Chapter 11 - Martial Artist

- I know, come in.

He then went in the house not waiting for Biao Zheng Long's response. Biao Zheng Long briskly followed then sat in the oppisite chair of Yang Tian.

- You know me?

Biao Zheng Long was famous in the underworld for his wits and bloody methods. So he thought it would be natural that Yang Tian knew of him.

Yang Tian looked at Biao Zheng Long quizzically:

- Didn't you just say that your name was Biao Zheng Long?

Biao Zheng Long's face twitched, he knew that Yang Tian was mocking him yet he tried to remain calm.

- Is that so, then let me reintroduce myself. I am Biao Zheng Long, the head of the mafia in Qing Lin district and also of the entire Bei Jiang province.

Yang Tian secretly laughed: "Is this suppose to intimidate me?"

- Alright, what are you here for? I don't have much time.

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Biao Zheng Long was angry, he was the head of the mafia and people who saw him respectfully called him Big Brother Long. He could ignore the fact the Yang Tian didn't call him that but now he wanted to drive Biao Zheng Long away? Suppressing his anger, he said:

- Yang Tian, I am Ah Hu's boss.

- Ah Hu? Brother Hu? You are here for his revenge?

- He was not as skillful as you were so he deserved what he got. However I am still his boss so it's also fitting that I represent him in asking for recompense.

- Ah, so how do you want to settle this?

Seeing that Yang Tian was willing to parley, Biao Zheng Long was secretly pleased:

- As long as you agree to become my subordinate, I'll broker a peace between you two. Not only that I'll give you an equal position to Ah Hu.

Yang Tian laughed after hearing this:

- Me being your subordinate? You aren't even worth being my subordinate. But with my current position, you barely make the cut to serve me.
 

Yang Tian wasn't trying to irritate Biao Zheng Long. He was just a student right now without power and there were always competition around beautiful women. Biao Zheng Long was the boss of the mafia of a province so he was uniquely suited to help Yang Tian.

It's just that Biao Zheng Long didn't think of it that way. He though Yang Tian was mocking him. He angrily stood up and pointed at Yang Tian:
 

- Yang Tian, I know you are a Martial Artist and you might even be in the Earth stage. But don't be too full of yourself, we also have an Earth stage expert backing us up. Not only that, can an Earth stage expert even stand up to guns and explosives?
 

Yang Tian seemingly realized something, no wonder he wanted him to be his subordinate.  Biao Zheng Long originally crawled his way up from jianghu, it was normal for him not to know about cultivators. Martial Artists was divided in 4 stage: Disciple stage, Human stage, Earth stage and Heaven stage. Disciple stage are only slightly stronger than a regular person, the have only started to train their body. Human stage can take on 3 or 4 people at once. Earth stage Martial Artists are similar to Qi Refining disciple, far more powerful than a regular person. They can take on 10 to 15 people without trouble and can be consider an expert. Heaven stage expert are very rare and can be considered to be equal to Foundation Establishment stage expert. They are not afraid of firearms or small artillery. Heaven stage was the limit of Ancient Martial Artists, unless they somehow have an epiphany and became a cultivator - which would allowed them to directly reach Gold Core realm. It's a shame that this is all too rare, at least Yang Tian had never heard of a situation like that.
 

Yang Tian was not about to explain it to him:
 

- I'll give you one chance, you can try any method to wound me. If you succeed, I'll become your subordinate but if not you'll be mine. Sounds fair?
 

If not for Yang Tian wanting a certain place in society, he would not even entertain Biao Zheng Long. On the other hand, Biao Zheng Long was elated upon hearing that as he thought that no matter how powerful Yang Tian was, he would lose to guns. He immediately said:
 

- Good, there's no need for any hassle. I'll shoot you once and if you aren't harmed I'll be your subordinate.
 

- Good, well get on with it, I have stuff to do.
 

Looking at Yang Tian's confidence, Biao Zheng Long was slightly worried but at the thought of having an Earth stage Martial Artist as a subordinate, he toss all his worries aside. Brandishing a Desert Eagle, he immediately discharged toward Yang Tian. Biao Zheng Long handled his affairs swiftly. He smugly looked at Yang Tian but soon his smugness turned into fear:
 

- Impossible, the Desert Eagle can inflict serious damage, more than even a late Earth stage can handle.
 

Holding the bullet in his hand, Yang Tian looked at Biao Zheng Long and laughed:
 

- Good, from now on you are my subordinate.
 

Biao Zheng Long couldn't believe his eyes and immediately discharged more shots into Yang Tian's chest. Yang Tian acted as though nothing had even happened:
 

- There's no need to continue trying, nothing is going to happen.

Biao Zheng Long slumped deep down into his chair:
 

- Impossible.
 

Seemingly remembered something, he looked up to Yang Tian in fear:
 

- Can it be that you are not an Earth stage but Heaven stage expert?
Biao Zheng Long knew that Heaven stage expert can deflect bullets but he didn't even entertain the thought that Yang Tian was one. Heaven stage experts worldwide can be counted on one hand and at Yang Tian's age, being an Earth stage expert was already monstrous.
 

- What now? Not willing to admit defeat?
 

- Not at all. I, Biao Zheng Long, from now on will be your subordinate.
 

Being someone else's subordinate annoyed Biao Zheng Long. But after thinking that Yang Tian was a very young Heaven stage expert who was bound to break through to even higher heights, his annoyance went away. There are many people who would be willing to serve Heaven stage expert, what is there for him to be annoyed about.
 

Looking at Biao Zheng Long constantly changing expression, Yang Tian didn't beat around the bush:
 

- Give me you number and if I need anything I'll call you.
 

Biao Zheng Long immediately complied and looked up at Yang Tian:
 

- Big Brother do you have commands?
 

- Nothing at the moment and don't call me Big Brother, call me young master. It's getting late, you should go.
 

After bowing to Yang Tian, Biao Zheng Long left with his subordinate. Yang Tian started up his computer and saw that Jingshen Beauty was not online so did a couple of quests alone. Some stranger challenged him to a duel and he happily complied. Alas they were all too weak and Yang Tian even fought 1v3 and still couldn't lose. After there were no more challenges, he went to bed.
 

At a far away place, on top of a mountain where white clouds float by, there stood an ancient palace. At this point, a white clothed beauty entered the main hall. On second look, this is the same beauty that Yang Tian saw yesterday - Su Yue Er. She bowed to the elder sitting on the large chair in the middle of the hall:
 

- Master, my mission was a failure.

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