“Damn Li Feng.”
Just as Li Feng broke through the encirclement, Zhu Yuanyang received news that her subordinates had been sniped. Her face turned livid with rage instantly.
She had never imagined that Li Feng had arranged a sniper in Tianfu Building, causing her people to suffer heavy losses without any defence.
“Where is Chang He? How is Chang He now?” Zhu Yuanyang asked the subordinate who reported the news.
“Miss, Chang He was also shot, but because his heart is on the right side, he is only severely injured. Zhu Shao has already arranged for someone to send Chang He to the hospital.”
“Damn it.” Zhu Yuanyang’s expression changed drastically. If she had known this would happen, she would not have let Chang He take the risk. Chang He was her trusted confidant and strategist. If anything happened to him, it was a price she could not afford. After all, unlike others in the Zhu family, although she had won over many people, Chang He was the only one who truly counted as her confidant.
“Miss, Zhu Shao wants me to ask what we should do now.”
Zhu Shao was Chang He’s deputy, a collateral member of the Zhu family whom Zhu Yuanyang had recently promoted. He did not yet count as her confidant. The reason Zhu Yuanyang valued Zhu Shao was that his father was a division commander in the Jinling Military District.
This miniature rocket launcher had been obtained by Zhu Shao.
Zhu Yuanyang paused for a moment, then said to the subordinate, “Go tell Zhu Shao that the plan remains unchanged.”
“Yes.” The subordinate acknowledged and hurriedly left.
“What a pity. Li Feng, your sniper only killed half my people. This cannot affect my plan. Today, no matter what, I will kill you.” A cold glint flashed in Zhu Yuanyang’s eyes.
“M-Miss…” The same subordinate returned, somewhat out of breath. “Li Feng, Li Feng has broken out.”
“What?”
Zhu Yuanyang stood up upon hearing this. Surprise flashed in her eyes.
She naturally understood what Li Feng breaking out meant. Originally, she had thought that with Li Feng arranging a sniper in Tianfu Building, the entire plan would change. But unexpectedly, Li Feng could not hold out and was preparing to escape.
“Where is Blood Shadow?” Zhu Yuanyang asked gravely.
“Blood Shadow is pursuing Li Feng.” The subordinate recounted what had happened at the entrance to Tianfu Building.
“So, Li Feng still has at least one peak ninth-level Postnatal ancient martial artist protecting him, while Zhong Shuhui and the others’ fate is unknown after entering Tianfu Building?” Zhu Yuanyang asked gravely.
“Yes.”
“It was only a few minutes. No matter how powerful Blood Shadow is, he could not have killed all of Zhong Shuhui’s group.” A glint appeared in Zhu Yuanyang’s eyes.
“Miss, do you mean Zhong Shuhui and the others are still in Tianfu Building?” the subordinate asked in surprise.
“What other choice could there be?” Zhu Yuanyang felt something was off about the situation, but she could not pinpoint what.
“You said earlier that Li Feng broke out through the main entrance?” Zhu Yuanyang asked gravely.
“Yes.” The subordinate nodded.
“The main entrance.” A glint flashed in Zhu Yuanyang’s eyes. She instructed the subordinate, “Go immediately and tell Zhu Shao to find a way to snipe Li Feng. Also, arrange for people to enter Tianfu Building. I want to know the situation inside.”
“Yes.” The subordinate acknowledged but did not leave.
“Is there anything else?” Zhu Yuanyang frowned and asked.
“Miss, someone downstairs sent a message that the Liu family head wants to see you.”
“Liu Dongjian?” Zhu Yuanyang was stunned.
“Yes, it is he who wants to see you.” The subordinate nodded.
Why would Liu Dongjian want to see her at this time? Was it because of Li Feng? That made sense. Tonight’s events involved Liu Dongjian. Apart from Li Feng, there was probably no other reason.
But was it appropriate to meet Liu Dongjian now? Li Feng had already broken out. The priority was to snipe him.
After thinking it over, Zhu Yuanyang said, “Go tell the Liu family people that I do not wish to see Liu Dongjian.”
“Yes.” The subordinate acknowledged and left the room.
Zhu Yuanyang walked to the window. Gazing towards Tianfu Building, she sneered. “Li Feng, Blood Shadow, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. This time, I want you both dead.”
If it were only to deal with Li Feng, Zhu Yuanyang would not have gone to such expense to obtain a miniature rocket launcher. A few ordinary rocket tubes would suffice. But in her plan, she intended to kill both Li Feng and Blood Shadow together. That was why she chose the immensely powerful miniature rocket launcher.
The reason Zhu Yuanyang wanted to kill Blood Shadow was that he did not take her seriously and had ordered her around repeatedly. This was something she absolutely could not tolerate. So now, Li Feng had to die, and Blood Shadow had to die too.
However, the matter of killing Blood Shadow was something she would never reveal to anyone. If it became known, the consequences would be severe. So even Chang He did not know. The only one aware was Zhu Shao. Although Zhu Shao was not her confidant, he had the virtue of being taciturn. Most importantly, what he wanted was in her hands, so she was not worried he would expose it.
Just as Zhu Yuanyang prepared to kill both Li Feng and Blood Shadow, Li Feng’s breakout battle had entered a white-hot stage. It was a bloody contest. Zhao Xingping’s forces were numerous and powerful, but with many ancient martial artists fallen, their morale was shattered. Although Li Feng and Lu Shuang were only two, each possessed peak ninth-level Postnatal combat power. Cooperating, they slew Zhao Xingping’s men with almost no one able to withstand a single blow.
However, Li Feng’s goal was not to slaughter Zhao Xingping’s people but to break out. So Li Feng led in front, Lu Shuang guarded the rear, killing their way towards Binhe Road.
The old man who had fought Lu Shuang saw them attempting to escape and shouted, “Stop them. Li Shifeng, do not let them get away.”
Li Shifeng was one of the old man’s subordinates. “Kid, court death. Let this old man teach you a lesson.”
Li Feng looked at him with a cold smile. A mere fourth-level Postnatal ancient martial artist daring to block him? Delusional.
Let alone this Li Shifeng, even the peak ninth-level Postnatal old man was nothing in Li Feng’s eyes. If not for perfecting his plan to lure the snake from its hole, Li Feng might have slain them all by now.
“Court death.”
Li Feng snorted coldly and struck with a palm.
Overwhelming Force!
Boom, boom, boom!
Palm qi struck Li Shifeng instantly. He had no chance to resist and was killed on the spot.
“Li Feng, you deserve death.”
In that brief moment, the old man had reached Li Feng.
“The one who deserves death is you.” Li Feng sneered coldly and slashed with his blade.
This old man was strong. As they fought, his aura gradually erupted, like calm lake waters turning into raging waves. His sword swung, forming blade lights that assaulted Li Feng. The suppressed and hidden terrifying presence burst forth. Even Li Feng’s expression changed. He had not expected the old man to be this powerful. No wonder Lu Shuang had failed to kill him earlier.
“Die!”
The old man’s sword whistled with vicious wind. A frigid blade light slashed ruthlessly at Li Feng’s neck.
The entire move was as fast as lightning, swift as thunder!
Li Feng’s face changed. His reaction was equally quick. He swung his broadsword fiercely.
Boom!
Li Feng’s arm shook. An immense force transmitted through the blade, numbing his tiger’s mouth. He nearly lost his grip. He glanced at the old man in surprise. Although he had not underestimated him, he now realised he had still done so.
“Li Feng, your strength is indeed impressive, but with me here today, none of you will leave.” The old man sneered coldly, contempt in his eyes.
Li Feng flew into a rage. His left hand swung fiercely, carrying a whirlwind as it struck viciously at the old man’s lower abdomen.
“Ignorant.”
The old man snorted coldly and punched out.
Boom!
A loud explosion. The old man grunted, looking at Li Feng in surprise. He had not expected to suffer a loss against him.
How could the old man know that to make his lure-the-snake plan more perfect, Li Feng had not used full strength? Otherwise, the old man would already be dead.
“Lu Shuang, kill him together.” Li Feng looked at the old man. Cold killing intent flashed in his eyes.
Unable to reveal his full power, Li Feng could only join forces with Lu Shuang. He had little time and did not want to waste it here.
“Kill.” Lu Shuang shouted loudly and attacked the old man fiercely.
“Court death.” The old man roared and swung his sword to meet Lu Shuang. Although Li Feng was nearby, Li Feng’s strength could slay peak ninth-level experts like Zhao Xiu. But from their earlier exchange, the old man had thoroughly gauged that Li Feng no longer possessed the power to kill peak ninth-level experts. At most, he was equivalent to seventh or eighth level. Such strength posed little threat to him.
Lu Shuang sneered coldly. Waves of leg qi kicked out instantly.
Boom, boom, boom…
Explosions rang out. Li Feng glanced back at Blood Shadow. At this point, Blood Shadow was only two or three hundred metres away and could arrive in an instant.
With that thought, Li Feng wiped his spatial bag. A sniper rifle appeared in his hand. He pulled the trigger towards the old man.
Bang!
A gunshot. The old man’s head bloomed. He collapsed dead.
“Go.” Li Feng signalled to Lu Shuang and flashed forward.
Lu Shuang was stunned. He had thought Li Feng would join him to kill Blood Shadow. He had not expected Li Feng to flee.
“Li Feng, where do you think you are running?” Blood Shadow shouted loudly and pursued from behind. The aura of an Innate expert erupted fiercely from him.
Sensing the Innate expert’s presence from Blood Shadow, Lu Shuang’s face changed dramatically. At this moment, he finally understood why Li Feng was running. Although their strength was good, against an Innate expert, death was certain.
With that thought, Lu Shuang flashed and quickly caught up to Li Feng.
Five minutes later, Li Feng and Lu Shuang entered Binhe Road. The instant they did, a cold smile curved Li Feng’s lips.
