"Uh, old man, would it be convenient if I show up?"

Lin Hai had vaguely heard of this "Hitting Dominator List," and when he first heard the name, he thought the person who came up with it was quite lecherous...

"You can't just wear a different mask? Even a cartoon one would do."

"Pfft—" Lin Hai almost spat out a mouthful of blood. In the past, he had worn a mask to hide his identity as King Yan; what nonsense would wearing a cartoon one be?

"Forget it, I'll get a friend to make me a human skin mask when the time comes." Lin Hai helplessly thought of Bilina, that blonde foreign girl who was still in Huadu. She had been managing a KTV with the Star Plate crew recently, discreetly gathering information.

Thinking of Bilina, Lin Hai suddenly remembered that miraculous Healing Technique. It was said that there were even more explosive methods. When going to get the human skin mask, he might as well give it a try; after all, the foreign girl was also his woman.

"Hitting Dominator List, divided into the Dragon and Tiger Lists. The top of each list can get a magical elixir that enhances strength." Old Mr. Tao offered an olive branch.

"Magical elixir? Tsk, tsk, wouldn't happen to be those rubbish potions from the RX organization, would it?" Lin Hai blinked, his tone somewhat disdainful.

"No, I've heard a bit about the RX organization. Their potions pursue pure power without considering anything else. It's an extreme. Those participating in the Dragon and Tiger Lists are nationals and people from the major ancient martial families of Huaxia; how could they award such harmful potions?"

"Oh? So what kind of potion is it?" Lin Hai became curious. A potion that could enhance strength without side effects was quite rare.

"That potion was developed by Yanhuang Soul, mainly to cure hidden ailments in the body while enhancing human potential. It's said that the nation is exploring whether humans have superpowers as part of scientific research. This potion is a byproduct of that research. You might even discover some superpower after taking it," said Old Mr. Tao with a laugh.

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai's eyes lit up, and he quickly said excitedly, "Old man, could it also cure the wounds you got from battling in your early years?"

Old Mr. Tao was slightly moved, easily noticing Lin Hai's intent. Shaking his head, he sighed, "I'm old; such a potion would be wasted on me. Don't worry; I have the nation's yearly medicinal care. I'll live to see my grandchildren."

Hearing the word "grandchildren," Lin Hai felt a bit embarrassed.

"The younger generation in the military is becoming more and more degenerate. Look at Dragon Tooth. Since you left and Old Man Yu took over, it's been getting worse each year. It's said they've even started to engage in filthy illegal acts now," lamented Old Mr. Tao with a head shake and a look of regret.

"Illegal acts?" Lin Hai's eyes widened.

"Yes, Old Man Yu is not clean, and you know it," Old Mr. Tao sighed.

Lin Hai was a little uneasy, asking excitedly, "Isn't the Chief dealing with it?"

"The Chief will retire soon. He's aware of this mess but plans to leave it to his successor. Now, all I hope for is that the next Chief will be strong enough to thoroughly eliminate the vermin in the military." Old Mr. Tao's eyes held a bit of hope; engraved deep within him was the expression of a soldier, deeply loving his nation's military.

Lin Hai fell silent. He was quite aware that the upper echelon's games were complex. Old Mr. Tao, with his seniority, once held the top military position, but his influence seemed to be waning these days.

"Kid, strive on the Dragon and Tiger Lists. If you make it to the top of both, not only will you get the Potential Potion, but also another potion that supposedly has a one percent chance of unlocking superpowers. Besides that, you'll get a Special Amnesty Certificate from the nation. As long as you're not a traitor or you haven't massacred a city, causing greatly adverse effects, this Special Amnesty Certificate can save your life, just like the ancient 'Imperial Amnesty.'"

"Holy crap! That's intense! The nation is really generous, huh?" Lin Hai's eyes bulged; this news felt explosive.

"These years, high-tech weapons have developed well; a single missile can wipe out hundreds, even thousands, of lives. But our nation's individual soldier strength, compared to the United States and Russia, is still quite weak."

"So, the nation is also trying hard to compensate for this shortcoming, hence the encouragement for young competitors to join this edition of the Dragon and Tiger List."

Old Mr. Tao had already fully analyzed the situation.

"Well, I'm in. Rest assured, Old Man, with my current strength, unless it's a Supreme Strong, everyone else will just get steamrolled by me," Lin Hai said with pride.

Old Mr. Tao burst into hearty laughter: "Good, the youth are to be feared. Although I'm not sure about your exact strength right now, I've heard some rumors about you. It's said that you have ambiguous relationships with the King of Assassins, King Yan, and L, the King of Soldiers among the mercenaries."

Lin Hai chuckled, he understood the implications in Old Mr. Tao's words. These things are better left unsaid, as walls have ears.

"The competition will be held in Huadu City. Do me proud. You'll be joining as a Dragon Tooth Divine Instructor. If you win, I'll gain more influence in the council meetings too, and that will show those old bastards," Old Mr. Tao said with a commanding smile.

Lin Hai nodded: "Don't worry, Old Man, I'll bring you a surprise and make sure to complete the task."

"Off you go, I'm old now, and I like some peace and quiet. You should go find Xiaxia... uh, she seems to miss you lately, I understand young people..."

"Goodbye, Old Mr. Tao."

Lin Hai broke into a sweat and hurried out, not daring to listen any longer. Old Mr. Tao's words were too direct; spare a thought for the feelings of the young.

"When the time comes, there might be a Legendary expert providing guidance to the champion..." Old Mr. Tao's voice wafted after him.

In Tao Xia's room, as soon as Lin Hai opened the door, a wave of heat hit him.

"Cough cough, Madam Mayor, I'm here to discuss life."

......

At Huadu City International Airport, a corpulent man with a sleazy smile walked down from the plane. Next to him was a flight attendant with an attractive figure and beautiful face, leaning against him tenderly.

This man was none other than Fat Demon Wu Xingfu, ranked fourth on the last Tiger List.

A top-of-the-line helicopter slowly landed on the lawn of a vast villa. The young man getting off was carrying a long case.

— Ranked third on the Tiger List, Broken Water Sword, Liu Yinyang.

In front of an underground gambling den in Huadu City, twelve Rolls-Royces slowly came to a halt. A muscular man with a resolute face, as sharply cut as a knife, stepped out from the lead car. A group of men in black suits respectfully called out to him: "Brother Hu Bao."

— Ranked sixth on the Tiger List, Iron Fist Hu Bao.

Inside a private room at a nightclub in Huadu City, a skinny young man covered in tattoos of various girls' names from head to toe relaxed with squinted eyes.

— Ranked first on the Tiger List, Eight Stele Hand Lin Jiang, from one of Yanjing's six big Lin Family clans.

On this night, countless young experts, each with their own unique skills, are converging on Huadu from all around.

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