Chapter 009: Anger

However, beautiful things are always disturbed by discordant elements. Just as Qin Lang was immersed in such warmth, he suddenly sensed a movement with his ears, his brows slightly furrowed, and his expression turned serious.

Seeing Xu Batian laughing wildly, Qin Lang tilted his head and gave Xu Batian a look of pity, as if in Qin Lang's eyes, Xu Batian was already a dead man

Ah! Bastard, brothers, give me ... ...

After the two left the lake, the eerie calm of the lake finally dissipated, perhaps related to the transaction reached between Qin Lang and the mysterious figure. The restored lake also regained its vitality; the water was crystal clear, and a gentle breeze stirred the surface, creating ripples. The aquatic plants swayed gently at the bottom, while fish of various sizes swam among the vegetation, occasionally leaping out of the water and splashing.

Qin Lang would certainly not allow such a situation to occur, so he deliberately provoked the anger within Xu Batian, prompting him to take action against him personally

"Xu Batian, from now on you shall take my surname!" Qin Lang burst into hearty laughter.

Xu Batian was completely unaware of Qin Lang's strength. As a bandit leader, he was accustomed to seeing fear in the eyes of others under his blade. However, at this moment, he was being directly ignored by someone else, which he found utterly unacceptable. This was simply too difficult for him to bear.

Wow... Lin Yuqing listened to Qin Lang's self-satisfied boasting, feeling even more acutely the hunger for *books*.

"I’m not afraid of you at all!" Qin Lang did not even glance at Xu Batian. He turned and handed the branch in his hand to Lin Yuqing beside him, saying, "You see, this branch needs to be turned continuously to ensure that the meat inside is cooked thoroughly and evenly, so that one side doesn’t remain raw while the other gets burnt. Just keep roasting it like this, and once I deal with these people, we should be able to eat soon."

Wow, Brother Lang, how much longer will it take? I can hardly stand it. Lin Yuqing looked at the fresh fish roasting over the fire, and the growling in her stomach grew even more intense. As the saying goes, one does not choose food when hungry. Having been accustomed to delicacies, she found herself drooling at the sight of the charred fish that Qin Lang was grilling.

Xu Batian, upon seeing the look in Qin Lang's eyes, was instantly filled with rage: "You little brat, even when death is imminent, you remain oblivious. If you are willing to kneel and apologize to me, I might consider granting you a complete corpse. As for that girl from the Lin family, if you are willing to submit to me and serve me well, I might contemplate sparing your life. Hahaha, what do you think?" Hahaha, what do you think?

"Yes, yes, yes, the heavens do not abandon you, I will bring your end. However, your timing is quite unfortunate; my grilled fish is not yet ready!" Qin Lang continued to twirl the branch in his hand, speaking slowly, with no trace of fear visible on his face. Upon seeing Qin Lang's fearless demeanor, Lin Yuqing also gradually sat down. Although she did not voice it, she felt a bit nervous and afraid inside, unconsciously moving closer to Qin Lang.

Without any command, the bandits formed a semicircle, surrounding Qin Lang and Lin Yuqing by the lakeside. Xu Batian, wielding a large knife, staggered out and stood five zhang in front of Qin Lang.

"Since you do not know what is good for you, do not blame me for being ruthless. Boys, dismember this little brat for me." At the command, several quick-reacting bandits rushed out, seeing this as a good opportunity to make a name for themselves, while Xu Batian brandished the large knife in his hand but remained standing in place.

"There is no need to rush, no need to rush. If this fish is not cooked through, it could give you a stomachache," Qin Lang slowly turned the branch with the fresh fish skewered on it and said, "Although the outside looks charred, the meat inside is quite fresh. However, the conditions are indeed limited at the moment. If we could add some seasoning salt and a bit of sesame oil, the aroma would waft for miles."

"It's nothing, it seems we'll have to wait a while to eat this grilled fish, those guys have arrived," Qin Lang said expressionlessly. Although at this moment, Qin Lang had no doubts about his own strength; it was a feeling of power in hand, a confidence that required no questioning. However, this was indeed his first real encounter with a group of desperate individuals, and it was inevitable that he felt a bit nervous. Yet, despite the nervousness, there was more of an excitement, a strong urge to validate his own strength. But this was indeed his first real encounter with a group of desperate individuals, and it was inevitable that he felt a bit nervous. Yet, despite the nervousness, there was more of an excitement, a strong urge to validate his own strength.

"I am furious! If I don't take you down, I won't bear the surname Xu! You little brat, come and face your doom!" Xu Batian could no longer tolerate the arrogant Qin Lang, brandishing his large knife, parting the crowd, and striding towards Qin Lang.

Of course, there are also some fish currently being grilled over that fire.

Hahaha! I thought you had already escaped, but to my surprise, such good fortune still exists in this world. Heaven has not abandoned me!" Accompanied by bursts of laughter, Xu Batian's voice emerged from the woods. Following that, dozens of ragged bandits sprang out from the forest, appearing by the lakeside.

What Qin Lang desires is precisely this effect; those shrimp soldiers and crab generals do not even regard him as a threat. Moreover, those people who engage in robbery and plunder have nothing to do with him; his only enemy is Xu Batian. However, from the earlier situation, it is evident that Xu Batian harbors some apprehension, merely directing his subordinates to deal with him. If he were to reveal his strength, what if Xu Batian turned and fled? He also has this burden of a little girl by his side; should he pursue or not? Yet, from the earlier situation, it is clear that Xu Batian is indeed wary, only commanding his underlings to confront him. If he were to display his power, what if Xu Batian decided to escape? With this little girl as a liability, should he chase or not?

Your suggestion is truly not impressive; a group of scoundrels who engage in robbery and seek to gain without effort are not worth lamenting. At this moment, Qin Lang has seemingly transformed into an embodiment of justice. After a passionate speech, he couldn't help but think of himself, who often dines and dashes, which is also a form of gaining without effort

"Ah, have Xu Batian and the others arrived?" Lin Yuqing also reacted, suddenly standing up, her whole body trembling. Xu Batian had left her with a terrifying shadow; if it weren't for being with Qin Lang, she would never want to face that perverted bald man again in her lifetime.

At the moment when Xu Batian and his band of bandits were hastily rushing towards Qin Lang following the sound, Qin Lang and Lin Yuqing had set up a large bonfire beside the lake, sitting around it to dry their soaked clothes.

Seeing Qin Lang's confident demeanor, Xu Batian felt a sudden jolt in his heart. The more relaxed Qin Lang appeared, the more tense he became internally

Xu Batian!" Qin Lang interrupted Xu Batian once again, shaking his head and saying: "You claim to be the boss, yet whenever something happens, you always call your little brothers to go first. Are you incapable? When you get married in the future, will you also call your little brothers to go first?"

Wait a moment!" Qin Lang shouted loudly, and the bandit who rushed out was taken aback, yet stood still in place

Hahaha! I thought you had some backing, but it turns out you were just blinded by ignorance, coming here to seek your own demise. Once the desired news arrived, Xu Batian felt much more at ease. Regardless of what tricks this kid has up his sleeve, at this moment, we have the advantage in numbers. On the other hand, the opposing side consists of just a seemingly frail young man and a little girl. Even if they have some support, it is unlikely they can stir up much trouble.

"Lang Ge, what happened?" Seeing Qin Lang's unusual behavior, Lin Yuqing felt a tightness in her heart

"Do you know fear now?" Xu Batian's lips curled into a cruel smile

These two individuals had previously vanished without a trace, fully capable of escaping. Yet at this moment, they actively drew me out into the open; could there be a trick behind this? Xu Batian pondered internally, yet he uttered not a single word, his eyes fixed intently on Qin Lang, as if trying to discern something from Qin Lang's expression, or perhaps waiting for something.

"Hmph, I am not someone who seeks to gain without effort; I am merely deferring payment for the time being. One day, I will repay all the money I owe for dining without paying." Qin Lang reassured himself in his heart

After a brief pause, a thin, small bandit appeared beside Xu Batian and leaned close to his ear, saying: "Brother, we have already investigated; there are no ambushes within a radius of one mile."

One is composed and deliberate in action, while the other is consumed by rage, with anger clouding their judgment

Qin Lang looked at Lin Yuqing's wide eyes, fixed on the grilled fish, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled up. This scene was something he had never encountered in his years of wandering. He could never have imagined that one day he would be grilling fish by the lake with a beautiful woman. Seeing Lin Yuqing's eager gaze, he felt a warmth he had never experienced before