Many people who saw Qin Xinzhu for the first time couldn't guess that this man, who looked no different from an ordinary sixty-year-old, was the underground overlord who dominated Rongcheng and even the entire Southern Guangdong.
But his eyes and the domineering aura in his every move inspired awe.
"Dad! It's this guy, he almost killed me just now!"
As soon as Qin Yong saw his father arrive, he immediately twisted the truth, pointing at Du Fei.
Qin Xinzhu had his son late in life and doted on Qin Yong the most.
Upon hearing that someone had tried to kill his son, his gaze immediately turned to Du Fei like lightning.
Shao Junjie, who was swept by his gaze, nervously sweated in his palms and trembled.
"You dare to lay hands on my Qin Xinzhu's son, you're quite something. How about this, kneel down and apologize, and I'll consider letting you go."
Qin Xinzhu's voice was deep and heavy, exuding an aura of quiet authority.
Du Fei glanced at him, "You failed to discipline your son, and now you dare to ask me to apologize? You're truly laughable."
"Laughable? Insolent!"
Hearing Du Fei call him laughable, Qin Xinzhu's previously calm expression instantly changed.
Although Qin Xinzhu had rarely appeared in public in recent years and had not made any more sensational deeds, his reputation preceded him. Both the underworld and the legitimate world gave him a measure of respect.
Yet now, this young man in front of him, who looked no more than twenty years old, dared to criticize his parenting and call him laughable. How could Qin Xinzhu not be enraged?
However, despite his anger, Qin Xinzhu was a long-established figure. He laughed furiously and said, "Originally, I didn't intend to go too far, but unfortunately, you didn't cherish the opportunity I gave you. Ah Da, teach him how to speak properly."
"Yes, boss."
The man on Qin Xinzhu's left responded with a "yes" and slowly walked towards Du Fei.
"Don't blame me, you brought this upon yourself!"
As soon as Ah Da finished speaking, he swung his palm, as large as a cattail fan, intending to teach Du Fei a lesson.
However, before his hand could land, he felt as if he had been hit by a truck. He was immediately sent flying backward.
"Big Brother! I'll fight you to the death!"
Seeing that Ah Da, who had just approached Du Fei, was kicked flying by Du Fei the moment he made a move, the man standing to Qin Xinzhu's right immediately shouted and charged at Du Fei.
But his fate was not much better. Du Fei waved his hand gently, and he, like his elder brother, staggered back several steps, then his legs buckled, and he collapsed on the ground.
"You... are you a martial artist?"
Qin Xinzhu, seeing that Du Fei had instantly taken down both of his skilled subordinates, exclaimed in disbelief.
Du Fei walked up to Qin Xinzhu. "So what if I am?"
Although Du Fei did not directly admit it, Qin Xinzhu's face was already filled with bitterness.
He never dreamed that in his lifetime, he would offend a martial artist.
Ordinary people might be surprised to hear the term "martial artist" and not know what it meant.
But Qin Xinzhu knew very well how astonishing the words "martial artist" were.
Just like Qin Xinzhu, he had extensive connections in both the underworld and legitimate circles in Rongcheng; with a word from him, hundreds would fight for him.
But all of this was insignificant in front of a martial artist.
Once, in another province, Qin Xinzhu had witnessed a martial artist in action. The martial artist had killed a rampaging fierce tiger with a single punch.
It was known that even a world boxing champion wouldn't be able to withstand a single claw from a rampaging tiger.
Yet, a martial artist had killed the tiger with just one punch, the power of which was terrifying.
"I, Qin Xinzhu, admit defeat. If you wish to fight or kill, please proceed as you see fit."
Qin Xinzhu let out a long sigh, his face filled with despair.
In the face of a martial artist, his own power was as fragile as paper.
"Dad! Why are you afraid of him? No matter how strong he is, you can just call more..."
*Slap!*
Qin Yong heard his father admit defeat and immediately spoke up, wanting Qin Xinzhu to call more men.
Before he could finish, Qin Xinzhu slapped him across the face.
Qin Yong looked on in disbelief.
He had never been hit by his father in his entire life.
Yet now, his father had actually hit him?
"Rebellious son, kneel!"
After hitting his son, Qin Xinzhu shouted.
Qin Yong tried to say something more, but Qin Xinzhu kicked him behind the knee, forcing him to kneel.
"My son has been spoiled by me since he was little. Today, he didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth and offended you. He is now at your mercy."
After forcing Qin Yong to his knees, Qin Xinzhu looked back at Du Fei.
Up to this point, this was the only way Qin Xinzhu could think of to save his son's life.
Although kneeling and begging for mercy was humiliating, it was less important compared to his son's life.
Qin Xinzhu knew very well that if Du Fei really intended to kill Qin Yong, he wouldn't be able to stop him at all.
Furthermore, with Du Fei's martial artist skills, Qin Xinzhu wouldn't even be able to retaliate afterward.
Du Fei hadn't expected Qin Xinzhu to be so decisive.
Upon learning that he was a martial artist, he had completely given up any resistance and immediately made his son kneel.
However, even kneeling wouldn't save him entirely. A penalty was deserved for his actions.
Given Qin Yong's previous behavior, he had to be punished.
Qin Xinzhu was a ruthless man. He broke one of Qin Yong's arms and one of his legs right in front of Du Fei and the others.
Qin Yong cried out in agony on the ground, but Qin Xinzhu didn't even glance at him.
Only when Du Fei nodded did Qin Xinzhu have his men carry Qin Yong away.
"Damn, did I see that right? Qin Xinzhu was actually afraid of you? And he broke Qin Yong's arm and leg?"
After Qin Xinzhu left, the crowd, who hadn't dared to breathe heavily, finally relaxed.
Shao Junjie was the most astonished. He looked Du Fei up and down several times, as if he were looking at a monster.
"I told you long ago, as long as Du Fei says it's okay, then it's definitely okay. Look at how scared you were just now, it's hilarious to think about."
Gong Chengbin teased Shao Junjie from the side.
Shao Junjie's face turned a little embarrassed upon hearing this.
Indeed, after Qin Yong made the phone call, he had been genuinely scared.
The name Qin Xinzhu was too formidable.
It was just that Shao Junjie never dreamed that in Rongcheng, Qin Xinzhu, who could almost be called the underground emperor, would be so respectful to Du Fei, and in the end, even break his son's arm and leg at Du Fei's word.
If this had happened a few minutes ago, Shao Junjie would never have believed it, even if he were beaten to death.
Yet, all of this had transpired moments ago.
Du Fei didn't plan to continue chatting with Shao Junjie about the recent events.
After waiting for Shao Junjie to tidy up the store, he instructed him to contact the carving master for him, and then left the jewelry store with Gong Chengbin.
Du Fei feared that if he stayed any longer, he would be stared at like a monster by everyone, including Shao Junjie.