Chapter 19: Retaliation_1

A cash reward of one hundred thousand yuan.

A suite of residential housing.

Mother Li and Li Yunyao on the side brightened noticeably upon hearing Director Zhang's offer.

House prices in this world have always been outrageous.

Although housing prices in the county are lower than in the city, compared to the average monthly salary of less than a thousand yuan in LiuChuan County, a house costs at least three hundred thousand yuan.

Li Yunyao knew about the Sunshine District—it was the high-end district of LiuChuan County. Even for the smallest apartment of ninety-nine square meters, one would have to shell out at least five hundred thousand yuan to buy it.

"Thank you."

Li Pin did not bother with formalities.

He understood clearly why the county was offering money and a house.

In Lanstar, this is known as recruiting high-end talent.

Moreover, him slaying the Cat Demon was indeed no small feat; this assistance was not too much considering the circumstances.

"If it wasn't for Martial Master Li's extraordinary performance yesterday, I would never have known that we had such a young and talented martial artist in LiuChuan County. Martial Master Li, have you ever considered developing yourself in the Martial Arts Association?"

Meng Shan took over the conversation with a smile.

"I plan to prepare for the Jiangzhou Martial Arts Competition in the following time. We can discuss everything else after the Jiangzhou Martial Arts Competition is over."

Li Pin replied.

"Yes, yes, indeed. The Martial Arts Competition takes precedence."

As Meng Shan spoke, he examined Li Pin's youthful face.

Despite not expecting Li Pin to achieve extraordinary results in this Martial Arts Competition, but...

In the future…

Perhaps in the eighteenth, or even the seventeenth Martial Arts Competition, a seat within the top ten seats may definitely be reserved for him.

"This is the Dragon Tiger Pill, which is very effective in supplementing Qi and Blood. With Martial Master Li using Elixir Energy without Holding Elixir, I hope this box of elixir can help you."

Meng Shan said as he took out an exquisite box.

Zhang Youping, standing next to him, was taken aback at the sight of the box.

Dragon Tiger Pill!

This was a special item within the Martial Arts Association, circulated only internally. Even with money, it was very tough to buy.

He wanted to make good terms with Li Pin, but he was reluctant to part with his precious ginseng.

And this box of Dragon Tiger Pill was worth almost the same as his piece of ginseng.

Meng Shan had just handed it out like it was nothing?

Li Pin glanced at it and quickly figured out what was happening.

"Thank you."

He took the Dragon Tiger Pill without refusal and continued: "In the column where I am supposed to write the place where I started practicing martial arts on the Jiangzhou Martial Arts Competition registration form, I will write LiuChuan County."

Meng Shan's face immediately brightened up in reply.

"Good, good. When Martial Master Li stands out at the Jiangzhou Martial Arts Competition, I too will benefit."

Li Pin had obtained his martial artist certification in Zanglong City. If he did not specify it, he would by default be considered a martial artist from Zanglong City. If he performed well in the Jiangzhou Martial Arts Competition, the credit would officially go to the Zanglong City Martial Arts Association.

Of course, a second-level martial artist might not matter that much to Zanglong City's Martial Arts Association.

But if it was a martial artist capable of using Elixir Energy and was just twenty-two years old...

If the Zanglong City Martial Arts Association were to find out, they certainly wouldn't remain indifferent.

Meng Shan had secured this credit using just a box of Dragon Tiger Pills. He had indeed scored a great deal.

The cordial exchanges continued for over an hour before Meng Shan, Zhang Youping, and the others began to leave one by one.

Li Pin did not invite them to stay for dinner.

There were over a dozen of them, and he did not want to trouble Mother Li.

After Meng Shan and Zhang Youping departed, Mother Li glanced up and down at Li Pin, finally sighing with delight, "My son has made us proud."

"Of course, my brother is the best."

Li Yunyao jumped out promptly.

"It's likely to be a bit more hectic tomorrow. Leave the matters to me."

Li Pin stated, glancing towards the door.

Quite a few villagers were milling around outside, trying to find out what was happening.

Before long, the news that Li Pin killed the Cat Demon and caught the attention of the town's bigwigs would spread all over Sanshun Town.

After careful thought, he said to Mother Li, "I remember that the Sunshine District is not far from Yao Yao's school. Since Yao Yao is starting her final year soon, why don't you accompany her there?"

Originally, he had not considered the idea of having Mother Li change her living environment. On one hand, he worried that she might not get used to it, on the other hand, he intended to prioritize spending money on cultivation.

Most importantly, his mindset influenced by Lanstar made him assume that the town was safe.

However, yesterday's incidents proved otherwise.

The high property prices and cost of living in the county and city were justified.

The safety they offered was significantly better than that in the countryside.

"What about the poultry at home... and the crops we've planted..."

"We will move right after the festival of Star Arrival. As for the crops, we can have someone take care of them. We can eat the poultry ourselves, and give away what's left to our uncle," Li Pin said.

"Okay."

Mother Li nodded.

In reality, the safety in the county doesn't compare to the city, and the city is less secure than the provincial capital.

Li Mingxin, his third uncle, made his living in the provincial capital. Li Yunyan, his older sister, also married there. The best choice for Li Pin is to buy a house in the provincial capital.

But the housing prices there are steep, costing between two to three million for a property.

It's not feasible for Li Pin until after he competes in the Jiangzhou Martial Arts Tournament.

But it's only half a year away, and he wasn't in a hurry for that slight amount of time.

...

Zanglong City.

A posh villa district.

Jing Gufeng, a member of the board of Hanyang University, looked at Jing Yunshan whose face had yet to heal from the swelling, with the left half of his eye still unable to open...

He wanted to laugh.

However, the circumstances called for seriousness.

He frowned and asked, "How did you end up in this state?"

"Li Pin! Li Pin!"

Jing Yunshan's eyes were blood-red, as if flames were burning inside. "I want him dy... I want him dead!"

"What... what?"

Jing Gufeng was stunned. After a while, he realized what was being said.

He was saying "I want him dead".

The fact that several of his teeth had fallen out and his gums were swollen made his speech sound different, causing confusion.

"Father, look at Yunshan, he's been beaten up so badly by Li Pin. We have to take care of that Li Pin, or else others will think our Jing Family is easy to bully," Jing Yunshan's father, Jing Zhengqi said.

"What do you plan to do?" Jing Gufeng asked.

"We must at least expel him first. Then we can take our time... hire a more powerful martial artist to make him pay double, or even ten times the price!" Jing Zhengqi declared resolutely.

"Foolish!"

Jing Gufeng directly scolded, "Do you want everyone to know that we're retaliating? Are you hoping my opponents will get their hands on my weaknesses and attack?"

"But Yunshan is your grandson, Li Pin has beaten him up so badly, if we don't respond..."

"If we're seeking revenge, using our power to expel him is the stupidest way! Do you think a second-level martial artist like him would care about a mere university diploma? Moreover, don't you think he has a martial artist backing him up? Fang Lingjue from the Changfeng Dojo is not to be taken lightly!" Jing Gufeng retorted.

"Then... then what should we do? The Jing Family is a reputable and prestigious family in Zanglong City, we can't just let this beating on your grandson go unpunished?"

"Martial artists are different from us, they enjoy privileges but are also susceptible to scrutiny."

Jing Gufeng glanced at Jing Yunshan. "I want you to apologize to Li Pin, seek reconciliation, and willingly offer compensation."

Upon hearing this, Jing Yunshan's blood pressure shot up. His face turned red. "No! I'd rather dy..."

"We are law-abiding citizens, we must act in accordance with the law! Not only will you compensate him, but you will also offer him a hefty sum of compensation, any amount he asks for! Be it three hundred thousand, five hundred thousand, it must be above one hundred thousand! Then..."

The board member of Hanyang University sneered, "Then we can accuse him of extortion!"