His boxing skills were surprisingly good, and he was also a master of Qi cultivation. However, the Qi he cultivated was rather weak, only barely formed. Many meridians were not unblocked, thus limiting the power he could unleash.
The bald guy, Ding Xuan, stepped forward with a smug grin and said, "Brother Leopard, I've brought the person. This kid said he'll return the money as soon as he sees the receipt."
The middle-aged man stopped practicing. He glanced at Ye Tian, and with just that one look, he froze. Then, he slowly walked over, scrutinizing him with suspicion.
This Brother Leopard, despite barely having cultivated a sense of Qi, possessed eyes far beyond those of ordinary people. He instinctively felt that Ye Tian was extraordinary.
"My friend, have you also practiced?" he asked.
Ye Tian smiled and replied, "I've practiced for a few years."
Brother Leopard chuckled, "No wonder I feel you're different from others."
He took a cold towel from his subordinate and wiped his face and hands. "Go get the IOU," he said.
Soon, Brother Leopard returned with the IOU. Ye Tian glanced at it and saw that the borrower was Lin Yufei, the loan amount was three hundred million, and the date was over two months ago.
He remarked, "In just over two months, the interest has reached eighty percent. Usury really is profitable."
Brother Leopard chuckled, "Brother, we're earning our keep. Many people who borrow money disappear, die, or go bankrupt. Then the money can't be recovered."
Ye Tian nodded, "The IOU is fine. It's only natural to repay debts, but there's one thing I don't understand."
Brother Leopard asked, "What is it?"
Ye Tian continued, "It states that the person who owes you money is named Lin Yufei, not me, nor Lin Jinsheng. Since it's not us, why are you looking for us to collect the debt?"
Brother Leopard's expression instantly turned grim. "Kid, are you playing me?"
Ye Tian said calmly, "That's right, I am playing you."
Enraged, Brother Leopard lunged forward, his fist striking Ye Tian's chest like lightning.
Ye Tian waved his hand, sending Brother Leopard flying several meters back. His ribs were shattered, and his internal organs were injured!
He coughed up a mouthful of blood with a "wah," his face filled with shock. "You're a master!" he exclaimed.
Ye Tian stated calmly, "Whether I'm a master or not, I don't know. But killing you would be like crushing an ant."
Brother Leopard's face turned ashen. "Friend, we were blind and didn't realize we offended a powerful individual. Please, show mercy."
Ye Tian replied, "I can spare you, but tell me, who instructed you to go to Lin Jinsheng for the money?"
Brother Leopard sighed, "It was Lin Yufei. He said his second brother had money. Since I couldn't collect from him, I had to go to Lin Jinsheng."
Ye Tian asked, "Why didn't you go to Lin Zhenying?"
Brother Leopard explained, "Lin Zhenying said he could guarantee that the Lin family wouldn't call the police or retaliate when I dealt with Lin Jinsheng."
Ye Tian sneered, "This family is truly wicked."
He stared at Brother Leopard, "I'll give you two choices. First, I'll cripple your cultivation and dismantle your organization, leaving you to spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair."
Brother Leopard shivered and quickly asked, "And the second?"
Ye Tian continued, "Second, you go to Lin Zhenying and demand the money. If you can't get it, you'll have no choice but to end up in a wheelchair!"
Brother Leopard quickly agreed, "Yes, I understand. I will do as you say!"
Ye Tian added, "And Lin Yufei, I don't want to see him for five years. How you handle that is up to you."
Lin Zhenying and Lin Yufei showed no brotherly affection towards Lin Jinsheng, even resorting to hiring outsiders to harm their own kin. Ye Tian naturally wouldn't be lenient with such people.
Brother Leopard repeatedly affirmed, "I understand."
Ye Tian, recalling the luxury cars he had seen along the way, asked, "What kind of business does your village do?"
Brother Leopard replied, "We're all in the moneylending business. The village's capital is pooled together and then lent out."
Ye Tian inquired, "Is it profitable?"
Brother Leopard answered, "It's decent. The average gross profit margin is thirty-five percent annually."
Ye Tian stated, "I don't care what you do. But don't provoke me again, or you'll regret it."
"Yes, yes, yes," Brother Leopard nodded repeatedly.
Ye Tian then looked at the bald guy, Ding Xuan, and said, "Break one of his legs."
Without hesitation, Brother Leopard kicked Ding Xuan's leg, snapping it. The latter collapsed to the ground, screaming in agony.
Ye Tian continued, "You still don't fully grasp my capabilities. Before I leave, I'll give you a demonstration."
He strode towards a large locust tree, two men in circumference, and punched it. The leaves rained down, not a single one remaining, like a shower of foliage.