Chapter 1517 - 1516: Twenty Chests of Gold

Cheng Qingshan said to Lin Fan with a serious expression: "Mr. Lin, I'm sure you have already guessed the intentions of the three of us coming here."

"Intentions? Forgive my ignorance, but I truly don't know what intentions you three have in coming to see me. Anyway, it's not to have a drink with me, right?" Lin Fan pretended to be clueless, fully aware inside.

Upon seeing Lin Fan feign ignorance, Cheng Qingshan clenched his fists tightly. However, Cheng Batian was in Lin Fan's hands, and more importantly, Nie Lei and Nalan Qiankun were holding guns, watching them intently. No matter how bold Cheng Qingshan was, he didn't dare to act rashly!

Moreover, under the scrutiny of firearms, neither Fang Yixing nor Liu Wujian would risk their lives for him against Lin Fan, putting Cheng Qingshan at a disadvantage and preventing him from getting angry with Lin Fan!

"Mr. Lin, everyone is aware! After last night's battle, my son didn't return, and I'm sure Mr. Lin captured him!" Cheng Qingshan said with a heavy expression.

"Oh~ I see, you're talking about that guy who got beaten to a pulp yesterday. Now that I think about it, he does resemble someone from the Cheng family—sneaky and up to no good!" Lin Fan exclaimed, feigning a sudden realization.

Upon hearing this, countless "f*** you's" raced through Cheng Qingshan's mind!

Could we stop beating around the bush when insulting people? Be a bit more straightforward like a man!

Luckily, Lin Fan didn't know what Cheng Qingshan was thinking, or else Lin Fan would really have unleashed a torrent of insults. Lin Fan's mastery in cursing was acquired from Sir Xing's movie "Ninth-Grade Official," making him the Supreme Ancestor in the realm of insults!

"Mr. Lin, tell me, what conditions do you have to release my son Batian?" Cheng Qingshan asked.

"Conditions, hmm..."

Lin Fan pretended to think while stroking his chin, then looked toward Ma Hongyi and asked: "Have we settled the compensation for the brothers who died fighting for Hall of Loyalty and Justice?"

As he spoke, Lin Fan kept winking at Ma Hongyi!

Ma Hongyi, not being foolish, immediately understood Lin Fan's intention and quickly said: "Oh my, Mr. Lin, if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten. Our Hall of Loyalty and Justice is just a small establishment. So many brothers died in battle, how could we have enough money for compensation? We've exhausted our savings, and I'm afraid our brothers will have less to eat in the coming days!"

"Ah? That serious?"

Lin Fan feigned a surprised expression then said to Cheng Qingshan: "Patriarch Cheng, look... our Hall of Loyalty and Justice is almost empty, why not... donate some treasures or gold in exchange for your respected son?"

Cheng Qingshan had prepared for this demand long beforehand, so he immediately said to Lin Fan: "What amount are you looking for?"

"Not much, just twenty chests of gold. But let me remind Patriarch Cheng, don't try to fool me with one chest holding one piece of gold, you know what I mean!" Lin Fan's lips curled into a cold smile!

Upon hearing this, all three of their expressions changed instantly!

Twenty chests of gold is no small sum. Although the Cheng family is one of the four major factions, handing over twenty chests of gold at once would deplete half of its resources!

Immediately, Lin Fan said: "What? Patriarch Cheng, are you unwilling?"

"Mr. Lin, you are asking a bit much, aren't you?" Cheng Qingshan said with a gloomy expression.

"Asking a bit much? Are you saying, Patriarch Cheng, that your son isn't worth twenty chests of gold?" Lin Fan retorted!

"This..."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qingshan was in a bind!

Saying he's not worth that? That's impossible. Cheng Batian is the future hope of the Cheng family and is Cheng Qingshan's only son. There's no way he could let Batian suffer here!

But saying he is worth it? Twenty chests of gold would severely hurt the Cheng family, likely taking years to recover their Primordial Qi!

"You, Lin, are too arrogant! Twenty chests of gold is too much, no one can bring that out all at once!"

At this point, Fang Yixing suddenly spoke up!

"What? Patriarch Fang, would you speak on behalf of the Cheng family?"

Lin Fan chuckled softly: "To be honest, were it not for Patriarch Fang's daughter truly loving my brother Lin Bai, and showing genuine affection that moved me, I wouldn't hold your Fang family in any regard!"

"Lin, don't use my daughter to provoke a fight, if you dare, let's have a duel?"

Fang Yixing furiously slammed the table, producing a dull "boom," and then immediately stood up!

However, Lin Fan paid him no mind as Nie Lei and Nalan Qiankun had already pointed their guns at Fang Yixing!

"Sit down!"

Nie Lei snapped immediately!

"Hmph! I don't believe you'd dare shoot me!" Fang Yixing said arrogantly, lifting his head!

Nevertheless, Nie Lei had no fear of Fang Yixing's threats, pressing his finger decisively!

"Bang~"

The piercing sound of the gunshot erupted!

The bullet whizzed past Fang Yixing's arm, leaving a bloody gash, blood splattering!

Then the bullet lodged into the wall behind him!

Such a sudden turn of events cast a heavy shadow on all three of their faces!

Especially Fang Yixing, who hadn't expected Nie Lei to actually dare shoot him!

"Next time, I assure you, my bullet won't miss!" Nie Lei said calmly!

Fang Yixing opened his mouth, wanting to protest, but the words wouldn't come. Fear flooded his heart, worrying that Nie Lei's next shot would take his life!

Bearing a silent grudge, Fang Yixing had no choice but to swallow his anger and sit back down!

"Mr. Lin, perhaps I could voice a fair opinion?" The previously silent Liu Wujian spoke up!

Lin Fan glanced at Liu Wujian, internally sighing.

Lin Fan had hoped Liu Wujian wouldn't get involved, given that he's Liu Yu's father and his father-in-law. Wouldn't rejecting Liu Wujian feel like a slight to Liu Yu?

Lin Fan was quite polite to Liu Wujian, saying: "Please speak, Patriarch Liu!"

"Twenty chests of gold is indeed not a trivial sum for the Cheng family. How about we meet halfway, and cut it in half?" Liu Wujian suggested, his tone gentle and not as aggressive as Fang Yixing!

It was clear that Liu Wujian wasn't truly intending to help Cheng Qingshan but had been invited out of obligation. Since he was here, he felt it necessary to say something!

Liu Wujian's thoughts were simple: the advice was given, regardless of whether Lin Fan agrees, it was none of his concern!