6: Deterrence

Lin Feng didn't care about the deliberate alienation and isolation from the two of them. Such childish competitiveness and forming cliques were too naive. Lin Feng still maintained a regular Cultivation lifestyle. The most important thing right now was to seize every moment to Cultivate. He didn't have time for such superficial things.

Half a year passed in a flash, and this group of Disciples had all formed their own cliques. Lin Feng didn't care about this behavior in the slightest, until Xiong Hu, bruised and swollen, found Lin Feng and asked him to uphold justice for him. Lin Feng originally didn't want to get involved and told him to find Deacon Huang, who managed the Utility Disciples. Seeing that Lin Feng was unwilling to intervene, Xiong Hu reluctantly informed Lin Feng.

"That Wen Han is going too far! In front of all us Fellow Brothers in this row, he said that Senior Brother is just a five Spiritual Root Cultivator, so why do you act so aloof? He thinks you don't know your place, and when he becomes an Outer Sect Disciple or even an Inner Sect Disciple, he'll make you beg him like a dog. Junior Brother Qi Kun just said you're a good person and he was pushed to the ground. When I tried to reason with them, they beat me up."

Lin Feng understood. This Wen Han usually acted superior in the Hall of Skill Transmission. Because Lin Feng was considered an old Disciple, Steward Wang let Lin Feng arrange the three people's duties himself. Wen Han had always been a bit unconvinced, and he didn't expect this guy to actually dare to fight today. Lin Feng decided to go with Xiong Hu to see what was going on and teach this guy a lesson.

When Lin Feng brought Xiong Hu to find Wen Han, Wen Han was leading a few Junior Brothers, following behind Mu Qingxue, acting like a fawning dog. Seeing Lin Feng and Xiong Hu approach, he immediately crossed his arms over his chest, looking disdainful. Lin Feng noticed that he was just putting on a brave Face, because Wen Han's trembling legs betrayed his fear.

"Junior Brother Wen, do you have a problem with me? How can you bully other Fellow Brothers in the Sect? If Junior Brother is dissatisfied with me, you can tell Senior Brother directly. Why bully others?" As he spoke, Lin Feng approached Wen Han with a kind expression.

"What does it matter to you if I hit Xiong Hu? I'm warning you, it's none of your business, Lin, stay out of it." Wen Han was still a little afraid of Lin Feng, pretending to be calm, looking somewhat guilty and outwardly fierce but inwardly timid, as he retorted to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng was usually very kind to people, but he also knew that people like Wen Han were all bullies who picked on the weak. If he let Wen Han off today, it would only make this guy worse. If he let it go today, he would dare to challenge Lin Feng's position among these new Utility Disciples, and tomorrow he would dare to disrespect Lin Feng. Therefore, he came before Wen Han and, without a word, slapped him across the Face.

In his previous life, Lin Feng was still somewhat skilled in martial arts. While Wen Han was still dazed, he kicked him to the ground, immediately straddled Wen Han, and repeatedly slapped his Face a few times. Wen Han was completely stunned by the beating and didn't even know how to fight back. Lin Feng still had some prestige among this group of Utility Disciples, so none of the surrounding Utility Disciples dared to intervene.

Lin Feng called Xiong Hu and told him to slap Wen Han a few times. Xiong Hu scurried over and gave him a few slaps.

Soon, Wen Han's cheeks were swollen. Just as Lin Feng was about to give him a few more slaps, Mu Qingxue, who was nearby, started to mock.

"Senior Brother Lin, isn't this bullying the small? Aren't you afraid of being punished by Deacon Huang?"

Upon hearing Mu Qingxue's words, Lin Feng immediately stood up, approached Mu Qingxue, and, pointing at her forehead, questioned her: "Junior Sister, are you lecturing Senior Brother? Then where were you, Junior Sister, when Wen Han was bullying Junior Brother Xiong Hu just now?"

Mu Qingxue was momentarily speechless by Lin Feng's question, her Face slightly flushed. At this moment, the Utility Disciples accompanying Wen Han had already helped him up.

Lin Feng ignored Mu Qingxue and turned to look at the standing Wen Han and the few Utility Disciples. He called Xiong Hu over, pointed at the several Utility Disciples in front of him, and asked: "Which Disciples hit you just now? Go give each of them two slaps!"

Facing the assertive Lin Feng, these Disciples all lowered their heads somewhat guiltily. Xiong Hu looked at Lin Feng with some hesitation and tentatively asked: "Senior Brother Lin, how about we just let it go today?"

Lin Feng glared at Xiong Hu. This Xiong Hu was burly, yet he was too timid. He kicked him in the butt and sternly warned Xiong Hu: "You must hit them back today, otherwise I'll hit you today. Stop talking nonsense and hurry up."

Under Lin Feng's forceful command, Xiong Hu walked over and gave each of the three guys who had bullied him with Wen Han a slap. Lin Feng shook his head looking at Xiong Hu and scolded him: "Huzi, did you not eat today? Slap them hard!"

Under Lin Feng's forceful command, Xiong Hu gave each of the four Utility Disciples, including Wen Han, a slap. At this point, Wen Han, being young, already had tears of humiliation on his Face, but being in the Sect, he dared not resist in the slightest. In the Sect, Wen Han had no one to rely on, and he was still a child, so he naturally felt some fear towards Lin Feng, an older Disciple.

Lin Feng didn't care what Wen Han and those few Utility Disciples thought. Since he had offended them, he would offend them thoroughly. Otherwise, these few brats would only think that Lin Feng was weak and easily bullied.

Xiong Hu, whose Face had been saved by Lin Feng, looked somewhat excited. Although he was tall and robust, Xiong Hu was actually very honest and didn't like to cause trouble. If Wen Han hadn't spoken so disparagingly of Lin Feng today, he wouldn't have been able to stand it and would have spoken up for Lin Feng, only to get beaten. Xiong Hu felt very wronged, and with Lin Feng backing him, how could he not be excited about getting revenge?

What Lin Feng didn't expect today was that Wen Han, this guy who bullied the weak, not only provoked him but also brought three fellow Utility Disciples to beat up Xiong Hu, who had spoken up for Lin Feng. This was indirectly slapping Lin Feng's Face, which is why Lin Feng brought Xiong Hu to regain their standing. Otherwise, this guy would only become more and more excessive later on.

After Lin Feng taught Wen Han a lesson, he walked up to him and warned Wen Han: "Junior Brother, if you think that because your Cultivation Aptitude is decent, you can bully people, then Junior Brother must be prepared to be bullied. At least for now, you, Junior Brother, are not qualified to criticize. If I find out you're gossiping behind my back again, I'll hit you every time I see you. Do you understand?"

Wen Han hung his head, his fists clenched, not daring to look up.

At this moment, Lin Feng's voice suddenly rose: "Tell me! Do you hear me?"

Wen Han and the three Junior Brothers answered in small, aggrieved voices: "Senior Brother Lin, we hear you."

Lin Feng gave each of them a slap, then questioned the four: "Did you not eat? Louder! Tell me, do you hear me?"

At this point, the four finally answered loudly, albeit resentfully: "Senior Brother Lin, we hear you!"

Watching Lin Feng, like a little adult, scolding Wen Han and the other three like dogs, Mu Qingxue couldn't bear it anymore. After all, Wen Han was one of her admirers, and she wanted to persuade Lin Feng to stop.

"Senior Brother Lin, they all know their mistake. How about you let them go?"

Hearing Mu Qingxue's words, Lin Feng, who in his previous life would naturally have listened as a 'fawning dog', was no longer that Lin Feng. At this moment, Lin Feng pointed at Mu Qingxue's forehead and warned her.

"This matter is settled for now, Junior Sister, but if I find out you're stirring up trouble between us, not only do I hit women, but I will strike even harder! Do you hear me?"

Mu Qingxue, who had been somewhat confident in her charm before Lin Feng pointed at her forehead, completely broke down afterwards. At this moment, she was so wronged she was on the verge of tears, after all, she was only a nine-year-old child! Lin Feng, however, didn't care; he just wanted to intimidate this group of people.

"Cry? If you dare to cry, I'll tear your mouth apart! Hold it back!" Lin Feng immediately scolded Mu Qingxue.

Lin Feng was, after all, older than these children. Neither his methods nor his abilities were something these little brats could contend with. Mu Qingxue immediately obediently held back her tears, pouting her small mouth and looking at Lin Feng with pleading eyes.

"Get out of here. Remember what I said: if you dare to provoke me again, I'll hit you every time I see you. And you, Junior Sister Mu, if you dare to cause trouble or gossip behind my back, I'll hit you every time I see you, and I'll cut your Face with a knife. Now, get out."

These few brats, intimidated by Lin Feng, dared not question or resist in any way. At the same time, under Lin Feng's command, as if granted a great pardon, they all breathed a sigh of relief and immediately ran off.