Chapter 28:
Chapter 28:
The bodyguards under Lin Hai’s command were all veterans of the Lin family, some of whom had even personally protected Lin Chuan in the past.
But now, they were following Lin Hai’s orders and attacking Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan had no sympathy for such people.
With a quick backward step, he dodged the first bodyguard’s attack.
Before the man could adjust his stance, Lin Chuan suddenly counterattacked—his elbow struck forward with devastating force, slamming into the bodyguard’s jaw.
This was a diagonal elbow strike from Muay Thai.
The impact was so powerful that it shattered the man’s jaw completely.
“Ahhh—!”
The bodyguard screamed in pain, clutching his bloodied jaw as he staggered back.
At that moment, another bodyguard leaped into the air, his knee aiming directly at Lin Chuan’s head.
Lin Chuan remained composed.
With a swift motion, he pressed down on the man’s knee, disrupting his balance.
Then, his right leg swung like a whip, landing a brutal kick to the man’s chest.
“Pfft—!”
The bodyguard spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to his knees.
Though it all sounded complex, the entire sequence had taken less than two seconds—and Lin Chuan had already incapacitated two highly trained bodyguards.
Lin Hai, who had been waiting to watch Lin Chuan make a fool of himself, was completely dumbfounded.
As far as he knew, Lin Chuan was a useless waste, someone who had never received any proper combat training.
Years ago, their family had hired martial arts instructors for him, but he had complained endlessly and quit after just a few days.
The Lin family eventually gave up forcing him.
But now, Lin Chuan’s combat skills were absolutely terrifying.
These bodyguards were professionals—highly trained experts with real-world combat experience.
Yet, two of them had already been taken down within seconds.
What the hell was going on?!
Where had things gone wrong?!
Even Qin Chao, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, narrowed his eyes slightly.
From what he knew about Lin Chuan, the man was nothing but a brainless second-generation heir who spent his days stirring up trouble in Zhonghai.
If not for the Lin family’s protection, he would have died a hundred times over by now.
But the reality before him was telling a different story.
This… was nothing like the spoiled rich brat from the rumors.
Qin Chao himself was a master of both medicine and martial arts—his medical skills were legendary, and his combat prowess was unmatched.
But what shocked him was that Lin Chuan’s fighting ability wasn’t far behind his own.
This… was completely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Xia Tian and the surrounding onlookers were completely stunned.
Qin Chao had displayed impressive skills earlier, but compared to Lin Chuan’s sheer brutality, his performance had lost its edge.
Although Qin Chao had defeated the same group of bodyguards, none of them had bled.
Lin Chuan, however, was ruthless.
One move—spitting blood. Another move—broken bones.
Within moments, the once-arrogant bodyguards lay sprawled on the ground.
Some had shattered jaws, others had broken limbs, and a few were coughing up blood non-stop.
The scene was as violent as it was shocking.
Soon, only one bodyguard remained standing—Wen Qiang, the mole Lin Chuan had planted beside Lin Hai.
“Hoo…”
Lin Chuan suddenly lashed out with a flying kick, stopping just inches from Wen Qiang’s face.
The wind pressure alone made his cheeks sting.
But just as the kick was about to land, Lin Chuan stopped.
He slowly retracted his leg, leaving Wen Qiang frozen in place, caught in a humiliating dilemma.
If he continued fighting, he would be throwing himself to his death.
If he stood there doing nothing, it would look suspicious—especially since all his comrades were already on the ground.
Caught between a rock and a hard place, Wen Qiang had no choice.
He punched himself in the face, spat out a mouthful of blood, and collapsed to the ground.
And just like that, the seven or eight bodyguards who had rushed forward were completely defeated.
The entire fight had lasted less than a minute.
The crowd fell into absolute silence.
All eyes were on Lin Chuan, their expressions filled with shock and fear.
Some of the more timid spectators were already trembling, considering whether they should quietly leave.
When Lin Hai met Lin Chuan’s gaze, he staggered backward in terror.
“You… You stay back! I… I’ll call the police!”
Saying this, he darted behind Qin Chao, seeking protection.
At this moment, only Qin Chao could save him.
But by hiding behind Qin Chao, Lin Hai had just exposed their connection for all to see.
Qin Chao cursed silently in his mind.
“Idiot!”
He wanted nothing more than to drag Lin Hai out and beat him senseless.
Meanwhile, Lin Chuan had already approached him.
“Qin Chao, is it?” Lin Chuan smirked. “I really don’t understand—why are you helping this moron?”
Qin Chao’s lips curled into a cold smile.
“That’s between me and him. It’s none of your business.”
“No, no, no. It actually has a lot to do with me.”
Lin Chuan lowered his voice slightly.
“How about this? You abandon him… and work with me instead.”
Qin Chao’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Work with you? How?”
Even Lin Hai, who was standing beside them, perked up his ears, eagerly listening.
Lin Chuan smiled innocently.
“You’re investing in a potential successor within the Lin family, aren’t you? If that’s the case, why pick him when you could choose me instead?”
Qin Chao’s eyes flickered with hesitation.
He was clearly considering the possibility.
Lin Chuan didn’t give him time to think and continued.
“I am the rightful heir of the Lin family. Unlike him, I’m legitimate.”
“As long as I take control of the Lin family, we can negotiate anything.”
Qin Chao was tempted.
But he still had doubts.
“Why would you do this?”
After all, Lin Chuan was the legitimate heir—why would he willingly compromise?
Lin Chuan sighed.
“Because I know how powerful you are. Let’s be honest—Lin Hai didn’t make over 200 million on his own. You helped him, didn’t you?”
Qin Chao’s lips curled slightly, taking that as a compliment.
Lin Chuan remained calm.
“You see? You’re too strong. How could I possibly fight you head-on? I would definitely lose.”
“So instead of losing everything, I’d rather offer you something in return and work together.”
Qin Chao believed him immediately.
After all, with his help, Lin Hai was already close to securing victory.
From his perspective, Lin Chuan had no other choice but to surrender and cooperate.
But deep inside, Lin Chuan’s resolve only grew stronger.
If Qin Chao was still as arrogant as ever, then Lin Chuan knew what he had to do—
No more hesitation.
If it came down to it…
He would find a way to kill Qin Chao!