“Now that Zheng Haoyuan has been dealt with, I fear Fu Yanxiong will not let it rest easily, so Eagle Eye must keep a close watch on Fu Yanxiong. I do not want any extraneous complications.” Li Feng said gravely.
“Young master, rest assured. Eagle Eye is monitoring Fu Yanxiong’s every move, but since you have dealt with Zheng Haoyuan, Fu Yanxiong may well target you,” Zhong Shu Hui said.
“We shall meet force with force and water with earth. As long as Fu Yanxiong does not resort to Zheng Haoyuan’s methods, I am not concerned in the least.” Li Feng was utterly unperturbed. In his view, clashing with Fu Yanxiong was inevitable, so he had no worries. Moreover, Zheng Haoyuan had not died by his hand. As long as the Zheng family of Central Plains Province or the Fu family did not mobilise their full clan strength against him directly, a mere Fu Yanxiong posed no threat.
“Young master, do not be careless.” Zhong Shu Hui looked at Li Feng and said, “Fu Yanxiong is no Zheng Haoyuan. He is not as easy to handle as Zheng Haoyuan. If you grow lax, you may well capsize in a gutter.”
“Rest easy. I know what I am about.” Li Feng nodded. In his previous life, he had been a soldier king. No matter the mission, he had always been cautious and prudent. Having crossed into this world, that habit had not changed.
“Fu Yanxiong is a minor matter. The crucial point now is the Nine Dragon Jade. Take a look at this.” Li Feng handed the invitation from Old Tu to Zhong Shu Hui.
“This is…” Zhong Shu Hui opened it and exclaimed in surprise, “This is an invitation to the King of Fighters Championship?”
“Indeed. According to Song Zhi Yuan, the Nine Dragon Jade is the prize for the King of Fighters Championship.” Li Feng nodded and said.
“Young master, where did you get this invitation?” Zhong Shu Hui asked.
“A friend gave it to me.” Li Feng did not mention Old Tu, feeling that now was not the time to tell Zhong Shu Hui about him.
Zhong Shu Hui gave Li Feng a deep look. “In that case, young master need not worry about the invitation any longer.”
“That is not the key issue. The key is that Master Wen of the Black Stone Gang has an invitation in his possession. Song Zhi Yuan believes Master Wen’s invitation is in my hands, but I have yet to locate that invitation.” Li Feng said gravely.
“Young master means that the invitation is still with Master Wen?” Zhong Shu Hui hesitated before saying.
“No. Even if that document were with Master Wen, it would be useless. I told Master Wen that if I saw him again, I would kill him.” Li Feng shook his head and said.
“Young master, do you find Master Wen’s words credible?” Zhong Shu Hui asked in return.
“Why would they not be?” Li Feng smiled faintly and said, “To me, credible or not makes no difference. If I can defeat him once, I can defeat him countless times.”
“But young master, I believe that invitation must be with Master Wen.” Zhong Shu Hui analysed, “Master Wen is an old hand in the trade. How could he possibly accept defeat so readily? Young master, you should have rooted out the grass back then.”
“If he fails to recognise the times, next time will be his end.” Li Feng gave a cold laugh. He was not concerned about Master Wen in the slightest. If he could not even deal with a Master Wen, how could he deal with others?
“Then what does young master intend?” Zhong Shu Hui asked.
“I want your Eagle Eye to investigate the whereabouts of the invitation in Master Wen’s possession.” Li Feng said gravely.
“And if the investigation leads back to Master Wen?” Zhong Shu Hui asked.
“Then kill.” Li Feng’s gaze turned icy cold. He was no soft-hearted soul. If someone dared to toy with him as if he were a fool, they would be gravely mistaken.
Zhong Shu Hui nodded.
“Investigating the invitation in Master Wen’s possession is one aspect. I also need you to investigate who else has obtained invitations now.” Li Feng said gravely. This was his true purpose.
“That may prove difficult.” Zhong Shu Hui frowned. Those who could obtain invitations were either forces like the eight great top clans or mysterious powers. Even the Li family’s intelligence network could not uncover them, let alone the current Eagle Eye.
“I know it is difficult, but I do not need specifics. I only need to know how many forces there are. All who hold invitations will surely come to Tian Hai City. I want to know how many forces have arrived in Tian Hai City during this period.” Li Feng said gravely.
“Young master, rest assured. I shall do my utmost.” Zhong Shu Hui nodded. If it was merely investigating how many forces had come to Tian Hai City in this period, it would be far easier. Though Eagle Eye was still weak, it had developed after annihilating the Black Stone Gang. During Dark Tiger’s control, Eagle Eye had absorbed many remnants of the Black Stone Gang. Now in Tian Hai City, there were few things Eagle Eye could not accomplish.
Li Feng nodded and said no more. Whether Zhong Shu Hui had the capability would depend on how she handled this. Since Eagle Eye had already been handed to Zhong Shu Hui, let her perform freely. He would not interfere.
After bidding farewell to Zhong Shu Hui, Li Feng drove back to the villa.
From Zhong Shu Hui’s arrival that day to cooperating with Song Zhi Yuan and finally resolving the trouble of Zheng Haoyuan, he was utterly exhausted. Even as a martial artist at the Qi Refining realm, he felt some fatigue at this moment.
The car stopped in the villa’s parking lot. As Li Feng got out and prepared to close the door and leave, a voice sounded in his ear, “Li Feng, I have been waiting for you for a long time.”
Li Feng turned his head and frowned, “Fo Zhu, why are you here?”
“Waiting for you.” Fo Zhu walked over with an expressionless face.
“Waiting for me? Has there been progress on that case?” Li Feng was somewhat puzzled. In such a short time, had Fo Zhu truly investigated the identities of those attackers? When had the National Security Bureau become so efficient?
“No.” Fo Zhu shook his head and came before Li Feng. Looking at him, she said, “I came for Zheng Haoyuan.”
“Zheng Haoyuan? Who is he?” Li Feng was puzzled in his heart. When had Fo Zhu become part of Tian Hai City’s criminal police? Why did she meddle in everything?
“Li Feng, at a time like this, you still feign ignorance with me.” Fo Zhu gave a cold laugh.
“I do not understand what you mean.” Li Feng said flatly.
“Hmph, Li Feng, the surveillance footage from Feng Yuan Hotel clearly shows you entering Zheng Haoyuan’s presidential suite. After you left, Zheng Haoyuan died. Could this have nothing to do with you?” Fo Zhu looked at Li Feng coldly, her gaze revealing an icy chill.
“So, you suspect I killed Zheng Haoyuan?” Li Feng sneered inwardly. This Fo Zhu was arrogant and overbearing, looking down on all. She thought she could interrogate him? Who did she think she was?
But Zheng Haoyuan was dead. It seemed that glasses man had not disappointed him.
“Besides you, who else?” Fo Zhu said coldly.
“Who killed Zheng Haoyuan is for you to investigate, not for you to make baseless accusations before me.” Li Feng stared back unyieldingly. Being accused as the murderer filled Li Feng with anger as well.
“Li Feng, this is a society governed by law, not a place for you to kill at will.” Fo Zhu looked at Li Feng coldly. The more unyielding Li Feng’s attitude, the more convinced she was that Li Feng had killed Zheng Haoyuan. Seeing him still denying it, she itched to slap him.
“I have said I did not kill anyone. If you continue this unreasonable nonsense, beware I sue you for defamation.” Li Feng said angrily. He truly did not understand how Fo Zhu was so certain he had killed Zheng Haoyuan. Was this the National Security Bureau’s investigative capability? How had the National Security Bureau become so incompetent?
“Li Feng, believe me when I say I can bring you to justice.” Fo Zhu flew into a rage, her gaze icy as she looked at Li Feng. She had never expected that her well-intentioned reminder would be brushed off by Li Feng as if it were wind past his ears. Did he not know killing was against the law?
“As long as you have evidence, you can bring me to justice at any time.” Li Feng said coldly.
“You, you are incorrigible.” Fo Zhu snorted coldly. If she had evidence, she would have arrested Li Feng by now.
Li Feng gave two cold laughs. Looking at Fo Zhu who stood motionless in place, he asked, “Well? Do you have anything else?”
Fo Zhu took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart. She asked, “Li Feng, have you considered the matter from last time?”
“What matter?” Li Feng frowned.
“Joining our National Security Bureau.”
Li Feng smiled and stared intently at Fo Zhu. “Fo Zhu, was I not clear enough last time? I will not join any National Security Bureau. In this lifetime, I will not join any government organ or organisation. Give up on that thought.”
“Li Feng, think carefully about the consequences of refusing the National Security Bureau’s recruitment.” Fo Zhu’s voice carried a chill.
“What, does the National Security Bureau intend to force the issue?” Li Feng gave a cold laugh and looked at Fo Zhu without flinching. “No matter the consequences, I tell you now most solemnly that I will not join any National Security Bureau.”
With that, Li Feng ignored Fo Zhu’s ashen face, closed the car door, and left the parking lot.
Watching Li Feng’s departing back, Fo Zhu’s face darkened, a cold killing intent flashing in her eyes, “Li Feng, I will make you regret this.”
