemed to be thinking, then her eyes lit up. "Master, I've learned it."

“Yes, watch carefully and learn well. Now that you’ve become my apprentice, I will teach you how to become a qualified constable of the Prefectural Police,” Lin Fan said.

"Yes, master."

For Ning Yu, although it was only her second day in Yong'an Prefecture, she felt that what she had learned so far was very useful and had greatly improved her understanding and perspective.

The attendant who followed him remained expressionless throughout.

But a huge storm was brewing in his heart.

not good.

My young lady is going to be ruined by her upbringing.

……

A jail cell.

Lin Fan appeared.

Magistrate Zhou hurriedly stepped forward, humbly surrounding her, serving her tea and water, doing everything he could.

"Chief Lin, how's it going? How's the interrogation going?"

He was like an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth anxiously as Lin Fan entered the prison.

Song Bantou can prove this.

When he was alone in the cell with Magistrate Zhou, the magistrate kept asking him, "Do you think we'll find out what's going to happen if we interrogate him and he really sold the armor to someone else? What should we do then?"

Song Qing had never seen Magistrate Zhou so flustered.

But think about it.

How can I not panic?

If Lin Fan hadn't delved deeper into the Armored Assassin's affair, Hao Fei's matter would never have been discovered, mainly because nobody cared.

Unless these iron ingots are made into armor and used to fight against the imperial army, the imperial court will eventually investigate.

But if that time really comes, then we're truly doomed.

"Wait a minute, let me have some tea first." Lin Fan didn't rush to speak, and sat down with a sigh.

This sigh resounded like thunder in Magistrate Zhou's mind.

He had a feeling that things were going to turn bad.

Lin Fan put down his teacup and looked at Magistrate Zhou, who immediately bowed and waited obsequiously.

“He confessed, he confessed everything. Cao Liang sold the pig iron ingots,” Lin Fan said.

"Sold...sold to whom?"

Magistrate Zhou swallowed hard, his words stammering with nervousness. He was like a death row inmate on trial, his blood cold and lifeless.

Lin Fan glanced at Magistrate Zhou for a few seconds, his eyes revealing helplessness. "He sold it to Liu Tong, the leader of the pirates."

"Ah!?" Magistrate Zhou slumped to the ground, his neck stiff, and said, "What do the pirates want with these pig iron ingots...?"

"Of course they're making armor to rebel, and they can even resell it?"

Lin Fan was amused by Magistrate Zhou's current appearance.

Magistrate Zhou knew Liu Tong. He was a powerful pirate who roamed the seas and robbed passing merchant ships. Moreover, Liu Tong had once been a soldier in the Zhenhai Guard, but he committed a serious crime and fled to the sea.

In less than ten years, he rose from the ranks of pirates to become a pirate leader.

It can be said that the pirates he now commands are all well-trained and far superior to ordinary bandits. Even the regular army of the imperial court would find it extremely difficult to wipe them out at sea.

There were even operations to eradicate them.

But in the end, they all suffered defeats and heavy losses.

"It's over, it's really over."

Magistrate Zhou muttered to himself in a daze, "With Yong'an's current strength, how could it possibly be a match for these pirates? The only way is to report this to the imperial court and have them send troops to wipe them out."

After all, it involves iron ingots. How could the imperial court tolerate pirates having their own armed armor? If the pirates were to arm themselves, who could defeat them at sea?

But when the time comes, as the county magistrate, he will only face death.

Lin Fan, however, remained calm.

Very calm.

This has nothing to do with him, but wait...

At this moment, Magistrate Zhou regarded Lin Fan as the only one who could save him. He squatted down and pleaded desperately, "Chief Lin, Master Lin, you must save me!"

Lin Fan spread his hands, saying helplessly, "Magistrate Zhou, how am I supposed to save you? They're pirates, and well-trained ones at that. Do you think I can handle it alone? Or are you suggesting I lead the men from the Security Bureau to their deaths?"

Pfft!
Ignoring the presence of others, Magistrate Zhou knelt before Lin Fan, hugged his leg, and wept uncontrollably.

"Master Lin, please save me! I beg you, I really can't handle this. Even if I had ten heads, it wouldn't be enough to chop them off."

He was really scared.

He never imagined that someone could be so audacious; it was something he never expected.

Song Qing sat there watching Magistrate Zhou.

In fact, this matter involves more than just Magistrate Zhou.

The River God is also responsible.

These iron ingots were transported out of Jili Wharf by Cao Liang.

When the matter is brought to light, Magistrate Zhou will bear heavy responsibility, as will the River God's Office, Wang Changhai of the Loyalty Hall who is in charge of the dock, and their Security Bureau will also be implicated.

The security of the docks needs to be maintained, and the person responsible for maintaining this security is naturally the Public Security Bureau.

The rules at the top will be completely overturned when they reach the bottom.

For a long time, the security at Yong'an Jili Wharf has been maintained by the Zhongyi Hall itself. The Security Bureau has been too lazy to care and doesn't want to care, which is a dereliction of duty.

But the matter is very big now.

If this really gets to the higher-ups, it will be a complete sweep, with those who deserve to be killed executed and those who deserve to be imprisoned.

Even if it really has nothing to do with you, it's useless.

They won't tell you these things.

I won't discuss with you whether it has anything to do with you or not.

What they wanted was to make an example of someone, to show local government offices and public security bureaus that this was the result of inadequate oversight.

Song Qing kept observing Lin Fan's expression.

Although he appeared calm, he still noticed a change in his demeanor. Clearly, he knew and understood that, after all, it was rumored that in the entire Yong'an, Lin Fan was the one who knew the law best.

Since they understand the law so well, how could they not know how far-reaching this matter is?

Seeing that Lin Fan remained unmoved, Magistrate Zhou pleaded even more earnestly.

creak!

The door was pushed open.

Li Dianshi walked in with a broad smile. "How's the interrogation about the ironworks going?"

He was quite taken aback when he saw Magistrate Zhou kneeling in front of Lin Fan.

"Magistrate Zhou, what's wrong with you?"

It seems like a question.

In reality, it means that we let you make money without doing anything wrong, but now look what's happened.

Are you scared now?

Did he know he was going to die soon?
"Something's happened." Lin Fan sighed softly. "Hao Fei sold the iron ingots to Cao Liang, and Cao Liang then sold the iron rods to the pirate Liu Tong."

"Ah, Liu Tong!?" Li Dianshi exclaimed in shock, "That's incredible!"

"Yes, that's quite something. They were transported there by cargo ships from the Jili Wharf," Lin Fan said.

"Leaving or... huh?"

Li Dianshi was stunned, his whole body stiffened, and he turned his head to stare blankly at Lin Fan. His gloating mood vanished instantly, replaced by a wildly beating heart.

Just one sentence.

This caused a raging storm in Li Dianshi's mind.

Li Dianshi staggered back a few steps, leaned against the wall to steady himself, stretched out his trembling hand, opened the door with trepidation, and stepped outside with stiff legs.

The moment he closed the door.

His body went limp, and he slid down the wall to sit on the ground.

His fists were clenched tightly, and sweat poured down his face.

At this moment, Li Dianshi's lips trembled, his eyes were dazed, and his mind was blank.

When I heard that we were going through the Jili Wharf.

He knew he was doomed.

This matter has actually involved him.

Originally, at home, I thought it was because Magistrate Zhou had failed to supervise properly, and that he was the only one with a headache. So, I couldn't resist my curiosity and came to see what was going on.

Seeing Magistrate Zhou kneeling before Lin Fan, pleading desperately.

He can understand.

It seems that Lin Fan is the only one who can save him now.

But now, he has learned that this matter has implicated him.

He really couldn't take it anymore.

……

In the classroom.

"Magistrate Zhou, please get up." Lin Fan glanced at the closed door, chuckled inwardly, and then took Magistrate Zhou's arm, trying to pull him up.

But Magistrate Zhou's body went limp, and he clung tightly to Lin Fan's leg.

"Master Lin, please save me. Only you can save me now."

Lin Fan said helplessly, "Magistrate Zhou, it's not that I don't want to save you, but the situation this time is far beyond what we've seen at Shilong Mountain. We're facing highly trained pirates. If I take my brothers there and something happens to any of them, tell me, who will take responsibility?"

Magistrate Zhou was afraid that the imperial court would not be able to intervene, because this matter could not be reported to the imperial court at all; at most, it would be handled internally by Anzhou Prefecture and suppressed.

While arguing with Magistrate Zhou, Lin Fan also considered many possibilities.

This matter cannot be reported so foolishly.

If the imperial court finds out, he doesn't care whether Magistrate Zhou and Clerk Li live or die, but Song Qing, Xu Ming, Yang Ming, and even Wang Changhai and his sworn sister will be implicated.

He had previously worked as a low-level thug at the Jili Wharf for a while, so he'll definitely be implicated.

Therefore, this matter must be suppressed to the death, and those pirates must not be allowed to live; they must all die.

Seeing that Magistrate Zhou was in utter despair.

Lin Fan felt that it was about time, so he slowly said, "Magistrate Zhou, we are colleagues and have a good relationship. It is not my style to stand by and watch someone die. However, this time you will probably have to pay a heavy price."

Magistrate Zhou breathed a sigh of relief, as if grasping at a lifeline.

"Mr. Lin, you said I'd be willing to pay any price."

Seeing that Magistrate Zhou had said so, Lin Fan decided not to hide it anymore.

“Alright, since that’s the case, then I’ll say it. First of all, all the credit for the bandit suppression at Shilong Mountain should go to our entire security bureau. You can’t take a single penny. You need to write a nice-looking official document to claim the credit,” Lin Fan said.

“Alright, alright, I won’t take any advantage.” Magistrate Zhou agreed without hesitation.

"Second, you must post red notices for all the constables of the Public Security Bureau and publicize it publicly."

In this era, face and reputation are very important.

Although the people's opinion of the constables who followed him has changed a lot, it is still far from enough. Posting red notices, one notice for each person, is an honor and an incentive.

He will not let those who follow him suffer losses.

"Yes, yes."

"Alright, Magistrate Zhou, you're very straightforward. Now, here's one last request. This operation is crucial to your future, Magistrate Zhou. The Security Bureau has no legitimate reason to launch this operation. If the bandit suppression fails, the imperial court will not offer any commendation or compensation. Although some constables come from well-off families, many others come from ordinary backgrounds. You'll have to come up with some money."

"Take it, I'll take as much as you want." Magistrate Zhou didn't even hesitate when faced with these requests.

The most important thing now is to stay alive.

You have money but no life to enjoy it.

Having more money is useless.

He understands this principle.

"Alright, this time I'll also be taking the group from Jili Wharf with me, just in case we're short-handed. Their treatment is exactly the same as the constables. Can you manage that?"

"can."

“Alright, in that case, go and prepare the silver and send it here. I need to distribute the money to the brothers first,” Lin Fan said.

Magistrate Zhou quickly stood up. "Master Lin, I'm entrusting everything to you."

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

After Magistrate Zhou left, Clerk Li, who had been slumped at the door, walked in absentmindedly.

Lin Fan laughed and said, "Li Dian Shi, can you still keep your composure?"

As soon as these words came out.

Li Dianshi's body went limp, and he had to hold onto the chair armrest to avoid falling to the ground. He put on a fawning smile and said, "Chief Lin... no, Master Lin."

Lin Fan said, "Li Dianshi, you're about to be promoted, and you don't want any unexpected things to happen during the promotion process, do you?"

Li Dianshi moved his buttocks onto a chair, using it to steady his trembling body and fearful heart.

"Mr. Lin, I understand."

The change in address shows that Li Dianshi no longer had any airs towards Lin Fan.

Lin Fan said, "If this matter is not handled properly, it will implicate everyone present. Li Dianshi, don't you agree?"

"Correct."

"If I manage to handle this matter well, will you promote all the unemployed servants under my command to official servants? Is that alright?" Lin Fan asked.

Li Dianshi said, "Of course there is no problem, and besides, Ning Dianshi is capable of it."

"No, I want you to bring it up. I don't like being taken advantage of," Lin Fan said.

"Okay, I'll bring it up."

Now, no matter what request Lin Fan makes, he will agree without hesitation.

"Alright, that's settled then. As for other matters, I think Clerk Li can figure it out himself after thinking it over." After Lin Fan finished speaking, he called Qian Tao and Wu Yong over and asked them to call the brothers from the dock.

for a long time.

The compound of the Prefectural Government.

The constables and dockworkers lined up in an orderly fashion, heads held high, looking at Lin Fan with reverence.

Lin Fan walked over with his hands behind his back, nodded in satisfaction, and said, "Those who are here are all our brothers. There is something we need to do early tomorrow morning, which is to wipe out the pirate Liu Tong. I'm sure you all know who Liu Tong is. It is naturally very dangerous. So now, if any brothers are afraid or unwilling to go, they can withdraw on their own. I, Lin Fan, will not stop them. We will still be brothers in the future."

After he finished speaking, he waited.

Everyone present had a tense expression, with no whispering or talking among themselves, and their gazes were extremely firm.

"Wherever Foreman Lin points, we'll attack."

"Yes, that's right."

The dockworkers stomped their feet and shouted in unison:
"loyalty!!!"

This action startled the constables, who then immediately began to follow suit.

Lift your foot and stomp the ground.

"loyalty!!!"

Lin Fan nodded; this was the team he had gradually built up.

Ning Yu worship.

This is my master! His personal charisma is so domineering. Look, the constables only recognize their master and not me, the clerk. That's enough to show how loyal they are.

Ning Yu thought to herself.

In the future, I want to be like my mentor and have my own team.

Ning Yu's attendant watched Lin Fan's retreating figure, muttering to himself, "This guy's strength is terrifying, not to mention he's very generous. He gives things away without hesitation, so that his subordinates can also benefit from the benefits he enjoys."

Once this guy reaches a high position, he'll probably become a true powerful minister.

He can control everything and his word is law.

I doubt anyone would dare to refute that.

at this time.

Magistrate Zhou appeared, accompanied by his men. These men carried boxes in, and the mud on the surfaces of the boxes indicated that they had just been dug out of the ground.

Magistrate Zhou waved his hand, signaling the servants carrying the boxes to leave.

He walked up to Lin Fan and whispered, "Master Lin, one hundred taels per person, is that alright? Although I don't know how many people there are, it should be enough."

"So stingy, only one hundred taels?" Lin Fan frowned. "This is a life-or-death job. If you're this stingy, I'm not doing it."

"Master Lin, household expenses are too high. My wives and concubines spend money extravagantly, and there's really no extra money. Oh, by the way, Xianwei Restaurant is mine. From now on, Master Lin can take them out to eat for free." Magistrate Zhou was almost in tears.

There are several thousand taels here.

It was something he had painstakingly saved for a long time.

Despite his immense wealth, he didn't actually take anything from ordinary people. They were mostly poor people; what's the point of taking pennies? If you're going to take something, you have to take silver.

Moreover, taking money from the people is the easiest way to get into trouble. With so many people talking, what if some honest or high-ranking official secretly visits Yong'an and hears that this county magistrate has reached out to the people? Wouldn't that be the end of him?

Therefore, he often targets large businesses and merchants for profit.

Sometimes it's tens of taels, or even one or two hundred taels.

It's a bit too little.

But little by little, it can add up.

Lin Fan was surprised to find that Xianweilou was owned by Magistrate Zhou. He hadn't realized it before, but it didn't matter. He could deal with the future later.

A big wave of his hand.

"Unboxing."

Ning Yu took the initiative to step forward and open the box.

In an instant.

The silvery light dazzled everyone's eyes. When they saw the silver, they were all stunned. They had never seen so much silver in their lives.

“Everyone come forward and take one hundred taels,” Lin Fan said.

They obeyed Lin Bantou's every word without question.

One after another, they received the silver.

It feels heavy in the hand.

Magistrate Zhou felt a pang of regret, but he knew that the money had to be spent; if it could resolve the matter, it would be a very worthwhile investment.

Lin Fan discovered some silver in the box, took it out, stuffed it into Song Qing's hand, and then gave it to Ning Yu.

"Master, I have one too?" Ning Yu asked in surprise.

"Everyone has it."

Ning Yu's attendant looked at the silver in Lin Fan's hand and was impressed. He had never seen anyone dare to openly distribute silver in the prefecture.

"You don't need to look. You're not from the Public Security Bureau, so you won't get paid," Lin Fan said.

Attendant: ...?
Lin Fan looked at everyone and said, "You've all got them, right?"

"got it."

Everyone was excited and thrilled, especially the brothers at the dock, whose eyes were practically popping out of their sockets. They never imagined that one day they would receive such an unimaginable sum of money.

I want to buy my mother a big house.

I want to get married.

I want to buy new clothes for my child.

The moment they received the money, they already knew how to use it.

Qian Tao and Wu Yong exchanged a glance, and as an example, Qian Tao shouted loudly, "Loyalty!"

He shouted out.

Everyone at the scene was shouting.

"loyalty!"

"loyalty!"

The sounds came in waves.

Lin Fan nodded and said, "Yes, all of you should work hard with me. I have been keeping my promises to you. The path is right in front of you. As long as you work hard with me, I will not let you suffer. You will receive the honors and promotions you deserve."

"But I still only have one requirement: take what you deserve, do what you should do, and have a clear conscience. This is the standard and the bottom line. Do you understand?"

The crowd shouted, "Understood!"

"Alright, that's all for today. Meet at Jili Wharf on time tomorrow. Remember, there's an even bigger surprise waiting for you after we finish this," Lin Fan said.

"Yes, squad leader."

The sound was so loud it shattered the heavens.

Looking at the excited bailiffs, Magistrate Zhou was honestly also fired up and even wanted to become a bailiff under Lin Fan's command.

The residents of the street were already used to these voices from the Public Security Bureau; they were truly energetic and full of enthusiasm.

The officers nowadays give them a strong sense of security.

What they don't know is...

The constables are inside dividing the money.

It was still Magistrate Zhou who distributed the spoils.

"Disband."

The officers left with the dock brothers.

Street.

Everyone was still excited and thrilled, their emotions still running high.

One of the constables called out loudly, "Brothers, shall I invite you all to dinner?"

In the past, people would be very enthusiastic if they heard someone was inviting them to dinner, but now, after he said these words, no one responded.

"I'm not eating anymore, I want to go home."

"Me too."

"Let's go, see you tomorrow."

Everyone went home.

On the way back to the shantytown.

A figure skipped and hopped happily toward home, his little head held high, a smug smile on his face.

His name is Dapeng.

He was just an ordinary low-level worker, making a living as a lowly errand boy at Jili Wharf. He didn't have any lofty ideals; he just wanted to earn some hard-earned wages each month to supplement his family's income.

Later, after Brother Lin became the leader, his living conditions improved a little.

He felt that his own boss was the best boss.

Later, Brother Lin went to work as a constable in the police station. He was very reluctant to leave and almost cried, but unexpectedly, Brother Lin did not forget them and even asked the gang leader to give them a raise.

He didn't think the hall master would be so generous; all of this was thanks to Brother Lin.

When I was almost home.

I saw my father climbing onto the roof to repair the damaged roof, while my mother was weeding in the yard, and my younger siblings were playing.

His family consists of five people.

His life revolved around his father.

In the past, he would have dreamed of making his family's life better, but that was just a dream.

But now, touching the hard silver in his chest, he took a deep breath.

"Dad, Mom, I'm back."

Dapeng shouted with a big smile and in a cheerful mood.

"elder brother."

"elder brother."

My younger siblings ran over.

The father asked, "Why are you back so early today?"

Da Peng said, "Brother Lin gave us half a day off so we can come back and rest."

The mother, who was weeding, nodded with satisfaction and said, "Oh, then you must work hard for Master Lin. Don't be lazy, be diligent. It's your good fortune that Master Lin takes you under his wing."

"Mom, I know I'm very hardworking, but everyone else is too, and sometimes I can't keep up." Da Peng said helplessly. These days, his brothers are really lazy.

Sometimes, if you're even slightly distracted, someone else will snatch the opportunity away from you.

"Then you should be even more diligent," the father said, looking up.

He was very resistant to his son working at the docks, but he had no choice; he had to make a living. Now, he is proud and gratified.

Because his son's boss was Master Lin.

That was the upright and just ruler in the hearts of the people of Yong'an.

It's incredibly lucky that my silly son can work for Master Lin. I even went to pay my respects a while ago to thank our ancestors for their blessings.

"Father, Mother, let's go live in the big house. We're not staying here anymore," Dapeng said.

He dreams of having his own room.

Now he shares a bed with his younger siblings.

Sometimes when it rains, the house leaks and the bed gets wet, so we have to squeeze in with our parents.

"Dapeng, are you sick?" His mother touched Dapeng's forehead.

Dapeng grabbed his mother's hand and said, "Mother, I have money, I really have money now..."

……

At this time, this situation was not happening on Dapeng's side.

But it was the same for the brothers at the Geely Wharf.

Their lives were nothing like those of the brothers in the Security Bureau. What the brothers in the Security Bureau needed was not money, but recognition. What they had from birth was often something that the brothers at Jili Wharf had to work hard for their whole lives, and might not even be able to achieve.

This is the difference between people.

night.

Brothel.

That's right, Lin Fan is here again.

He knew that a massive, one-sided massacre would take place tomorrow, so he came here to relax. After all, he had just killed sixty-three bandits from Shilong Mountain, and it hadn't been long before he was going to kill more.

He feared that these killings would have a negative impact on his character.

Inside the private room, Qin Si fawned over Lin Fan, showering him with compliments and making him feel quite pleased.

Outside.

Yan Yushu stood at the door and took a deep breath. She felt a great sense of pressure from Lin Fan and needed to be careful every step of the way. Then she looked at her two younger sisters beside her.

There was no nervousness whatsoever; in fact, there was a sense of anticipation.

This person must have been touched so much that they developed a disease.

Pushing open the door, a smiling face appeared.

A standard, compliant brothel smile appeared.

As the Fire Girl and the Cold Girl entered the house, the Fire Girl called out sweetly, "Master Lin..."

but……

"Change to another batch."

Lin Fan sipped his tea and waved politely with a smile.

The atmosphere inside was very peaceful.

Yan Yushu and the two top courtesans had stiff expressions.

Qin Si urged, "Sister Yan, didn't you hear what Master Lin said? Change the batch, change the batch."

The girl's eyes reddened, and she cried out in grievance, "Master Lin, are you disgusted with me?"

The cold-faced girl beside her looked equally pitiful and wronged.

Lin Fan laughed and said, "No, I just wanted something new. It can't be you guys every time I come, otherwise what's the point of coming to a brothel? Don't be sad, wait for next time, then I'll give you guys a good pat on the back."

"Woooooooo..."

The two top courtesans left heartbroken, wiping away their tears.

"Hey, these girls..." Lin Fan laughed, shrugging helplessly, then said, "Nai Nai, can't we get a different batch?"

Yan Yushu snapped out of his daze and quickly smiled, "Yes, yes, Mr. Lin, please wait a moment, I'll go and make the arrangements right now."

Leave and close the door.

Qin Si gave a thumbs up, "It's all thanks to Master Lin's charm. In the past, these top courtesans wouldn't even let us touch them, let alone play with them. It's all thanks to Master Lin's charm."

Lin Fan chuckled. "Charm my foot! Only people with their own ideas will unconditionally fulfill your desires."

"Little Si, how many taels are left?"

"Seven hundred taels."

"Huh? The food cost three hundred taels?"

"Yes."

"What a fucking rip-off!"

"Mr. Lin, this is very cheap, it's already discounted."

Lin Fan patted Qin Si on the shoulder, which immediately made Qin Si feel flattered.

"Little Si, don't worry tonight. I'll try my best to get you three hundred taels back. I'll make sure you use the money you spend on me wisely and don't waste a single penny."

Lin Fan said with great enthusiasm.

Qin Si: ...!?

No, Master Lin, I always get the feeling that you want to touch all the top courtesans in the brothel?
Soon, Yan Yushu arrived with two of the top courtesans.

Upon closer inspection, wow, it even has an exotic feel, which is quite novel.

interesting.

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