Jin Songyang.
Li Feng never expected that Jin Songyang would come to Tianya Pavilion. Even if Qin Feng came to Tianya Pavilion, Li Feng would not find it strange. But Jin Songyang gave Li Feng a rather odd feeling.
This odd feeling did not come from Jin Songyang himself, but because of Ying Suyan. Ying Suyan was Jin Songyang’s fiancée. Last time at the hospital, Li Feng had taken full advantage of her. So the moment he saw Jin Songyang, Li Feng thought of Ying Suyan and what he had done to her.
“Young Master Feng, this time I came to ask for your help.” As soon as Jin Songyang saw Li Feng, he got straight to the point.
“Help? What kind of help?” Li Feng thought wickedly in his heart. Could Jin Songyang want him to take care of Ying Suyan? If that was the case, he would definitely agree without hesitation.
“Young Master Feng knows about the King of Fighters Championship, right?” Jin Songyang said.
Li Feng nodded, his gaze sharpening. Was what Jin Songyang wanted to discuss related to the King of Fighters Championship? If so, it seemed he needed to consider this matter very carefully. Otherwise, he might fall into a trap without realising it.
“I need to participate in the King of Fighters Championship, but Xiaoya’s injuries have not healed yet, and she refuses to go home. There is no one to take care of her in Tianhai City. So I would like Xiaoya to stay at Tianya Pavilion for a while. I hope Young Master Feng can look after her.” Jin Songyang said.
Li Feng was stunned. Jin Songyang wanted him to take care of Jin Xiaoya? This was completely beyond his expectations.
He just did not know what kind of “care” this would involve.
Li Feng could not help but think wickedly. Could it be like how he “took care” of Ying Suyan at the hospital last time, but with Jin Xiaoya?
Of course, this was just a malicious thought in Li Feng’s mind. As soon as Jin Songyang spoke, Li Feng understood Jin Songyang’s true intention.
“What does Young Master Feng think?” Jin Songyang stared closely at Li Feng and asked. He knew many people in Tianhai City, but after thinking it over, no one else was suitable. Only Li Feng was the best choice.
“Young Master Jin, there is something I need to tell you.” Li Feng glanced at Jin Songyang and said, “I will also participate in the King of Fighters Championship.”
“Young Master Feng is also participating? Is it not Li Wu representing the Li family?” Jin Songyang was stunned. He looked at Li Feng with confusion. Normally, a family would only send one direct descendant to participate in the King of Fighters Championship. Was the Li family so bold as to send two direct descendants? That could easily lead to trouble.
“Li Wu represents the Li family, while I represent myself.” Li Feng replied.
“I understand.” Jin Songyang nodded, turned, and started to leave.
“Young Master Jin.” Li Feng called out to stop him.
“Young Master Feng, is there something else?” Jin Songyang asked. If Li Feng were staying at Tianya Pavilion and not participating in the King of Fighters Championship, he could consider leaving Jin Xiaoya in Li Feng’s care. But since Li Feng was also going to participate, he gave up on that idea.
“Young Master Jin, if you trust me, Jin Xiaoya can stay at Tianya Pavilion.” Li Feng said.
“Young Master Feng, are you not going to participate in the King of Fighters Championship?” Jin Songyang was stunned and looked at Li Feng in confusion.
“Young Master Jin, it is true that I am going to participate in the King of Fighters Championship. But that does not mean Jin Xiaoya cannot stay here at Tianya Pavilion. My subordinates, as well as Hu Yuanyuan and the others, are all here at Tianya Pavilion. If Young Master Jin feels at ease, you can let Xiaoya come. Although I will not be here, with my current influence in Tianhai City, I believe no one will come looking for trouble during the King of Fighters Championship. Even if someone does, my subordinates should be able to protect Xiaoya.” Li Feng said gravely.
He actually hoped Jin Songyang would arrange for Jin Xiaoya to stay at Tianya Pavilion. That way, during the time on Dark Prison Island, Jin Songyang could become his ally. Unless Jin Songyang did not care about Jin Xiaoya’s life. But from the previous car accident involving Jin Xiaoya, Li Feng could tell that Jin Songyang cared deeply about her.
As long as Jin Songyang became his ally, he would have an extra layer of security on Dark Prison Island. After all, this time he needed to bring Li Xinyu and the others to Dark Prison Island. Otherwise, if he went alone, he would not have such concerns.
“I see…” Jin Songyang hesitated. Since Li Feng was participating in the King of Fighters Championship, the experts around him would probably follow to Dark Prison Island as well. Then, would the remaining people be able to protect Jin Xiaoya’s safety?
Li Feng did not know the situation, but Jin Songyang understood very well who wanted Jin Xiaoya’s life. Otherwise, he would not have come to find Li Feng today. So if Li Feng’s subordinates were not strong enough to protect Jin Xiaoya, the consequences…
But apart from this, he had no other options now. Just as Li Feng said, among the local forces in Tianhai City, only Li Feng had the ability to protect Jin Xiaoya.
“Young Master Jin, do you have some concerns?” Li Feng asked.
Jin Songyang’s eyes flashed. He said, “No. In that case, I will bring Xiaoya here tomorrow.”
Li Feng nodded.
Jin Songyang did not stay any longer and quickly left Tianya Pavilion.
Looking at Jin Songyang’s departing back, Li Feng felt a sense of doubt in his heart. It gave him the feeling that he had been tricked.
But he could not figure out why he had this feeling, so he did not dwell on it. Instead, he called Lin Ge to come from Linghe Garden to oversee Tianya Pavilion. Then he took Lu Shuang and headed to Golden Buddha Temple.
Although the sale of King of Fighters Championship spots was in the evening, Li Feng still needed to make all the arrangements at Golden Buddha Temple in advance.
Golden Buddha Temple was the only temple in Tianhai City. It was famous for housing the largest golden Buddha statue in China. The statue of Tathagata, cast entirely from pure gold, weighed 5.5 tons and stood nearly 4 metres tall. The distance between its crossed knees exceeded 3 metres. It shone with golden light, solemn and majestic.
There were many stories about the origin of Golden Buddha Temple. Some said a person attained enlightenment here, and his disciples built the golden Buddha to commemorate him. Others said the golden Buddha existed to suppress the demonic qi beneath Tianhai City. Still others claimed it was the first temple established in China after Buddhism was introduced.
However, with the development of technology, Golden Buddha Temple, which used to be crowded with pilgrims, had now become deserted.
Now, with the King of Fighters Championship approaching, Golden Buddha Temple had become a gathering place for a large number of independent cultivators. This was also why Li Feng chose it as the transaction location.
When Li Feng arrived at Golden Buddha Temple with Lu Shuang, a large crowd had already gathered inside. The people were of all ages and genders, and each one had a long and steady aura. It was clear at a glance that they were skilled experts.
Seeing this scene, Li Feng was deeply shocked. He had known that many independent cultivators would come because of the King of Fighters Championship, but only now did he realise he had greatly underestimated its appeal to them.
Li Feng swept his divine sense over the area, and the entire situation in Golden Buddha Temple appeared clearly in his mind. At this moment, there were already several hundred independent cultivators in the temple, and many more were still rushing towards it.
Li Feng sensed their auras. Most of them were around the fifth or sixth level of Houtian. There were also quite a few at the second or third level of Houtian.
Li Feng sneered inwardly. With this level of strength, they still wanted to participate in the King of Fighters Championship? They were simply courting death.
However, apart from these people, Li Feng also sensed the auras of many experts. There were dozens at the ninth level of Houtian, more than ten at half-step Xiantian, and even a few genuine Xiantian experts.
These strengths made Li Feng look at them with new respect. Thinking of his current subordinates Lu Shuang and Lin Ge, Li Feng no longer dared to underestimate independent cultivators.
But Li Feng knew that these ninth-level Houtian, half-step Xiantian, and even Xiantian experts were his real targets. These people had strength and certainly possessed good items. Perhaps he could really exchange for the cultivation resources or other things he needed from them.
However, these people were also trouble. Their strength had fostered an arrogant and conceited personality. They probably would not be willing to exchange spots with him. The first ones to try robbing invitation letters would likely be them.
“Here come two more.”
“So young and already wanting to participate in the King of Fighters Championship. Does he even have the strength? I think he is just looking for death.”
“He simply does not know the height of the sky.”
“I think this guy would be better off as a pretty boy.”
“Maybe he needs to find a woman.”
“Find a woman on Dark Prison Island?”
“Why not? I heard there are quite a few women participating in the King of Fighters Championship this time. Perhaps his looks will catch the eye of those women, and they will keep him as a sugar baby.”
“That makes sense. So this pretty boy is here to seek sponsorship.”
When the independent cultivators saw Li Feng and Lu Shuang appear, they began discussing noisily. Especially upon seeing Li Feng’s young appearance, they all showed disdain.
“Courting death.” An insult to the master was an insult to the servant. Hearing these independent cultivators’ words, a flash of killing intent appeared in Lu Shuang’s eyes.
“No need to bother with them.” Li Feng held Lu Shuang back. With their current strength, dealing with these loose-tongued people would be easy. But Li Feng still did not want to cause trouble.
“Young Master Feng, but…” Lu Shuang felt somewhat unwilling.
“Let them say what they want. What is the big deal?” Li Feng smiled indifferently, then asked Lu Shuang, “Lu Shuang, do you know any independent cultivators here?”
“I do know some, but Young Master Feng wants…” Lu Shuang looked at Li Feng with some confusion.
“If you know anyone with good character and strength above the eighth level of Houtian, you can introduce them to me.” Li Feng said. He did not want to sell the spots openly. If he could do private transactions, he would prefer that. It would save a lot of trouble.
Today he brought Lu Shuang along precisely for this purpose.
“I see…” Lu Shuang thought for a moment and said, “Young Master Feng, I do know someone who meets your conditions. I just do not know if he is here.”
“Then keep an eye out. If he is in Golden Buddha Temple, introduce him to me. If not, that is fine too.” Li Feng said.
At that moment, a commotion arose in the crowd ahead. Li Feng looked up, and shock appeared in his eyes.
