002-Trade Fair and Dealing with Wang Yigao

After finishing his work for the day which was now basically precision training, Lin Ming found out that Lin Xiaodong had come to meet him. Looking at the chubby kid Lin Ming smiled a bit, "Dong Dong what's the matter?"

Lin Xiaodong was surprised to see Lin Ming so happy and couldn't help but ask, "Uh, my dear brother, you look happy did something happen?"

"yes…" Lin Ming just mysteriously smiled at him not saying anything further.

"Really? What happened, tell me!?" Lin Xiaodong asked a little excited; he knew things that could make Lin Ming happy must be something significant.

Lin Ming did not say anything but lifted his hand and put it on Lin Xiaodong's shoulder and exerted his strength, with his recent precision training he was confident in not hurting Lin Xiaodong. Lin Xiaodong not understanding at first was about to open his mouth and ask Lin Ming what he was doing, but his eyes widened when he felt Lin Ming's strength, his mouth fell open in an O shape.

"B-b-brother! My big brother! Did you break through the second stage of flesh training!?" Lin Xiaodong was so surprised that he started stuttering a little. This reaction was understandable, Lin Ming's speed of progress can only be considered demonic at this point maybe only those talents born in Realm of Gods would be able to compete with him in the speed of cultivation.

"Haha, no. I am still at the peak of the first stage, I should be able to breakthrough to the second stage in a few days." Hearing Ling Ming's words Lin Xiaodong was jubilant, if Lin Ming was able to exert such strength just at the first stage of physical training then he had to be a genius, his future achievements would surely be legendary.

"So, what are you here for?" Lin Xiaodong face palmed, he had really gotten too excited and forgot the real matter he was here for.

"Brother today is the Annual Martial fair, there will be many treasures that don't normally appear in the market. Even if we can't buy the good stuff it's still great to broaden our horizons."

Lin Ming knew today he would meet Wang Yigao on his way to the fair, but he wasn't really worried. Even the original Lin Ming, who was a lot weaker than the current him, had defeated him easily much less him who had the strength of a second stage of physical training.

"Alright let's go, I also want to see what treasures are there in this fair."

As they were headed there Lin Xiaodong kept describing about the fair non-stop, he was very familiar with the fair and its distance from Seven Profound Martial House, the sub-urban areas, and so on. As both of them were going through an alleyway Lin Ming felt a few people standing at the next turn, ' So you are finally here', knowing what was about to come he stopped Lin Xiaodong placing a hand on his shoulder.

"What is wrong, Brother Ming?" Lin Xiaodong asked.

Not answering Lin Xiaodong, Lin Ming just waited with his hands folded across his chest and sure enough, he did not have to wait for long. Both young men were greeted by an entourage of five people leading them was a youth in silk garments with a folding fan in his hand, with a condescending sneer on his face he regarded Lin Ming with interest, "Oh, you are quite perceptive huh. You think just because of this you can look down on this young master?"

The youth said to Lin Ming while also turning to his subordinate whom Lin Ming had beaten, this fellow had a big bandage on his nose and looked like he still hadn't healed even after a week. Lin Xiaodong looked at the five people and felt a little apprehensive but remembering his brother Ming's strength he was emboldened with courage, stepping forward he replied instead of Lin Ming, "Who the hell are you!? You dare block this young master's way?"

Hearing Lin Xiaodong, the silk-garbed young man was dumbstruck for a moment before his face became unsightly with rage evident in his eyes, "Hmph, you dare to beat my people and still want to get away! It's not that easy!" With a furious look on his face, he looked at his two strongest followers, both of them were at the flesh training stage. Getting the signal from their young master both of them shared a look, grinning malevolently they stepped towards the two young men. "You two are really unlucky to offend young master Wang." One man said while both of them started surrounding the duo in a pincer move.

Lin Ming did not say a word throughout the whole ordeal, though he kept his enhanced senses focused on these two, just as they were about to encircle him and Lin Xiaodong, he pushed with his legs hard towards the man on his left and with the practiced stance of his basic fist technique he struck towards the man's chest.

The man's eyes widened in surprise, he was not expecting Lin Ming to be this fast. Hastily raising his hand to defend himself from the punch the man watched as Lin Ming's fist connected with his forearm and there was a sound of bones breaking.

"Kacha crack"

Intense pain shot through his forearms making him cry out in pain, "AAGHHHH…" Due to the unexpected and ferocious punch, the man staggered back to his feet, not giving him any chance to recover Lin Ming pressed forward hard. The man having a bit of experience tried to calm himself and jump back quickly but Lin Ming was faster and rained down a barrage of punches in a short few seconds with the last punch connecting with the man's chest which sent him flying back a few meters spitting blood.

The other henchman and Wang Yigao's entourage were so dumbstruck that they stood there watching Lin Ming beat the man into unconsciousness in just a few exchanges. Lin Xiaodong who had distanced himself from the fight watched in awe and amazement as Lin Ming beat the henchman effortlessly.

Turning towards the other henchman Lin Ming just eyed him calmly not saying a word which seem to unnerve the man as he unconsciously started backing up a little, seeing this seen Wang Yigao came back to his senses, his face turning even more unsightly than before, "You useless trash! What are you doing!?" Hearing his young master's harsh rebuke the man snapped out of his fear, feeling ashamed and vengeful towards Lin Ming the man didn't make the same mistake as his friend and unsheathed his sword, feeling his confidence returning the man adorned a savage look on his face, "Brat, you really hid your strength deeply. But don't think you can also take me by surprise! Let me show you what true strength is!"

Lin Ming just smiled at the henchman, "Hahaha, you think a sword will change anything?" Lin Ming laughed while taunting the man.

Hearing Lin Ming the henchman became furious, "You arrogant brat! Die!" shouting he struck with his sword, Lin Ming with his enhanced perception saw the telegraphed attack from a mile away, easily dodging the attack Lin Ming stepped back not attacking. The henchman seeing this felt rage building up, and he started hacking and slashing as fast as possible meanwhile Lin Ming dodged every move with a hair width not performing any excessive moves, after a while of dodging he felt satisfied with the results of his precision training.

Feeling satisfied with his findings he felt that it was time to wrap up this charade. His eyes turned serious, after dodging back a sweeping slash to his chest Lin Ming slightly bent his knees and circulated the 'True Primal Chaos Formula', with even greater speed he rushed towards the henchman who couldn't follow Lin Ming's movements anymore.

Lin Ming struck with an open palm; he didn't want to kill anybody here. The henchman's eyes widened in shock and before he could think of a counter he was sent flying even further than his friend.

Retracting his struck palm Lin Ming turned towards Wang Yigao who now sported a stunned look on his face and the followers beside him had started quivering from fear. Wang Yigao seeing that Lin Ming was staring right at him felt as if being stared at by a predator. "Y-you! Good, good! You have quite the nerve. Do you know who I…"

"SHUT UP!" Lin Ming's shout made the young master stagger back in fear, he had enough of this clown's nonsense.

Lin Ming stepped forward and looked him in the eyes and said with an expressionless face, "I don't care who you are. Since you decided to come before me today, I will give you two options, you either hand over all your valuables or we can have a martial arts duel."

"So, which one it will be?" Lin Ming crossed his hands across his chest and kept looking at Wang Yigao with the same expressionless face. Wang Yigao made a very ugly look on his face, he had thought about running away and/or using his background but after hearing Lin Ming's shout and the mention of martial arts duel he became aware of the situation he was in.

Wang Yigao looked at his surroundings, the place they were standing on was a very obscure alley that's why Wang Yigao has chosen this place, but thinking about it now this place also helped him from getting humiliated if he were in public. Gritting his teeth Wang Yigao took out all the bank notes in his possession which were around 800 gold teals, then with reluctance, he also handed his sword to Lin Ming.

Lin Ming after examining the sword handed it to Lin Xiaodong who was standing beside him, "Xiaodong you take it." Lin Xiaodong happily took the sword in his chubby palm and started swinging it around laughing loudly; he turned towards Wang Yigao with a sardonic grin on his face he sighed exaggeratedly, "Aiya, young master Wang is so magnanimous, thank you for gifting me this sword!"

Hearing such blatant mockery Wang Yigao nearly spat blood from anger and humiliation, controlling himself after a while he gave Lin Ming one last look full of hatred before turning and leaving with his underlings while also carrying his two unconscious men.

"Xiaodong, you should stay inside for the next few days."

"Ah, you mean Wang Yigao?"

"Yes, he would surely exact vengeance. With his background he can use quite a few underhanded means, so be careful…"

After beating Wang Yigao's lackeys and extorting all his money Lin Ming and Lin Xiaodong finally reached the fair. Lin Ming had let Wang Yigao leave without any harm because he knew he was only a lackey of another big fish, Zhu Yan, and beating him would not give him any advantage instead it would put him in unnecessary trouble. And with Wang Yigao's arrogant and prideful nature, he would never disclose his shameful defeat to another person, so Lin Ming was safe for the time being. To deal with either of these two he would first need a powerful backer with influence, just having martial strength would not suffice in this case.