96: Chapter 96 Continuing with Old Practices

The hall was a mess.

Rubble lay everywhere, and the furniture was smashed.

Lin Fan didn't even spare it a glance as he walked straight toward the backyard.

In the pool, Chen Ao was floating on the surface like a drowned rat.

He had already passed out, bloody froth still bubbling from his mouth.

Lin Fan turned to look at the onlookers who were still in a daze.

His gaze swept across every person's face.

Those originally arrogant geniuses actually subconsciously avoided his gaze at this moment.

Even that cold and elegant woman couldn't help but take half a step back.

This was deterrence.

In this place where strength reigned supreme, fists were the best passport.

"Hello, neighbors."

Lin Fan stood at the shattered entrance, that harmless smile once again hanging on his face.

He waved his hand, as if greeting old friends.

"I am the new resident, Lin Fan."

"We'll be neighbors from now on, so please take care of me."

"Additionally, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion Tianjiao Camp branch is about to open."

"Whether you want to increase your strength, break through a bottleneck, or simply want to experience the feeling of a racing heart..."

"Feel free to come find me anytime."

"As long as the money is right, the position... oh no, the service is guaranteed to satisfy you."

After speaking.

Lin Fan very politely propped up the crumbling door, barely blocking the entrance.

Then, he turned and walked deep into the villa.

Leaving a group of people standing bewildered in the wind.

On this day, everyone in the Tianjiao Camp remembered a name.

Lin Fan.

A ruthless man who sent Chen Ao flying with one punch and managed to squeeze in an advertisement while he was at it.

Although the villa's door was barely propped up by Lin Fan, the huge crack still let the wind through.

Lin Fan wasn't in a hurry to fix the door.

He stood in the middle of the spacious living room, surveying this luxury mansion he had just "traded" for.

Although it was a bit messy thanks to that violent maniac Chen Ao, the foundation was still there.

Leather sofas, crystal chandeliers, and a fully smart home system.

Most importantly, the spiritual energy concentration here was simply outrageous.

Taking a deep breath, he could feel the cells in his body cheering.

"Is this the joy of the privileged class?"

Lin Fan walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the entire Tianjiao Camp.

From here, he could see the students busy like ants at the foot of the mountain, as well as that dilapidated Ding-rank slum.

A sense of pleasure from controlling the overall situation arose spontaneously.

But he didn't indulge in it.

He knew very well that although this punch established his prestige, it also invited trouble.

Chen Ao definitely had a faction behind him.

Moreover, Chen Ao wasn't the only one eyeing this position.

"System."

Lin Fan called out in his mind.

[Host: Lin Fan]

[Current Location: Tianjiao Camp Jiazi No. 1]

[High concentration spiritual energy environment detected, cultivation speed increased by 300%]

[A-Rank Weapon "Scarlet Flame Blade" (dropped by Chen Ao) detected. Convert into blind box raw materials?]

"Convert."

Lin Fan didn't hesitate.

Although the blade was decent, he wasn't skilled in saber techniques.

Besides, parading around with someone else's weapon was just asking for trouble.

It was better to melt it down, turn it into blind boxes to sell, and earn a hundredfold return.

[Conversion successful. Obtained one portion of A-Rank Metal Essence and Fire Law Fragments (trace amount).]

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction.

Just then, a steady sound of footsteps came from the entrance.

Lin Fan turned around.

He saw the one-eyed instructor, Lei Zhan, walking in, stepping over the shattered glass on the floor.

His single eye stared at Lin Fan with a hint of playfulness.

"You strike quite ruthlessly, kid."

Lei Zhan kicked a piece of rubble aside, walked to the sofa, and sat down in a domineering manner.

"That kid Chen Ao has four broken ribs and internal organ tremors; he'll probably have to lie in a Medical Pod for half a month."

Lin Fan shrugged and walked over to pour Lei Zhan a glass of water.

Even though there was no tea, his attitude had to be correct.

"Instructor, it was self-defense."

Lin Fan looked innocent. "He made the first move. And I didn't want his life; I just wanted to trade houses with him."

"Self-defense?"

Lei Zhan sneered and took the water glass for a sip.

"Injuring someone severely, stealing their house, and even swiping their weapon."

"You call this self-defense?"

"Those are called spoils of war."

Lin Fan corrected him. "Besides, you said it yourself—everything here depends on seizing."

"I was just strictly following your orders."

Lei Zhan stared at Lin Fan for a few seconds, then suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, 'strictly following orders' indeed!"

"I like your shameless attitude!"

Lei Zhan put down the water glass and leaned forward, the pressure of a Grandmaster-level expert hitting again.

"However, I must remind you."

"Chen Ao is from the Kyoto Chen Family. While the Chen Family isn't a top-tier family, they have plenty of connections in the military."

"By crippling him today, the Chen Family will definitely come looking for trouble."

"Furthermore, by seizing Jiazi No. 1, you've essentially put yourself on the hot seat."

"Starting tomorrow, countless people will come to challenge you."

"Attrition warfare, ambushes, poisoning... they'll do anything for the cultivation environment here."

"Can you handle it?"

Facing Lei Zhan's pressure, the smile on Lin Fan's face didn't change at all.

He unhurriedly poured himself a glass of water as well.

"Instructor, you might have misunderstood one thing."

Lin Fan took a sip of water, his eyes clear and determined.

"I'm not someone who's afraid of trouble."

"On the contrary, I love trouble most."

"Because every person who brings me trouble is a potential customer."

Lin Fan pointed outside.

"They want to challenge me? Fine."

"But my appearance fee is very expensive."

"If they want to fight me, they have to buy my blind box first."

"If they lose, they stay, and their money stays. If they win, this house belongs to them."

"This isn't just a challenge; it's a business."

Lei Zhan was stunned for a moment.

He had led so many sessions of the Tianjiao Camp and seen the arrogant, the ruthless, and the cunning.

But someone like Lin Fan, who treated this cruel competition as a business, was a first.

"You kid..."

Lei Zhan shook his head, the look of admiration in his eyes growing stronger.

"Interesting."

"Since you have this awareness, I won't waste any more words."

Lei Zhan stood up and straightened his combat uniform.

"In the Tianjiao Camp, as long as no one dies or is permanently crippled, you can mess around however you want."

"But, I don't want to see overconfident arrogance."

After speaking, Lei Zhan turned to leave.

When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and threw something back without looking.

"Catch."

Lin Fan reached out and caught it.

It was a brand new key.

The access card and control center key for Villa A-1.

"The original door is broken; fix it yourself later."

"Also, don't take out that blade of Chen Ao's in the camp. Although I don't care, it's an eyesore."

Lei Zhan's figure disappeared outside the door.

Lin Fan gripped the cold key in his hand, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

This was considered official recognition of his residency.

It also meant that in this initial gamble, he had won.

"Since I've got the business license, it's time to prepare for opening."

Lin Fan put away the key and watched the sky gradually darken outside.

Night fell.

The first night in the Tianjiao Camp was destined not to be peaceful.

In the Ding-rank area at the foot of the mountain, several conflicts had already broken out.

To fight for a bed that didn't leak rain, those geniuses who were glamorous on the outside were now brawling like stray dogs.

Meanwhile, in the Jia-rank area at the mountaintop, although it appeared quiet on the surface, undercurrents were surging.

Countless gazes were fixed on this villa.

They were evaluating Lin Fan's strength and looking for his flaws.

Lin Fan ignored those prying eyes.

He sat cross-legged on the living room floor and took out a pile of bottles and jars from the system space.

Those were the raw materials he had brought from Jianghai City.

Along with that newly converted A-Rank Metal Essence.

"To make these proud geniuses willingly part with their money, fists alone aren't enough."

"I have to let them see real benefits."

"I have to give them a little... shock."

Lin Fan's fingers danced in the air.

The S-Rank Talent [Divine Ember Flame] flickered at his fingertips.

Golden flames wrapped around those materials, beginning the process of smelting and restructuring.

He was going to create a batch of special blind boxes.

"Baits" specifically tailored for this group of geniuses.

For example...

[Triple Gravity Room Experience Card] (Even though the camp has them, this one is private).

[Instant Recovery Potion] (Heal up instantly after a fight; this is a necessity).

And the most crucial one.

[Temporary Comprehension Boost Card].

For these geniuses stuck at a bottleneck, this thing was more important than their lives.

"Come on, my leeks."

The firelight reflected on Lin Fan's slightly youthful yet calculating face.

The Myriad Treasures Pavilion Tianjiao Camp Flagship Store officially opens tomorrow.

I hope your wallets are ready.