Lin Fan gained his strength from the Strengthening Blood Serum Capsules. He hadn't practiced martial arts for a single day, instead relying on self-study to learn how to wield the immense power within him, but he hadn't developed a systematic approach.

Therefore, strictly speaking, Lin Fan couldn't be considered part of the martial arts community. He didn't understand or have any interest in getting involved with the martial arts world.

So when the Hongmen brothers mentioned the martial arts exchange event that day, Lin Fan didn't pay it much mind.

He was surprised to hear that at that martial arts exchange, this Brother Chen in front of him actually defeated those Hongmen brothers?

Lin Fan had seen the strength of the Hongmen brothers firsthand, and he had some understanding. At the time, when they sparred with that couple, they hadn't used their full strength and were very restrained. If it was a real fight, the couple would have been knocked out cold immediately.

So, if Brother Chen here could really defeat the Hongmen brothers, his strength shouldn't be underestimated either.

"Kid, have you heard of Southern Fist?" The shirtless man laughed, "Judging by your ignorant look, let me give you a brief introduction. Southern Fist, also known as Southern Boxing, is a type of Huaxia boxing known for its fierceness. Judging by your build, you probably couldn't take even one punch without being destroyed!"

Damn, that powerful?

Wang Xiangqian's face changed, getting a bit scared. He really hadn't expected to provoke someone who practices boxing, as they ordinary folks are certainly no match for boxers.

The shirtless man said, "Now you know to be scared, huh? Have him obediently kneel and apologize to end this. Don't waste any more time!"

Everyone turned to Lin Fan, waiting for him to decide. Most people thought Lin Fan would compromise.

After all, Lin Fan, a young man in his twenties, although a handsome lad with a masculine aura, didn't seem like the kind of person who could fight.

Is Wang Xiangqian really going to swallow this humiliation and kneel to apologize to this scrawny guy?

Lin Fan just smiled slightly and said, "I prefer reasoning. Clearly, the reason is on our side. But if you want to resort to threats of force, then it means you don't want to reason. There's a way to handle things with reason, and a way to handle things without reason."

Wow! This kid won't back down!

Everyone was a bit surprised.

Brother Chen didn't expect Lin Fan to have such guts. His face darkened: "Kid, so you're refusing, and really forcing me to take action, huh? I'll settle this in three seconds, but you won't have a good time."

"Hehe, to deal with this kid, there's no need for Brother Chen to step in. I'm enough!"

The shirtless man sneered as he moved forward, raising his fist. With a sudden step, he lunged with a powerful punch, looking somewhat like an action movie scene from the '80s.

But his punch didn't even touch a hair on Lin Fan. The next second, his fist stopped abruptly, caught by Lin Fan's hand, unable to advance even slightly.

The shirtless man was startled, obviously surprised. He exerted all his strength, trying to break through Lin Fan's block, but the fist wouldn't move forward at all. When he subconsciously tried to retract his fist, he found he couldn't pull it back either. He used all the strength he had, his face turning red, but his fist was still held firmly by Lin Fan.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan remained calm and effortless.

"Clearly, you're not up to it." Lin Fan smiled and suddenly loosened his grip.

The shirtless man, trying hard to pull back his fist, stumbled backward a few steps when Lin Fan suddenly let go, almost falling to the ground.

Brother Chen's expression turned serious as he reached out to steady the man.

"Young man, I didn't expect you to be a fellow practitioner. How come I didn't see you at the martial arts exchange?" Brother Chen asked sternly as he stared at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan replied, "That's because I'm not your fellow practitioner. But if you want to try, you can come over. I'm actually quite pressed for time."

The scrawny guy was not convinced and shouted, "Look at how arrogant this kid is. Brother Chen, go teach him a lesson. I must see them kneel today…"

Before he could finish his sentence.

Suddenly.

Bang!

Lin Fan slammed his palm on a nearby table, startling everyone. Afterwards, everyone was dumbfounded. It was a wooden table, and it instantly collapsed, shattered!

The scrawny guy swallowed his words, his body stiffening involuntarily, his face turning pale with fright.

"Well, if you think you're tougher than this table, Brother Chen, feel free to teach me a lesson." Lin Fan smiled.

By this time, Brother Chen was also dumbfounded, shuddering with fear. He practiced martial arts and could see how monstrous that palm strike was. If he took that strike, he'd probably be killed on the spot and wouldn't even have the chance to dodge!

My God, how is this young man so powerful? Who is he?

Could it be...

Suddenly, Brother Chen thought of something, and his face turned pale, cold sweat pouring down, and his body began to tremble, shaking like a leaf. If his guess was correct about Lin Fan's origins...

He almost peed himself, not even daring to continue thinking.

"Brother…no, young hero, my apologies, I was rash. Please calm your anger…" Brother Chen trembled as he spoke.

That reaction left Lin Fan a bit puzzled. He just showed a small glimpse of his power, yet this guy was this scared? Why is he so afraid, as if he's seen a ghost?

He's even changed his way of addressing him to young hero, a term Lin Fan had only encountered in martial arts novels.

Lin Fan said, "Brother, what's wrong with you? Is there really a need to be this scared?"

Brother Chen thought Lin Fan was mocking him and grew even more frightened, laughing awkwardly: "Young hero, I know I was wrong. You are magnanimous."

As he spoke, Brother Chen turned back and slapped the back of the scrawny guy's head, shouting, "You blind fool, always causing trouble for me, hurry up and kneel to apologize to the young hero and his friend!"

The scrawny guy immediately knelt, trembling, "I'm sorry!"

It seems Lin Fan's display not only terrified Brother Chen but also cured the scrawny guy's stubborn personality, making him obedient like a frightened rabbit.

This scrawny guy had been acting arrogantly relying on Brother Chen's support. In the face of Lin Fan's overwhelming display of strength, even Brother Chen was too scared to do anything. How could the scrawny guy continue his arrogance?

Lin Fan turned to Wang Xiangqian and asked, "Old Wang, what do you think?"

At this, Wang Xiangqian straightened his back. Damn! Brother Fan is awesome! Look at how scared these two bastards are!

Feeling triumphant, isn't he?

"Ahem, I'm a generous person, I don't hold grudges, let's just leave it at that!" Wang Xiangqian waved his hand magnanimously.

Lin Fan nodded, "Okay, let's leave it at that."

Brother Chen felt relieved and quickly thanked, "Thank you, young hero."

The scrawny guy was also grateful, "Thank you, thank you so much!"

Beside them, the restaurant owner looked like he was about to cry and mustered the courage to say, "Um…my table…"

He felt the most wronged; they caused the chaos, but it was his table.

Brother Chen immediately said, "Don't worry, boss, I'll pay for the table. It's all my fault for not recognizing Mount Tai and provoking the young hero. This is my responsibility!"

Lin Fan didn't stop him, but he grew increasingly curious; it seemed like Brother Chen had some misunderstanding about him. Did he mistake him for someone else?