Nan Gong Xin?
Li Feng was stunned. He had expected someone to come see him these past few days, but he never thought the visitor this time would actually be Nan Gong Xin.
If Nan Gong Xin had come, could it be that this time it was for…
At this thought, a sharp glint flashed in Li Feng’s eyes. He said to the security guard, “Take Nan Gong Xin to the reception room. I will be there right away.”
“Yes.” The security guard responded and left.
“Li Feng, what about Yu’er…” Yuan Mu Yun looked at Li Xin Yu with some worry.
“Fourth Aunt, have you not noticed how stable Yu’er’s emotions are right now? What she needs is to adapt step by step, not to stay closed off forever,” Li Feng said in a deep voice.
“But…”
“Fourth Aunt, you cannot think Yu’er is still a child who will never grow up, can you? I only taught her twice, and she can already cultivate. I believe it will not take long for Yu’er to recover. When that time comes, she can live like a normal person. If it were me, I would already be preparing to find a school for Yu’er so she can attend classes after she recovers. Only in this way can Yu’er come into contact with more people,” Li Feng said seriously.
Li Feng knew what Yuan Mu Yun was thinking, but doing things her way would bring no benefit to Li Xin Yu at all. He did not want Li Xin Yu, after her illness was cured, to still cling to him like a burden. She must be allowed to interact with others more.
He glanced at the thoughtful Yuan Mu Yun, then took hold of Li Xin Yu, who had just awakened from cultivation, and walked outside. The cultivation method for divine sense was different from the one for true qi. Divine sense cultivation was refining the spirit, while true qi cultivation was refining qi. Refining qi required a quiet environment, but refining the spirit was different. It could be practised at any time and anywhere as long as there was no disturbance. This was also why Li Feng dared to keep Li Xin Yu by his side.
“Yu’er, come with big brother to meet someone. Are you afraid?” Li Feng asked while walking.
“Yu’er… Yu’er is not afraid…”
Although Li Xin Yu said this, Li Feng clearly felt her hand tighten around his.
“Mm, I knew my Yu’er is not afraid. Later, just stay by big brother’s side and play the game, all right?” Li Feng nodded and said.
“Mm.” Li Xin Yu nodded.
In the reception room.
“Young Master Feng.” When she saw Li Feng and Li Xin Yu walk in, Nan Gong Xin quickly stood up and called out.
“Ah!” Li Xin Yu was so frightened that she immediately hid behind Li Feng.
Nan Gong Xin looked at Li Xin Yu in surprise. What was going on? Was she really that scary that she frightened Li Xin Yu like this?
Could there be something on her face?
At this thought, Nan Gong Xin touched her own face.
Li Feng comforted Li Xin Yu for a moment, then said, “Miss Nan Gong, there is no need to stand on ceremony. Please sit.” Only then did he notice that there was also an old man sitting in the reception room.
“This is…” Li Feng’s gaze turned to Nan Gong Xin.
“Young Master Feng, he…”
Before Nan Gong Xin could introduce Nan Gong Wu, Nan Gong Wu waved his hand to interrupt her. His eyes fixed on Li Feng as he spoke. “So you are that arrogant, conceited Li Feng who looks down on everyone?”
Looks down on everyone, arrogant and conceited?
Li Feng narrowed his eyes when he heard this, and a cold smile curved his lips. Had Nan Gong Xin brought someone here just to mock him? If that was the case, then she had miscalculated.
With this in mind, Li Feng ignored Nan Gong Wu. He pulled the slightly frightened Li Xin Yu to sit down and had her start cultivating the Nourish Spirit Art.
Seeing Li Feng’s attitude, Nan Gong Wu flew into a rage. This Li Feng clearly did not take him seriously at all. He actually ignored him completely and busied himself with his woman.
At this thought, Nan Gong Wu roared, “Li Feng!”
Li Xin Yu jumped at Nan Gong Wu’s angry shout, and her divine sense began to fluctuate faster and faster.
“Yu’er, play the game. We are starting right now.” Li Feng quickly comforted Li Xin Yu and urged her to cultivate the Nourish Spirit Art. He called the cultivation of the Nourish Spirit Art a game because Li Xin Yu’s mental state was only like that of a five- or six-year-old child. If he spoke of cultivation, she might not understand. Besides, saying such things in front of others could easily cause unnecessary trouble.
“Mm.” Although fear still lingered in Li Xin Yu’s eyes, she nodded and closed her eyes to cultivate the Nourish Spirit Art.
“Li Feng, you…” Nan Gong Wu was furious. He felt that Li Feng was openly despising his presence. This was a naked slap to his face, and a slap to the entire Nan Gong family.
It was not just Nan Gong Wu. At this moment, anger also filled Nan Gong Xin’s heart. No matter how much the Nan Gong family had declined, it was still stronger than ordinary families. By acting this way, where did Li Feng place the Nan Gong family? Originally, Nan Gong Xin had thought that becoming an affiliated family under Li Feng was not a bad idea. She had seen Li Feng’s potential for growth and believed that attaching to him might be the hope for the Nan Gong family’s revival.
But now, seeing Li Feng’s attitude, Nan Gong Xin began to wonder if her thinking had been wrong. If Li Feng did not even respect the Nan Gong family, then if they became his affiliated family in the future, would they not be completely at his mercy?
Li Feng soothed Li Xin Yu before finally turning back. “Sorry about that. My little sister has a special condition.”
“Special condition?” Nan Gong Wu gave a cold laugh, his face full of disbelief.
Li Feng did not bother to explain further, and he had no intention of explaining. His gaze fell on Nan Gong Wu, and he smiled as he said, “If I am not mistaken, you must be from the Nan Gong family. It seems the Nan Gong family’s reaction is quite fast.”
“Hmph. I came today to see which arrogant brat thinks he can make our Nan Gong family his附属 family,” Nan Gong Wu said with a cold snort.
“Arrogant?” Li Feng let out a cold laugh.
“What, do you disagree?” Nan Gong Wu looked at Li Feng coldly. “You do not even understand basic courtesy towards guests. Arrogant, conceited, and looking down on everyone. If I had known you, Li Feng, were this kind of person, I would not have come today.”
“It seems you are regretting it now?” Li Feng smiled, completely unbothered by Nan Gong Wu’s tone. The moment Nan Gong Xin and Nan Gong Wu came here, he already knew the Nan Gong family was interested in his proposal. That meant the Nan Gong family’s current situation was not good. Otherwise, no matter how strong his power or how high his talent, the Nan Gong family would have dismissed his suggestion without a second thought.
“Indeed.” Nan Gong Wu nodded.
Li Feng smiled and said, “You came here of your own will. I did not invite you. Moreover, do you not think your judgement is a bit too hasty?”
“This old man is not yet so blind and muddled,” Nan Gong Wu said with a cold snort.
“Is that so?” Li Feng smiled, still completely unconcerned. “Actually, the moment you arrived, I already knew the Nan Gong family’s stance.”
“What do you mean?” Nan Gong Wu was stunned. In his expectation, Li Feng should have been furious after hearing his words, but Li Feng’s reaction was completely beyond what he had imagined.
“The Nan Gong family has already agreed to become my affiliated family,” Li Feng said.
“Nonsense.” Nan Gong Wu snorted coldly.
“Keep your voice down. I do not want you to disturb my sister’s rest,” Li Feng frowned. Although Nan Gong Wu was an old man, his voice was loud and he flared up at the slightest provocation. This would affect Li Xin Yu’s cultivation.
“You…” Nan Gong Wu’s eyes widened. His gaze on Li Feng flashed with cold light. Then he stood up and said to Nan Gong Xin, “Xin’er, we are leaving.”
No matter what, Nan Gong Wu was the Third Master of the Nan Gong family. Although he could not compare to Nan Gong Ke’s authority, he was still a prominent figure in his generation. Moreover, this time he came as a representative of the Nan Gong family. Just as he had said to Nan Gong Xin, no matter how low the Nan Gong family had fallen, it could not allow others to bully it.
Li Feng’s current behaviour clearly showed he did not take the Nan Gong family seriously at all. In Nan Gong Wu’s view, Li Feng was simply arrogant and conceited because he was young and already possessed half-step innate strength. Such a genius might be talented, but he would not live long.
Throughout history, how many geniuses and highly talented ancient martial artists had there been? In the end, how many actually became great figures?
If Li Feng had been cautious and focused on steady growth, once he truly matured, he would surely become a dominant force. At that time, if the Nan Gong family became his affiliated family, there might be unexpected benefits.
But now, with Li Feng being so arrogant, conceited, and dismissive, Nan Gong Xin felt that if the Nan Gong family still became his附属 family, it would be a disaster for them. Perhaps the Nan Gong family would soon face total destruction.
“Third Grandfather…” Nan Gong Xin’s expression changed. Although she did not know what Nan Gong Wu was thinking at this moment, she understood his temper. If Nan Gong Wu left now, the matter of becoming Li Feng’s affiliated family would be completely rejected.
Although Nan Gong Xin was dissatisfied with Li Feng’s attitude, she felt this was not the time to refuse so quickly. Li Feng’s behaviour was far too unusual.
Li Feng could not possibly be unaware of what it meant for her and Nan Gong Wu to come to Tian Ya Pavilion. Since Li Feng wanted the Nan Gong family to become his affiliated family, he should understand that treating them so rudely would make it impossible for the Nan Gong family to agree.
So what was the purpose of Li Feng’s current rudeness? Was he truly confident and fearless, or had he changed his mind and no longer wanted the Nan Gong family as his附属 family, or was there some other reason?
Nan Gong Xin did not believe Li Feng was truly confident and fearless, because right now the decision was in the Nan Gong family’s hands.
Could it be that Li Feng no longer wanted the Nan Gong family to become his affiliated family? Had what he said to her last time just been a joke?
At this thought, Nan Gong Xin’s face changed. If that was really the case, then this time she, Nan Gong Xin, would lose all face. How could she face her clansmen in the future?
“Xin’er, some words are better said back home.” Nan Gong Wu’s face darkened. He turned and walked outside.
Nan Gong Xin’s expression changed. She glanced at Li Feng, gritted her teeth, and followed Nan Gong Wu.
But just as Nan Gong Wu reached the door, he suddenly sensed something. He stopped in his tracks, and his gaze turned back in shock.
