Chapter 1416 - 1419: Small Fry

"A Diamond Talisman worth millions is wasted like this by you, and you’re still okay with saying that!" Lin Feng said in a tone of exasperation, as he had given the last Diamond Talisman to Zhou Yang, not for it to be wasted like this; that was a precious life-preserving item!

"No worries, it’s not wasted, not at all wasted!" Zhou Yang chuckled, "That guy took a hit from my punch and will have to lie down for two months before he can get out of bed, he won’t be able to interfere with your work tonight. Trading a Diamond Talisman for a level four Inner Strength expert isn’t a loss!"

Lin Feng was slightly taken aback; Zhou Yang’s logic actually seemed quite reasonable!

"Diamond Talisman... it’s unexpectedly the legendary protective talisman, Diamond Talisman... I... I admit defeat!" Liu Hongtao struggled to sit up from the ground, looking at Zhou Yang with a highly complex expression, muttering to himself.

As an old hand who had been around Jiangzhou for decades, Liu Hongtao knew all too well how precious protective talismans like these were—a single Diamond Talisman was almost equivalent to a life! Many people hoped to possess such a protective talisman, and even if it cost them fortunes, they didn’t care; but alas, they have no way to connect with the masters of the Hidden World Sect, let alone know who to ask for such talismans. How could they possibly get their hands on protective talismans?!

However, this fellow, Lin Feng’s subordinate right in front of him, carried a Diamond Talisman with him, and didn’t hesitate to use it on him; this implied that he was somewhat significant in Lin Feng’s eyes... Thinking of this, Liu Hongtao felt a bit comforted; whatever Zhou Yang said, he naturally assumed Zhou Yang deliberately cornered him at Lin Feng’s behest!

"It’s actually a protective talisman! So Lin Feng, aside from being connected to Xu Yishan, also knows experts from the Hidden World Sect?" Liu Shouyi looked at Lin Feng with a complex expression, starting to regret offending Lin Feng so hastily; he now felt stuck!

Many Hong Sect brothers who heard the commotion nearby had come to watch. Amidst the crowd, Liu Shouyi’s own uncle was injured by Lin Feng’s subordinate; naturally, he couldn’t let it go!

But, should he really confront Lin Feng here in advance? Liu Hongtao looked a bit hesitant; he knew Lin Feng’s strength wasn’t weak, and after sect leader Bai Yuanshan announced his retirement from the martial arts world tonight, his first action would likely be to fight Lin Feng... By then, even if Lin Feng defeated Bai Yuanshan, he wouldn’t have much Inner Strength left, leaving a chance to effortlessly deal with Lin Feng; attacking Lin Feng upon impulse now seemed a bit unwise?!

Lin Feng had little interest in Liu Hongtao’s thoughts; he still regretfully said to Zhou Yang, "Swapping a Diamond Talisman for a level four Inner Strength expert is definitely a loss... This is a precious life-preserving item; keep those hills green, don’t worry about having no wood to burn. Surviving the crisis, you can hone yourself to become an Innate expert and a level four Inner Strength would be a minor issue to you then!"

Liu Hongtao was infuriated by Lin Feng’s words... Since when did a level four Inner Strength pinnacle expert, who could dominate a whole district, become a mere minor issue?

However, Zhou Yang was clearly swayed by Lin Feng’s argument; he nodded in agreement and said somewhat regretfully, "Boss, you’re right... Although I don’t have the hope to level up yet, with your help, I might still become an Innate expert within three or two years. By then, this kind of minor character really isn’t worth mentioning... It’s wasted! Oh, Boss, do you have any more of this life-preserving Diamond Talisman? Give me a few more; I won’t use it carelessly!"

Liu Hongtao’s expression stiffened, nearly dying from anger... Minor character, so he was just a minor character!

Lin Feng shook his head and said with a bitter smile, "You think such talismans are cabbage in the market, available just because you say they are... I don’t have any on me right now; I’ll try to get some for you later."

Upon hearing Lin Feng say this, Zhou Yang regretted even more.

"Hmph... Lin Feng, as a newly joined Hong Sect member, you dare to be rude to the sect elder, condoning your subordinate to injure Elder Liu! Do you know your guilt?! Violating hierarchy according to Hong Sect’s iron rule demands the punishment of ’three knives and six holes’! Can you withstand it?!" Liu Shouyi finally spoke, his expression dark as he stared at Lin Feng, actually starting to justify himself...

The Hong Sect is a very strict organization, and what Liu Shouyi said is true. According to sect rules, violating hierarchy indeed is the crime of ’three knives and six holes’...

The question is whether Lin Feng and Zhou Yang’s actions constituted violating hierarchy?

"Hehe... how interesting, interesting... Lord Liu begins to reason with me!" Lin Feng glanced at Liu Shouyi, smirkingly said, "Although I’ve joined not long ago, I know the sect rules, violating the order is certainly ’three knives and six holes’, but let me ask Lord Liu a question; self-defense doesn’t break the rules, right?"

Lin Feng turned his head and glanced at several Hong Sect brothers who had arrived earliest, laughingly asked, "Brothers, you should have seen clearly just now whether Elder Liu came rushing to attack my brother or whether my brother attacked Elder Liu, let’s hear your judgment!"

Those Hong Sect brothers who Lin Feng asked looked embarrassed. They indeed saw that Liu Hongtao initiated the attack on Zhou Yang, but the problem was, how could they dare to offend Liu Shouyi by testifying for Lin Feng! Moreover, Zhou Yang previously had taken the initiative against Liu Shouyi’s driver, mentioning this would make it even harder to clarify who’s right or wrong!

The brothers merely chuckled silently, not saying a word.

"Brothers, I get your point, don’t worry about retaliation, just speak the truth..." Lin Feng’s lips curled slightly with a smile, "I’m a leader, after all; are you brothers worried I can’t handle such a minor issue?"

With Lin Feng saying this, those Hong Sect brothers finally showed a hint of hesitation on their faces, and ultimately, one bold young member nodded, saying solemnly to Lin Feng, "Yes, Lord Lin, I saw clearly, Elder Liu made the first move!"

Lin Feng smiled, turned his gaze back to Liu Shouyi and said calmly, "Lord Liu, did you hear that? My brother was merely defending himself..."

Liu Shouyi’s face was stiff; he hadn’t anticipated that indeed some Hong Sect brother dared speak for Lin Feng...but upon thinking; this was Hong Sect headquarters, where no Hong Sect brother was under his control, even a brother with an instructor identity at headquarters dared offend him without fearing retaliation! It’s important to know that in Hong Sect rules, private brawls among brothers are also taboo!

"Lin Feng, are you sure you’ve thought it through, really intending to defy me to the end?" Liu Shouyi glared at Lin Feng, issuing a stern threat, but inside, he was already considering retreating.