First Appearance
Lin Chong goes to join the outlaw band at Liangshan with a recommendation letter from Chai Jin. He takes a break in a tavern run by Zhu Gui near Liangshan. Zhu Gui recognises him and sends him to Liangshan without hesitation. The selfish Wang Lun refuses to allow Lin Chong to join the band and he tries to send Lin away with precious gifts. Wang Lun eventually agrees to let Lin Chong join the band after constant persuasion from his deputies, but Lin has to fulfill a requirement to join Liangshan first; kill someone and present the victim's head to him within three days.
Lin Chong lies in ambush on a deserted road, waiting to attack and kill unwary travellers. On the third day, Yang Zhi passes by and Lin Chong attempts to kill him and take his head. However, Yang Zhi proves to be a powerful opponent and neither of them is able to defeat his opponent after several rounds of fighting. Wang Lun and his men arrive and stop the fight. Wang Lun agrees to let Lin Chong join the band and he invites Yang Zhi to join as well. However, Yang Zhi senses Wang Lun's insincerity and declines the offer.
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