The unexpected scene left everyone in shock.
Liu Miaomiao’s sultry red lips were slightly open, her face showing a mix of surprise and excitement.
Wang Yao, Shen Yimei, and the rest even cheered delightfully.
None of them expected that Lin Xinghai could be so good at fighting. He truly lived up to his reputation as the provincial Sanda[1] champion.
As for Wang Damao and his gang of thugs, their faces showed a mix of bewilderment and stupor.
What happened totally shattered their worldview. Are you kidding me? Aren’t they just “pigs” rescued from a small shelter?
However, as the person involved, Lin Xinghai frowned slightly, “This is not enough.”
If Wang Damao knew what was in Lin Xinghai’s mind, he would probably vomit blood in anger.
Just from that one punch, his ribs were almost broken. What terrified him even more was that the opponent was a speed type.
“This guy’s trouble! Surround him!” After steadying himself, Wang Damao shouted immediately. Ganging up to restrict the opponent’s speed was their only possible way to win.
However, the first one to take action was Lin Xinghai. He stepped forward and threw another punch without mercy.
This time, he targeted the opponent’s head to maximize damage.
Even though Wang Damao was ready and could clearly see Lin Xinghai’s moves, the difference in their speeds was just too great.
He saw Lin Xinghai’s punch coming from the left, but by the time he raised his hand to block, Lin Xinghai had already shifted his punch to the right.
Bang!
The punch hit Wang Damao’s face squarely. His cheek contorted instantly, and he spat out several teeth.
The heavy blow to his head left Wang Damao dazed for a moment, but the sharp pain in his abdomen snapped him back to his senses immediately.
After throwing a punch, Lin Xinghai, who had closed in, followed up with a knee strike, landing it on Wang Damao’s lower abdomen.
The strength of a knee strike outmatched the strength of a punch. That knee strike had sent Wang Damao flying, lifting him half a meter off the ground.
Lin Xinghai moved so fast that by the time Wang Damao hit the ground, the other thugs were just starting to close in.
The rest of the thugs were defeated swiftly. Lin Xinghai delivered elbow strikes and kicks, targeting their weak spots. Every blow was natural and perfectly placed.
In just 10 seconds, the battle was over. All of the thugs lay on the ground and groaned.
The swift end of the battle left not only Liu Miaomiao and the others shocked, but also stunned the onlookers. Even Lin Xinghai himself was taken aback.
Soon, it dawned on Lin Xinghai that aside from his inherent advantages, the reason he could take down these thugs so decisively was that this body had been a provincial Sanda champion.
Having achieved such accolades in his previous life, years of combat training were indispensable. Hence, during a fight, the body instinctively knew how to respond.
Realizing this, a smirk naturally formed on Lin Xinghai’s lips. This was undoubtedly good news.
He crouched down, looking at the thugs writhing on the ground. Extending his hand, he said in a cold tone, “Give me your points!”
Although Wang Damao and the others were reluctant and could hardly believe what had just happened, they had no choice but to reach into their pockets and pull out their ID cards.
“How do I transfer points with this thing?” Lin Xinghai asked, playing with the ID card in his hand for a moment.
“I know!” Shen Yimei picked up the point transfer device that had fallen to the side.
She then asked Lin Xinghai for his ID card and began fiddling with it.
“Brother Lin, how many points do I transfer?” Shen Yimei asked.
“All of them!” Lin Xinghai replied calmly.
Upon hearing this, the breathing of Wang Damao and his group became rapid. They involuntarily clenched their fists but didn’t dare to make a sound.
After a brief pause, Shen Yimei quickly got to work without hesitation. Soon, she said, “It’s done, Brother Lin. In total, the five cards have 320 points. Including your original 10 points, you now have 330 points on your card.”
Hearing that he had 330 points, Lin Xinghai grinned as he took his card back, thinking that standing out this time hadn’t been in vain.
“Can we go now?” Wang Damao asked, his voice muffled as he covered his mouth.
Lin Xinghai’s smile faded, and he said coldly, “I know what you’re thinking, but there are some things you better think through before acting.”
As he spoke, he took out a badge and waved it in front of the thugs.
The eyes of the thugs narrowed. They obviously recognized it was a mercenary badge.
“You can scram now.” Seeing their reactions, Lin Xinghai finally said with satisfaction.
After getting the green light, the group clumsily picked themselves up from the ground and hurriedly made their exit.
However, as the thugs left, Lin Xinghai noticed a mix of resentment, anger, and a hint of spite in their eyes.
This made Lin Xinghai frown. Even though they were mere thugs, being held in grudge was never a good thing.
“I need to become stronger. My own power is the foundation.” Lin Xinghai murmured to himself.
However, he didn’t regret taking action today. With some people, if you give them an inch, they’ll take a mile.
Moreover, Lin Xinghai had the assistance of a system. He could improve his strength faster than anyone else. Sooner or later, it wouldn’t be the thugs causing trouble for him, but rather him going after them.
If a few thugs had more than 300 points, how many points would the entire Hatchet Gang have? Lin Xinghai was thrilled after thinking about it.
As he pondered this, Liu Miaomiao and the others had already started cheering. Even the onlookers outside joined in the celebration, including those who had been extorted for points.
After all, they felt Lin Xinghai had avenged them.
The commotion lasted for over 10 minutes before the crowd dispersed. Liu Miaomiao and the others then closed the door and resumed discussing their job search.
This incident was a stark lesson for them: even within the shelter, power was essential.
So, their eyes were inevitably drawn to the paper Ji Yuan handed out, which described the genetic serum.
However, for them, the gene potion was just too expensive, costing a whopping 300 points for just one bottle.
Therefore, their original plan had to change. Even if it meant working harder, they needed to find a higher-paying job.
Of course, if they joined the army or a mercenary group, they could get a bottle of the genetic serum for just 100 points.
However, even with such a discount, few people in the shelter would make such a choice.
Both of these were high-risk professions. Often, you might have the points but not the time to spend it.
The discussion between Liu Miaomiao and the others lasted for an hour before they came to a conclusion and left the dormitory.
During the discussion, the girls frequently sought Lin Xinghai’s opinion, their eagerness almost being too much for him to handle.
Especially Wang Yao, with her stunning figure, always liked to tease him. If they were in a more private and quiet setting, he might have been tempted to put her in her place.
Even as Lin Xinghai endured the teasing, he offered substantial advice, suggesting they aim for jobs within the shelter agency.
The wages for these jobs were relatively higher. More importantly, the jobs improved their safety too.
If the thugs come to harass the girls again, they would be troubled. After all, Lin Xinghai couldn’t protect the girls all the time.
After Liu Miaomiao and the others left, Lin Xinghai eagerly took out a bottle of the genetic serum as soon as he closed the door. No matter how the future would unfold, he was determined to become an Enhanced as soon as possible.