Chapter 1: Why Humble Ones Face Others

Some bold and capable guests have disregarded Ma Zong's warnings. However, those who are timid and fearful have not shown up at all these past few days. The gambling house is currently sustained by a few wealthy patrons, but fortunately, it is still much better than when you, my dear brother, were not here. The current income of the gambling house is quite considerable.

At this moment, Zhou Long, who had just arrived, could not help but applaud upon hearing Wen Han's words

Wen Han charged at the man with a horse-like face, lifting him up with one hand and then slamming him down forcefully. Following that, he swung his fist and struck the man on the head, causing the man to scream in agony repeatedly

On the street, Wenhan began to shout at the top of his lungs. The county residents walking by, upon hearing the name of Ma Zong, quickly distanced themselves from Wenhan, as if they had encountered a plague god

The giant who was kicked showed no reaction, as if Wenhan's foot were merely a green onion striking against him. His fist was raised again, aimed at Wenhan's body

A punch landed on the chest of the man with a horse face, and blood gushed out from his mouth in horror

Oh, the Ma Sect has such power. Brother Zhou, you wouldn't be lying to me, would you? If that were the case, the Ma Sect would have long since destroyed your gambling house. Although I am offending you, Brother Zhou, I must say that with your strength, you are simply unable to contend with them

Wen Han spoke with great ambition, his gaze like a torch fixed on Li Qiang, and the aura he exuded momentarily made Li Qiang hesitant to meet his eyes

"Stop! That is Master Ma's nephew. Do not harm his life." At that moment, a large group of ruffians came running from the other side of the street, led by a bald giant. Upon seeing Wenhan squeezing the face of the man with a horse-like visage, he instinctively blurted out the man's identity.

Weak? Do you know that with one kick, I can easily kick down a moderately thick pine tree? It seems that the ancient texts describing those giants being able to uproot a thick willow tree are completely without exaggeration

Who is that, truly audacious, calling out the name of Lord Ma in Jie County

"What a profound statement! I should not be inferior to the world, so why should I demean myself before others! Dear brother, you possess great talent! Your words strike like a wake-up call, and at this moment, I feel a surge of passion, no longer willing to demean myself before others"

Wen Han kicked the man with a horse-like face, who looked as lifeless as a dead dog, aside. After making eye contact with the bald giant, Wen Han gestured towards him, fingers together and then extending, saying: "Bring it on."

In fact, Wenhan is not considered short. He stands at around 175 centimeters, with a well-proportioned figure that is composed of solid muscles. However, compared to the giant in front of him, who is over two meters tall and weighs at least 150 kilograms, he does appear to be small in stature

"I bet you can't take me on, do you dare to accept?"

Wen Han did not expect the giant to be so difficult to deal with. After swiftly dodging the incoming attacks, he kept jumping to maintain a certain distance from the giant.

"Young man, your skills are quite impressive. However, your strength is somewhat lacking. State your name. I am Li Qiang, and I do not kill nameless juniors". It turns out that the bald giant in front of him is none other than Li Qiang, one of the two formidable subordinates of Ma Zong.

But perhaps it is due to the experience of traversing time and facing death that Wenhan feels a sense of being reborn. When it is time to be angry or furious, he never retreats, his body standing straight and charging forward; this is what it means to be a man

Wen Han remained calm and unhurried, evading the incoming attack. The giant's fist struck the ground, shattering only the stone slabs laid on the floor

Who is he? Get out here, Ma Zong, you bastard.

What a strong physique. I really don't know what you have eaten to grow like this

Oh, what Brother Zhou means is that your sworn brother is a true hero, capable of taking Ma Zong's life. As for me, Wen Han, Wen Bufan, I am but a useless person, unable to kill Ma Zong

In ancient times, people often incorporated their professions into their surnames as a form of respect. For instance, Liu Biao was frequently referred to as Liu Jingzhou. Naturally, only those with a certain status and achievements would receive such titles. The Zhou family, having operated a gambling house for several generations, held considerable standing in the county, which is why Zhou Long was given the title of 'Zhou Gambling House'.

Wen Han's face was cold, and he let out a disdainful snort. Suddenly, his body moved, executing actions with incredible speed. The attacks from the thugs seemed to move in slow motion in Wen Han's eyes, allowing him to easily evade them. In contrast, Wen Han's counterattacks were remarkably swift, knocking the charging thugs to the ground in just a few moves.

Wen Han's actions seemed to pour a bucket of oil onto the fire raging within the bald giant's heart. With a thunderous roar, the bald giant charged at Wen Han like a human combat aircraft. He swung his fist, as large as a sandbag, and brought it crashing down towards Wen Han's body, the force behind it as if intending to flatten him with a single blow

Wen Han feigned anger and turned to walk towards the main door. Zhou Long hurriedly stepped forward to grab Wen Han, saying: "Alright, alright, it was my brother's fault. Ah, that Ma Zong truly has too high expectations of me!"

Oh, could it be that it was instigated by the Zhou gambling house...

Wenhan, who was originally prepared to stop, heard the words and said fiercely: "Master Ma's nephew, then let's exchange a few more punches."

At this moment, a group of ruffians ran over from the other side of the street. Leading them was a man with a horse-like face, who had an air of arrogance. He brazenly said to Wenhan: "Where did this country bumpkin come from, not knowing that Master Ma has three eyes? How dare you insult Master Ma? Boys, beat him to death."

It is a pity. If it were under normal circumstances, I would certainly drink and revel with you. Young man, as long as you are willing to surrender and seek refuge with Master Ma, I guarantee to spare your life, how about that

A punch landed on the horse-faced man's nose, collapsing it

Wen Hanxin devised a plan, intending to subdue the giant before him

Wen Han maintained a cold expression and said淡淡地道: "Wen Han, Wen Bu Fan"

Wen Han became increasingly enraged as he listened, ultimately reaching a boiling point. Having just traversed to the late Eastern Han dynasty, he owed his life to the care of Zhou Long. To Wen Han, the kind Zhou Long was like his own elder brother; anyone who dared to trouble him was essentially threatening Wen Han's own life.

However, I have a sworn brother who possesses extraordinary strength; he can tear apart a fierce tiger with his bare hands. He is a rare figure in the world, a true hero. With such a person around, Ma Zong would hesitate to act against me openly, fearing that my brother would seek revenge and take his life

Wenhan silently walked to the side, grabbed ten hairpins from a stall selling them, and returned under the gaze of the crowd

Zhou Long's expression changed, as if he had something difficult to say but could not bring himself to do so. He could only vent his frustration on his wife as a means of concealment

Hmph, an ignorant fool. I will go and chop him up right now

"Brother Zhou, don't mention sister-in-law. It was I who took the initiative to ask her. You saved my life, yet you do not give me the opportunity to repay your kindness. Is it that you do not consider us as family? If that is the case, I will leave immediately"

Good! Good! You reckless little brat, you are truly arrogant. I will teach you a lesson, you little villain. The bald giant laughed furiously, and in his eyes, this small figure could almost be crushed with a single slap.

Good! How refreshing. I bet whether I can defeat you within ten moves. If after ten moves you are still standing, then I will consider it my loss. If I lose, I will become your subordinate. And if you lose, you will become my subordinate. Do you dare?

Zhou Long saw that Wen Han was about to confront Ma Zong and quickly grabbed his arm, advising, "Don't! Don't! Don't! My dear brother, please don't act impulsively. Ma Zong has over three hundred ruffians under his command, and in addition to that, he has two brothers, one named Li Qiang and the other Cheng Dong, both of whom are fierce men. Normally, ten or so people cannot even approach them without being knocked down."

To confront the enemy so openly is not in line with Wenhan's character. Moreover, if his adoptive father, Li Rulong, were present, he would certainly give Wenhan a severe lesson.

In the past, during his time in the intelligence department, although Wenhan's martial arts may not have been the most formidable, when it came to the techniques and methods of killing, he was undoubtedly the best. Particularly with his flying daggers, which were both cunning and sharp; while he had not yet reached the level of never missing his target, at the very least, there has not been a single person Wenhan intended to kill who has escaped unscathed.

Wen Han cast a contemptuous smile at Li Qiang. Zhou Long, who was beside him, wanted to intervene but swallowed the words he was about to say under Wen Han's gaze

Ah! This woman is truly meddlesome! Dear brother, do not worry about my matters; focus on your recovery for now

What is there to be afraid of? Li Qiang did not understand what Wenhan was trying to play at, but based on the earlier situation, Wenhan's attacks posed no threat to him at all. In Jie County, apart from two individuals he needed to be wary of, he truly feared no one. One was Ma Zong, Master Ma. The other was Zhou Long's sworn brother.

My fate is not determined by heaven; how can nobles and high officials claim superiority? I am extraordinary, and I should be extraordinary in this world; why then should I lower myself before others?

What a formidable giant

I do not know that Master Ma has three eyes. However, I do know that you will soon be beaten to the point of being reduced to a dog eating feces

In ancient times, above bureaucratic practices, people were divided into three, six, and nine ranks. Those at the bottom, lacking power and influence, often refrained from challenging their superiors, even if they possessed the ability to do so

Since my wise brother taught me that gambling device, my family's gambling house business has gradually become prosperous. The Ma sect is envious and has secretly warned those customers who visit my gambling house not to patronize it. Otherwise, they will face severe consequences.

A punch landed on the mouth of the man with a horse face, causing several teeth to fall out

Hmph, "Uncommon"? What an arrogant name. I don't even have a courtesy name, yet you dare to take one for yourself. What do you think you are? A member of the official family in Luoyang? Upon hearing Wenhan's name, Li Qiang seemed somewhat apprehensive. This is because, during the Eastern Han period, only those of status would have a courtesy name; ordinary commoners generally would not have one unless it was bestowed upon them by someone in power.

After hearing Zhou Long's words, Wen Han was so furious that he felt as if his lungs were about to explode. He shook his body, forcefully pushing Zhou Long's hand away, and charged into the street like an enraged lion cub

Zhou Long saw that Wen Han did not believe him, and quickly added: "Ah, my dear brother, you are unaware. The more than ten men under my command are certainly no match for Ma Zong.

I recognize him; a month ago, Zhou Dufang brought him home. At that time, I remember he was covered in blood

Wen Han silently exclaimed in his heart, yet his body moved decisively, taking advantage of the momentum to nimbly leap in front of the giant and deliver a kick to the giant's abdomen

Due to a single remark, Li Qiang seems to have developed an appreciation for Wen Han