WDQK: Incredible Understanding At The Beginning

Chapter 12: The Bigger the Fist, the More Truth!

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young girl in fox fur walking toward them from a short distance away. Her steps were quick but entirely composed.

The girl appeared quite noble and bore a striking resemblance to Xie Ting; she was Xie Ting's elder sister, Xie Yingying.

This time, it was someone from the Xie family who had come to seek help after seeing that Xie Ting and the others had been defeated.

"Sister!"

As soon as Xie Yingying appeared, Xie Ting's eyes turned red, and she cried out with a look of grievance on her face.

In the small square, everyone, including Lin Tian, quickly recognized Xie Yingying's identity.

After all, as the best young talent in the Xie family, she had a significant reputation in Qingyang Town.

"Are you Lin Tian, the one who has recently emerged in the Lin family? Your earlier actions were not wise! Sometimes, recklessness may cost your family dearly."

Xie Yingying stared at Lin Tian with her autumn-like eyes, and her voice was slightly cold.

Lin Tian replied nonchalantly, "You don't need to act like the Xie family has been wronged. In the end, it simply comes down to who has the bigger fist!"

"Your Xie family has long harbored disdain for my Lin family and wanted to drive us out of Qingyang Town, but unfortunately, you failed. This time, Xie Ting provoked me first, and she deserved to be beaten down. It's her weakness that led to this situation!"

"If you want to settle this with a fight, then let's do it. If you can beat me, it's because I'm not strong enough, and you can't blame anyone else. Talking all this nonsense is just a joke!"

Everyone around nodded slightly at Lin Tian's words, as they recognized the truth in his claim, which was indeed the essence of this world.

When Xie Yingying heard Lin Tian's words, her expression soured, and she was momentarily speechless.

"Haha! That's right! Whoever has the bigger fist holds the upper hand!" Suddenly, a chuckle rang out.

A figure leaped down from the second floor. His tall and upright stature imposed a sense of pressure on the onlookers.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Lin Xia and the younger members of the Lin family exchanged surprised glances and gathered behind Lin Tian, their expressions turning serious.

"Brother Lei Li!" The Xie family members brightened up, with Xie Ting shouting in joy.

Lin Tian recognized Lei Li, known as the number one young man in Qingyang Town, who was also Xie Yingying's fiancé!

However, unbeknownst to all, Lin Tian had already eclipsed Lei Li's status.

"Yingying, let me handle this," Lei Li said to Xie Yingying gently, a smile gracing his lips.

"Yeah," Xie Yingying smiled in return.

Lei Li stepped forward, placing himself opposite Lin Tian, and smiled faintly: "Lin Tian, right? I agree with your earlier statement, but..."

Before Lei Li could complete his thought, Lin Tian interrupted, "If you agree, then stop with the irrelevant words and let's get started; don't waste everyone's time!"

"After today, the title of the first young man in Qingyang Town may change hands!" Lin Tian declared.

Lei Li's face darkened at being interrupted and grew even more severe at Lin Tian's words. "Very well, you've managed to anger me!"

"Bang!"

With that, Lei Li stomped heavily on the ground, propelling himself like a cannonball, and he punched Lin Tian squarely in the chest!

A powerful light surged around that fist, and the force of the wind caused the cheeks of Lin Xia and others to turn pale.

However, Lin Tian, the target of the attack, remained calm. He slightly adjusted his right palm and perfectly blocked Lei Li's fist.

"Bang!"

As their fists and palms collided, a dull sound reverberated through the air.

An invisible shockwave radiated outward, causing onlookers to stagger back involuntarily!

"Bang, bang, bang!"

In the next moment, to everyone's astonishment, Lei Li staggered back six steps before regaining his balance.

Lin Tian's eyes flickered slightly as he recalled the hunting conference. He feigned a retreat of four steps.

He wanted to give the impression that he was only slightly stronger than Lei Li, providing him and the Lei family a glimmer of hope.

Lin Tian worried that if he demonstrated overwhelming strength, the Lei family might refrain from challenging him at the hunting conference. If that happened, wouldn't it mean the Lin family couldn't secure the Yang Yuan Stone mine?

For the sake of the Yang Yuan Stone mine, it was worth hiding his true capabilities for now!

Despite this, the outcome left everyone present in shock!

"He actually blocked the attack!"

"Moreover, he retreated two steps less than Lei Li!"

"Could it be that Lin Tian has genuinely surpassed Lei Li?"

"..."

Considering Lin Tian's earlier words, the onlookers' gazes toward Lei Li became subtly judgmental.

After the shock wore off, all the younger generations of the Lin family were filled with joy.

Xie Yingying and Xie Ting wore expressions of disbelief; they had not expected Lin Tian, who had recently risen to prominence in the Lin family, to possess such strength!

"You've also broken through to the ninth level of body tempering?" Lei Li glared at Lin Tian, his expression dark.

Lin Tian smiled slightly. "What do you think?"

Lei Li replied in a deep voice, "Even though we are both at the ninth level of body tempering, there are still differences in strength! I didn't use my full power just now!"

As he finished speaking, Lei Li's palms bent into a strange arc, his fingers moving in and out like a venomous snake preparing to strike!

This was a second-grade martial art of the Lei family known as the Spirit Snake Palm—a technique that was both feminine and ruthless!

"Hey, it's really lively here..." Just as Lei Li was channeling his energy and preparing to attack again, a discordant laugh echoed from behind the crowd.

Then, a dozen figures parted the throng and strode valiantly into the venue.

They all wore identical clothing, each adorned with a big sword embroidered fiercely on their chests.

Just by their attire, everyone quickly recognized the newcomers' identities; they were disciples of the Raging Blade Dojo.

The leader among them was Wu Yun, the strongest among the young disciples of the Raging Blade Dojo!

Wu Yun cast a glance at Lei Li, then smiled and gave Lin Tian a thumbs-up. "Are you Lin Tian, the top young talent in the Lin family? You're really strong, even defeating Lei Li—impressive!"

"Wu Yun, this is between him and me; don't meddle!" Lei Li shot an icy look at Wu Yun.

Naturally, Wu Yun paid him no mind.

Lei Li wondered to himself that if he had Wu Yun and the Raging Blade Dojo backing him, it would be tough for the Lei and Xie families to gain the upper hand, even if they joined forces.

But if they stepped back now, wouldn't it imply they were intimidated by the Lin family and the Raging Blade Dojo?

"Alright, kids, it's time to make enough noise elsewhere; don't disturb other people's business," a somewhat exasperated voice suddenly called from the pavilion.

It was the manager of the trading association stepping forward.

Taking advantage of the moment, Lei Li dispersed the energy fluctuations in his palms, saying coldly, "You're lucky today. Let's see who can protect you at the hunting competition!" After delivering this ominous remark, Lei Li took Xie Yingying and the rest and turned away, planning to retreat and break through to the Earthly Yuan Stage. He intended to teach both the Lin family and the Raging Blade Dojo a lesson at the upcoming hunting competition!

After the Lei and Xie families departed, Wu Yun chatted with Lin Xia and Lin Tian for a while before preparing to lead the Raging Blade Dojo members away.

"Brother Wu, please wait a moment," Lin Tian suddenly called out to Wu Yun.

Wu Yun paused and asked, curious, "What's up, Brother Lin Tian?"

(End of this chapter)