Those who live in the underworld don't typically speak bluntly. When Brother Rat asked if they wanted to escalate things, he was asking Long Xiaoyun if he was planning to start a fight.
Usually, those who ask such a question are the ones trying to avoid a fight. Brother Rat spoke like this just to scare Long Xiaoyun out of doing anything reckless.
Seeing so many members of the Longevity Gang standing opposite him, Long Xiaoyun was a bit intimidated. Hearing Brother Rat shout at him like that made him even more hesitant. He looked to Lin Feng with pleading eyes, as if wanting him to step in. But with so many eyes on him, he didn't feel able to ask for help.
Lin Feng knew what Long Xiaoyun was thinking, but he didn't plan to step in for him immediately. Wasn't it just recently that this kid said he wanted to learn something? This was the perfect opportunity for him to learn how to handle difficult situations!
