The First Military God of the Border

There were quite a few people gathered in the hall, all staring at Lin Hui as if he were their prey.

However, Lin Hui remained unmoved and walked forward calmly.

After passing a man with a face full of scars, ahead was a burly man with a face full of fierce features.

Everyone's gaze was like a knife, piercing straight at Lin Hui. Some chuckled evilly, some gripped the hilt of their knives, and some even licked the tip of their blades...

Lin Hui could smell the blood on these people; it was the smell of someone who had killed.

For ordinary people, it might not be noticeable, but for Lin Hui, who had lived a life on the edge of a knife in his previous life, it was impossible to hide.

Lin Hui continued walking forward, but after only a few steps, he suddenly sensed killing intent. After instinctively dodging, he was shocked to find two long swords right in front of him.

The two slashes came from a very tricky direction, aiming straight for his vital points. If he hadn't reacted quickly, he would have been injured.

Everyone present was very surprised. How did he manage to dodge it? It shouldn't be possible.

Lin Hui chuckled as he looked at everyone's expressions and continued forward.

At this point, no one dared to underestimate Lin Hui anymore.

Just as Lin Hui finally reached the middle of the hall, a figure suddenly darted out from the side.

The man held a mountain-splitting axe, and the axe, so heavy, made no sound when it was thrust out of his hand, which was extremely strange.

The man holding the axe was a young man who looked quite young. He had thick eyebrows, big eyes, a broad back, and a powerful presence.

Judging from his imposing manner, Lin Hui had already guessed the identity of the newcomer; this person should undoubtedly be Fan Wujiu, the leader of Eagle Ridge.

Holding the mountain-splitting axe, Fan Wujiu exuded a powerful aura, channeling all his strength into his arm.

He glared at Lin Hui, wanting to see Lin Hui's reaction, wanting to see how Lin Hui would feel afraid and terrified under his powerful intimidation.

But he was wrong. Lin Hui's expression remained unchanged, as if there was nothing in front of him.

Lin Hui's eyes were like a stone, unmoved by any disturbance.

Next, Lin Hui did something that no one expected. He smiled calmly, took a step forward, stretched out a hand, slowly moved the mountain-splitting axe in front of him aside, and then calmly walked past it.

Only after standing in front did he turn around and glance at Fan Wujiu.

"Boss, it's been a long time..."

The hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The bandits looked at each other, none daring to utter a word.

"Everyone, you can leave now."

Fan Wujiu slammed the mountain-splitting axe on the ground and waved his hand at the people on both sides of the hall: "Didn't you hear what I said? Get back to what you were doing. Aren't you embarrassed enough already?"

After saying that, he laughed and walked over, patting Lin Hui on the shoulder.

"He's got guts, he's got guts..."

"No wonder they were able to take the purple-clad woman's dagger. Let's go have a drink..."

Lin Hui chuckled. He knew it was all a test by the bandits. Luckily, he hadn't backed down, otherwise...

Lin Hui looked at the knife in his hand, somewhat puzzled: "Boss, what's so special about this dagger?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Wujiu was completely dumbfounded. So you took the dagger away, but you didn't know how important it was?

"Are you kidding me?"

Lin Hui looked bewildered. He had just grabbed a dagger on a whim. Could it have some special meaning?

"Let me tell you, brother, this dagger is..."

"Brother, say it again..."

Before Fan Wujiu could speak, Ling Ziyi became anxious and hurriedly spoke up to stop him.

Lin Hui looked up and followed the sound. She saw a woman in purple reclining on a chair on the left side of the front of the hall. Her phoenix eyes were staring at her, her expression a mix of coldness and allure.

"Miss in purple, it's so soon we meet again."

Ling Ziyi gave a soft snort and turned her head away.

Lin Hui was frustrated. What was wrong with him? Why did he feel so disliked?

Just as Lin Hui was questioning Ling Ziyi, Fan Wujiu had already walked to the highest chair at the front and sat down. He asked, "Brother, I haven't asked you your name yet?"

Lin Hui cupped his hands in greeting and answered earnestly, "Lin Hui, a hunter from Sigou Village."

"So you're from Sigou Village. Well, we're neighbors now. Come on, bring the gifts up."

Fan Wujiu waved his hand, and two bandits carried up a small box.

Lin Hui was quite puzzled. After taking the box, he felt that it was very heavy. When he opened it, he found that it was full of silver.

Fan Wujiu explained, "I already know what happened yesterday. Ziyi is my sister. You saved her life, which is the same as saving mine. I will remember this favor."

Fan Wujiu pointed to the box again and said, "Here are two hundred taels of silver and some other things as my way of thanking you. If you think it's not enough, I'll have someone prepare more."

Lin Hui chuckled. He was short of money, but he had plenty of ways to earn it. He casually tossed the box to the bandits not far away.

"Boss, the brothers of Eagle Ridge specialize in punishing the wealthy and powerful, but they never harm ordinary people. Do you think I'd feel comfortable taking your money?"

"I have come here to ask you for a favor."

Fan Wujiu frowned: "You have something to ask of me?"

"Yes, I have a favor to ask. I would like to request that the chief lead the brothers down the mountain."

Fan Wujiu laughed heartily: "Brother, I don't understand what you're saying. Everyone else turns pale at the mention of bandits, but you're here to ask us to come down the mountain. I wonder who offended you, brother, to make you risk coming to my Eagle Ridge for help."

"An family settled in a shack, An Shicai."

Lin Hui had just finished speaking when Ling Ziyi interjected, "You mean Anjia Wopeng, the Anjia that runs a casino?"

Lin Hui nodded.

Ling Ziyi continued, "Two months ago, the autumn harvest had just ended. After a bumper harvest, the tenants of the An family were thinking that they wouldn't have to go hungry this winter. Who knew that that old bastard of the An family would raise the rent by 30%, making the people suffer terribly."

"In order to collect rent, several women were forced to become tools for the An family to vent their lust, and it is said that two of them were even beaten to death."

"And that An Shicai you mentioned, he's utterly wicked and has ruined countless innocent women in the neighborhood. I've wanted to take care of the An family for a long time."

Fan Wujiu chuckled. Ling Ziyi's personality was truly one of hatred for evil.

When Ling Ziyi first arrived at the mountain, they were all unconvinced and wanted to take action against her. After all, such a beautiful girl, if they didn't take her, they would be letting down their superiors and their subordinates.

However, despite having so many people in their bandit group, none of them were a match for Ling Ziyi, and they were all eventually defeated and subdued.

Unexpectedly, after spending so much time together, he really started to treat Ling Ziyi like a younger sister.

However, he had considered taking action against the An family, but he had never dared to make any rash moves.

"Purple Robe, calm down. Brother Lin Hui, listen to me too."

"The An family's influence is deeply entrenched, and they have connections with the government. If something goes wrong, the entire mountain stronghold might be implicated."

Lin Hui frowned. Was Fan Wujiu afraid of the An family?

"Alright, Brother Lin Hui, tell me first, what grudge do you have against the An family?"

Fan Wujiu was very curious, because Lin Hui was brave and resourceful, able to save his sister from the mouth of a wild boar, so he must be quite skilled in martial arts. How did he end up having a grudge against the An family?

Lin Hui didn't hide anything and told Fan Wujiu everything. However, when he mentioned that his wife was almost defiled by An Shicai, Fan Wujiu suddenly became unsettled.

"What? You have a wife?"

Lin Hui nodded, puzzled: "Yes, I have a wife, and we've only just consummated our marriage..."

"What? They've already consummated their marriage?"

Fan Wujiu turned to look at Ling Ziyi, his gaze intriguing.

Why are you looking at me like that?

then.

Ling Ziyi slammed her hand on the table and stood up, looking at Fan Wujiu: "Big brother, just say one thing, are you in or not?"