I said this again and again in previous chapters. Lin Chen’s mercy and humanity keep drawing trouble to himself and people close to him.
People will stay away from you not from awe and respect, but from fear.

The moment some fool touch mc, what he should do is thoroughly kill everyone related to them. Hang their disembodied corpse for display.
Hell, create a vast field of those hanged corpse for intimidation value. Add to that every time an enemy cross you