How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 105 The Number One Under Heaven!!!

Arena.

Lin Fan remained calm and composed as he looked at Tu Liming before him.

The so-called Mengye Kingdom was referred to as a barbarian state.

At this moment, Tu Liming clashed the two iron hammers together, producing a dull and ear-piercing roar. His expression was ferocious, and his eyes gleamed with a fierce light as he stared at Lin Fan.

"Kid, you're even more arrogant than Qin Xiang just now. I showed him mercy, but I won't show you any mercy. I'm going to smash you into a pulp."

Tulim exhaled through his nose, and two puffs of hot air could be clearly seen exhaling from his nostrils.

This is something that ordinary people cannot do.

The temperature inside the opponent's body must be extremely high, and the energy required for the body to function must be enormous. Indeed, I underestimated this world; there are indeed experts here.

But this kind of expert is different from the expert he imagined.

He imagined a master to be able to fly through the air and move freely, to shake mountains and rivers with their fists, and to be able to mobilize the power they had cultivated with every move. But the master he was encountering now was clearly more like someone who had naturally acquired great power without any systematic training, due to their own talent.

At this moment, everyone held their breath.

The emperor's hand, hidden in the sleeve of his dragon robe, clenched into a fist. The dignity of the nation must not be trampled on by barbarians. As long as you win, I will reward you handsomely. Even if you just beat up the censor, or even if you demolish the palace, I can say it was just a drunken outburst and there is no need to blame you.

The Grand Tutor, sitting to the side, had a calm face, but his eyes were filled with gloom.

It doesn't matter if you've never met Lin Fan.

The important thing is that he wants Lin Fan dead.

The best outcome would be for Tuliming to kill her, then he could impeach the Duke for failing to properly educate his daughter and for allowing someone to compete on stage without authorization. The one who loses would not only lose his life.

It is the face of the entire country.

Volunteering is inherently a thankless and arduous task.

Qin Xiang was personally appointed by the emperor, so even if he lost, it was just a matter of disappointing the emperor; he wouldn't be punished.

The prince and princess's people were whispering among themselves.

"This head instructor, Lin Fan, isn't even as muscular as Qin Xiang. Can he really handle it?"

"Who knows? Anyway, it's already like this, so let's try anything."

“This is Sister Ningyu’s master. I trust Sister Ningyu’s judgment.”

"It was a princess who was completely clueless," she said.

The onlookers had been holding back their anger for a long time, and now, as long as they could win, whoever it was, they would be their hero.

"Go, Mr. Lin!!!"

"Chief Lin, give this Mongolian barbarian a good beating!"

"We can't lose, we really can't lose."

The cheers from the crowd grew louder and louder.

The envoy from Mengye Kingdom completely disregarded Lin Fan, smiling as he looked at the emperor, "Your Majesty, it is truly unfair for your country to send them to fight in turn. However, it is alright, since our Tuli Mingtian is born with divine power and is the most outstanding and powerful rising star in our Mengye Kingdom. A series of battles is nothing to him. However, I think this man's life is probably in danger."

"Because Tulim is very angry right now. He will be furious if anyone fails to satisfy him in a competition."

The envoys praised them without restraint.

When he was ordered to lead the team here, Meng Yewang instructed him to thoroughly humiliate the other party, preferably by having Tu Liming fight Qin Xiang and cripple him on the spot.

After all, intelligence is exchanged between the two countries.

The older generation includes Qin Li, while the younger generation includes Qin Xiang.

But now, the envoy was completely relieved. This younger generation was nothing special. If Tuliming had gotten serious just now, he could have torn Qin Xiang to shreds in five moves at most.

The emperor was genuinely annoyed by the envoy's behavior and said in a deep voice, "The competition hasn't even started yet, and it's still uncertain who will win or lose. What's the rush?"

The envoy stroked his beard and smiled, "Your Majesty is right. Let's wait and see."

The emperor was so angry that his chest heaved and he couldn't help coughing. The eunuch beside him hurriedly served him, but the emperor shook him off and forced himself to stay upright, staring intently at the arena.

In the arena.

Lin Fan stretched out his hand and beckoned to Tu Liming with his finger.

"You can begin now. Two moves, just two moves. After two moves, you'll be completely finished." Lin Fan's voice was loud and clear, reaching the ears of everyone present.

The sound reverberated throughout the surrounding area, and the crowd was in an uproar.

Although they haven't taken any action yet.

But the imposing presence was undeniable.

Qin Xiang, who had been defeated earlier, sat there with a grim expression, sipping his tea in silence. Upon hearing these words, he couldn't help but look at Lin Fan.

So arrogant!

Only those who have actually fought with it know how terrifying Tulim is.

This guy is a human monster.

The power is too strong.

Even his father, Qin Li, had never given him such a sense of pressure.

Just as Qin Xiang was stunned, Tu Liming on the arena was completely enraged by Lin Fan. He roared and swung the iron hammer in his hand, smashing it directly at Lin Fan. The force and speed were even more terrifying than before.

Everyone straightened up abruptly, staring intently.

Boom!

A deafening roar resounded, billowing smoke rose, and Tulim, wielding the hammer, leaned forward, his strong physique stretched to its limit.

Everyone felt a ringing in their ears, as if a thunderclap had exploded in their ears.

But they're not in the mood to care about their ears right now.

All they wanted to know was whether Lin Fan was still alive.

That was their country's only hope.

The smoke dissipated.

A blurry figure appeared faintly in everyone's sight. As the thick smoke completely dissipated, Lin Fan was seen standing with his hands behind his back on the iron hammer, looking calmly at Tu Liming.

"Ah!!! It's okay, I held on."

The people gasped in amazement and erupted in deafening cheers.

The emperor, who had been extremely tense, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief; he had truly been terrified.

Tu Liming's expression changed slightly. He stared wide-eyed, somewhat incredulous that his hammer had been dodged by the opponent, who had even stood on his hammer.

“One move, and one more,” Lin Fan said.

"Damn it... get off my hammer!" Tuliming was furious and tried to lift the hammer, but found that the hammer, which was being stepped on by the other party, did not budge no matter how hard he tried.

impossible.

Tulim roared, splitting his buttocks, trying to flip Lin Fan, who was standing on the iron hammer, to the ground. Even though his veins were bulging and his gums were almost crushed, he still didn't move.

"The power is too weak," Lin Fan said, shaking his head.

Faced with such humiliating words.

Tuliming was truly enraged. No one had ever dared to say he was weak in his entire life, and now not only was there someone, but they actually said it in front of so many people.

At this moment, the eunuch, who had been silent throughout the arena because his country had been losing, spoke excitedly in a hoarse voice: "Well done! Commander Lin is standing on Tuliming's iron hammer with both feet. Tuliming, who is known as the number one warrior of Mengye Kingdom, has used all his strength, but he still cannot lift this iron hammer that weighs forty pounds."

"This is enough to show that our Commander Lin's strength is clearly superior to that of young General Tuliming."

“Look at Ming’s ferocious, bloodshot eyes in the picture, look at his arms with bulging veins, that’s more than just the strength of a baby.”

This eunuch knew how to perform and how to please the emperor.

Voila.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the emperor's face beaming with smiles, laughing heartily; he realized the emperor's words had struck a chord with him.

Progress is expected.

"Shut the hell up!" Tuliming roared.

The eunuch remained unperturbed and said, "Look, young general Tuliming is furious. This is a helpless roar that cannot shake our Commander Lin. That is understandable. In a great country like ours, there are many talented people. How could someone from the barbaric northern country like him imagine such a thing?"

The people cheered and raised their arms.

"Well said, that's right."

"Haha, that's so satisfying, really satisfying."

"Look at our Chief Lin, he doesn't blush or skip a beat, which means he's handling things with ease and without any effort."

The sounds of the people exchanging words were like oil poured on a fire, completely igniting Tulim's anger.

"Die to me."

Enraged, Tu Liming swung another hammer and smashed it down. Facing this blow, Lin Fan raised his hand, clenched his fist, and swung it out. With a bang, his fist collided with the hammer.

It emitted an astonishing roar.

The hammer is visibly dented.

The force of the impact spread, tearing Turing's hand and causing him to lose his grip. The hammer flew out of his hand, flew to the side, and crashed heavily to the ground.

Tulim stared wide-eyed, as if he had seen a ghost.

He was so terrified by what he saw that he completely ignored the blood still flowing from his hand.

One punch?
Blow his hammer away?

"It's over in two moves," Lin Fan said softly.

Now, everyone stared in disbelief. Those who had been sitting in the stands stood up, horrified to witness what they were seeing.

Catching it barehanded?

They looked at Lin Fan with disbelief and intense gaze, followed by overwhelming joy. The skill he displayed with those two hammer blows was truly astonishing.

At this moment, Lin Fan looked at the emperor, who was filled with shock, and said, "Your Majesty, the two moves have just ended. Can I end this contest, which is like toying with a child?"

When he first arrived in the capital, he had many thoughts in mind. No matter how great the resistance, he would never back down and would go all out.

But who would have thought that someone would offer him a pillow when he was sleepy, and that he would even have a chance to shine.

The clash between the two nations, though seemingly a physical confrontation, is in fact a matter of national dignity and honor. It is not a triumphant return after a massive military conflict, but it is in no way inferior in terms of glory.

He is now asking the emperor if this can be ended.

That was to send a signal to the emperor, a signal that would bring him immense joy.

The Emperor smiled and said, "My dear minister, you have worked hard. Since that's the case, let's end it here. As the head of the class, you handle important matters. It must have been tough for you to compete with children."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lin Fan smiled, then suddenly his expression hardened. He clenched his fist, pulled his right arm back, and threw a punch with such speed that it was difficult for the naked eye to catch it. Before the fist even arrived, the wind from the punch roared out.

With a punch to Tulim's abdomen, a visible white shockwave spread out with a whoosh. Tulim's abdomen caved in and twisted. In an instant, he was launched like a cannonball, flying dozens of meters away, overturning the table where the envoy was sitting, and crashing heavily to the ground with a bang.

Wow! ! !
Tu Liming's eyes looked like they were about to burst, and he opened his mouth, spitting out a torrent of blood.

The sunken abdomen was terrifying and irreversible. The envoy standing nearby was stunned by the sight, his mind blank.

Suddenly.

He snapped out of his daze and screamed.

"Tuliming, Tuliming..."

The envoy was frightened.

Really scared.

He never expected things to turn out this way; the invincible Turimin was actually blasted into such a state by a single punch.

No matter how much he shook him, Tuliming remained completely still.

The envoy said, "Your Majesty, is it necessary to take such a drastic measure?"

The emperor was stumped by the envoy's question. "No, are you out of your mind? This is how a contest between two nations works. How dare you ask me if it's necessary to take such drastic measures?"

I really don't know how to answer that.

Lin Fan shouted, "Embassy of Mengye Kingdom, His Majesty has already softened his heart. If His Majesty hadn't told me to just exchange a few blows and end it without harming him, given my personality, he wouldn't have flown to your side, but would have been smashed to pieces on the spot, leaving no trace of his body."

Upon hearing this, the emperor grew increasingly fond of Lin Fan, the chief sergeant whom he had only heard of before. At such a young age, he was not only so outstanding, but he also brought honor to the court and made the emperor feel proud.

My precious minister.

"Your Majesty, have you perhaps discovered a treasure, my dear minister?"

Thinking of this, the emperor said, "Envoy, my beloved minister has already shown mercy. How can you say that my beloved minister was ruthless?"

"You, you all..." The envoy was speechless with anger and could only look at Lin Fan angrily.

The emperor said, "Summon the imperial physician and come quickly to check on Tuliming's condition."

Soon, the imperial physician who had been waiting at the scene arrived in a hurry.

After a moment of careful examination.

"Imperial Physician, how is Tuliming's condition?" the Emperor asked.

The imperial physician exclaimed, "Your Majesty, Tuliming's injuries are extremely severe. He is barely clinging to life, his internal organs have shifted and shattered, and all the bones in his body have been broken by the force of Lin Zongban's punch. Even if he is saved, he will probably be a cripple for the rest of his life."

The emperor was shocked, not expecting his minister to be so domineering, and that the injury caused by that punch was so severe.

Then he said, "Quickly, give Tuliming that three-hundred-year-old ginseng that I have treasured to keep him alive."

"Yes."

The surrounding officials shouted, "Your Majesty, you are benevolent!"

The envoy stared at the crowd with his mouth slightly agape, his face filled with grief and indignation. "You're the ones who hurt him, and you're the ones who played the good guys. You bunch of bastards!"

And at this time.

The people at the scene finally came to their senses and began to scream in anguish.

"Chief Lin!"

"Chief Lin!"

The sound was like a tidal wave, continuous and deafening, truly earth-shattering.

Lin Fan looked at the envoys and said, "Envoys of Mengye Kingdom, I haven't had enough fun yet. Do you have anyone else? Stop hiding yourselves and come up together. Let me see what other tricks the people of Mengye Kingdom have up their sleeves."

At this moment, the envoy's eyes were filled with boundless anger as he looked at Lin Fan.

He knew that no one on his side could be a match for Lin Fan.

It wouldn't matter who's in charge.

"If you win, you win. Why be so aggressive?" the envoy said.

Lin Fan laughed and said, "When have I ever been aggressive? It's just that the people of your Mengye Kingdom really don't interest me. Take Tu Liming for example. I thought he was so powerful, but in my opinion, he's nothing special."

“You…” The envoy’s face was ashen.

He clenched his fists.

And at this time.

Lin Fan looked around and was quickly drawn to a giant bronze cauldron not far away. He then asked, "Your Majesty, how much does that bronze cauldron weigh?"

The emperor looked at the giant bronze cauldron and said with a smile, "This cauldron weighs more than 1,300 catties. It is a bronze artifact made by an ancient dynasty. Why do you ask such questions, my dear minister?"

Lin Fan said, "Today is the day of the competition between the two countries. I have just arrived in the capital and I will show Your Majesty a skill. I can also leave a challenge here. From now on, if any barbaric country wants to compete, let them try this. Only those who can move it are qualified to challenge."

After saying that, he strode towards the bronze artifact.

Everyone present was stunned upon hearing this.

What?
What did he just say?
They actually said they wanted to move that bronze artifact, which weighed over 1,300 jin (approximately 650 kg).

Stop joking, okay?

That's not something a person could move.

"Master, keep it up!" Ning Yu shouted, feeling incredibly proud. With her head held high, her meaning was clear: she was telling everyone to open their eyes wide and see clearly, "This is Ning Yu's master. Tell me, aren't you amazing?"

"what?"

The emperor was surprised and shocked, staring intently at Lin Fan.

Ning Yu's maternal grandfather felt the same way. When Ning Yu brought his master onto the stage, he wanted to scold him and send him off, since such a thing was not something to be taken lightly.

But soon, what happened next completely shocked him.

at this time.

Lin Fan walked to the bronze cauldron, reached out and grabbed the edge. Countless people on the scene stared intently, mouths slightly agape, not daring to breathe loudly. In their eyes, this was something no one could possibly do.

"rise!"

Lin Fan roared and suddenly lifted the bronze cauldron with one hand, his arm muscles bulging. Amid the gasps of the crowd, the bronze cauldron was lifted up with a single hand.

what! ! !
The people were horrified, and the scene was in an uproar.

Everyone was so shocked they were speechless.

What shocked them even more was that Lin Fan actually threw the bronze cauldron upwards, causing it to rise. He then grabbed the cauldron's legs, raised it high with one hand, and lifted it above his head.

"Inhuman!!!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

Lin Fan held the bronze cauldron high and walked step by step toward the stands. Each step was heavy, and the floor tiles could not withstand the pressure when his feet landed, and they all cracked.

At this moment, no one could take their eyes off Lin Fan.

The princesses' beautiful eyes sparkled; some covered their mouths, others their chests. Living in the palace, they had never seen such a domineering man, and more importantly, so handsome. At that moment, their hearts fluttered with desire.

"Good, good, good! My beloved minister is truly unparalleled in the world and invincible."

The emperor's face flushed with excitement; his joy was exactly the same as when he first learned that the throne was his.

Lin Fan walked step by step to the envoy. As Lin Fan approached, the envoy felt an immense sense of oppression bearing down on him. He looked up at Lin Fan in fear.

Lin Fan looked down at him, and at the same time looked at the contestants following the envoy. They had all won, but now they all lowered their heads and did not dare to look Lin Fan in the eye.

And so, Lin Fan supported the bronze cauldron with one hand and walked around the stands, taking in the faces of the royal family members one by one. When he reached the princes' side...

A prince took the initiative to curry favor with him, calling him "General Lin," a title that conveyed a sense of power and dominance.

We passed by the princess's side.

These royal princesses were exchanging flirtatious glances; if it weren't for their status requiring them to be more reserved, they probably would have screamed repeatedly.

As they passed in front of the Duke, the Duke smiled, and Lin Fan naturally smiled back, after all, he was Ning Yu's maternal grandfather, so he had to be polite.

As for when he walked up to the Grand Tutor.

The Grand Tutor knew that Lin Fan had already established himself and that His Majesty would naturally favor him greatly. More importantly, the other party's own strength was terrifying, many times more terrifying than Qin Li's.

As the saying goes, those who understand current affairs are heroes.

"Chief Lin, you are invincible!" The Grand Tutor said with a smug grin.

"Old dog," Lin Fan cursed angrily.

Grand Tutor: ...?
His curse was not quiet, and those around him heard it clearly.

The Grand Tutor's expression changed instantly.

Awkwardness, anger, and everything in between are all present.

Clearly, I didn't expect this kid to be so arrogant. He really doesn't give me any face at all, and he doesn't even understand the basics of human relationships. Don't you understand the principle of saying one thing to my face and another behind my back?

Besides, I am the Grand Tutor.

He held the rank of first-grade official.

To wield great power.

You really don't give me any face at all.

The officials present exchanged glances with their heads down. The officialdom is like a battlefield, and no change can be overlooked. Sometimes, the vortex may seem far away, but in reality, one is already in the middle of it.

This person is merely a junior officer; in terms of official rank, he cannot compare to them.

But after this incident...

The situation is different.

Therefore, these officials had to keep their distance from Lin Fan and absolutely could not offend him. If the Grand Tutor ordered them to do anything, they had to avoid it if possible.

At this moment, the emperor naturally heard Lin Fan cursing the Grand Tutor as an old dog, but he just smiled and remained silent.

After a while.

Lin Fan returned to the training ground, placed the bronze cauldron on the ground, and its legs landed with a dull thud. He then clasped his hands in a fist salute to the surrounding people.

The people's cries never ceased.

Lin Fan looked at Ning Yu and asked with a smile, "Master, am I alright?"

Ning Yu nodded frantically, "Master, you're amazing!"

The emperor said, "Minister Lin, come here."

Upon hearing the emperor's voice, Lin Fan went to the stands. The emperor was overjoyed, walked up to Lin Fan, grasped his hand, and patted it solemnly, saying, "Today, my dear minister, you have truly brought honor to the court."

Lin Fan said, "It is my duty to share Your Majesty's burdens."

The emperor was overjoyed, "Good, well said, you truly are worthy of being my beloved minister."

Then, the emperor looked around at the civil and military officials and the people, and said in a loud voice: "Today, I have personally witnessed that our dynasty has a pillar that can support the sky and a golden beam that can span the sea."

The sound echoed across the training ground, drawing everyone's attention.

The civil and military officials who were familiar with the emperor knew that the emperor was going to reward Lin Fan. Although the most important reward, an official position, might need to be considered afterward, he would definitely give some honorary benefits in advance.

Then the emperor continued, "Minister Lin, listen to my decree: Today, Minister Lin has brought glory to the country. I hereby bestow upon you the title of the best in the world."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty," Lin Fan said.

The people shouted.

"Number one in the world!"

"Number one in the world!"

The sound waves came one after another.

This is widely recognized as the best in the world, and Lin Fan accepts it calmly, since it seems that no one can beat him.

The Grand Tutor breathed a sigh of relief. Being the best in the world was just an empty title and posed little threat to him.

Ning Yu was very proud of herself. "Hehe, if my master is the number one in the world, then I, Ning Yu, can also be called the number two in the world."

The Emperor continued, "I will also bestow upon Minister Lin a gold medal inscribed with the words 'Unparalleled Scholar of the Nation.' From this day forward, all officials within the territory of our dynasty shall regard the presence of the Emperor upon seeing this gold medal and shall cooperate fully without fail."

The Grand Tutor frowned slightly.

gold medal?

It's as if I were there in person.

This was unacceptable to the Grand Tutor. Did that mean that if this kid came to me with a gold medal, I would have to treat him with utmost respect?

Of course, he knew that the emperor was in a good mood and that the rewards would continue, but judging from the current situation, it seemed that the real rewards had not yet arrived.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Lin Fan said.

The emperor held Lin Fan's hand and said, "My dear minister, the rewards are far from over. After I return to the palace, I will think about it carefully and I will certainly not disappoint you."

"Your Majesty, these rewards are enough for me."

"Not enough, this is just the beginning. I am not a foolish ruler. My dear minister is so talented, loyal and patriotic. How can I let you down, or let the people of the world down?" The emperor was now thinking about how to reward him. The main problem was that many positions were already filled, and those with low ranks and no real power were naturally not suitable.

Such a capable and loyal subject as him deserves to be promoted; otherwise, his reign as emperor would be over.

Looking at the emperor's favor towards Lin Fan, the Duke understood that this young man was likely to rise to great heights. Based on his understanding of the emperor's personality, he was probably destined to stand at the pinnacle of power.

There are far too many examples like this in the imperial court.

For example, Qin Li, the Left Commander of the Five Military Commissions, was young but showed great bravery and was personally promoted by the emperor. He is now the top military officer. However, in recent years, he has become arrogant and does not take the emperor seriously.

However, he holds a high position and wields great power, and has too many confidants around him. Any move he makes would trigger an extremely terrible chain reaction, so he is maintaining a balance in the current situation.

"My dear minister, come with me to the palace. I want to have a good talk with you. Tonight, we must hold a grand banquet so that all the civil and military officials can congratulate you," the emperor said.

Lin Fan smiled, completely bewildered by the emperor's enthusiasm; it was clear how much the emperor wanted to bring him to his side.

He can understand that.

The force they displayed was so unreasonable that anyone would be confused.

If we were to ask who was the most heartbroken at the scene, it would be...

Besides the envoys, only Qin Xiang remained.

At that moment, he was completely ignored, as if he were invisible.

……

Inside the palace, in the Imperial Study.

Lin Fan sat there, curiously observing. The Duke sat there, also staring intently at Lin Fan, while the Emperor's gaze remained fixed on Lin Fan.

"I never imagined that your background was like this, my dear minister..." The emperor chatted with Lin Fan, making small talk, asking who else was in Lin Fan's family, and how he gradually became the chief of the Anzhou Security Bureau.

Lin Fan naturally made his identity sound more pitiful.

Orphaned and homeless, he grew up on the streets, relying on the kindness of others for food. Later, he went to Yong'an and joined a local gang to make a living. He then studied law diligently, passed the civil service exam, and became a commoner constable.

He only had one adopted sister in his family, who was very helpful to his career.

That's not to say it's fake.

That is indeed the case.

His sworn sister spent money and effort, using her connections and influence, to get him that coveted position; otherwise, he might not have gotten it at all.

"Your sworn sister is truly an extraordinary woman," the Emperor praised.

How could he not know that it was very difficult for someone of low social status to join the Security Bureau? No matter how well they learned the law, they would never be eligible for such a position.

"Indeed, it's remarkable," Lin Fan said with a smile.

The Emperor said, "It is a blessing for Ningyu to have you by my side."

Lin Fan said, "Ning Yu likes to be a servant and learns from me. He is studious and righteous, and is truly a rare and beloved disciple of mine."

The emperor asked, "My dear minister, are you ready to get married?"

"No." Lin Fan shook his head.

Upon hearing this, the emperor pondered for a moment, "My dear minister, I have a group of daughters, each one well-educated and beautiful, especially my eighteenth daughter, who is the apple of my eye, and is now at the prime of her youth..."

Lin Fan blinked.

Emperor, please stop this.

I'm really good at studying the law. Biyu Nianhua is only sixteen years old, still a minor... No, in this world, people can get married after the age of fourteen.

"What do you think, my dear minister?" the emperor asked with a smile.

The Duke, standing to the side, finally understood that His Majesty truly intended to win Lin Fan over completely, even offering the Eighteenth Princess as a marriage proposal.

The key point is that this eighteenth princess is Ning Yu's cousin.

Through this back and forth, they ended up bringing Lin Fan to their Duke's mansion.

Thinking of this, the Duke understood that His Majesty also showed them immense favor.

Lin Fan said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I appreciate it, but I have no intention of starting a family. Especially after seeing the people of Mengye Kingdom today, I felt that they were wolves in sheep's clothing. I think they must be destroyed. If Your Majesty wants to send troops to Mengye Kingdom, I am willing to be the vanguard."

"Hahaha..." The emperor laughed and looked at the Duke. "Duke, do you see? My beloved minister hasn't even asked me to solve his life's most important matter yet, and he's already thinking about relieving my worries."

The Duke smiled and said, “Your Majesty, Chief Lin is so young yet he has the heart to serve the country. This old minister admires him very much. Now that Chief Lin has come to the capital, he will naturally stay for a while. Why not let Ning Yu take the Eighteenth Princess and accompany Chief Lin to tour the capital? Young people should always cultivate their relationship.”

"Yes, the Duke is right," the Emperor said with a smile.

Lin Fan sighed helplessly. Who would like a teenage girl? If he had to choose, he preferred someone a little more mature, not too mature, just mature in the right way.

The Duke asked, "Chief Lin, why did you attack the Imperial Censor in Anzhou?"

Lin Fan said, "To be honest with Your Majesty and the Duke, that censor is asking for trouble. He came to Anzhou and acted arrogantly and domineeringly. He even led troops into the Zhian Prefecture and demanded that I release the people without asking any questions. Those people were people I had worked hard to capture. The people applauded their arrest. If I really released them, wouldn't that break their hearts? Besides, this censor came on the orders of the Grand Tutor, just to put me to death."

The emperor and the duke exchanged a glance.

Good guy.

This kid really says what he thinks, and he never hides anything when it comes to official matters. If it were someone else, they probably wouldn't have mentioned the Grand Tutor.

Lin Fan continued, "There is a cult near Anzhou called the Mingwang Cult, which bewitches the people, drains their wealth, and even causes families to be destroyed. When I learned of this, I stepped forward to eradicate this cult completely. But who would have thought that this cult was supported by the Grand Tutor?"

"If it were someone else, they might turn a blind eye to the Grand Tutor out of fear, but when have I, Lin Fan, ever been afraid? I'll meet force with force and water with water. As long as I believe it's right, I won't care who's behind it."

When this topic came up, Lin Fan completely revealed his true nature.

He unleashed his domineering and arrogant aura completely.

I will never hide anything from you or wear a mask of hypocrisy.

Both the emperor and the duke were shrewd and calculating.

How could you not see that this was Lin Zongban's true nature?

No wonder he was impeached for assaulting the censor.

If it weren't for his strength, he would probably be gone long ago.

The Duke said, "Grand Tutor's support... could there be some misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding? I think it's just... Sorry, I just have a habit of talking like that." Lin Fan was a little embarrassed; his previous pretense of seriousness had all been exposed.

The emperor laughed heartily, “It’s alright. My dear minister, you are truly a man of genuine character, much better than those pedantic officials. I am very pleased, which shows that you do not regard me as an outsider.”

Lin Fan pursed his lips, looking somewhat like he'd been living in Bengbu.

He could say... Your Majesty, actually when I came to the capital, I was thinking of just self-destructing directly with you.

Now you say you've never treated me like an outsider.

It's really hard to hold back.

"Your Majesty, I have studied the law diligently and know its importance. It is the foundation of the nation and cannot be shaken. The people have great faith in the fairness of the law. As the chief of the Public Security Bureau, I must naturally abide by the law. No matter who the lawbreaker is, I will punish them severely according to the law," Lin Fan said.

He used to claim that he was the number one person in Yong'an who could recite the law.

Now he dares to call himself the number one person in Anzhou who can recite the law.

"Yes, my dear minister, you are right." The emperor nodded with great satisfaction.

When someone finds another person pleasing and agreeable, they'll believe whatever that person says makes sense.

……

A place where princes and princesses gather.

Ning Yu was surrounded by a group of people.

"Sister Ningyu, how did you meet your master?" a little princess asked with a face full of curiosity.

Ning Yu took a big bite of the apple and said, "As for how I met my master, that's a long story. Back then, I went to Yong'an to serve as a clerk, right? When I got there, I saw my master at a glance. I was immediately attracted by my master's personal charm. Without saying a word, I poured tea, knelt down, kowtowed, and became his disciple. It was all done in one go, without any hesitation."

"Wow, Sister Ningyu, you're such a powerful person, how could you kneel down so easily?" The little princess was very surprised.

Ning Yu said, "Impressive? Can you be more impressive than my master? Let me tell you, my master's performance today was only so-so. Do you know the bandits of Shilong Mountain and Tianxian Island?"

"do not know."

"Listen carefully, those bandits are all vicious and ruthless, and there are many of them. I've counted them, at least a thousand. The local police station and county government are truly helpless. But my master, all by himself, with that iron rod on his back—you've seen it, right? It weighs sixty pounds! One man and one rod, sweeping across the scene. A thousand bandits were beheaded, crying and begging for mercy, but it was no use." Ning Yu lied about the number of people without blinking an eye, wanting to make people sweat.

hiss~
The princes and princesses all gasped in shock.

Born into an imperial family, they were well protected from a young age and had never seen danger. They could hardly imagine how evil bandits could be, but when they heard that Lin Fan had killed a thousand people by himself, they were all terrified.

"Tch, that's just bragging," one of the princes said skeptically.

Ning Yu looked at the other person and said, "Little Six, don't say I didn't warn you. If my master runs into you on the street, you'll be in jail for life. Do you believe me?"

This sixth prince was eccentric and would often act arrogantly and domineeringly in the capital.

"He arrested me? I am the Sixth Prince." The Sixth Prince did not believe it.

Ning Yu scoffed, “Sixth Prince? Let me tell you, my master and I are in Yong’an and Anzhou. If you can go, you can go and see for yourselves. Which of the local thugs and rich young masters dares to do evil? They all get their heads chopped off for doing evil. I advise you to behave yourself. If you really fall into my master’s hands, no one can save you.”

The sixth prince said, "I don't believe it."

"Sixth Brother, you should still believe me. I've looked into it. Ning Yu's master is really domineering. He beats up the prefect and the censors like they're nothing. And didn't you hear it today? He even dared to call the Grand Tutor an old dog. The Grand Tutor sat there for a long time without uttering a single fart," the Eighth Prince said.

Only then did everyone recall the scene of the Grand Tutor being scolded.

Yes.

That's really the case.

……

nightfall.

Royal banquet.

The emperor sat in the main seat, while Lin Fan and Ning Yu sat in the secondary seats. After all, Ning Yu was now representing not the Duke's Mansion, but the Anzhou Prefecture.

The civil and military officials present all shamelessly offered toasts to Lin Fan, showering him with flattery like a storm.

“Master, that’s the First Prince, supported by the Grand Tutor.”

"That was supported by the Second Prince, the Grand Tutor, and the Grand Protector."

Ning Yu whispered to Lin Fan, introducing the identities and backgrounds of the officials present to her master. After the introductions, good heavens, officials below the third rank couldn't sit inside the hall; they were all outside.

At this moment, both the eldest prince and the second prince noticed the way Lin Fan was looking at them.

The eldest prince was deeply saddened.

The main problem was that Lin Fan had a conflict with the Grand Tutor, which made it difficult for him to take action for the time being.

As for the second prince, he was very happy.

Now that his father's favorite, Lin Zongban, is at odds with the Grand Tutor, and the enemy of my enemy is my friend, he thought, so he stood up, walked to the emperor, and said respectfully, "Father, today is a joyous occasion for the court. I would like to offer a toast to Lord Lin to thank him for winning back face for our dynasty and for making Mengye Kingdom return in a sorry state."

"Yes." The emperor nodded.

Then, the Second Prince took the wine cup from the tray carried by the eunuch, walked up to Lin Fan, bowed and said, "Lord Lin, this prince toasts you."

Lin Fan stood up. "You're too kind, Second Prince."

"It should."

The second prince drank it all in one gulp. Even if he couldn't win him over, he couldn't afford to offend him either.

However, the Grand Tutor was not present at the scene.

He said he was unwell and unable to come. Everyone present knew what was going on, but they all thought it was foolish of the Grand Tutor not to come.

This not only disrespects Lin Fan, but more importantly, it disrespects His Majesty.

Don't be fooled by His Majesty's smiling face and seemingly indifferent expression.

They were probably all thinking about how to kill the Grand Tutor.

(End of this chapter)