Xu Yang glanced at Song Zhiyuan and continued, “However, if Young Master Song releases my young master now, the situation would be different. Li Feng would still need to deal with my young master, so he would still require Young Master Song’s assistance. Therefore, Li Feng would never kick Young Master Song aside. Even if he knew Young Master Song had deliberately let my young master go, Li Feng would not do anything to Young Master Song.”
Song Zhiyuan remained silent.
Xu Yang went on, “Moreover, as long as Young Master Song lets my young master go today, my young master can make you a promise.”
“Indeed, Young Master Song. If you let us leave, I can give you a promise, and even help you become the heir of the Song family,” Li Wu said quickly. He fully understood what it would mean if he fell into Li Feng’s hands. With Song Zhiyuan here, the latter had probably stationed many men outside as well. The only way to escape was to persuade Song Zhiyuan to release them.
Li Wu secretly rejoiced. If it had been anyone else instead of Song Zhiyuan, perhaps one of Li Feng’s subordinates, escape would have been impossible this time.
At the same time, Li Wu grew increasingly wary of Li Feng. He had never imagined that Li Feng would station someone here. Such scheming far surpassed his own. It seemed he had still underestimated Li Feng. In future, any move against him would require utmost caution.
Song Zhiyuan’s gaze flickered as he weighed the pros and cons.
If the person before him were anyone but Li Wu, he would not be so conflicted. He could simply capture them and hand them over to Li Feng. But since it was Li Wu, the matter was different.
Just as Xu Yang had said, this was precisely what worried him. If Li Feng eliminated Li Wu and then discarded him as an ally, the loss would outweigh the gain. Although Song Zhiyuan believed Li Feng was probably not the type to burn bridges, one could never be too careful.
However, after so much contact with Li Feng, Song Zhiyuan had some understanding of his character. If he released Li Wu now, Li Feng might not say anything, but obtaining his help in future would become difficult.
This time, assisting Li Feng had already involved considerable risk. To give up halfway would bring him no benefit.
“Young Master Song, just say the word whether you will step aside or not,” Li Wu pressed urgently. Li Feng would arrive soon, and further delay would spell trouble.
Song Zhiyuan’s expression shifted unpredictably. Finally, he sneered and said, “Li Wu, save your efforts. In a moment, you will come with me to see Li Feng. You may resist, but you must understand the consequences.”
As soon as Song Zhiyuan finished speaking, he waved his hand. A squad of men rushed into the room.
“You…” Li Wu’s face changed dramatically. He stared coldly at Song Zhiyuan. He had never expected Song Zhiyuan to make such a choice. Was he truly unafraid that Li Feng would discard him once the bridge was crossed?
“Take Second Young Master Li away,” Song Zhiyuan ordered coldly.
“Song Zhiyuan, you had better think carefully. Do you realise what this means?” Li Wu’s gaze was icy.
“I am perfectly aware. You need not concern yourself,” Song Zhiyuan snorted. He had decided to stand firmly with Li Feng to the end. Now that his resolve was set, he paid no heed to Li Wu’s words.
“Good. Very good, Song Zhiyuan,” Li Wu said through gritted teeth, glaring at him. However, he had no intention of resisting now. With only himself and Xu Yang against Song Zhiyuan’s numerous men, he knew they were no match. Fighting now would only invite humiliation.
Though his own skills were respectable and he could perhaps break out, he doubted Song Zhiyuan had brought only these men. There were likely experts waiting outside. If he fought now, he would expose his strength and might even suffer further disgrace.
At the very least, whether Li Feng would kill him upon capture was not his immediate concern. He knew that if he truly fell into Li Feng’s hands, someone would come to rescue him.
With this thought, Li Wu gave Song Zhiyuan a deep look. He resolved that, should he survive this, he would make Song Zhiyuan pay.
Li Feng supports you, does he? Then I shall support Song Yongquan. Let us see if you can still become the Song family heir.
“I, Song Zhiyuan, have always been very well,” Song Zhiyuan snorted, inwardly dismissive. He felt Li Wu was far inferior to Li Feng. If it were Li Feng, he would not waste words but would fight his way out directly.
With a wave of his hand, he ordered his men to bind Li Wu and Xu Yang, then turned and left the room.
“Young Master Song, I hope you remain this smug forever,” Xu Yang said angrily, glaring at Song Zhiyuan. From childhood to now, Xu Yang had never been bound by anyone. Being tied up by Song Zhiyuan’s men was a profound humiliation for him.
“Rest assured, I shall remain this smug,” Song Zhiyuan replied with a cold laugh.
“Song Zhiyuan, even if you capture me, you cannot save Li Feng. Today, Li Feng is doomed. After he dies, it will be your turn to suffer,” Li Wu said triumphantly. From the window, he saw Li Feng had already entered the intersection of Hanjiang Road and Binhe Road. He did not believe Song Zhiyuan could neutralise his ten snipers. After all, their concealment skills were top-notch.
“That is none of your concern. Young Master Feng will certainly emerge unscathed,” Song Zhiyuan said with a dismissive smile. He ordered his men to take Li Wu and Xu Yang away. As for Li Wu’s subordinates, he could not locate them for now, but he trusted Li Feng had ways to deal with them.
What Song Zhiyuan did not know was that Li Wu had arranged ten snipers to kill Li Feng. Had he known, he would not have been so calm.
Two minutes earlier, while still some distance from the intersection, Li Feng had already used his divine sense to detect the ambushers there, including the hidden snipers.
This location had originally been his planned second battlefield, so he knew the terrain intimately. However, he had not expected the enemy to deploy so many snipers against him.
“They really think highly of me.”
A cold smile curved Li Feng’s lips. He had initially thought he would need to face several Acquired Realm eighth or ninth layer ancient martial artists here, or even Blood Shadow himself. That was why he had stationed Song Zhiyuan, Lin Ge, and the Blood Kill Twin Eagles. Now it seemed his arrangements had been unnecessary. Had he known, he should have placed Lin Ge or the Twin Eagles at Tianfu Tower. Then Ge Feng and Ge Ying would not have been so gravely injured.
However, now that he had arrived, tonight’s events were nearing their conclusion. The remaining threats were the ambushers at the intersection ahead, the Zhao family pursuers behind, and Zhu Yuanyuan’s forces.
Li Feng was not worried about the Zhao family. Even if they had experts remaining, he and Lu Shuang could handle them. The real dangers now were the snipers ahead and Zhu Yuanyuan’s miniature rocket launchers. These hot weapons posed a significant threat to him.
Especially the miniature rocket launchers. After experiencing the earlier grenade bombardment, Li Feng’s wariness of them had reached an unprecedented level.
“It seems all who were meant to appear have shown themselves. But resolving these troubles will not be easy,” Li Feng frowned.
“Troubles must be dealt with one by one. Let us start with these snipers. By now, Blood Shadow should have vanished as well.”
A sharp glint flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. Blood Shadow was his man, a fact known only to his closest confidants. Li Feng had no intention of letting outsiders know. Therefore, while resolving the remaining threats, he would not need Blood Shadow to act.
Although Blood Shadow’s sudden disappearance at this moment might arouse suspicion, no one would ever imagine he had been controlled. In future, Blood Shadow would be a sharp sword in the darkness for him.
With this in mind, Li Feng gave Blood Shadow instructions via the walkie-talkie, then said to Lu Shuang, “Lu Shuang, the Zhao family pursuers are closing in from behind. You and Lin Ge will handle them.”
“Yes,” Lu Shuang acknowledged, then realised something. His expression changed dramatically. “Master, what about Blood Shadow…”
He was only at the Acquired Realm ninth layer. After several battles, his combat strength was down to about thirty percent. Against an Innate Realm expert like Blood Shadow, he had no chance of resistance.
“Blood Shadow is not a concern. He will not attack you,” Li Feng said gravely.
“But…”
Before Lu Shuang could say more, Li Feng interrupted impatiently. “No buts. Just obey my orders.”
“Yes.” Lu Shuang’s face paled. He immediately turned back to fight. Li Feng’s command was absolute. Even if ordered to commit suicide, he would not dare disobey.
“With Lu Shuang and Lin Ge together, they should suffice against the Zhao family, even if there are still Acquired Realm ninth layer ancient martial artists among them. But who should deal with Zhu Yuanyuan’s forces?”
Li Feng frowned, then called the Blood Kill Twin Eagles. However, the power of those miniature rocket launchers was too great. He could not be certain they could handle Zhu Yuanyuan’s men. They might perish in the attempt. Yet at present, the Twin Eagles were the only ones he could deploy.
After briefing the Blood Kill Twin Eagles on the situation, Li Feng reached the intersection of Binhe Road and Hanjiang Road.
He took out his sniper rifle again from the spatial pouch. Icy killing intent shot from his eyes.
“Now I shall show you who the true sniper is.”
Not only did Li Feng possess formidable marksmanship, but with his divine sense assisting, anything within its range was fair game.
Bang, bang, bang…
Concealed in a corner, Li Feng fired bullet after bullet from the sniper rifle. Each shot claimed the life of a hidden sniper.
“Divine sense truly lives up to its name. It is incredible. Without it, I would undoubtedly have died today.”
A smile flickered across Li Feng’s lips. Just as he was about to speak, his divine sense detected something. His expression changed instantly.
“Damn it. Zhu Yuanyuan’s men have fired the rocket launcher.”
