“Old Xu, you were right.”
At the same time that Fu Zhu received the news, Qin Feng also received it. He sighed and said to Old Xu.
Although he had listened to Old Xu and did not act tonight, he still paid great attention to Li Feng’s every move. However, upon receiving the relevant news, Qin Feng’s face was filled with shock. He had always believed that even if Li Feng had a chance of turning defeat into victory tonight, it would be a pyrrhic one. He never expected the result to be so astonishing.
“Old Xu, is it that the people from Hongmen are useless? So many of them could not deal with one Li Feng.” Qin Feng’s expression darkened.
“No, it should be said that Li Feng is too strong.” Old Xu shook his head and analysed, “Not only is Li Feng himself extremely powerful, but his subordinates are also very strong. According to intelligence from various sources, Li Feng has at least one or two ninth-level acquired ancient martial artists under him.”
“How can Li Feng have so many experts?” Qin Feng’s pupils contracted. He only had Old Xu, a ninth-level acquired ancient martial artist, by his side. Li Feng had two. How could he compare with Li Feng?
“I do not know. They might have been arranged by the Li family, or perhaps recruited by Li Feng himself.” Old Xu shook his head.
“Recruited himself? How is that possible? How could Li Feng recruit ninth-level acquired ancient martial artists on his own? Are such experts so easy to recruit?” Qin Feng looked incredulous. If ninth-level acquired ancient martial artists were that easy to recruit, he would have done so long ago. In this era, a ninth-level acquired ancient martial artist counted as a regional expert. Which one of them was not experienced and proud? What did Li Feng have to offer to recruit them?
Even for their Qin family, recruiting a ninth-level acquired ancient martial artist was not an easy task.
“This is beyond my knowledge. However, Li Feng has never been someone who can be judged by common sense, so it is not impossible.” Old Xu said gravely.
Qin Feng’s expression changed. Yes, if judged by common sense, Li Feng would not be this strong. Someone like Li Feng was no ordinary person. Judging him by common standards would lead to great losses.
He had been defeated by Li Feng several times precisely because he had judged Li Feng by common sense, only to be turned against and defeated.
“I never expected Li Feng’s scheming to run so deep. To deploy two ninth-level acquired ancient martial artists tonight, even the people from Hongmen probably did not anticipate it.” A look of apprehension appeared in Qin Feng’s eyes. When clashing with him, Li Feng had not used a single ninth-level acquired ancient martial artist. Yet now two had suddenly appeared. They could not have been found recently. In Li Feng’s eyes, he probably did not warrant the use of such experts.
At this thought, Qin Feng could not describe his feelings. In Li Feng’s view, he was probably not even worthy of being an opponent.
Old Xu remained silent. Though reluctant to admit it, he felt this was the truth. In the repeated conflicts with Li Feng, not once had Li Feng deployed a ninth-level acquired ancient martial artist, likely because Qin Feng was not worth it.
“However, Young Master, this incident has caused no loss to you. On the contrary, it has allowed us to clearly see Li Feng’s strength. In the future, we will have a better grasp when dealing with him.” Old Xu said gravely.
“Dealing with Li Feng? Old Xu, do you think I can still deal with him in the future?” Qin Feng gave a bitter laugh.
“Why not? Young Master, although Li Feng is strong, he is not invincible. You must not lose confidence because of this.” Sensing Qin Feng’s mood, Old Xu quickly added, “Young Master, you are the eldest young master of the Qin family. You absolutely cannot be defeated by a few setbacks. Look at Li Feng now, enjoying his glory, but for the twenty years before this, he was scorned as a waste. Under the abuse of so many people, Li Feng persevered unyieldingly to achieve what he has today. So although Li Feng is powerful, in my view, he is simply the target you must surpass. Only then can you lead the Qin family to grow and prosper.”
Glancing at Qin Feng, Old Xu continued, “If Young Master feels Li Feng is invincible and cannot be opposed by force, it would be better to submit to him. With your status as the Qin family’s eldest young master, even as one of Li Feng’s dogs, you would enjoy a lifetime of wealth and glory.”
“Impossible. How could I, Qin Feng, ever submit to Li Feng?” Qin Feng declared loudly. As the eldest young master of the Qin family, his pride and self-respect would never allow him to submit to another.
“That is the spirit.” Old Xu was very satisfied with Qin Feng’s reaction. He had truly worried that Li Feng’s displayed strength this time would cause Qin Feng to lose his fighting spirit.
“Young Master, although Li Feng is strong, he is not without weaknesses. He is arrogant and makes enemies everywhere. Which of the eight top families does not count him as an enemy? Which of the four great families in Tianhai City is not irreconcilably opposed to him? These are Li Feng’s weaknesses and also opportunities to deal with him.” Old Xu said.
“We will talk about dealing with Li Feng later. After this incident, few people will likely want to target him in the short term. If we act alone, we are no match for him. Moreover, the Fist King Championship is about to begin. Our main priority now is to prepare for it.” Qin Feng thought for a moment and shook his head.
In his heart, Qin Feng strongly agreed with Old Xu. Li Feng had far too many enemies. He could not even count them on both hands. In tonight’s events alone, at least four or five forces had targeted Li Feng. If Li Feng did not have so many enemies, defeating his opponents would probably have been much easier.
Unfortunately, Li Feng had previously hidden his forces too well. When others thought his subordinates consisted only of the Black Hawk Team, two ninth-level acquired ancient martial artists suddenly appeared. If Hongmen’s people had factored these two into their plans this time, Li Feng would likely have faced grave danger tonight.
It seemed that if he wanted to deal with Li Feng in the future, he must thoroughly investigate Li Feng’s true capabilities. Otherwise, it would be exceedingly difficult.
“Young Master is right. Dealing with Li Feng is a matter for later. However, Li Feng’s overwhelming victory this time has given us an opportunity.” A strange smile flashed across Old Xu’s face.
“An opportunity? Old Xu, you mean…” Qin Feng was taken aback.
Old Xu gave a sinister laugh and slowly explained his plan.
After hearing Old Xu’s words, Qin Feng’s eyes lit up. “Old Xu is indeed Old Xu. Experience truly counts.”
Municipal Government Compound, Li Family.
Li Zhengxiang listened to the report from the man in black military attire. A glint flashed in his eyes. “So, Li Feng has now turned defeat into victory and defeated everyone who targeted him?”
“Yes.” The man in black military attire nodded.
A trace of shock passed through Li Zhengxiang’s eyes. Although he did not know exactly who was targeting Li Feng tonight, from his intelligence network, there had been sniper rifles, hand grenades, and even rocket launchers. The battle had been earth-shaking. He had originally thought that even if Li Feng survived, he could not overcome his opponents. At best, both sides would suffer heavy losses.
But the result was far beyond expectations. Li Feng had won, and won so decisively.
“Fourth Master, Li Wu has also fallen into Li Feng’s hands.” The man in black military attire said gravely at this point.
“What?” Li Zhengxiang stood up in shock and asked incredulously, “Li Wu has fallen into Li Feng’s hands? How is that possible? What about the experts around Li Wu? Were they idiots?”
“The Li Yong by Li Wu’s side was not with him today. It seems Li Wu sent him out on other business.” The man in black military attire replied.
“Even without Li Yong, do the people around Li Wu not have the ability to protect him?” Li Zhengxiang said gravely.
Li Zhengxiang fully understood what it meant for Li Wu to fall into Li Feng’s hands. He simply never imagined Li Wu would end up there. Was Li Feng too strong, or Li Wu too weak?
Were the people around Li Wu idiots? Was Li Wu himself an idiot? If Li Feng killed Li Wu now, the position of Li family heir would undoubtedly go to Li Feng.
“Perhaps Li Wu was caught off guard.” The man in black military attire replied.
“Caught off guard? I say he is incompetent.” Li Zhengxiang sneered. Failing even to consider his own safety, what was that if not incompetence?
“Fourth Master, the one who captured Li Wu was Song Zhiyuan.” The man in black military attire said.
“Song Zhiyuan? What does this have to do with Song Zhiyuan?” Li Zhengxiang was stunned, then quickly realised. “You mean Li Feng has allied with Song Zhiyuan, and it was Song Zhiyuan who captured Li Wu?”
“Yes.”
A gleam appeared in Li Zhengxiang’s eyes. If it had been Li Feng’s own people who captured Li Wu, it would be much simpler. But if Song Zhiyuan’s people did it, the whole matter became complicated. After all, this involved not only the Li family but also relations between the Li and Song families.
Why would Li Feng let Song Zhiyuan capture Li Wu? Was it an accident, or deliberately arranged by Li Feng?
“Do you know where Li Wu is now?” Li Zhengxiang asked the man in black military attire.
“At Tianya Pavilion.”
“Tianya Pavilion.” Li Zhengxiang was silent for a moment, then said, “If I asked you to rescue Li Wu right now, could you do it?”
“Fourth Master, that is impossible. Li Feng has ninth-level acquired ancient martial artists under him, as well as sniper rifles. Tianya Pavilion is Li Feng’s territory. To rescue Li Wu, even if we mobilised all our people, success would not be guaranteed.” The man in black military attire shook his head.
Li Zhengxiang considered it and agreed. Even though Li Feng’s forces had suffered considerable casualties tonight, rescuing Li Wu with his own people was simply impossible. Moreover, if Li Feng found out, it would jeopardise the previous agreement with him.
But at this moment, Li Wu could not be allowed to die. If Li Wu died, Li Xiangyang would act, and the Li family would fall into internal strife.
With this in mind, Li Zhengxiang said to the man in black military attire, “Arrange it for me. Tomorrow, I want to meet Li Feng.”
