For Qin Feng, his greatest enemy in Tianhai City was Li Feng. He would do anything that could make Li Feng suffer. If his current resources were not limited, he might have already planned another move against him.
Now that Li Feng had set a deadly trap for the Hongmen operatives, Qin Feng felt he could not let Li Feng succeed so easily.
“Young Master, this is not a conspiracy on Li Feng’s part. It is an open strategy.” Elder Xu said gravely.
“An open strategy?” Qin Feng paused.
“Yes, precisely an open strategy. The fact that Longmen Group has been researching maglev cars is common knowledge. Li Feng must be aware of it too, yet he chooses to use this as his ploy. He knows that, true or false, Chen Junyi will not ignore the news. As long as Chen Junyi sends people to act, Li Feng’s plan will succeed.” Elder Xu nodded.
Qin Feng’s expression shifted. “So it is very difficult to disrupt now?”
“Indeed. Unless Chen Junyi believes Li Feng’s maglev car is fake. But Fengyuan Group previously launched Intelligent One, a genuinely existing product. Who can guarantee this maglev car is false?” Elder Xu said.
“I accept that Li Feng is powerful and deeply scheming, but how has he managed to develop both Intelligent One and the maglev car?” Jealousy flickered in Qin Feng’s eyes. He simply could not understand how Li Feng possessed so many advanced technologies. Their family intelligence had uncovered nothing about either Intelligent One or the current maglev car.
“Young Master, there is likely a vast power backing Li Feng.” Elder Xu said solemnly.
“Elder Xu, do you mean the Li family?” Qin Feng asked, somewhat puzzled.
“No, not the Li family.” Elder Xu shook his head.
“If not the Li family, then who?” Qin Feng asked in confusion.
“Young Master, the Li family, like our Qin family, is one of the eight top-tier families. Our Qin family lacks the capability to develop Intelligent One or a maglev car. Do you think the Li family could? If they truly had, would Li Wu have gone to such lengths to obtain Intelligent One? At the last Fengyuan Group press conference, I hear Li Wu even invoked an order from the Li family elders.” Elder Xu said gravely.
“Then the power behind Li Feng that you mention must belong to someone else?” A glint appeared in Qin Feng’s eyes. He found Elder Xu’s reasoning sound, yet he was extremely curious. If it was not the Li family supporting Li Feng, then who?
“We probably cannot guess it. But one thing is certain. This power is extraordinarily strong. Neither Intelligent One nor the announced maglev car could be developed by an ordinary force.” Elder Xu replied.
“It seems we must thoroughly investigate the power behind Li Feng before attempting to deal with him.” Helplessness flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes. If possible, he wanted Li Feng dead right now.
“Correct, Young Master. Until we clarify the force backing Li Feng, we absolutely must not move against him. Otherwise, we will be the ones to suffer.” Elder Xu nodded.
“So this time, we cannot disrupt Li Feng’s trap?” Qin Feng asked.
“Young Master, Li Feng’s trap is an open strategy. Such strategies are hard to break. Though we cannot stop it, we can still cause him some trouble.” Elder Xu said solemnly.
“Cause some trouble?” Qin Feng sighed upon hearing this. Since when had the eldest heir of the Qin family been reduced to merely troubling someone, rather than dealing with them decisively?
Li Feng. Li Feng. It was all because of Li Feng. Without him, Qin Feng would still be the one who could turn the world upside down with a wave of his hand. But Li Feng’s rise had changed everything.
One could say Li Feng’s ascent was entirely due to him. Without his actions, Fengyuan Group might never have been established.
“Yes, Young Master. For now, this is all we can do.” Elder Xu nodded. No one understood Qin Feng better than he did. Normally, the best approach would be to observe quietly, but he knew Qin Feng was not seeking patience today. His words revealed a restless desire to strike at Li Feng.
Yet Li Feng was no easy target.
Recalling their repeated losses to him, even Elder Xu remained highly wary. To deal with someone like Li Feng, one must either kill with a single decisive blow or wait motionless for the perfect moment.
Unfortunately, the current Qin Feng would not listen to him.
“Elder Xu, what plan do you have to trouble Li Feng?” Qin Feng asked eagerly.
“Young Master, we need only do the following.” Elder Xu slowly outlined his plan.
Qin Feng’s eyes brightened. Though it would only cause minor trouble, without direct action, this seemed a good option.
“Young Master, I know you wish to deal with Li Feng, but now is not the time. However, the King of Fighters Championship will be the perfect opportunity. If you truly want to target him, you can begin preparations now.” Elder Xu said gravely.
“The King of Fighters Championship?” A sharp glint appeared in Qin Feng’s eyes.
“Yes, exactly. At the championship venue, no matter how powerful the force behind Li Feng, it cannot aid him directly. Though Li Feng is strong, he cannot fight four hands with two fists. That will be our chance. Moreover, Li Feng has offended so many in Tianhai City. I doubt any of them would pass up a chance at his life.” Elder Xu said meaningfully.
“Elder Xu is right.” The same glint flashed in Qin Feng’s eyes. He understood. Since they could not trouble Li Feng now, waiting until the championship would not be too late.
“It seems I should start making some visits in the coming days.” Qin Feng’s eyes gleamed.
Seeing Qin Feng regain his spirit, Elder Xu was pleased. The last setback from Li Feng had struck him hard. He had truly worried Qin Feng might not recover.
“By the way, Elder Xu, regarding this King of Fighters Championship, where exactly will it be held?” Qin Feng suddenly recalled and asked.
“Young Master, you will know when the time comes.” Elder Xu gave a meaningful smile and did not answer.
First People’s Hospital.
After leaving Fengyuan Group, Li Feng rushed straight to the hospital. This visit was not only to see Hu Yuanyuan but also to update her on the company situation.
Though Hu Yuanyuan had handed company matters to him, she could not possibly be indifferent. Thus, Li Feng decided to inform her in advance, lest she inadvertently disrupt his plan.
Additionally, he had matters to discuss with Jin Songyang. This plan required Jin Songyang’s assistance.
The maglev car was bait to lure his prey into the jar, but his scheme was far from simple. An open strategy differed from a conspiracy. It relied on leaving the opponent no choice, but only when backed by overwhelming strength.
He currently had the Blood Kill Twin Eagles, Lu Shuang, Lin Ge, and himself. Together, they could easily handle four peak Post-Heaven ninth-level ancient martial artists. But would those he targeted this time possess only such strength?
If it were merely Hongmen’s Blood Shadow and his subordinates, Li Feng would not worry. The real issue was the other force. The one that had bribed a senior executive to steal the fake Intelligent One core technology from the safe. Their capability could not be underestimated.
He also needed to guard against opportunists. Last time, during the attack on Hu Yuanyuan, Wu De had taken advantage of the chaos and nearly caused devastating losses. He had to prevent that.
Li Feng sought Jin Songyang not to request elite fighters, as that was impossible. The Jin family would never intervene, especially against Hongmen, an existence feared by every top-tier family. Even if Jin Songyang agreed, the rest of the family would not.
His sole purpose was to ask Jin Songyang to protect Hu Yuanyuan. To encircle and kill Blood Shadow’s group, he would mobilise all available forces, including the Black Eagle team squad and over a dozen Hawkeye sharpshooters currently guarding the hospital.
Once they left, Hu Yuanyuan’s safety would be compromised. In her current condition, she could not even defend herself. For her protection, Li Feng had no choice but to rely on Jin Songyang.
What surprised him, however, was finding an unexpected person in Hu Yuanyuan’s ward upon arrival.
That person was Ying Suyan.
“Ying Suyan, what are you doing here?” The moment Li Feng saw her, his expression darkened.
“Young Master Feng, do I need to report my presence to you?” Ying Suyan stood up with a playful smile as he entered. “Or perhaps Young Master Feng is unhappy to see me here?”
“Welcome you? Why should I welcome you?” A glint flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. He remained extremely vigilant towards Ying Suyan.
Among the eight top-tier families sending representatives to the King of Fighters Championship, Ma Xiaoyong, Jin Songyang, Fu Yanxiong, Li Wu, Song Zhiyuan, and Qin Feng were all men. Only Ying Suyan and Zhu Yuanyuan were women. Could Ying Suyan be another like Zhu Yuanyuan?
Li Feng knew Zhu Yuanyuan’s prowess well. His current troubles stemmed largely from her. If Ying Suyan proved similar, that would be truly catastrophic.
“Li Feng, how can you speak to Miss Ying like that? She came to visit me. These past two days, Miss Ying has come every day.” Hu Yuanyuan said.
“Is that so? Then Miss Ying has gone to great trouble.” Li Feng’s eyes flickered. She came every day. What for?
“Young Master Feng, your words seem loaded. Are you dissatisfied with me?” Ying Suyan smiled, her beautiful eyes sparkling. “But you have arrived at the perfect time. I was just looking for you.”
