Lin Xiao Tian paused for a moment, but Butler Xu on the phone was insistent. Thinking that the fight wasn't urgent, he decided to do as Butler Xu said.
"What's wrong? Can't beat them, so you're calling for help? Even if the King of Heaven himself came tonight, I'd still beat you," Brother Zhu said, looking at Lin Xiao Tian mockingly.
Cao Yun Tian, standing beside him, frowned at Lin Xiao Tian's actions.
"Kid, you're not calling the police, are you?"
"What? You dare call the police, you son of a bitch, you're looking for death!" Brother Zhu exploded in rage upon hearing Cao Yun Tian's words.
"Go! All of you, go and deal with him!"
The subordinates around them immediately surrounded Lin Xiao Tian again.
Lin Xiao Tian calmly raised the phone in his hand.
"Uh... what's your name? Someone wants to talk to you on the phone."
Cao Yun Tian was taken aback.
He had never encountered someone asking another person to take a phone call in the middle of a fight.
However, seeing the calm expression on Lin Xiao Tian's face, Cao Yun Tian became somewhat angry.
"What? You can't take the call?" Lin Xiao Tian smiled slightly.
Seeing the smile on Lin Xiao Tian's face, Cao Yun Tian suppressed his anger and said coldly,
"Fine, I'll take your call. I want to see who in the entire Jiang City dares to back you up!"
"Heh heh, Brother Tian, don't worry. This kid is just bluffing. Everyone in Jiang City knows your reputation?" Brother Zhu fawned beside him.
He knew best how much influence his boss had.
Cao Yun Tian was backed by the Lin family.
The Lin family was a famous large family in Shenzhou, with influence spreading both within and outside the country. Their family members held important positions in key organizations.
In Jiang City, the Lin family was the local overlord!
Aside from a few competitors, the Lin family had no rivals in the area.
With such a behemoth behind him, he didn't believe anyone could threaten Cao Yun Tian.
Soon, Lin Xiao Tian's phone was delivered to Cao Yun Tian.
Cao Yun Tian glanced coldly at Lin Xiao Tian before answering the phone.
Brother Zhu, seeing Cao Yun Tian's grim expression, turned to look at Lin Xiao Tian and arrogantly made a throat-slitting gesture.
He knew his boss well.
The last time Cao Yun Tian had such an expression was over ten years ago. Back then, they were still a group of outlaws, and Cao Yun Tian would always wear that expression when he was about to kill someone.
The others present, seeing Cao Yun Tian's cold expression, also broke out in a sweat for Lin Xiao Tian.
This was an extremely dangerous figure in Jiang City. Lin Xiao Tian had provoked him to this extent; he was finished for tonight.
On the outer edge of the crowd, Wei Long looked at Lin Xiao Tian nervously, silently praying that Lin Xiao Tian would be alright.
"Hello!" Cao Yun Tian said coldly into the phone.
Brother Zhu secretly rejoiced in his heart, already thinking about how he would torment Lin Xiao Tian later.
But the next second, he suddenly noticed Cao Yun Tian's expression change.
"Xu... Butler Xu, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize it was you..."
"Yes, yes, yes... I understand. I'll open the door right away!"
After Cao Yun Tian finished speaking, his entire demeanor became incredibly flustered.
"Quick! All of you, get out of the way!" Cao Yun Tian's roar echoed.
His subordinates were slow to react and froze on the spot. Cao Yun Tian, in his rage, pushed aside the subordinates blocking his path.
Then, he quickly ran to Lin Xiao Tian.
"Heh heh, Mr. Lin, it's all a misunderstanding. I didn't know you were Mr. Fang's man. Why didn't you say so earlier? Look at this huge mix-up, haha..."
Cao Yun Tian's demeanor had completely changed.
Just moments before, he had a cold and ruthless image, but after a single phone call, he had transformed into someone with a fawning smile.
"What are you all standing around for? Open the door! Aren't we doing business?" Cao Yun Tian snapped at his subordinates, then turned back to Lin Xiao Tian with a face full of smiles, "Mr. Lin, here's your phone back."
The entire hall was silent!
Seeing Cao Yun Tian's subservient attitude towards Lin Xiao Tian, everyone felt as if they were dreaming!
How could this be?
That Cao Yun Tian, notorious in Jiang City, was actually bowing and scraping to a young man?
Brother Zhu beside him was also stunned. Was this the boss he knew?
Just as everyone was staring in disbelief, several men in suits suddenly rushed in from the entrance.
Leading them was a middle-aged man dressed in a refined manner, with sharp, chiseled features.
This person was none other than Butler Xu.
"Mr. Lin, are you alright?" Butler Xu looked at Lin Xiao Tian with a solemn expression.
Lin Xiao Tian nodded, indicating he was fine.
Receiving Lin Xiao Tian's reply, Butler Xu breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, he walked up to Cao Yun Tian.
"Butler Xu, it was a misunderstanding..." Cao Yun Tian tried to explain.
But before he could finish speaking, a loud sound echoed through the hall the next moment.
*Slap!*
Everyone was stunned!
Just then, Cao Yun Tian was slapped across the face in front of everyone.
"I'm sorry! Butler Xu, I didn't know he was your man!"
But Butler Xu didn't want to hear his explanation and slapped him again.
"Cao Yun Tian, I don't want to hear your excuses. I'm asking you, how do you plan to resolve this matter?" Butler Xu looked at him.
"This... I am willing to compensate Mr. Lin for all losses incurred here!" Cao Yun Tian said tremblingly.
"Is that enough? Cao Yun Tian, are you still as naive as you were before?" Butler Xu took a step forward, looking down at him, "Perhaps... you should leave Jiang City?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Yun Tian's face contorted in fear.
What this person meant by "leaving" was not just literal.
Butler Xu had been a powerful figure in his youth. Cao Yun Tian was just a subordinate under him back then, and as his subordinate, Cao Yun Tian knew very well how dangerous this man was.
Despite his refined appearance, when he fought, he was far more ruthless than Cao Yun Tian himself!
Furthermore, Butler Xu was backed by the Fang Group. The Fang Group was supported by the Lin family, and Chairman Fang Wen Hua was the son-in-law of the Lin family. Butler Xu himself was Fang Wen Hua's confidant.
In essence, Butler Xu's position within the Lin family far surpassed that of Cao Yun Tian!
If he wanted to deal with Cao Yun Tian, no one in the entire Jiang City could save him!
"Brother Xiao, for the sake of our past relationship, please let me off this time!" Cao Yun Tian pleaded.
"Hmph!" Butler Xu snorted coldly. "Why ask me? You should ask Mr. Lin. If he's willing to let you go, then I will."
Seeing this, Cao Yun Tian quickly turned his attention:
"Brother Tian! It was all a misunderstanding. I was blind and didn't recognize your importance. Please, please forgive me!" Cao Yun Tian was on the verge of tears.
Looking at Cao Yun Tian, who was groveling before him, Lin Xiao Tian couldn't help but want to laugh.
But in the end, Lin Xiao Tian decided not to pursue the matter further.
He knew very well that Butler Xu's status was far above Cao Yun Tian's. If he truly wanted to deal with Cao Yun Tian, why would he need to ask for his opinion? There must have been some considerations involved.
"Forget it, let's drop it. You were in the wrong from the start today, but I also hit your man. Let's leave it at that. After I leave, I hope you won't make things difficult for my friends," Lin Xiao Tian said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Cao Yun Tian was overjoyed.
"Thank you, Brother Tian! Brother Tian, don't worry, I will handle this properly and will absolutely not cause you any trouble!" Cao Yun Tian said with immense gratitude.
Then, he called Brother Zhu over.
"What are you standing around for? Apologize to Brother Tian!"
"Brother Tian... it's all my fault, Old Zhu. I deserve to die. I will never dare to do it again."