Zhao Yihu's head rolled on the ground.
Everyone was stunned.
Even Miss Zhang could hardly believe it-
Lin Fei had decapitated an Acquired Warrior with a single slash!
Though she trusted Lin Fei,
the speed was unbelievable.
Seeing Zhao Yihu's head fall first,
the bandits panicked.
No one thought to avenge him-
even Zhao Yihu's death showed the risk.
Charging forward was suicidal.
The Black Cloud Bandit Camp's bandits scattered in all directions.
Only a few warriors recruited by Second Master Zhang remained.
But they too looked at each other nervously,
daring not to advance.
Second Master Zhang's eyes reddened with rage as he shouted:
"Attack! He's only one man—we can wear him down!"
Before he finished, Lin Fei's figure flashed forward like a ghost.
With the exceptional agility of Adhering To Clothes Technique,
especially in the narrow hall, Lin Fei was in his element.
Swish!
Ten shadows of blade flashed by.
Second Master Zhang could not defend.
His eyes widened in terror.
Facing death, he was afraid—
but it was too late.
His head dropped to the floor, rolling alongside Zhao Yihu's.
With the two dead, only Second Master Zhang's guards and hired mercenaries remained.
Miss Zhang shouted fiercely:
"The ringleaders are dead! Drop your weapons and save your lives!"
Weapons clattered to the floor immediately.
"I surrender! Don't kill me!"
"I just arrived at the Zhang Family, none of Second Master's actions are my concern…"
Mercenaries and guards alike surrendered,
and the situation was swiftly resolved.
The Zhang Family estate was back in Miss Zhang's hands.
"Didn't expect Zhao Yihu to be so fragile,"
"Miss Zhang, things should be settled now."
"The rest depends on your leadership."
Lin Fei sheathed his blade and approached Miss Zhang.
She was at a loss for words.
Zhao Yihu fragile?
Hardly.
The Black Cloud Bandit Camp was renowned and had resisted government sieges multiple times.
Was an Acquired Warrior really that weak?
No—it was that Lin Fei was just too strong.
Miss Zhang recovered, a look of excitement on her face:
"Attendant Lin, it's not that Zhao Yihu was weak- it's that you're too strong!"
"Now that the Zhang Family is stable, you can rest here for a while."
"The rest is up to me."
Miss Zhang displayed her abilities,
having the steward take control of the estate,
clear out loyalists to Second Master Zhang,
and manage the accounts.
With Lin Fei's cooperation, everything proceeded smoothly.
Lin Fei spent most of his time in the hall.
From Zhao Yihu's body, he obtained an Acquired-level Martial Art.
A common one, which he glanced at and lost interest in.
In this world, the best martial arts were in the great sects-
like the Nine Profound Sect.
Rare divine skill manuals outside those sects were few and far between.
Zhao Yihu clearly lacked such fortune,
or he wouldn't have died at Lin Fei's hands.
Lin Fei moved his arm and felt only some swelling—
recovery would take a few days.
Much easier than when he fought Zhui Fengxiang,
and he didn't need anyone to purge Inner Power this time.
This gave Lin Fei insight into Inner Power:
"Inner Power may be strong, but it's not invincible."
"When muscles, skin, and blood are strong enough, they can resist Inner Power."
"Even after entering Acquired, physical strength remains crucial."
Lin Fei felt enlightened.
Physical fitness was important at all stages.
Days passed.
Lin Fei did not immediately leave Luo City.
He waited three more days,
during which Miss Zhang solidified control over the estate.
Only then did Lin Fei prepare to leave.
If he left too early and Miss Zhang was harmed,
who would be his patron?
Just a few days' difference.
"Miss Zhang, now that you've secured your estate, I will take my leave."
Lin Fei said farewell.
Miss Zhang looked tired but bright-eyed.
She knew she couldn't hold Lin Fei forever-
he would leave eventually.
Miss Zhang took a deep breath:
"Thank you for your watch over the Zhang Residence."
"Without you, I couldn't have controlled the estate so quickly."
During this time, Miss Zhang spread the news:
Lin Fei was a Nine Profound Sect Inner Sect disciple,
and her patron fully supported her.
With Lin Fei present, those coveting the Zhang Family's estate dared not act.
"Bring the silver notes."
Soon, the steward brought the payment.
Lin Fei was not shy-
he accepted the silver notes and glanced over them.
"150,000 taels?"
He was surprised.
"You promised 100,000 silver taels,
and the patron fee is 100,000 per year."
"After checking the estate's finances,
there was more silver,
so we decided to pay you a full year in advance."
Lin Fei nodded, putting away the notes.
Miss Zhang had given 50,000 earlier,
plus this 150,000,
making exactly 200,000 silver taels!
"Then I won't refuse."
"If you need me, send a letter to the Nine Profound Sect."
"Miss Zhang, goodbye."
Lin Fei turned and left.
Riding his fast horse,
he disappeared swiftly from sight.
Watching his retreating figure,
Miss Zhang murmured quietly:
"If only you could stay longer…
but alas…"
She knew Lin Fei was no ordinary person.
He would never want to remain in Luo City forever.
Even if she gave him the entire Zhang Family and herself,
he probably wouldn't stay.
"Oh well, with Lin Fei as patron,
I can rest assured guarding the Zhang Family's legacy…"
She clenched her teeth,
and all fanciful hopes faded away.
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