Lin Xiaotian's smile widened. "It seems you have a lot of opinions about what I said!"
Mr. Zhang's expression also grew colder. His gaze was filled with anger. "I think you should understand one thing: we are merely cooperating with you."
"You need to clarify your own position!"
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Lin Xiaotian's eyes. However, the smile on his face never faded; it only became more pronounced.
"Position?"
"Perhaps I really don't know my position. Why don't you tell me?"
"You'd best tell me precisely what this position entails and what it is based upon."
Mr. Zhang sneered. "Strength."
"Nothing is absolute. You don't need to think about being presumptuous in front of me."
"And don't think that just because the medicine you refine is important, without absolute strength, you won't be able to protect it. You might even become a mere tool."
"You understand what I mean. Don't continue to be presumptuous in front of me, or the consequences will be severe."
Lin Xiaotian's smile became even more radiant. "So, as long as the strength is sufficient, even if we hang you and your Tianluodiwang up and beat you, you'll have to accept it?"
"Am I right?"
"Yes!"
A look of caution flickered in Mr. Zhang's eyes. He knew Lin Xiaotian was powerful, but he had never personally encountered him and didn't know the extent of his abilities. However, the person in front of him gave him a sense of danger.
An idea began to form in his mind.
He wanted to truly spar with Lin Xiaotian, to see just how strong he had become, and to get a general understanding.
"I sense you are quite unconvinced by our Tianluodiwang. But that's alright, I can spar with you."
"However, you need to think carefully. If your strength is too weak..."
"You might truly become a mere tool. I'm not trying to scare you; I'm stating facts."
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "Since you want to broaden your horizons, this young master will oblige you."
As he spoke, he retracted his foot, stood up, and walked directly towards Mr. Zhang.
The smile on his face became even more pronounced. "I believe you are all very curious now about how strong I have become."
"After this test, you should change your strategy."
"I am very satisfied with how Ku Mu Dao Ren treated me, but the rest of you have truly displeased me."
"Take you, for example."
As Lin Xiaotian's voice fell, before Mr. Zhang could even speak, he suddenly raised his hand and slapped him.
Mr. Zhang didn't even have time to react. He only felt a shadow suddenly appear before him.
By the time he wanted to dodge, it was too late.
The shadow struck him hard across the face, followed by a crisp slapping sound.
"Slap!"
Mr. Zhang clutched his face, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.
Just moments ago, he had mentally prepared himself for defense, but he never expected Lin Xiaotian's speed to be so astonishing, leaving him no time to react.
Furthermore, he couldn't sense any internal energy fluctuations from Lin Xiaotian.
This proved one thing.
Lin Xiaotian hadn't used any internal energy when he acted. He had relied solely on his physical muscle strength to achieve such incredible speed. He couldn't imagine how terrifying it would be if Lin Xiaotian unleashed his full power.
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "Do you think my current strength is enough for you to respect me?"
"Is my strength enough for you to clarify my position?"
These two consecutive questions made Mr. Zhang's face flush.
He felt as if the words he had just spoken were a slap across his own face. A hint of fear appeared in his eyes.
However, if he were to retaliate directly, he still felt a sense of unwillingness.
Within Tianluodiwang, he was a true high-ranking member.
He had always been a man of his word and had never suffered such humiliation.
Now, he had been slapped across the face and dared not retaliate, because he knew that if he did, he might incur Lin Xiaotian's absolute wrath.
"Not speaking?"
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "It seems you're still unconvinced."
"But it's alright, I will definitely make you convinced."
"Don't you just want to experience my true strength? Now I'll grant you that. Are you ready?"
"I'll give you the chance to make the first move. If you don't cherish this opportunity, you might die a miserable death, and you won't have another chance to retaliate."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhang knew Lin Xiaotian was serious.
He didn't dare to hesitate and unleashed his strength to its limit.
The moment he moved, a sharp blade appeared in Mr. Zhang's hand, directly attacking Lin Xiaotian's vital points.
His speed was almost extreme, leaving afterimages in his wake.
Unfortunately, it was still too weak in front of Lin Xiaotian.
Lin Xiaotian merely raised his palm and directly grabbed Mr. Zhang's wrist. A brilliant smile still played on his lips.
"Is that all?"
"I'm starting to have some hope for the strength of your Tianlong Diwang."
"With this little strength, you can become a high-ranking member? If I joined Tianluodiwang, wouldn't I immediately become the boss?"
As his voice fell, he didn't hesitate and unleashed his strength.
Then, Mr. Zhang's pained groan echoed.
"Do you feel the pain?"
Lin Xiaotian slowly released his hand, and Mr. Zhang's wrist was completely shattered and fractured.
The ice blade in his hand dropped to the ground, its sharp edge embedding itself in the hard floor.
A smile appeared in his eyes. "Continue. I'll give you another chance to attack, but this time, you need to be careful."
"For those who disrespect me, I will never give them a good end. At the very least, I'll make them remember it forever."
"The next time they think of me, the first thing they'll feel is fear and dread."
Mr. Zhang's pupils contracted violently. He hadn't expected Lin Xiaotian's strength to be so immense, and he had no opportunity to react in front of Lin Xiaotian.
He knew he was likely finished this time.
"I'm sorry. I was too arrogant before. I apologize. Regardless, I am a high-ranking member of Tianluodiwang. Can you give me some face?"
Lin Xiaotian slapped him backhand and sneered, "In front of me, do you have any face?"