Just as Li Feng and Hu Yuanyuan were cultivating with the Dragon Jade, in a hidden spot on the outskirts of Tianhai City, a man in black robes gazed towards the city and said incredulously, “This spiritual energy fluctuation hasn’t appeared in how many years? Who on earth caused such a massive surge in spiritual energy?”
With that, the black-robed man crushed a jade token.
A quarter of an hour later, a man in black clothes appeared beside the black-robed man: “Venerable Lord.”
“Go, investigate if any strong experts have appeared in Tianhai City recently.” The black-robed man said calmly.
“Yes.” The black-clothed man replied, then vanished in a flash.
The black-robed man looked at the sky and muttered to himself, “When the Dragon Jade emerges, the Thousand Mechanisms appear, and the world descends into chaos…”
The next day, when Li Feng woke up, the first thing he saw was the enchanting sight of a beauty in peaceful slumber.
One of Li Feng’s arms and one leg were draped over Hu Yuanyuan. Her head rested on his other arm, her hands placed between their bodies, her legs slightly curled, as if her entire body was cradled in his embrace.
At that moment, Hu Yuanyuan was sleeping sweetly, lost in beautiful dreams!
She wore only a thin, gossamer-like transparent nightgown, something Li Feng had insisted she change into. In it, Hu Yuanyuan exuded exceptional allure. Li Feng couldn’t help swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
Especially seeing that exquisite figure hidden beneath the nightgown, even Li Feng marvelled at his own restraint. Facing such a beauty, he had actually held back. Sometimes, even he doubted if he was a modern Liu Xiahui.
Looking from top to bottom: lustrous black hair scattered across the pillow in sleep, long lashes that curled slightly, a delicate and exquisite nose, a small mouth that tempted one to taste it, a snow-white and slender neck. Recalling how he had teased her the night before, a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.
Suddenly, Li Feng noticed that although Hu Yuanyuan lay still, her lashes fluttered and her breathing quickened.
In a flash, he realised she was awake but pretending to sleep with her eyes closed. At that thought, a mischievous idea crossed Li Feng’s mind.
With that, he reached out and began stroking her waist.
After just two or three touches, Hu Yuanyuan couldn’t hold back. She opened her eyes and looked at Li Feng, pouting coquettishly, “It’s early morning, and you’re already up to no good.”
“I couldn’t help it; seeing you so beautiful, I really can’t resist.”
“Even if you can’t resist, you must. Otherwise…”
“Otherwise what?”
Li Feng said with a roguish grin, “Like last night?”
“In your dreams.” Hu Yuanyuan glared at him huffily. That scoundrel had actually made her do such things.
Li Feng chuckled but didn’t continue teasing her. He worried he might lose control for real. It had been months without a woman, and he felt he was about to burst.
“Li Feng, are you going to the company today or…” Hu Yuanyuan sat up, changing clothes while asking. Anyway, Li Feng had seen everything on her body now, so she no longer avoided him.
“I’m not going to the company.” Li Feng shook his head. Going to the company held no meaning for him. That evening was the business networking event, and before that, he needed to prepare some things.
“Then you must come to the villa before three in the afternoon. We’ll go together to the business networking event.” Hu Yuanyuan, now in her professional attire, turned to Li Feng and said.
“Three o’clock? That’s so early?” Li Feng was genuinely surprised.
“Not early at all. For the business networking event, aren’t you going to change clothes? You don’t plan to wear your usual outfit, do you? It’ll take time to prepare, and then heading to the Imperial Hotel should be about right.” Hu Yuanyuan rolled her eyes at him.
“Does it have to be such a hassle?” Li Feng furrowed his brow.
“It does. This time, we’re representing Fengyuan Group. You must listen to me.” Hu Yuanyuan said.
“Fine, fine. I’ll do as you say.” Li Feng felt somewhat helpless. Why was Hu Yuanyuan so particular about this? But he didn’t argue further, knowing women could be unreasonable on certain matters.
Li Feng dressed and left the bedroom with Hu Yuanyuan.
“Young Master, Young Mistress, breakfast is ready.” As Li Feng and Hu Yuanyuan descended the stairs, a maid approached them.
“Got it.” Li Feng replied indifferently and went to the dining room with Hu Yuanyuan.
In the dining room.
Hu Yuanyuan habitually picked up the newspaper from the table and began reading. Li Feng prepared to eat breakfast. It was quite sumptuous: milk, steamed buns, millet porridge, eggs and dough sticks. All things he liked.
“Something’s wrong.”
Li Feng had just taken a sip of milk when his expression changed. He spat it out immediately.
The milk’s taste was the same as usual, but Li Feng detected a subtle difference. Something had been added to the milk.
Poison?
The word flashed in Li Feng’s mind, but he quickly shook his head. Poisoning wasn’t impossible, but he doubted anyone would be so brazen.
If not poison, then what had been added to the milk? The villa’s maids? Or the milk delivery?
Both were possible.
At that thought, Li Feng realised he couldn’t afford carelessness. Whatever it was, nothing could be eaten.
Looking up to see Hu Yuanyuan about to eat, Li Feng quickly said, “Yuanyuan, doesn’t the company have a meeting? Time’s running short. Let’s grab something on the way.”
Without waiting for her response, he grabbed a fresh-keeping bag, packed the steamed buns, dough sticks, and eggs into it, and pulled Hu Yuanyuan to leave the dining room.
“Li Feng, you…”
Before Hu Yuanyuan could ask, Li Feng whispered in her ear, “I’ll explain outside.”
Watching Li Feng and Hu Yuanyuan leave, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of a maid outside the dining room. She then went to the kitchen, took out her phone, and sent a text message.
“Li Feng, what was that? I haven’t had breakfast yet?” Outside the villa, Hu Yuanyuan asked, puzzled.
“This breakfast isn’t safe to eat.” Li Feng said gravely.
“What do you mean?” Hu Yuanyuan asked, confused.
“Not the place to talk.” Li Feng took her hand to the garage, got in the car, closed the doors, and then said, “Someone tampered with this morning’s breakfast.”
“Tampered?” Hu Yuanyuan was stunned, struggling to process it.
Li Feng didn’t reply. He started the car and drove away from the villa.
After five minutes, he stopped under a large bridge, picked up the bag with the breakfast, and said to Hu Yuanyuan, “Come with me.” Then he opened the car door and stepped out.
“What’s going on?” Hu Yuanyuan was increasingly baffled.
“You’ll see soon.”
Under the bridge was a pack of stray dogs. Li Feng tossed the breakfast from the bag towards them. The dogs fought over it eagerly, devouring it.
But in less than five minutes, the once-vigorous stray dogs collapsed limply to the ground one by one.
“This…” Hu Yuanyuan’s face paled dramatically. She turned back to Li Feng, shocked: “Someone poisoned us?”
Her voice carried fear. Poisoning at home was unthinkable. If even home wasn’t safe, where was? Who did this?
“It’s not poison. It’s just a drug that causes temporary weakness. Otherwise, these dogs would be dead.” Li Feng breathed a sigh of relief. If it were lethal poison, the implications would be far graver.
“How did you notice?” Hu Yuanyuan asked.
“Instinct.” Li Feng wasn’t sure if it was due to cultivating the Nine Heavens Heart Scripture or his powerful divine sense, but his senses were exceptionally sharp. He had detected the slight anomaly in the milk. An ordinary person, or even a martial artist of his level, might not have.
“Who did it? What do they want?” Hu Yuanyuan asked gravely.
“Whoever it is, it involves the villa’s maids.” A cold light flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. He could tolerate the maids looking down on him or ignoring him, but not harming him.
At that moment, boundless killing intent surged in Li Feng’s heart.
“Yuanyuan, we can’t stay in that villa tonight. This time it’s a drug; next time it could be poison. Such despicable tactics are impossible to guard against completely.” Li Feng said solemnly.
“Even without you saying it, I wouldn’t dare stay.” The thought of someone drugging her food made her shudder even now. How could she feel safe there anymore?
“I just didn’t expect that I treat these maids well, yet they do this.” Hu Yuanyuan sighed.
“It’s probably just one or a few. I believe many aren’t involved.” Li Feng consoled her.
“I hope so. Li Feng, what do you plan to do?” A chill glinted in Hu Yuanyuan’s eyes. She would never tolerate threats to her life. At that moment, she was truly furious.
“If they seek death, I’ll grant it.” A ruthless gleam flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. This time, he would get to the bottom of it. He doubted the maids had the guts alone; the mastermind behind it was key. No matter the difficulty, it must be investigated thoroughly.
“Yuanyuan, I’ll drop you at the company first. Leave this to me.” Li Feng said to her.
“Alright.” Hu Yuanyuan didn’t refuse. Handling such matters left her helpless; she could only rely on Li Feng. She believed he would resolve it.
On the way, he bought her breakfast, dropped her at the company, then headed to Tianya Pavilion. He had planned to meet Song Zhiyuan today, but after this incident, he couldn’t rest until it was cleared up.
Tianya Pavilion was the Black Hawk Squad and Eagle Eye’s base in Tianhai City, also their command centre. The suburban training ground was merely for Black Hawk Squad drills. Though Zhong Shuhui was injured, Li Feng believed she was at Tianya Pavilion now.
Arriving at Tianya Pavilion, Li Feng went straight to Zhong Shuhui’s office.
Pushing open the office door, Li Feng saw a scene that shocked him.
