He decided not to make the first move himself.
*No matter if "reason" was useful or not, he must take its side,* this was the lesson Wang Sheng had realized. This way, when he did make a move, he wouldn't be afraid to strike hard.
So, regardless of what the two people opposite him said, Wang Sheng didn't take action.
Just as Li Da's hand touched him, Wang Sheng moved.
A martial artist's strength, defense, and reaction speed completely overwhelmed ordinary people. Although Li Da and Li Er, who were there to collect chrysanthemums, were strong, they were clearly in the category of ordinary people.
So, when Li Da tried to grab Qin Wangsheng, Wang Sheng easily blocked his hand, preventing him from advancing an inch.
"Look closely, alright? You made the first move!"
Wang Sheng repeated in front of both of them, articulating each word clearly, his voice resonant and enunciated perfectly, ensuring that both of them could hear it clearly.
It was a pity that there weren't more capable bystanders around to witness it.
But this was enough!
When Li Da heard Wang Sheng's words, he was completely confused. What first move? He was just—
"Bang—"
A dull sound suddenly rang out. Li Da was punched in the stomach by Wang Sheng, who sent him flying several meters back, where he lay on the ground in pain, retching and spitting up stomach acid.
Li Da was stunned. He only intended to subdue Wang Sheng and take him away.
If he really needed to use force and ruin Wang Sheng's handsome face, it would be bad if he was held accountable.
But he never expected Wang Sheng to possess such powerful strength, punching him so far away, and it was obvious he hadn't even used his full strength.
This kind of power—
"Daring to hit my big brother, you punk are tired of living!"
Li Er rushed directly in front of Wang Sheng again, and Wang Sheng, repeating the same action as before, directly blocked Li Er's arm and gave him another punch.
Li Er was sent flying beside Li Da, mimicking Li Da's actions exactly, retching nonstop, unable to stand up.
Li Da looked at the fallen Li Er and couldn't help but show a bitter smile. He should have warned him directly.
This kind of strength could only be achieved by a martial artist, or at least someone with innate divine power; either way, they weren't something they could provoke.
Previously, when he offended a novice martial artist in the Sun Family, that's exactly how it felt to be hit.
If a martial artist wanted to take their lives, it couldn't have been easier.
Wang Sheng looked at them, still barely able to talk because he hadn't used a lethal blow, and said, "Want to come at me again? Next time, I won't hold back!"
Li Da nearly spat out a mouthful of old blood.
His junior, Li Er, might have truly intended to fight, but he only intended to capture someone!
However, he didn't have the courage to argue with a martial artist.
To avoid getting killed, Li Da ran his brain wildly and finally found that perhaps bluffing was his only method.
"You're a martial artist, aren't you? Although I don't know why you've been hiding it, I'm with the Sun Family, and they also have martial artists, many of them. Even if you are a martial artist..."
Wang Sheng directly interrupted Li Da's words, "Do you think if I take you down, the Sun Family's martial artists will come to avenge you?"
Wang Sheng knew very well that these two were just the Sun Family's lackeys. With his status as a martial artist, even if the Sun Family found out, they probably wouldn't retaliate.
If they acted against a martial artist just because of a servant—especially a servant who picked a fight— the Sun Family would have enemies all over the world by now.
Li Da was merely bluffing and turned stiff-faced upon hearing Wang Sheng's words.
"Martial artist sir, what do you want?"
Realizing his words were useless, Li Da's tone immediately turned humble.
Beside him, Li Er, still retching, was drenched in a cold sweat. He actually dared to make a move on a martial artist just now; he practically had walked past the Ghost Gate.
Wang Sheng didn't intend to kill these two.
He had long devised a scenario where he killed them: eliminate these two, the Sun Family sent people to investigate, found out that he killed them, then come to confront him.
The final outcome: Wang Sheng, dead!
Though this possibility wasn't high, as long as there was a slight chance, he wouldn't take the risk.
That's why he practiced martial arts while cultivating chrysanthemums.
Handing over the chrysanthemums would fulfill the requirements, and by becoming a martial artist, the Sun Family might let the matter slide, possibly even earning some prestige.
Of course, the key point was that Wang Sheng had become a martial artist.
If he hadn't become a martial artist, he would have been taken away already.
Even though the Sun Family's brothel was said not to force anyone and was entirely voluntary, what do you suppose the two people lying on the ground were planning to do just now?
*Ultimately, my strength isn't enough!*
Wang Sheng sighed inwardly, firming his resolve to practice martial arts, then said, "What do I want? Take these chrysanthemums back to make delivery, then give me a receipt. You should be authorized to do that, right?"
Li Da quickly nodded, "Of course. Martial artist sir, please wait. I'll have my junior fetch it immediately."
Wang Sheng nodded.
Li Da kicked Li Er, who endured the severe pain in his body, ran outside the village, and brought in the cart.
Then, Li Da busied himself, and quickly got everything done, producing a receipt.
The receipt bore the Sun Family's insignia.
Wang Sheng took the receipt. It was evidence.
"Do you know what to say when you get back?"
"I know, I know. Martial artist sir, don't worry..."
Li Da expressed sycophancy all over his face. He understood someone like Wang Sheng, who hid his identity as a martial artist, preferred to keep a low profile!
He understood and knew it was simple to not reveal certain information.
Deceiving higher-ups was a skill required of lackeys.
Wang Sheng immediately saw that he didn't understand.
"No, you don't understand. Go back and tell the truth without any concealment or embellishment. Of course, you can choose to make up lies, as long as you can ensure your escape from Lijiang Town."
Exposing the identity of a martial artist was part of the plan too.
Otherwise, if the people from the Sun Family brothel truly thought him merely a handsome face and insisted on having him, it would be troublesome.
Revealing his martial artist identity could avoid such a situation.
"Understood, martial artist sir!"
Li Da didn't understand this kind of thinking, but he agreed.
A martial artist could easily eliminate him.
"Then get lost!"
Li Da and Li Er, enduring their pain, swiftly loaded all the chrysanthemums onto the cart and quickly disappeared into Qingshan Village.
About an hour later, the two returned to Lijiang Town and met with a higher-up of the Sun Family.
"You say the person I sent you to bring back is a martial artist?"
"Yes, sir, we can be a hundred percent sure." Li Da answered respectfully.
The Sun Family executive tapped his fingers and then said, "Understood, let this matter pass and don't worry about it anymore!"
As Wang Sheng had anticipated, the Sun Family wouldn't bother a martial artist over this. It wasn't worth it.
"Dismissed, then go to the pharmacy and receive a portion of Detoxification Powder." After speaking, the executive tossed a token.
"Yes, sir!"
Li Da was overjoyed. Detoxification Powder was a medicine for treating internal injuries, hard to come by, and he didn't expect to be rewarded with it.
After expressing his gratitude, he immediately withdrew.
Left alone in the room, the Sun Family executive pondered.
"Indeed, at this time, all kinds of strange things are appearing!"
What was supposed to be just a handsome man turned out to be a martial artist.
It was really—
Such a pity...