“Damn you, Li Feng! I’ll kill you! I’ll kill you!”
Back at his residence, Fu Yanxiong roared with fury, smashing objects around him. When he left Fengyuan Group, his face bruised and swollen, his head shaved bald by Li Feng, passersby had pointed and whispered, making him want to slaughter everyone mocking him.
“And you, Hu Yuanyuan, you wretched woman, I won’t let you off!” A cold glint flashed in Fu Yanxiong’s eyes. If Hu Yuanyuan hadn’t played along, concealing Li Feng’s identity, how could he have suffered such humiliation today?
From childhood, no one had ever dared to lay a hand on him. Yet today, Li Feng not only beat him black and blue but shaved his head bald.
Though modern times didn’t cling to old sayings like “hair and skin are gifts from one’s parents,” as a direct descendant of the Fu family, being shaved bald would spark gossip. If those whispers reached the family, it would be highly disadvantageous for him.
The Fu family, like other prominent clans, placed great importance on appearance and the traditions passed down by their ancestors.
Tap, tap, tap…
Footsteps approached. Mu Jiajia walked in, freezing when she saw Fu Yanxiong’s appearance. “Young Master, when did you change your hairstyle?”
“Change my hairstyle?” Fu Yanxiong glared at her coldly.
“Young Master, you weren’t beaten up, were you? Who’d dare do that to you?” Mu Jiajia, noticing the bruises on his face, was shocked. She couldn’t imagine who could have done this to him.
“Who else? That damned Li Feng!” Fu Yanxiong gritted his teeth.
“Li Feng? He’s back?” Mu Jiajia was stunned. If Li Feng had returned, why hadn’t her people reported anything? Had they been dealt with, or had they failed to find him?
But now wasn’t the time to dwell on that. She focused on Fu Yanxiong and asked, “Young Master, how did you end up fighting Li Feng?”
Mu Jiajia didn’t know the full extent of Li Feng’s strength, but from his previous actions, she sensed he was at least as strong as her. It wasn’t surprising that Fu Yanxiong had come out worse in a clash with him.
What puzzled her was that Fu Yanxiong wasn’t one to get his hands dirty personally. Why had he fought Li Feng directly?
“I want to kill him!” Fu Yanxiong snarled viciously. Even in front of Mu Jiajia, he wouldn’t admit what he’d done at Fengyuan Group. That would mean confessing his despicable behavior, something he’d never do.
“Li Feng does deserve to die,” Mu Jiajia said, a cold glint in her eyes. “I told you before, Li Feng is your biggest rival in Tianhai City. Eliminating him would benefit you greatly, Young Master.”
Fu Yanxiong fell silent. Mu Jiajia had indeed warned him, but he hadn’t taken her seriously. If he had, he wouldn’t be in this mess now.
“Mu Jiajia, do you have a way to kill Li Feng?” Fu Yanxiong asked.
“Killing Li Feng isn’t easy. His skills are formidable,” Mu Jiajia said after a moment’s thought.
“Exactly. His strength isn’t just formidable—it’s well above Houtian Third Level,” Fu Yanxiong nodded. From their clash, he’d gained some insight. “To kill Li Feng, we’d need someone above Houtian Third Level. Right now, aside from you and Ding Xiaohan, no one else I have is his match.”
“Young Master, Uncle Ding won’t act before securing the Nine Dragon Jade,” Mu Jiajia said.
Fu Yanxiong nodded. Ding Xiaohan had come to Tianhai City to protect him and to help seize the Nine Dragon Jade. His targets were the experts brought by others vying for the jade. Using him against Li Feng would be a waste, and Ding Xiaohan himself wouldn’t agree to it.
Fu Yanxiong regretted not bringing Ding Xiaohan today. If he had, Li Feng wouldn’t have dared treat him this way.
“Is there really no way to kill Li Feng?” Fu Yanxiong asked grimly, his hatred for Li Feng burning deep.
“Young Master, strength isn’t everything. Though our forces may not match Li Feng’s strength, killing him isn’t impossible,” Mu Jiajia said confidently.
“Oh? What’s your plan?” Fu Yanxiong’s eyes lit up.
“Young Master, tomorrow is the business networking event,” Mu Jiajia said suddenly.
“I know that, but I’m asking how to kill Li Feng,” Fu Yanxiong said, annoyed at her apparent change of topic.
“Young Master, we don’t need to kill Li Feng ourselves,” Mu Jiajia said with a smile. “These past few days, I’ve investigated Li Feng. He’s done some remarkable things in Tianhai City recently. After wiping out the underground Black Stone Gang and annexing the Sun Group, he’s become a prominent figure here. Combined with his personal strength and the Li family’s backing, the power he wields is second only to Tianhai City’s four major families.”
“What? Is that true?” Fu Yanxiong was incredulous. Li Feng’s transformation was already surprising, but Mu Jiajia’s words suggested he commanded significant influence in Tianhai City.
“Yes, it’s absolutely true,” Mu Jiajia nodded gravely. “I didn’t believe it myself, but the facts don’t lie. Young Master, our current forces in Tianhai City can’t compare to Li Feng’s. If we act directly, we risk provoking his fierce retaliation.”
“Retaliation? Let him try. If Li Feng is dead, how can he retaliate?” Fu Yanxiong snorted. He couldn’t kill Li Feng personally, as that would spark a war between their families, but he could use other means. Even if the Li family found out, what could they do?
“We’re not afraid, but that would weaken our position in Tianhai City, letting others take advantage,” Mu Jiajia said, a glint in her eyes. “My point is, to kill Li Feng, we don’t need to act ourselves. Tomorrow’s networking event is our chance.”
“What do you mean?” Fu Yanxiong asked, puzzled.
Mu Jiajia handed him a dossier. “This is my detailed investigation of Li Feng. Though he’s built a considerable force in Tianhai City, he’s also made many enemies, including the Qin family, one of the eight top families.”
“The Qin family? How’s that possible?” Fu Yanxiong was stunned. The Qin and Fu families were neighbors, and he knew the Qin family well. Hearing Li Feng had crossed them was hard to believe.
“After establishing Fengyuan Group, Li Feng annexed the Sun Group, which was backed by Qin Feng, the Qin family’s eldest young master,” Mu Jiajia said, waving the dossier. “My investigation found that before founding Fengyuan Group, Li Feng clashed with Qin Feng in secret. Qin Feng suffered a complete defeat, losing three billion and the Sun Group to Li Feng.”
“Li Feng is that strong?” Fu Yanxiong was shocked. Qin Feng, the Qin family’s top heir, was considered one of the Twin Prides of Zhongyuan alongside his brother Fu Zhongxiong. Yet he’d lost to Li Feng.
“Li Feng is indeed formidable. If not for our family’s intelligence network, I wouldn’t believe it. Though he defeated Qin Feng, they’re now bitter enemies,” Mu Jiajia nodded.
“Mu Jiajia, you mean to use someone else’s blade to kill him?” Fu Yanxiong caught on.
“Exactly. Use Qin Feng’s blade to kill Li Feng,” Mu Jiajia said, her eyes gleaming. “Qin Feng is also your rival in Tianhai City. If we let them fight and both get hurt, it benefits you greatly, Young Master. Even if Qin Feng can’t kill Li Feng, he’ll weaken him, making it easy for you to deal with him later.”
“But I’m not satisfied. I want to kill Li Feng myself,” Fu Yanxiong said bitterly, recalling being stepped on and slapped at Fengyuan Group’s CEO office, his anger burning hotter.
“Young Master, a small intolerance can ruin a grand plan. A few days ago, you had a chance to kill Li Feng. But now, your focus should be on the networking event and the upcoming Boxing King Tournament, not Li Feng. Don’t forget why you came to Tianhai City,” Mu Jiajia said, frustrated. She’d urged Fu Yanxiong to kill Li Feng earlier, but he hadn’t taken her seriously, limiting the forces she could mobilize. After Li Feng went to Yongzhou and entered the Hundred Thousand Mountains, they lost their chance. Now, with the networking event approaching and limited forces, there was no time to arrange Li Feng’s assassination. The only option was to use the event to pit others against him.
“Don’t forget, those chemical machines are still in Fengyuan Group’s hands,” Fu Yanxiong said, knowing Mu Jiajia meant he should prioritize the bigger picture. But he couldn’t let go of the humiliation Li Feng and Hu Yuanyuan had inflicted. If he didn’t retaliate, how could he, Fu Yanxiong, hold his head high?
“Don’t worry, Young Master. I’ve already made arrangements. Within three days, we’ll have those chemical machines,” Mu Jiajia said, a sharp glint in her eyes.
Fu Yanxiong’s gaze flickered, lost in thought.
