Chapter 6: Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant

“Lin Yi, why don’t you spar with the brothers Li Weiguo and Li Weidong to see whose skills are truly superior?”

If Li Weidong and Li Weiguo’s abilities could come close to Lin Yi and his group, Lin Haoran would already be very satisfied.

With such strength, they would be more than capable as his bodyguards.

“Young master, with all due respect, those two are no match for us. It’s not that we want to bully them, but I believe I alone can handle both of them,” Lin Yi said confidently.

Li Weidong was about to retort but was gently pulled back by Li Weiguo, who signaled him to remain silent.

He was aware that he was an outsider and had been helped by the others, so he didn’t want to appear arrogant in front of them.

“Words don’t prove strength. I believe both Li Weiguo and Li Weidong are skilled fighters. How about this: Lin Yi, you spar with Li Weiguo first. True strength will naturally reveal itself in the match,” Lin Haoran said with a smile.

After speaking, Lin Haoran turned to Li Weiguo and asked, “Are you confident?”

“Yes, young master. I’m confident I won’t let you down!” Li Weiguo replied with determination.

“Then let the match begin!”

Lin Haoran looked forward to the contest with great anticipation.

The two nodded to each other and, in unspoken agreement, stepped out of the dormitory to the open space in front, standing face to face.

Lin Yi quickly got into the zone. His figure was agile, his steps nimble, like a leopard lunging at Li Weiguo, attempting to overwhelm him with speed and agility.

Yet, faced with Lin Yi’s fierce assault, Li Weiguo remained extraordinarily calm.

He didn’t rush to counterattack but stood firm like a rock, his eyes fixed on every move Lin Yi made.

Whenever Lin Yi tried to close in, Li Weiguo defended with perfectly measured force and angle, making Lin Yi’s attacks feel like they hit cotton—ineffective.

As time passed, Lin Yi gradually realized his speed and agility seemed to lose their edge against Li Weiguo.

Meanwhile, Li Weiguo began to exert more power, each strike filled with strength and skill, forcing Lin Yi to retreat repeatedly.

Finally, during a fierce exchange, Li Weiguo seized a tiny opening in Lin Yi’s defense.

He stepped forward with the momentum of a tiger descending the mountain, delivering a powerful punch to Lin Yi’s chest.

The punch was heavy and swift beyond expectation. Despite Lin Yi’s best efforts to defend, he was shaken back, nearly losing his balance.

Seizing the moment, Li Weiguo pressed the attack, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks like a violent storm upon Lin Yi.

Though Lin Yi resisted continuously, he was overwhelmed by Li Weiguo’s relentless assault and ultimately took a heavy blow to the abdomen, staggering to the ground.

“Well fought!” Li Weiguo bowed with a traditional martial arts salute.

Lin Yi’s face darkened. One hand clutched his abdomen tightly while the other supported his body as he slowly rose.

His eyes revealed deep unwillingness; the previous bout had taken a significant toll.

“I admit defeat.”

Lin Er, Lin San, and Lin Si, who had been watching, were all stunned.

They knew Lin Yi’s strength well; among the four, he was recognized as the strongest.

Yet this scene shattered their expectations.

If even Lin Yi was no match for Li Weiguo, how could they hope to stand a chance?

“Clap, clap, clap!” Lin Haoran suddenly applauded, his face beaming with satisfaction.

“Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic! Weiguo, your performance is impeccable, far beyond my expectations!” he laughed heartily, showering Li Weiguo with high praise.

Li Weiguo’s showing truly delighted him.

Originally, Lin Haoran had been content just knowing Li Weiguo’s skills were comparable to Lin Yi’s group.

But watching just now, he realized Li Weiguo hadn’t even unleashed his full strength, having maintained a defensive stance initially to spare Lin Yi the embarrassment of a harsh defeat.

There was no need for further matches. Lin Haoran now clearly understood Li Weiguo’s power, and since Li Weidong was even stronger—as previously acknowledged by Li Weiguo—there was no doubt about it.

“Lin Yi, it seems you got hurt in the spar. Rest in the dorm for the next few days. Lin Er, Lin San, and Lin Si, stay here at the factory and work. I need to head back to the city. Keep a close watch on the cement plant—no mistakes. If anything happens, you’ll answer to me!” Lin Haoran instructed the four.

“Young master, the old master ordered us to protect your safety. How can we not follow you?” Lin Er and the others protested anxiously.

They bore the heavy responsibility of safeguarding Lin Haoran and relaying messages for the eldest son, Lin Haoning. If they left the youngest master’s sight, how could they avoid being labeled traitors?

“You don’t need to worry about that. I’ll personally explain the situation to my father. As for my safety, with Li Weiguo and the others here, I’m confident,” Lin Haoran said firmly.

Lin Er and the others tried to argue further, but Lin Haoran gave them no chance.

“Go back and focus on your work. I’ll drive back soon. Remember my words—if anything happens at Huafeng Cement Plant, you’ll be held responsible!”

Without looking back, he walked away.

He planned to return to his room, pack up, and drive away from Yuanlang back to Kowloon City.

Li Weiguo and Li Weidong followed him obediently.

Lin Yi and the others stayed where they were, exchanging uneasy looks.

“Lin Yi, what do we do now?” Lin Er asked.

“It seems we must report this to the old master first. If anything happens to the young master, we’ll be held accountable. Also, Lin Er, remember to call the eldest son and inform him in detail about the youngest master’s recent experiences, so he’s aware,” Lin Yi said, rubbing his sore abdomen and sighing helplessly.

Their true intentions might not be entirely honorable, but having chosen to serve the eldest son, they had no other options.

Since they had committed to him, they had to see it through.

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