Jiangshan Dream - Chapter 22
Qin Zheng and his group had met a few times. In fact, it was mostly Qin Zheng who went to find and rescue the boys who were dying on the roadside. Moreover, Qin Zheng was a stern and unsmiling man. If he saw them causing trouble, he would send someone to take those boys away. He didn't know where they were taken, but it certainly wasn't a good place.
These teenagers weren't stupid; they knew perfectly well that the masked man at the front was Qin Zheng's master, in other words, their provider and the one who could decide their lives!
At this moment, no one dared to utter a single word. They all lay trembling on the ground, not daring to breathe.
Lin Feng pursed his lips. "They're quick to spot people; they really have the air of thugs!"
She felt as if she had returned to the days a few years ago, when she had just started her career in the underworld. If these people were in modern times, they would probably be delinquents.
"Master, I'm sorry to have startled you. I will handle it first," Qin Zheng said, bowing his head.
"No need." Lin Feng shook her head, stopping him from taking a step forward. Of course, there were Qin Mujun's people around, and they could be called over at any time. However, she was very interested in why these kids were beating people up for no reason. And who was that person on the ground?
As he stepped forward, Lin Feng was suddenly startled. The boy on the ground had a sharp, knife-like gaze! Those eyes, flashing with anger and defiance, immediately drew Lin Feng's attention.
This kid is a talent! At the very least, he should be a genius in combat, and at a glance she can be sure that this kid has a terrifyingly strong will and is by no means stupid. If he is taught well, he will definitely become a great help to her in the future!
In fact, these people were about the same age as Lan Feng, but Lin Feng insisted on putting on airs of an older generation, which made him seem somewhat ridiculous.
He looked around again, and a slight smile crept onto his lips. Although it was a mixed bag, a few things caught his eye.
One was a sharp-eyed kid on the ground, another was a boy in the inner hall who seemed indifferent but kept a close eye on Lin Feng's expression, and the third was a young man who lay on the ground in front, not daring to move, but was looking around with a smile on his face and was very smooth in his dealings with others.
It seems a leader has been chosen, Lin Feng nodded secretly.
"All of you, get up and tell me what happened." With an air of arrogance, Lin Feng walked through the crowd, casually flicked his sleeve, and sat down majestically on a wooden chair in the hall. He asked in a cold tone.
Chapter Twenty-Five: Sirius
"Master, it's like this. That brat just arrived today. He robbed us of the steamed buns we had saved up, like a wicked ghost. We went outside to ask if any wealthy families were distributing porridge, and when we came back, we found out about this. We were all so angry that we wanted to teach him a lesson." The seemingly smooth-talking young man spoke methodically, glancing at Lin Feng's face from time to time, worried that she might suddenly lose her temper.
Lin Feng glanced at them and knew that what he said was one of the reasons, but it certainly wasn't the only one.
These people are used to being bullied. When they get bullied, they just need to find someone even easier to bully to vent their anger on. The kid on the ground is weak right now, so he's being beaten so badly by so many of them that he can't fight back. But what about later...?
Seeing that none of the teenagers spoke, Lin Feng said coolly, "Do you know who I am?"
"It's Master." Since their lives had been saved, and the man who saved them called this person Master, then of course he was Master.
"Do you know what your fate will be after you come here?"
No one spoke; all around was silent. They were smart enough to know what to say and what not to say after suffering enough growing up.
Suddenly, Lin Feng's face darkened, and he said in an extremely serious and cold voice, "Now that you're here, you should understand that you're no longer in control of your own lives! From now on, your lives are not your own, but mine! I can kill any one of you here at any time! But with just one word from me, I can also transform into the rich, powerful, and influential people you admire."
The teenagers shuddered. What a terrifying gaze! Just looking into those eyes made them afraid to harbor any disloyalty. What kind of master was this? At first, they were filled with fear, but then desire gradually rose in their eyes. Who wouldn't want to be someone with status and position?
Seeing that his words had successfully elicited a response from them, Lin Feng raised an eyebrow and smiled again: "However, the most important thing in this chaotic world is to survive. No matter how we are in the eyes of outsiders, if we cannot survive, everything is meaningless!"
"Now, I ask you, do you want to rise above others? Do you want to trample those who look down on you underfoot? Do you want to become capable people? Or, at the most basic level, do you want to survive?" When it comes to inciting people, Lin Feng is quite skilled.
The answer is definitely yes!
"Yes!" came the shout from dozens of people in unison.
"So, starting tomorrow, you won't be short of food. You don't need to fight like this over a few steamed buns anymore. I don't object to you fighting, as long as you have the stamina to withstand the training, you can fight however you want. Qin Zheng will train your abilities and teach you martial arts. If you pass this test and can work for me in the future, you'll at least be well-fed and clothed. However... whether you're lucky enough to enjoy that depends on your own efforts."
The implication was clear: those who tried to escape or fight amongst themselves would likely be dragged out...
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines; they knew that once they boarded this ship, they would never be able to get off unless they died! However, the conditions were clearly quite tempting.
Lin Feng called over the three people he had noticed and instructed Qin Zheng: "Keep an eye on these three for me. Don't tie the others up too tightly. Make sure these three are trained to be skilled. I know you're good at martial arts, so I'll leave them to you."
Qin Zheng was startled, thinking to himself that this woman had a sharp eye. He had already been surprised by Lin Feng's stern and authoritative manner, but he hadn't expected to have such a master. He wondered if it would be a blessing or a curse in the future, and simply replied, "Yes!"
After scanning the area, Lin Feng shouted, "From now on, everyone will run thirty laps around this courtyard every day!"
What?! Everyone's eyes widened as if they were about to pop out. Qin Zheng and Xiao Cui behind her also stared wide-eyed. Running? What kind of training method is this? Aren't we supposed to be teaching martial arts?
Seeing that Lin Feng seemed more approachable now, two of the slightly bolder ones couldn't help but ask, "Master, what's the point of you making us run?"
Lin Feng glared coldly at them: "From now on, you'll be doing things that risk your lives. I believe you should understand that by now. How can you not hone your escape skills first?" Although it was a joke, it was also true. Lin Feng's expression turned gloomy in an instant: "Also, I don't like people asking me why. If you want to live longer, don't ask me why when I give orders!"
Those eyes were terrifying! Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to meet her gaze. Even looking directly at her required preparation. They dared not ask why, and a large group of people went out for a run one after another.
Lin Feng's actions were merely to establish his authority and issue a warning. These thugs would likely need time to develop a proper gangster mentality, but at this point, none of them should be unaware of their own identity and position. Although young, they had survived alone in this chaotic world; for them, there was no way out.
Qin Zheng asked in confusion, "How does Master want me to train them?"
She smiled slightly: "Teach some basic internal skills, and then train them to death." In her view, all kinds of training are the same. The purpose is nothing more than to improve physical strength and combat experience. As long as they are trained to death, that's about right.
After Qin Zheng accepted the mission, Lin Feng and Xiao Cui returned to Beichen Prefecture first, and then went to take care of these people every day.
Although it looked chaotic at first, after half a month, it began to show some organization and discipline. At least, no one dared to violate the ironclad rules set by Lin Feng anymore—after some foolish guy disobeyed orders and was dragged out.
Aside from that one person, to Lin Feng's surprise, there was no sign of the numbers decreasing. Everyone had survived Qin Zheng's rigorous training. She had doubted more than once whether Qin Zheng had ever been a general, and now she was even more certain that he was at least a captain! Lin Feng was a little amused and exasperated. Qin Zheng was clearly training them like soldiers!
You need to be skilled, but a thug is still a thug. If he were to act openly and honestly, Lin Feng might as well just bang his head against a wall.
So in addition to Qin Zheng's training, Lin Feng also started teaching things himself.
What is taught is the mindset and methods—the mindset of a petty person, the despicable methods, and the tricks of escape—explained one by one amidst waves of astonishment.
Poisoning, traps, mechanisms, feigning death—she teaches you to be as despicable and shameless as you can! In her words, as long as you can survive, you'll use any means necessary, even turning your back on family is acceptable! However, you have to consider the consequences, such as the consequences of betraying her, which she doesn't need to elaborate on.
A month passed, and these people gradually calmed down. However, cunning lay lurking beneath the surface. It was said that their guards were often outwitted by them.