High Martial Arts: Become a God by Spending Money, Start by Spending All Your Compensation Funds

Zhou Chong stepped forward, blocking Lin Yun's path: "You don't need to deal with this kind of trash, I can handle it."

The burly man with the crew cut narrowed his eyes.

He originally thought Zhou Chong was the leader of this group, after all, he had the highest cultivation level.

But the one who spoke just now was this kid from the first level, and now Zhou Chong is even taking the initiative to help him.

Could it be that this injured young man is the real backbone?

However, he didn't think much of it, assuming that Lin Yun might be the strategist among this group.

What displeased him even more was Zhou Chong's attitude. How dare a mere junior be so rude to him?

"Kid, you've got quite the nerve. Well then, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your teacher, showing you what it means to be outmatched."

"Teach me in place of my teacher?"

Zhou Chong chuckled and drew the short sword from his waist.

"You're not qualified yet."

That's a joke. The lowest level instructor at Diwu is a Grand Martial Master, and the instructor for Class A1 is even a half-step Grandmaster. There's a huge gap between them and a mere early-stage Martial Master.

Before he finished speaking, he activated the Cloud Fox Step, and his figure darted out like a wisp of smoke.

The burly man with the crew cut changed his expression slightly and swung his axe horizontally.

But when the axe swept across, it only struck a fleeting afterimage.

Zhou Chong's figure had somehow circled around to his side, his short blade aimed directly at the opening in his ribs.

clang!

The burly man hurriedly retreated to defend himself, using the handle of his axe to block the short blade, which made his arm go numb from the impact.

One move, two moves, three moves.

Zhou Chong's figure moved faster and faster, circling the burly man like a ghost.

The Cloud Fox Step is known for its speed and agility, and after ten years of dedicated practice, he has mastered it to perfection.

Despite possessing three levels of cultivation and having the advantage in strength, the burly man couldn't even touch the hem of Zhou Chong's clothes and was instead restrained at every turn.

On the seventh move, Zhou Chong seized an opening, slashed horizontally with his short blade, and accurately struck the strong man's wrist.

The axe flew out of his hand and clattered into the shelf next to him.

Immediately afterwards, the cold blade was pressed against the burly man's neck.

You lost.

Zhou Chong stood with his sword sheathed, his breathing steady, and he barely broke a sweat.

The entire room fell silent.

The burly man with the crew cut stood frozen in place, his face filled with disbelief.

He actually lost to a young man at the second level of the Martial Master realm, and couldn't even last ten moves.

His six henchmen were also dumbfounded, their mouths agape, unable to utter a word.

Who is this kid? He's too ruthless!

The burly man with the crew cut turned pale and then red, staring blankly at the blade in front of his neck for a few seconds before finally letting out a dejected sigh.

"I lost."

His tone was straightforward.

"This young man is quite skilled; I admit I'm no match for him. If you're interested, I'll bring six brothers and follow you, serving you faithfully."

The six henchmen behind him looked at each other, then nodded repeatedly.

Having lived in the occupied territories for so many years, they know best how to be opportunistic.

These young people are quite young, yet their combat power is so terrifying; they must have some impressive backgrounds.

Following them will definitely bring benefits.

Zhou Chong turned his head to look at Lin Yun beside him: "What do you think?"

Lin Yun remained silent for a few seconds.

They were new to the area and were indeed short-staffed.

The group of men were clearly seasoned hunters who had spent years roaming the wilderness, familiar with the rules of the occupied territories, making them perfect for running errands, keeping watch, and soliciting business.

"Let's keep it for a few days and see."

Lin Yun spoke calmly.

"Those who are hardworking and reliable will stay; otherwise, they're out. But let me make this clear: anyone who dares to break the rules or cause trouble behind the scenes will face consequences beyond just being kicked out."

The moment the words left his mouth, the crew-cut man felt a chilling killing intent wash over him, as if he were being stared at by some ferocious beast, and a cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.

He suddenly looked at Lin Yun, his heart pounding.

Zhou Chong, who had just defeated him, only impressed him.

But this young man, who hadn't said much, exuded a sharp aura and killing intent that seemed capable of taking his life!

This kid has definitely killed people, and more than one!

No wonder Zhou Chong listens to him; he's the true pillar of support.

"Don't worry! I might not be able to promise anything else, but I'm definitely a stickler for rules!" He quickly patted his chest to assure them, then turned and glared at his underlings behind him. "Did you all hear that? From now on, this guy's words are orders. Anyone who dares to disobey will be the first to face my wrath!"

The six underlings quickly responded, their eyes filled with more awe as they looked at Lin Yun.

"What's your name?"

Lin Yun looked up and asked.

"Bao Bufan was from Jiangnan Prefecture."

The burly man answered honestly.

"I served in the city garrison when I was young. After I was discharged, I became a hunter and have been working in the wilderness for almost ten years."

Lin Yun nodded slightly, not mentioning that he was also from Jiangnan Prefecture, and simply said, "We came from the capital and plan to run a base for a few months. Since you've stayed, let's get to work. First, clean up the inside and outside again, reinforce the doors and windows, then go out and promote the base, and try to attract more hunters to settle here."

"From the capital?"

Bao Bufan's heart skipped a beat.

The young prodigy from the capital city, with such cultivation at such a young age, is most likely a student from one of the top universities.

This kind of person is not someone he can afford to offend. If he works hard for them, he might even be able to curry favor with them.

"Understood! I'll arrange it right away!"

He immediately turned around and assigned tasks to his six underlings.

Two people helped reinforce the doors and windows and organize the shelves, three went out to promote the products along the street and attract passing hunters to stay, and the last one helped count the supplies and organize the counter.

Bao Bufan was clearly not setting up a temporary base for the first time, and he did it with ease.

The layout of the counters—where to reinforce the barriers, where to set up guard posts, and how to arrange the counters for convenient transactions—was all meticulously planned.

During breaks from work, he would steal glances at Lin Yun from time to time, his curiosity growing stronger.

As the sun was about to set, the entire stronghold was completely tidied up.

A wooden sign hangs above the main entrance, which reads "Yunqi Supply Station".

All the refrigerated display cases in the fresh food section were powered on, and the exotic animal materials storage boxes were neatly arranged according to category.

The shelves were stocked with compressed biscuits, drinking water, and emergency medicines, at prices slightly higher than in the safe zone.

The three underlings that Bao Bufan sent out also returned one after another, each with two or three hunters behind them. Some were carrying materials of exotic beasts to sell, while others were carrying bags and planning to stay overnight.

Gu Xiaoman stood behind the counter, her sweet talk and smooth manner, her fair pricing and pleasant speech, and several business deals were negotiated exceptionally smoothly.

Most hunters were straightforward; they sold their materials, bought some supplies, and set up a temporary stall to stay, making the whole process very smooth.

Over the next week, the reputation of Yunqi Supply Station spread far and wide.

Hunters in the surrounding blocks all know that a new supply station has opened. The prices are fair, the security is reliable, and the owner is young but ruthless. Even Bao Bufan and his gang of old foxes are obedient to him.

Twenty or thirty hunters stay at the outpost every day, and the acquired materials from the exotic beasts are so plentiful that the freezer is almost overflowing.

Including commissions, supply price differences, and profits from reselling materials, the daily net profit is consistently over a million.

Based on the share distribution, Lin Yun could earn tens of thousands every day.

This amount of money may not seem like much, but its advantage lies in its stability and longevity.

More importantly, this is just the beginning; as the base's reputation grows, its income will only increase.

Through his observations over the past few days, Lin Yun confirmed that Bao Bufan and his group were indeed hardworking and honest, and hadn't resorted to any tricks.

He decided to keep these seven people on the job, entrusting them with daily deliveries, night patrols, and perimeter security.

The crucial matter of shipping remains firmly in the hands of their own people.

Every morning, Zhou Chong and Gu Xiaoman would drive out of the occupied area with the stockpiled materials and deliver them to the official purchasing points in the safe zone for sale.

At most, Bao Bufan would help keep an eye on the receiving counter for a while when Gu Xiaoman was too busy, or lead a team to be in charge of daytime security patrols. He would never get a peep into the core accounts or the shipping channels.

Bao Bufan also knew the rules and never inquired about them, focusing only on doing his job well.

He knew in his heart that just being able to secure a position in such a promising stronghold was already a win.