Chapter 78: A Show of Force

Xu Feng was not a member of the Thunder Martial Hall. He was just someone the master of the Linhai Branch wanted to recruit. He had never spent a single day at the martial hall. For someone like him to get training qualification directly without going through a competition made many people in the martial hall unhappy.

“Do you have a problem?” Xu Feng said coldly.

“A big problem.” Wu Guodong grinned fiercely and said, “But right now, this doesn’t represent my opinion. I’m just greeting you on behalf of our Eldest Senior Brother!”

After saying that, Wu Guodong gathered all his strength and squeezed Xu Feng’s hand hard. He already had the intention to injure someone.

However, Xu Feng’s face showed no sign of pain at all. He still wore a cold smile.

“Then I also represent myself, greeting you and your Eldest Senior Brother,” Xu Feng said quietly.

Crack!

A crisp sound of bone breaking rang in everyone’s ears.

“The captain is too harsh. He really broke that guy’s hand.”

“Look at that guy’s delicate skin. How could he be a match for the boss? Tsk, getting injured as soon as he entered the Thunder Martial Hall. So unlucky.”

“Hmph, the training spot at the headquarters originally belonged to the Eldest Senior Brother, but this guy snatched it. What’s the relationship between the captain and the Eldest Senior Brother? He definitely has to teach this guy a lesson.”

…

Several members of the patrol team whispered among themselves, their eyes full of pity as they looked at Xu Feng.

Their captain had just broken through to Two-Star Strength. Although only his Constitution Attribute had reached Two Stars, his Strength was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

“Hehe, Captain Wu, you’re too enthusiastic. I still need to report to the martial hall, so I won’t chat with you now. Let’s get closer another time,” Xu Feng said with a laugh, gently pulling his hand back and putting it in his pocket.

“Tch, still acting tough,” one team member muttered disdainfully.

Wu Guodong didn’t say a word. His face turned bright red, he gritted his teeth, and his right hand trembled continuously.

Watching Xu Feng’s retreating back, one team member stepped forward and asked quietly, “Captain, are we just letting that guy go like this?”

“Boss, why are you being so merciful this time? Just breaking that guy’s right hand is enough?” Other team members also gathered around.

“To the hospital!” Wu Guodong said through clenched teeth.

“What, Captain? Are you going to get medicine for that guy? That’s going a bit too far,” one team member said in surprise.

“Yeah, that would give that guy too much face. How would we face him in the future? Captain, if you really do that, we won’t be able to hold our heads up in front of him.”

“Nonsense! All of you, get lost! I’m going to the hospital to treat my own injury!” Wu Guodong roared angrily.

…

“Many people have already advanced to Two Stars. It seems I need to speed up my leveling and reach Three-Star as soon as possible,” Xu Feng thought to himself as he walked. “Once I reach Three-Star, I can undergo profession appraisal and get a job. Then, some sword techniques from my previous life, I can perform them over and over based on memory, turning them into permanently mastered skills. I’ll also be able to explore some places that have treasures.”

“Xu Feng.” A group of people came out from the gathering place’s gate, led by the branch Hall Master Sun Lei.

“Hall Master,” Xu Feng greeted.

“Haha, I’ve been waiting for you. Come, let me introduce you. This is Deputy Hall Master Xie Jing, and this is Deputy Hall Master Shi Changdong. Deputy Hall Master Xie Jing is in charge of logistics. Deputy Hall Master Shi Changdong currently has the highest physical strength in the Linhai Branch and handles matters like clearing out monsters and combat. Hall Master Shi has decades of experience practicing Bagua Palm. You can spar with Hall Master Shi when you have time in the future,” Sun Lei said, pointing behind him.

“And these are all our branch’s Elite Disciples. You should get to know each other better in the future.”

Xu Feng looked up. Xie Jing appeared to be in her thirties, with an average-looking face but an extremely good figure. If you didn’t look at her face, her body was more attractive than most young girls’. Shi Changdong was slightly older, with white hair, but his face had no wrinkles. Only his eyes looked old. He stood quietly behind Sun Lei, not smiling.

There were also several strong young men standing behind them.

“Hall Master Xie, Hall Master Shi, colleagues, hello,” Xu Feng said.

Not one of these people had strength below Two Stars. Especially Hall Master Shi, who gave off a feeling of towering majesty. His strength had actually broken through Two Stars and reached Three-Star, which surprised Xu Feng a little.

“I’ve heard Hall Master Sun talk about you for a long time. Finally meeting you in person today,” Xie Jing said with a slight smile, charmingly brushing her hair at the temple. “If you need anything in the future, just come find your Sister Xie.”

“Thank you, Sister Xie.”

“Not bad, young man,” Shi Changdong said calmly after looking Xu Feng over.

“Alright, let’s not stand here. Let’s go inside and talk,” Sun Lei said, pulling Xu Feng toward the gathering place.

“Hall Master Sun, such a grand scene just to welcome me? I’m a bit overwhelmed by the favor,” Xu Feng said with a laugh.

“Hehe, this shows our sincerity. The Linhai Branch might need you to support it in the future,” Sun Lei said with a laugh.

Xu Feng smiled but didn’t take Sun Lei’s words seriously. Not to mention that Deputy Hall Master Shi Changdong was already a Three-Star powerhouse, even Sun Lei himself must have strength no less than Shi Changdong’s. Otherwise, why was he the main Hall Master and Shi Changdong only a Deputy Hall Master?

The layout of various buildings in the Thunder Martial Hall’s Linhai Branch gathering place was very reasonable. The buildings were arranged in an orderly manner, neither crowded nor wasting the limited land area, which made Xu Feng inwardly marvel. This was clearly designed by specialized architectural talent. Just by looking at the layout of the Linhai Branch gathering place, one could get a glimpse of how large the Thunder Martial Hall’s influence was.

“That’s where you’ll live. A single room. You can rest there in the future,” Sun Lei said, pointing at rows of small courtyards not far away. Advanced apprentices had their own independent small courtyards in the Linhai Branch, while other apprentices had to share living spaces with several people.

“This is our Blacksmith Shop. There are over ten Forging Apprentiles inside making equipment…”

“This is where alchemical potions are made…”

“This is where missions are posted. Everyone in the martial hall can post or accept missions here…”

As he walked, Sun Lei introduced the functions of various buildings in the gathering place.

Xu Feng looked around as he walked. The Thunder Martial Hall’s gathering place was indeed carefully planned. Inside the gathering place, Xu Feng even discovered a large planting area with various food crops growing. It seemed the Thunder Martial Hall was managing this place as a permanent residence.

“Xu Feng, this is our training ground. How about it? Interested in going in for a look, maybe spar with the martial hall’s Elite Disciples?” A strange light appeared in Sun Lei’s eyes as he turned to Xu Feng.