“Courting death.”
The middle-aged man flew into a rage. His long sword trembled, unleashing waves of sword light.
“Hmph.”
The two snorted lightly, thrusting out their own long swords.
Swish!
Two sword beams, like bolts of silk, slashed towards the middle-aged man. In mid-air, they collided fiercely with the sword light he had sent forth.
Boom!
A heaven-shaking explosion rang out. The middle-aged man’s sword beam was instantly shattered. The two incoming beams continued undiminished, slashing viciously towards him.
“Not good.”
The middle-aged man’s expression changed dramatically. From the very first exchange, he knew these two sudden arrivals were stronger than him. Even at his peak, he could not handle one of them, let alone both. Without a second thought, he stamped the ground and retreated at high speed.
Boom!
The two sword beams struck where he had stood, sending shockwaves in all directions. He had only retreated two steps when the flying qi struck him. With a muffled groan, he was sent flying backwards.
Bang!
The middle-aged man crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
“With skills like yours, you think you can fight us brothers?” The two who had appeared were none other than the Blood Kill Twin Eagles. Against an Acquired Realm Fifth Layer ancient martial artist, either one of them could deal with him easily, let alone both together.
“Why are you here?” Ge Ying naturally recognised the Blood Kill Twin Eagles. Just the night before last, they had saved her.
“He is one of Murong Kang’s men,” Blood Eagle replied quickly, knowing Ge Ying’s status and not daring to be remiss. “Leader Zhong said Murong Kang might target Miss Ge, so we came. Fortunately, we arrived in time.”
“Murong Kang?” Ge Ying paused. She knew that tonight Li Feng and Ge Feng had gone to find Murong Kang. She had not expected that, at this moment, Murong Kang would send someone after her. But how had his man appeared here?
Could it be Nangong Xin?
In an instant, Ge Ying’s face turned livid. Though she often seemed somewhat naive, she was far from foolish. How could she not understand what had happened now?
“Come out yourself, or shall we help you?” Blood Eagle said coldly, staring at a corner.
The moment the Blood Kill Twin Eagles appeared, doubt had flashed through Nangong Xin’s mind. “Who are they? How did they appear here? Why are they helping Ge Ying?”
Before she could guess their identity, the Twin Eagles had already defeated the middle-aged man. Even if Nangong Xin were stupid, she now knew their strength was formidable.
Could they be sent by the Ge family to protect Ge Ying?
Yet only this middle-aged man, dispatched by Murong Kang, knew she had brought Ge Ying here. He certainly would not have told anyone. And with the speed she drove, no one could have followed her. Even a Congenital Realm expert might not match her driving speed. So even if these two were secretly protecting Ge Ying, how could they have arrived so quickly?
Unless the other side had prepared in advance.
How was that possible? How could Ge Ying know Murong Kang intended to target her, and that she herself would be involved?
The thought had barely formed when she saw Blood Eagle’s icy gaze turn towards her, accompanied by his words. How could Nangong Xin not realise she had been discovered?
In that instant, her face changed dramatically.
If she had known this would happen, she would never have agreed to Murong Kang’s request, even if it killed her. But regret was too late now.
Flee?
That was utterly impossible. Even the Acquired Realm Fifth Layer ancient martial artist sent by Murong Kang was no match for them. What chance did she have?
What should she do?
Nangong Xin’s gaze fell on Ge Ying. A glint flashed in her eyes, and she walked out.
“Sister Xin, I want to know what this is all about,” Ge Ying said, her gaze turning cold as she saw Nangong Xin emerge.
“Ge Ying, I, I had no choice. Murong Kang has something on me. If I did not do as he said, I would suffer terribly,” Nangong Xin replied, tears streaming down her face. She approached Ge Ying pitifully, sobbing.
“Something on you?” Ge Ying frowned.
“Yes, Ge Ying, you know my family’s situation. I…” At this, Nangong Xin broke into uncontrollable sobs.
“Sister Xin, are you telling the truth?” Ge Ying asked hesitantly.
“Yes, Ge Ying, how could I dare lie to you?” Nangong Xin knew Ge Ying was different from others. Her heart was too soft. This was the key to whether she could overcome today’s crisis.
“Miss Ge, we should return to Tianya Pavilion,” Blood Eagle said at that moment. He was experienced. Nangong Xin’s acting might fool Ge Ying, but not him. However, he said nothing. Someone would deal with Nangong Xin soon enough.
“Alright.” Ge Ying nodded, glancing at Nangong Xin.
“Ge Ying, it is getting late. I think I will not go to Tianya Pavilion,” Nangong Xin said quickly. She did not want to go there. She knew her acting could fool others, but not everyone.
“No. Tonight, everyone must go to Tianya Pavilion,” Blood Eagle said coldly.
In an instant, Nangong Xin’s face changed dramatically.
Beauty Club, Room Nine.
“What do you mean?” Murong Kang’s expression shifted upon hearing Li Feng’s words.
“Murong Kang, do you truly believe that if you plan to deal with me, I would make no preparations at all? I did not expect you to target Ge Ying, but do you think your subordinates could really capture her? Murong Kang, you are too naive. If they had truly taken her, why have they not contacted you by now?” Li Feng said with a cold laugh.
Murong Kang’s face turned ugly. By the timing, it should have happened already. Yet, as Li Feng said, his subordinates had not called. Could something unexpected have occurred?
No, impossible. Though Ge Ying was at peak Acquired Realm Fourth Layer, he had sent an Acquired Realm Fifth Layer expert. Dealing with her would be more than enough. Li Feng could not have anticipated a move against Ge Ying. How could he have arranged experts around her?
“Li Feng, are you just putting on a brave front?” Murong Kang laughed coldly, his face full of disdain. He believed Li Feng was bluffing, deliberately trying to scare him.
“Whether it is or not, come with me to a place and you will know.”
“What place?”
Before Murong Kang could finish asking, Li Feng struck him unconscious with a palm.
“Ge Feng, take Murong Kang. We leave the Beauty Club. As long as he is in our hands, even if Ge Ying has fallen into his subordinates’ grasp, we can exchange him for her,” Li Feng said to Ge Feng.
“Where to?” Ge Feng asked.
“We will discuss it after leaving the Beauty Club.” Li Feng took out a bottle of wine and poured it over Murong Kang, making it seem as though he were drunk. He did not want anyone to know he had kidnapped Murong Kang. After all, this was the Beauty Club. To operate such a venue successfully in Tianhai City, it must have backing. At this point, Li Feng preferred to avoid trouble where possible.
“Alright.” Ge Feng nodded, carrying Murong Kang out of the room.
As Li Feng and Ge Feng left the room and entered the lift, they did not notice a pair of eyes watching them closely. The owner of those eyes was none other than Jiang Yong.
“Murong Kang truly was no match for Li Feng. He has even fallen into Li Feng’s hands himself,” Jiang Yong thought, shock flashing in his eyes. After all, this time Murong Kang had even used the forbidden drug, Power-Dissolving Powder, to deal with Li Feng.
Jiang Yong inwardly rejoiced. He had stayed back earlier due to a bad premonition. Now it seemed his sixth sense had been spot on. If he had entered the room with Murong Kang, he might have ended up in the same predicament.
Yet he had been the one to bring Li Feng to the room. Murong Kang seeking trouble with Li Feng meant Li Feng would likely suspect he had colluded with Murong Kang. Though Li Feng had no evidence, Jiang Yong felt he should do something.
With that thought, he took out his phone and dialled a number. As soon as it connected, without waiting for the other side to speak, Jiang Yong said, “Murong Kang is now in Li Feng’s hands. If you do not want him to die, go rescue him now.”
He hung up, a cold smile curling his lips. “Li Feng, I know you are formidable, but this time, I will make you lose a tooth.”
He turned to leave, only to find someone standing behind him, gazing at him with a cold smile.
In an instant, Jiang Yong’s face changed dramatically.
Tianya Pavilion.
As soon as Li Feng and the others returned to Tianya Pavilion, Zhong Shuhui came to greet them. “Young Master, Murong Kang’s men did make a move against Ge Ying.”
“How is Ge Ying now?” Before Li Feng could speak, Ge Feng asked urgently.
“Ge Feng, she is fine. Murong Kang’s man has been captured. He is an Acquired Realm Fifth Layer ancient martial artist.” Zhong Shuhui explained the events in detail.
“Nangong Xin.” Ge Feng’s gaze turned icy.
“Where are they?” Li Feng asked. With the Blood Kill Twin Eagles present, as long as it was not a Congenital Realm expert or several Acquired Realm Ninth Layer ancient martial artists, they could handle it.
“I arranged for them to be in the conference room,” Zhong Shuhui replied.
The group arrived at the conference room. As soon as they entered, Ge Ying said, “Brother, Li Feng, you are finally here. This villain actually tried to attack me. If the Blood Kill Twin Eagles had not arrived in time, he would have captured me.”
“Heh, as long as you are safe.” Li Feng smiled, glancing indifferently at the middle-aged man thrown on the floor before his eyes settled on the woman beside him.
According to Zhong Shuhui, this woman named Nangong Xin had tricked Ge Ying into going out.
Li Feng appraised Nangong Xin. Though not a peerless beauty, she was quite attractive.
Was this a friend of Ge Ying’s?
Nangong Xin, Nangong. Nangong, could she be from the Nangong family?
“Nangong Xin.” Ge Feng glared at her furiously. He had not expected this Nangong Xin to conspire with Murong Kang to harm Ge Ying. This was utterly unforgivable. He knew she was from the Nangong family, but so what? Anyone who tried to harm Ge Ying must pay the price, no matter who they were.
In an instant, a towering killing intent enveloped Nangong Xin.
