Tianhai City, National Security Bureau Branch.
While Li Feng was interrogating the person in charge of Yuxing Lake, in the National Security Bureau branch, Fu Zhu’s face was livid as he listened to his subordinate’s report.
Fu Zhu never expected that the outcome of tonight’s events would turn out like this. Hongmen Blood Shadow was dead, along with Blood Sand Butterfly, Zhao family’s Zhao Xingping, Li Wu, and Liu Dongjian. Situ Qiang had been captured. Only Zhu Yuanyang and Fu Yanxiong had received advance warning and left.
“Are all these people useless?” Fu Zhu’s face twisted ferociously. Blood Shadow and Liu Dongjian had mobilised so many experts, even sniper rifles and rocket launchers, yet they could not kill Li Feng. Was Li Feng invincible?
Now that so many people combined could not deal with Li Feng, who would be able to deal with him in the future?
However, Fu Zhu had to admit that Li Feng was truly too strong, unbelievably so. Originally, he thought that with so many people from Blood Shadow’s side targeting Li Feng tonight, even if Li Feng did not die, he would be severely injured. But he never imagined that not only was Li Feng unscathed, Blood Shadow and the others were almost completely wiped out.
It seemed he had underestimated Li Feng’s strength. Li Feng was far more powerful than he had imagined. How could Li Feng be so formidable? Was it because of his talent, or support from the Li family?
Regardless of the reason, as long as Li Feng lived, Fu Zhu could not rest easy.
What worried him most now was the impact of this incident. Previously, he had used his authority to suppress news of Li Feng’s actions in Tianhai City, but now he could not suppress it even if he wanted to.
It probably would not be long before many people learned of Li Feng’s formidable power.
Was the Li family destined to revive under Li Feng’s hands?
No, absolutely not. The Li family was already very powerful. If it revived further under Li Feng, who could check the Li family in the future? Would the entire China become the Li family’s domain?
“Chief…” The young man in front of Fu Zhu looked at him cautiously. He did not quite understand why Fu Zhu was so furious.
Fu Zhu calmed down slightly and looked up at the young man.
“The most important thing now is to clean up the aftermath. Because Zhu Yuanyang used rocket launchers, the destruction is severe. It will be hard to explain to the citizens of Tianhai City,” the young man said gravely.
“The common people are ignorant and foolish. Any excuse will do. Notify everyone immediately to start cleaning up the mess,” Fu Zhu said, suppressing his anger.
“Yes.” The young man acknowledged and left the room.
The National Security Bureau was a special department of China, yet now it could only clean up the mess for Li Feng. To Fu Zhu, this was the greatest irony.
“No, it seems I must change my approach to Li Feng. Otherwise, even if the National Security Bureau acts in the future, we won’t be able to deal with him.”
A cold glint flashed in Fu Zhu’s eyes.
But before that, he needed to resolve the immediate issue, at least rescue Liu Dongjian, Li Wu, and Situ Qiang from Li Feng’s hands. These people falling into Li Feng’s grasp would likely not end well. If Li Feng killed them, there would be fewer people to oppose him in the future.
Especially Li Wu. If he died at Li Feng’s hands, Li Feng would have no rivals left within the Li family. That would be very bad. Even if Li Xiangyang sought to deal with Li Feng over Li Wu’s death, it would be too late.
Over the years, Li Xiangyang had been suppressed by Li Chuanwei and Mu Chunfeng, unable to lift his head. If he acted, Li Chuanwei and Mu Chunfeng would certainly intervene. Any internal strife in the Li family would not greatly affect it overall.
As for Liu Dongjian, he was after all a local power in Tianhai City. The Liu family was one of the four great families there. With him around, Li Feng’s development in Tianhai City would inevitably be hindered.
But now these people were in Li Feng’s hands. Rescuing them from him would be extremely difficult. Li Feng was not soft-hearted. Last time with Wu De, Li Feng had killed him without a word. This time, with Liu Dongjian and Li Wu in his grasp, Li Feng would not spare their lives. If the rescue failed and prompted Li Feng to kill them early, the loss would outweigh the gain.
What to do?
Fu Zhu frowned, racking his brain but finding no good solution. After all, he could not personally demand the men from Li Feng. Moreover, even if he did, Li Feng might not give him face.
No, Li Feng definitely would not give him face. He might even kill Liu Dongjian and Li Wu right in front of him, mocking him coldly.
“This is truly a difficult problem.”
Fu Zhu thought for a moment and suddenly remembered that the current mayor of Tianhai City was Li Zhengxiang, the fourth uncle of both Li Feng and Li Wu. Perhaps he could resolve the matter between Li Feng and Li Wu. Li Feng might not give Fu Zhu face, but would he dare not give Li Zhengxiang face?
Moreover, if Li Feng wanted to become the Li family heir, he needed support from the family’s elders. Li Zhengxiang was one such elder. Perhaps Li Feng needed his backing.
With this thought, Fu Zhu called out, “Someone come.”
“Chief.” The young man who had left earlier hurried back in upon hearing Fu Zhu.
“Call Li Zhengxiang immediately. Tell him I have an important matter to discuss,” Fu Zhu said gravely.
“Li Zhengxiang? The mayor of Tianhai City?” The young man was stunned.
“Yes, him. Go now,” Fu Zhu nodded.
“Yes.” The young man acknowledged and turned to leave.
“Wait.” At that moment, Fu Zhu stopped him.
“Any further instructions, Chief?” the young man asked, turning back.
Fu Zhu thought for a second, then waved his hand. “Nothing. Go ahead.”
The young man paused, gave Fu Zhu a puzzled look, and left.
“Li Zhengxiang can handle Li Wu’s matter, but what about Liu Dongjian? It seems none of the four great families in Tianhai City have good relations with Li Feng. Although Liu Dongjian is the Liu family head, this time to deal with Li Feng he mobilised all the forces he could. The Liu family is already dissatisfied with him. They probably wish he were dead.”
Fu Zhu frowned and thought, “Liu Dongjian no longer has much power left. Is it worth exhausting myself to rescue him from Li Feng? Moreover, the four great families of Tianhai City are even more mysterious than the eight top families. For the sake of one Li Feng, should I help the four great families?”
At this moment, Fu Zhu was caught in a dilemma.
Around the same time Fu Zhu received the news, Situ Lei also learned that Situ Qiang had gone to deal with Li Feng and been captured by him. Upon hearing this, Situ Lei’s face turned livid with anger. He never imagined Situ Qiang would actually target Li Feng.
According to the Situ family’s plan, they were supposed to ally with Li Feng against Chen Junyi. Yet now Situ Qiang had gone to oppose Li Feng. Situ Lei did not know how to evaluate his young master.
Even if Situ Qiang wanted to deal with Li Feng, he had ended up captured. This not only exposed Situ Qiang’s incompetence but also thoroughly disgraced the Situ family.
Situ Lei felt deeply helpless. Situ Qiang, now in Li Feng’s hands, had to be rescued. But how? In what way?
More importantly, he did not know how to explain this to Li Feng. If the explanation was poor and caused a misunderstanding, it would spell real trouble.
Although the Situ family did not fear Li Feng, it was better to avoid unnecessary conflict. One more friend meant one fewer enemy. Moreover, Li Feng was so powerful. Tonight’s events had fully demonstrated his strength. Making an enemy of Li Feng would add a formidable opponent to the Situ family.
However, Situ Lei was only the Situ family’s representative in Tianhai City. Some decisions were beyond his authority. So he took out his phone and dialled Situ Ming’s number.
“This is Situ Ming.” Soon, Situ Ming’s voice came through.
“Young Master, something has happened.” Without hesitation, Situ Lei recounted Situ Qiang’s situation over the phone.
In the United States, Situ Ming listened and flew into a rage. “That damned little bastard, ruining my plans.”
Cooperating with Li Feng was a plan he had devised to help the Situ family defeat Chen Junyi and gain control of Hongmen. It was a crucial step. But now, before the plan had even begun, Situ Qiang had destroyed it. How could he not be furious?
This time the old master had sent Situ Qiang to Tianhai City to train him, but who would have thought the brat would be so arrogant, joining others to target Li Feng. What was he thinking? With his abilities, could he possibly deal with Li Feng?
Back when Chen Haotian died, Situ Ming had immediately sought out Li Feng. Why? Precisely because he recognised Li Feng’s formidable strength and saw cooperation as beneficial to the Situ family. If Li Feng were easy to deal with, would he have sought an alliance?
But now Situ Qiang had pulled this stunt, completely disrupting their plan. Even if Li Feng still cooperated afterwards, the dynamics would be entirely different.
“Young Master, what should we do now?” Situ Lei’s voice came through the phone.
“Go meet Li Feng. The priority is to ensure Situ Qiang’s safety,” Situ Ming said gravely. After all, Situ Qiang was his son, his only son. He could not stand by and let him die. At the same time, Situ Ming secretly felt relieved that Li Feng had not killed Situ Qiang but only captured him. This at least showed Li Feng had not completely fallen out with them.
“Yes.” Situ Lei acknowledged, then hesitated. “Young Master, to get Li Feng to release the young master, we may have to pay a considerable price.”
“No matter the cost, ensure Situ Qiang’s safety,” Situ Ming said firmly.
“Yes.”
“By the way, what about Blood Shadow?” Situ Ming asked.
“Blood Shadow has disappeared,” Situ Lei replied.
“Disappeared? How is that possible? With such a major incident tonight, Blood Shadow did not die? How could that be? Could Li Feng not kill him? Even if Li Feng could not, could the experts around him not kill him?” Situ Ming was incredulous.
“Young Master, I do not know the details. I only heard that Blood Shadow pursued Li Feng for a distance before vanishing. No one knows why he disappeared or where he went,” Situ Lei answered.
“Find Blood Shadow at all costs. I want his head to exchange for Situ Qiang’s life with Li Feng,” Situ Ming said coldly.
