Bang!
A muffled sound rang out. Li Feng turned sharply and said in a low voice, “Who are you? How did you appear here?”
Standing before Li Feng was a scruffy old man. At that moment, he glared angrily at Li Feng.
“You still ask who I am? I was sleeping peacefully here. Why did you come and disturb me? Can’t a man sleep?” the scruffy old man said, digging in his nose.
A flash of shock crossed Li Feng’s eyes. He and Hu Yuanyuan had scanned the entire private room with his divine sense when they entered, yet he had detected no one. But now this scruffy old man had appeared in the room. Clearly, he had been here before they arrived, and Li Feng had failed to notice him. How could he not be shocked?
“When did you get here? This is the Imperial Hotel. How could you be here?” Li Feng asked in a low voice.
“I arrived a long time ago. Besides, can’t an old man like me come to the Imperial Hotel?” the scruffy old man thought for a moment and said.
“No, of course you can come. There is no place in this world you cannot go.” Li Feng smiled, but deep shock filled his eyes. The Imperial Hotel was not just any place. It prized appearance above all. For this scruffy old man to appear here was clearly unusual.
Moreover, he had evaded Li Feng’s divine sense scan. Li Feng had always trusted his divine sense. He believed nothing could hide from it. But now reality had slapped him hard.
His divine sense had reached the peak of the Postnatal realm. Below the Innate realm, no one could conceal themselves from him. Could this scruffy old man be an Innate realm expert?
At that thought, Li Feng’s pupils contracted.
Though he hated to admit it, the possibility seemed high. He had encountered Innate realm experts before. Fu Xiyan had mentioned several Postnatal peak experts at the Imperial Hotel. An Innate realm expert appearing now made sense.
“Good, good. You speak well, lad. There is no place in this world I cannot go.” The scruffy old man smiled and said, “Since you are so eloquent, I will forgive you this once for disturbing my sleep.”
“May I ask how I should address you, senior?” Li Feng asked.
“Senior? What senior? Do you think this is ancient times?” The scruffy old man glared at Li Feng.
“Then how should I address you?” Li Feng paid no mind to the old man’s tone. If he truly was an Innate realm expert, he deserved respect. Even if not, his ability to evade divine sense made him special.
“Others call me Old Lu.” The scruffy old man thought and said.
“Old Lu?” Li Feng noted it silently, then said, “We will not disturb your sleep any longer, Old Lu.”
“What? You disturb my sleep and think you can just leave?” Old Lu’s expression darkened. He stared deeply at Li Feng.
“Then what do you suggest, Old Lu?” Li Feng asked.
“Stay and play a game with me.” Old Lu smiled and said, “Of course, if you do not want to, you can leave this girl here instead.”
“Impossible.” Li Feng said firmly. “We disturbed you earlier. I can only apologise. But staying to play games? We have no interest.”
“Lad, do you know the consequences of refusing me?” Old Lu’s gaze sharpened. He stared coldly at Li Feng.
“I do not know, and I do not want to know.” Li Feng sneered. He hated those who relied on age to act profound.
“Yuanyuan, let us go.” Li Feng pulled Hu Yuanyuan toward the door.
“Want to leave? You disturb my sleep and think you can walk away?” Old Lu sneered. His figure flashed, and he appeared at the door. He smiled at Li Feng and said, “Without my permission, neither of you leaves today.”
Li Feng’s pupils contracted. The old man’s speed was too fast, faster than he could see. He was certain this old man was not just an Innate realm expert. At least, he was a Postnatal peak expert like Du Wu and the others.
But whether Innate or Postnatal peak, no one could force him to do what he did not want.
Li Feng snorted coldly and said, “This young master insists on leaving. Let us see if you can stop me.” He told Hu Yuanyuan to step back, then narrowed his eyes. A sharp glint flashed in his pupils.
“Let me see what skills Old Lu has to keep us here.”
As his words fell, a fierce aura burst from Li Feng. He struck with a palm. Countless palm shadows enveloped Old Lu. The palm winds cut like knives, fast as thunder.
“Good lad.” A gleam flashed in Old Lu’s eyes. Just as the palm shadows were about to hit him, the hand digging his nose waved lightly.
Instantly, the countless palm shadows vanished without a trace.
“How is this possible?”
Li Feng’s face filled with disbelief. The first move of his Cloud Dispelling Palm, Overwhelming Mountains and Seas, had reached perfection. Even against Du Wu, it could not be broken so easily. How could Old Lu dispel it so casually?
Could Old Lu truly be an Innate realm expert? Was the combat power of Innate experts this strong?
Li Feng had seen Innate experts, but Du Wen had only used pressure. He had never witnessed their true strength. Seeing Old Lu neutralise his move so lightly, how could his expression not change?
Was the gap between Innate and Postnatal peak so vast?
“Little one, is this your strength? Too weak, far too weak. Weaker than my breath.” Old Lu smiled at Li Feng.
Li Feng’s face grew grim. He stared at Old Lu, thinking of countermeasures.
“Little one, you are no match for me. Why not stay and play properly with me? I will not eat you.” Old Lu said.
“Impossible.” Li Feng sneered and charged forward.
Bang, bang, bang…
After just a few exchanges with Old Lu, Li Feng was sent flying.
He flipped in mid-air and landed. He stared gravely at Old Lu. In those moves, he had given his all, yet Old Lu had blocked them effortlessly. Was the gap truly this large?
“Li Feng, are you alright?” Hu Yuanyuan stepped forward, concerned.
“I am fine.” Li Feng shook his head. He could tell Old Lu was not trying to hurt him. Otherwise, he would already be on the ground. But Li Feng felt unwilling. His heart filled with frustration. In two lifetimes, he had never felt so stifled.
“Little one, I told you, you are no match for me.” Old Lu smiled at Li Feng, but inwardly he was shocked. In that brief clash, he had gauged Li Feng’s strength. He had never met a young man this powerful.
“I may not be your match, but you cannot keep me here.” Li Feng said gravely.
“Little one, you do not know what is good for you. I keep you here for your own benefit.” Old Lu said seriously.
Li Feng sneered in disdain. Old Lu’s origins were unknown, his skills profound. Who knew his motives? He could not trust his words.
“Old man, what do you want by keeping us here?” Hu Yuanyuan asked.
“Nothing much. I am bored alone and want to play a game with you.” Old Lu said calmly.
Li Feng sneered, “Play a game? Old Lu, how old are you, still playing games? Do you think I will believe you?”
“Little one, so young yet so suspicious. Do you not know respect for elders? What else could I want besides a game?” Old Lu’s gaze fell on Li Feng as he spoke calmly.
“Respect for elders depends on the person. We are neither kin nor friends. Why should I respect you? Even if you were a great villain, must I respect you?” Li Feng sneered.
“You…” Old Lu’s beard bristled as he glared. He had never met anyone like Li Feng. Every young person who saw his skills submitted. No one acted like this.
“Old Lu, I call you Old Lu. Why must you make things difficult for us?” Li Feng said gravely.
If unnecessary, Li Feng did not want to fight an expert like Old Lu. He had no confidence. More importantly, he wondered about Old Lu’s relation to Tianhai City’s four great families. If Old Lu belonged to them, he needed to reassess their strength. If not, why was he here?
Li Feng felt an expert like Old Lu would not appear without reason, especially on the day of the business alliance gathering.
“Make things difficult? Today I insist on making things difficult for you. Leave if you can.” Old Lu smiled at Li Feng.
Li Feng’s face darkened. He understood. Old Lu was deliberately targeting him. But why? He did not believe it was just for a game. He was no child.
Li Feng disliked those who acted profound and relied on age, but his strength was inferior. For now, he had no good plan.
Knock, knock, knock…
At that moment, a knock sounded.
“Come in.” Li Feng called quickly.
Click!
The door opened, and a waitress entered.
“Are you Mr Li Feng?” the waitress asked, looking at him.
“I am. What is it?” Li Feng was startled. No one should know he and Hu Yuanyuan were in this room. How had she found them?
“Mr Li Feng, a gentleman wishes to see you.” the waitress said.
“Another person wants to see me?” A strange light flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. He asked, “Who wants to see me?”
