Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 332 Testing

"Is this what you mean?"

Link's gaze passed over the boisterous, refined young man and landed on the middle-aged man behind him, who was slowly walking into the private room. He was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, had his hair slicked back, and exuded the air of a third-generation godfather. Link asked in a calm tone.

"you……"

The well-mannered young man, feeling ignored, immediately became angry and was about to start swearing.

The middle-aged man gently patted the refined young man's shoulder and lightly reminded him, "Wen, control your anger."

The well-mannered boy, known as "Awen," obediently regained his composure and stepped aside.

The middle-aged man stepped forward, pulled out a chair, and sat down. He said leisurely, "I apologize for coming uninvited and for offending Master Shi and Young Hero Lin."

As he spoke, the middle-aged man picked up a glass of white wine that one of his men had poured, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp: "I'd like to apologize to you both."

Inverting the wine glass to indicate that the wine has been drunk is a gesture of great sincerity.

The middle-aged man continued, "Now, let's get down to business, shall we?"

Senior Brother Shi didn't rush to speak, but instead turned to look at his junior brother.

Logically speaking, as the senior disciple and having run a martial arts school in the provincial capital for many years, he should be the one to deal with the middle-aged man.

However, Senior Brother Shi fully trusted his junior brother's character and abilities, and openly displayed his junior brother's status and voice in front of outsiders.

Lin Ke first nodded slightly to Senior Brother Shi to show respect, then met the middle-aged man's probing gaze with indifference, and asked in a chilling tone, "Mr. Wei, are you here to give me a hard time, to let me know that I can't even have a peaceful meal without your permission?"

Mr. Wei, the middle-aged man, chuckled, "Not at all, Young Master Lin, you misunderstand. I'm just a businessman, relying on the support of many friends to run my business. How could I dare to give Young Master Lin, who single-handedly developed the Bajiquan Martial Arts School to such a scale, a hard time? I'm eager to befriend you and seek your guidance; I'm too busy trying to do so!"

Upon hearing this, Senior Brother Shi's eyes narrowed immediately.

These words, seemingly praising Link, actually harbored malicious intent.

Firstly, it points out that Wei has a very clear understanding of the situation at the Bajiquan Martial Arts School; secondly, it is an attempt to sow discord.

Master Li had no son, so according to the rules of the martial arts world, the successor of the Bajiquan Martial Arts School was basically Shi Gandang, who was the eldest disciple.

In fact, in recent years, the eldest brother's influence and status within the martial arts school have fallen below that of the eighth brother, Link.

If someone with a narrow mind were in Shi Shixiong's position, they would most likely have a falling out with Link, or even become enemies.

However, Shi Shi chose to relinquish the stage, flee to the provincial capital, and let Lin Ke do as he pleased.

Wei Hanshan, that is, the middle-aged man, is despicable.

The "witnessing" technique of a martial artist in the early stage of the Human Immortal Martial Arts Unity Realm naturally comes into play.

A powerful mental pressure emanated from his eyes, following his gaze and pressing directly towards Wei Hanshan.

If Wei Hanshan was truly just an ordinary businessman as he claimed, he would have already knelt down under this spiritual pressure.

However, he sat steadily, though his face was a little pale, and he endured it.

"Senior brother, please calm down."

Link gently patted Senior Brother Shi's unconsciously clenched fist and offered a word of advice.

Only then did Senior Brother Shi withdraw his mental pressure and stop pressuring Wei Hanshan.

"call……"

Wei Hanshan let out a long sigh, inwardly lamenting that mechanical martial arts still fell short in the control and application of essence, energy, and spirit.

Link then looked at Wei Hanshan and said calmly, "I wouldn't presume to offer guidance, but if I have time, I could exchange ideas with Mr. Wei and discuss the future direction of mechanical development and the trends of technological change."

"OK!"

Wei Hanshan clapped his hands and cheered, "It would be even better if we could reach a cooperation agreement with the Bajiquan Martial Arts School represented by Young Hero Lin."

Link smiled slightly: "As the saying goes, those who share the same ideals and beliefs will find no basis for cooperation if their ideologies differ."

"Seek common ground while reserving differences."

Wei Hanshan did not back down easily and tried again and again, saying, "Young Master Lin is not someone who simply rejects machines."

"Seeking common ground while reserving differences?"

Link's lips curled into a slightly mocking smile. "Mechanics and mechanical martial arts are two different things. And..."

As he spoke, Link's eyes turned cold, and his entire demeanor instantly became sinister: "I disdain cooperating with someone who uses underhanded methods to deal with a girl who hasn't experienced much of the world."

"What underhanded tactics? Explain yourself clearly, stop with the veiled insults and insinuations!"

The refined young man standing behind the middle-aged man Wei Hanshan immediately couldn't stand it anymore. He pointed at Link's nose, furious and shouting angrily.

A snap.

No one in the private room reacted in time.

The refined-looking boy pointed at Link's right index finger, which had already been broken.

Link remained seated in his chair, seemingly unmoved.

"Uh... Ah!"

After a moment of stunned silence, the refined young man finally let out a cry of pain.

"Young Master Lin, this has gone too far!"

Wei Hanshan's expression darkened, his tone containing restrained anger.

He was very unhappy that his son had one of his fingers broken in front of him.

However, the opponent moved so fast that there was no afterimage, and I didn't even have time to react, let alone understand how the opponent did it.

Is this still a martial artist who is rumored to be "only" at the peak of the Condensation Realm?

Wei Hanshan dared not imagine whether he could have survived the attack if the other party had been targeting him.

Therefore, even though he was furious, Wei Hanshan dared not vent his anger loudly, much less retaliate on the spot.

"Is it excessive? I don't think so."

Link picked up a white napkin and slowly wiped his right hand, as if he had touched something dirty. He said calmly, "You barged into the private room, that was rude; your son pointed at me after you came in, that was also rude; and to point at me like that, that was the most rude thing of all. Mr. Wei, it's fortunate your son encountered me; he only broke one finger, which can be reattached. If he had encountered someone with a bad temper, he would have been beaten up, or worse, his life might have been in danger. What do you say, Mr. Wei?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Hanshan's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty.

A moment later, Wei Hanshan stood up and slapped the refined young man hard across the face, scolding, "Aren't you going to thank Young Hero Lin for his guidance?"

The refined young man covered his right cheek, where a clear red handprint was left, with his left hand. He looked at Wei Hanshan with disbelief in his eyes, then turned his head away, stubbornly resisting with silence.

Another snap.

Wei Hanshan slapped the refined young man across the left cheek: "I said, thank Young Hero Lin."

The refined young man gritted his teeth, enduring the pain and grievances, and bowed to Link with a voice trembling with tears in his eyes: "Thank you for your guidance, Young Hero Lin."

"polite."

Link waved his hand. "Go find some ice to put on your face. It looks really painful."

"Aren't you going yet?"

Seeing the refined young man with his head down, staring at Link with a sinister look, Wei Hanshan shouted again.

The refined young man, with a swollen and red face, then left the private room.

"Young Master Lin, thank you for disciplining my son. He is poorly raised and you have to forgive him. I am truly sorry."

Wei Hanshan acted as if he had received a great favor from Link, thanking him and apologizing repeatedly, completely forgetting that his original intention in bringing people into the private room was actually to give Link a warning.

Tell Link not to investigate Li Sisi's early romance any further.

The speed and thoroughness of his change of heart truly befits a ruthless individual capable of building a large-scale industrial conglomerate from scratch.

Lin Ke then looked at Wei Hanshan seriously and said, "Mr. Wei, you know perfectly well why I came to the provincial capital. Let me give you a piece of advice: if you didn't do it, don't stick your neck out for others. Otherwise, you might end up becoming a scapegoat instead of sticking your neck out."

Wei Hanshan's face stiffened, then he chuckled, "Young Master Lin, what you say is true. I, Wei, have always been a man of goodwill and never make enemies. How could I do something so foolish?"

"Yeah?"

Link declined to comment, offering only a curt response.

Wei Hanshan didn't continue the topic. He poured himself a full glass of white wine, picked it up, and said solemnly, "It was all my fault tonight. I disturbed Master Shi and Young Hero Lin. I apologize to both of you."

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the full glass of liquor, nearly three ounces, in one gulp.

Setting down his cup, Wei Hanshan said, "I won't bother you any longer. I'll cover your expenses tonight as an apology."

After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Senior Brother Shi and Link's reply.

Soon, only Senior Brother Shi, Linke, and the martial arts school disciples who had failed to stop Wei Hanshan and his group remained in the private room.

"This isn't your fault. Go back and have a good meal."

Senior Brother Shi waved to the martial arts school disciples whose faces were filled with guilt.

The provincial capital martial arts school has been open for less than six years and has only been able to train some Qi Strength Realm disciples. There are still no Condensation Realm disciples who can hold their own.

It's understandable that they couldn't stop Wei Hanshan, the local bully.

"Yes, Master."

Several martial arts school disciples breathed a sigh of relief, bowed, and left the private room, closing the door behind them.

"Junior brother, what's Wei Hanshan's plan tonight?"

With only the two of them present, Senior Brother Shi stopped hiding his intentions and directly asked the question that had been bothering him: "They seemed to be here to show off, but then they turned around and tried to distance themselves from Seventh Junior Sister. I really don't understand."

Link smiled calmly: "That's the cunning of that old fox, Wei Hanshan. As long as he brings his men tonight, he'll be done with it. Whether it's a show of force or a way to distance himself, it doesn't matter."

"You mean?"

Senior Brother Shi seemed to be deep in thought.

"Um."

Link confirmed Senior Brother Shi's guess.

"hiss!"

Senior Brother Shi couldn't help but gasp.

Bajiquan Martial Arts School has developed rapidly over the past seven years and can be called the number one martial arts school in Danyang County.

In terms of strength and influence, it is roughly equal to Wei's Industrial Group, and they are evenly matched.

Judging from Link's words, he intends to use his seventh junior sister, Li Sisi, as a breakthrough point to deal with the people from the Bajiquan Martial Arts School, and he is still hiding in the shadows.

Wei Hanshan and his son were both pawns in the other side's game.

Even using some underhanded methods to distort Seventh Sister's perception is very likely just a small test.

"When did our Bajiquan Martial Arts School get involved with such a treacherous person?"

Senior Brother Shi was puzzled and deeply wary.

It's easy to defend against a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark!

"Don't worry too much, senior brother. It's just a matter of being cautious, being vigilant, and dealing with whatever comes our way."

Link spoke up to comfort his senior brother, who had suddenly become worried.

"Um."

Senior Brother Shi nodded, took a deep breath, and suppressed his emotions.

After this incident, he no longer had the heart to take Link to enjoy tonight's "main course".

Link noticed his senior brother's change in mindset and offered him a way out: "Senior brother, the ship is rocking, I'm a little tired, and I want to go back to rest."

"Ah? Okay, okay, okay."

Senior Brother Shi was taken aback for a moment, then immediately agreed.

The two brothers then led the martial arts school disciples away from the hotel and took a car back to the school.

As for the meal expenses, Wei Hanshan said he would cover the costs, so of course we'll pay for it.

the other side.

After leaving the private room, Wei Hanshan immediately found his son.

The well-mannered young man, Wei Bowen, has had his index finger reattached and is currently receiving ice packs to reduce swelling on his face.

"Father, how is it?"

Upon seeing Wei Hanshan enter the private room, Wei Bowen waved away the two hotel room service staff who were there to apply ice to his skin, and asked with concern.

"We're in trouble."

Wei Hanshan recalled his encounter with Link tonight and looked troubled. "Link is not as easy to fool as Shi Gandang."

"He's the same age as me, only seventeen, right?"

Wei Bowen asked with a deep look in his eyes.

"Yes, he is indeed the same age as you. However, this person cannot be judged by ordinary standards; we must be extremely cautious."

Wei Hanshan spoke with a profound meaning, subtly conveying a warning.

"Father, I understand."

Wei Bowen responded immediately.

"To save money?"

Wei Hanshan forced out a word through his nose, then rebuked in an unpleasant tone,

"If you're careful, you won't forget that I've repeatedly warned you not to get too involved with your cousin, not to get too involved with your cousin!"

Mechanical martial arts, though somewhat unorthodox, are essentially good and can promote world development.

Otherwise, those great sects and schools of human immortal martial arts that have existed for hundreds or thousands of years would have been wiped out long ago when mechanical martial arts were just beginning to develop.

But what your cousin's family is involved in is not just heresy!

That's blasphemy, evil, and the bizarre!

Once exposed, not only would martial artists of the Immortal Path be ruthless, but even those of the Mechanical Path would be killed without hesitation!

You, on the contrary, not only do you not stay away from your cousin, but at her instigation, you actually set your sights on Li Shuwen's daughter!

They're truly courting death!

Wei Bowen received a scolding, and although he knew his father was right, he couldn't suppress his rebellious phase and muttered, "He's just a martial arts school owner, what's there to be afraid of?"

"He's just a martial arts gym owner, isn't he?"

Wei Hanshan immediately raised his voice, his right hand instinctively rising as if to slap Wei Bowen again, but he managed to hold back, pointing at Wei Bowen's nose and cursing, "You're really infuriating! If you knew anything about the history of the martial arts world, you would know the name of Li Shuwen, the 'Unrivaled Fist' and 'Divine Spear.' Back then, he was an unparalleled martial arts master who subdued an entire generation of martial artists in the southern martial arts world with just his fists and spear! It's only because he changed his name in recent years and stayed in Fuli County, unwilling to make a move, that the entire martial arts world of Danyang Prefecture would have been completely transformed."

Upon hearing this, Wei Bowen's lips twitched involuntarily a few times, and he felt a lingering fear.

No wonder his father rushed over tonight when he forcefully pushed open the door to the private room.

It turns out she was worried about his life!

(End of this chapter)