“Kid, I have to say, today you made a seriously wrong decision. It would have been better to let me kill him. That way, no more trouble later.”
After Zhao Xiu left, Old Lu’s gaze fell on Li Feng. He shook his head and said, “You want to kill Zhao Xiu. I am not looking down on you, but within ten years, you are no match for him. In those ten years, Zhao Xiu could kill you countless times.”
“That may not be true.” Li Feng said calmly.
“Oh? You are that confident in yourself?” Old Lu looked at Li Feng with interest and asked, “What method do you have to kill Zhao Xiu? You would not use a bomb, would you? You are an ancient martial artist. Using hot weapons to kill, do you not feel ashamed?”
“Whether black cat or white cat, the one that catches mice is a good cat. The same goes for killing. But to kill Zhao Xiu, I will not use such means. I will kill him with my own strength.” Li Feng said calmly. This Zhao Xiu was motivation to improve his cultivation. He did not want to miss this chance to temper himself.
Of course, Li Feng did not let Old Lu kill Zhao Xiu for other reasons too. First, Old Lu’s background was unknown. He already owed him a favour for acting earlier. He did not want to owe more. Second, this was the Imperial Hotel, where the four great families had arranged many experts. Even if they killed Zhao Xiu, leaving the hotel would be troublesome. If he were alone, he could have Old Lu kill Zhao Xiu and then escape, but now he was not alone. Hu Yuanyuan was with him. He could not put her in danger.
Moreover, he had not yet achieved his goal for attending this business alliance gathering. He did not want to leave the Imperial Hotel now.
Therefore, though Li Feng hated Zhao Xiu to the bone, he did not want to borrow Old Lu’s hand to kill him.
Old Lu gave Li Feng a deep look. He sensed strong confidence in him. Though he did not know where it came from, he made no effort to hide his appreciation for Li Feng.
“Old Lu, thank you for today. I will repay you generously another day.” Li Feng bowed to Old Lu and said seriously.
“Today I did not help you. You rude fellow, you are not worth my help. I helped this girl.” Old Lu pointed at Hu Yuanyuan beside him and said.
Hearing this, Li Feng’s face reddened. He had been rude earlier, but a mysterious expert had appeared out of nowhere. His reaction was normal. Unlike protagonists in novels who bowed at the feet of mysterious powerful elders, treating them as grandfathers, he could not do such a thing.
Seeing Hu Yuanyuan’s brows furrowed, Li Feng quickly came to her side and asked with concern, “Yuanyuan, what is wrong? Are you uncomfortable somewhere?”
“She was crushed by you.” Old Lu said calmly.
Li Feng hurriedly checked Hu Yuanyuan. Earlier, because of Zhao Xiu, he had not thought much, but now it was different. He did not want her to suffer lasting harm.
“I am fine, just sore all over.” Hu Yuanyuan said.
“Let us go to the hospital for a check-up.” Li Feng said.
“No need, perhaps resting will help.” Hu Yuanyuan said hesitantly. Going to the hospital meant leaving the Imperial Hotel. They were here for the business alliance gathering. Were they to leave just like that?
“No, nothing is more important than your health.” Li Feng said seriously.
“It is a small matter. No need to be so nervous. Girl, take this. It will ensure you are fine.” Old Lu took out a jade bottle and said.
“This…” Li Feng hesitated.
“I say, little kid, do you need to be so suspicious? Would I harm you?” Old Lu glared at Li Feng and said.
Li Feng’s face reddened. Yes, if Old Lu wanted to harm them, he need not have acted earlier. Thinking this, Li Feng took the bottle, opened it, and handed it to Hu Yuanyuan.
Hu Yuanyuan was not as suspicious as Li Feng. She took the bottle and drank the liquid inside.
“How do you feel?” Li Feng asked nervously.
“Kid, do you think it is some miracle pill that works instantly?” Old Lu glared at Li Feng in annoyance.
Li Feng felt somewhat embarrassed. He had been overly anxious.
“Girl, circulate your breath and try.” Old Lu said to Hu Yuanyuan.
Hu Yuanyuan nodded, found a clean spot, and began circulating her energy.
“Old Lu, who are you?” Li Feng turned his gaze to Old Lu. Though he had helped them, without knowing his identity, Li Feng remained uneasy.
“Little kid, you want to know this old man’s identity? I can tell you. I am just a lone wanderer.” Old Lu glanced at Li Feng and said calmly.
“A lone wanderer? Old Lu, do you think I believe that?” Li Feng looked unconvinced. How could a lone wanderer appear here? How could a lone wanderer have at least innate realm strength?
“Believe it or not, that is up to you.” Old Lu said calmly.
Li Feng fell silent, guessing Old Lu’s identity. From the family? But he quickly shook his head. Old Lu could not be from the family. In the Li family, innate realm experts were revered. They would not appear here without reason.
But besides the family, Li Feng could think of no one. Could it truly be a chance encounter? That was not impossible.
Yet Li Feng always felt Old Lu’s identity was not that simple.
A quarter of an hour later, Hu Yuanyuan opened her eyes.
“Yuanyuan, how do you feel?” Li Feng’s gaze fell on her as he asked with concern.
“Much better.” Hu Yuanyuan replied.
“That is good.” Li Feng sighed in relief. In the earlier fight, he could not protect her fully. If something had happened, he would be to blame.
“Old Lu, thank you.” Hu Yuanyuan stood and said to Old Lu.
“Hehe, the girl is polite, unlike some people.” Old Lu glanced at Li Feng meaningfully.
“Li Feng, apologise to Old Lu.” Hu Yuanyuan turned to Li Feng and said.
“I…” Li Feng did not want to apologise, but seeing the expectation in Hu Yuanyuan’s eyes, he could not refuse.
“Old Lu, I…”
Before Li Feng could speak, Old Lu interrupted, “Li Feng, no need to apologise. I cannot accept your apology.”
Li Feng looked at Old Lu awkwardly. He did not want to apologise. A sudden expert appearing, without caution, could harm him. Regret would come too late. In his view, his thinking was correct.
“Old Lu, you saved us today. I, Li Feng, will remember it. We have matters to attend to now, so we will take our leave.” Li Feng said to Old Lu.
“You would just abandon this old man?” Old Lu said with some displeasure.
“What does Old Lu suggest?” Li Feng asked.
“I have no place in Tianhai City, not even money for food. How about I follow you? Just give me meals.” Old Lu looked at Li Feng and said with a chuckle.
“This…” Li Feng frowned. Old Lu’s meaning was clear: he wanted to follow them. But with unknown background and great strength, Li Feng was uneasy letting him tag along.
“What, unwilling?” Old Lu’s face darkened.
Li Feng remained silent.
“Little kid, you still worry this old man would harm you?” Old Lu said in a deep voice.
“Li Feng.” Hu Yuanyuan pulled his hand and said, “Let Old Lu follow.”
Li Feng took a deep breath, looked at Old Lu, and said, “Fine, Old Lu, follow us if you wish.”
Though his background was unknown, his strength was great. With him along, they had more safety in the Imperial Hotel. At least for now, Old Lu showed no malice.
Old Lu smiled, a glint flashing in his eyes.
The three left the private room and headed to the hall. Though the earlier fight was loud, the room was remote and disturbed no one.
“Young Master Feng, Young Master Feng, you finally came. You are awesome.” As soon as Li Feng appeared in the hall, Song Zhiyuan ran over, gave him a thumbs up, and said, “The thing with Mo Xing and Han Wei was you, right?”
“What do you mean by me? What nonsense.” Li Feng glared at him.
Song Zhiyuan realised, smiled awkwardly, and said softly, “Young Master Feng, I was too excited. But you are ruthless, coming up with such a move. Han Wei and the others are famous now.”
“How did you know it was Mo Xing?” Li Feng asked curiously. He wondered how Song Zhiyuan recognised Mo Xing’s pig-like face.
“Young Master Feng, recognising Mo Xing is easy. I, Song Zhiyuan, may lack other skills, but my memory is excellent. During the live stream, before Mo Xing’s clothes were off, I recognised him at a glance. And Han Wei, I never expected you to fix him like that. It is too satisfying, too refreshing.” Song Zhiyuan said excitedly. Han Wei was the young master of the Han family, vassals to the Zhu family, enemies of the Song family. Seeing Han Wei humiliated so, Song Zhiyuan felt invigorated.
At the same time, he admired Li Feng immensely. Though he liked pranks, compared to Li Feng, his methods seemed crude.
“You know in your heart. Some things cannot be said carelessly. If Zhu Yuanyang hears you, she will not let you off.” Li Feng patted Song Zhiyuan’s shoulder and said.
Song Zhiyuan shivered. Even he feared Zhu Yuanyang’s methods. Han Wei was her man. If she heard him, she would not spare him.
Looking up at Li Feng, Song Zhiyuan admired him more. Li Feng knew Han Wei was Zhu Yuanyang’s yet humiliated him anyway, clearly disregarding her. Now Li Feng and Zhu Yuanyang were thorough enemies.
He had planned to incite conflict between them, but it seemed unnecessary now.
“Li Feng…” At that moment, a voice filled with venom came from the side.
