Chapter 869: Chapter 869: Invite Li Feng to Take Action
Li Feng was taken by the car to the barracks in the base, initially thinking it was the old man called Huang Jiuling who wanted to see him. Who would have thought that once he entered the barracks, Li Feng would meet an unexpected person.
Zhu Jun’s father, Zhu Jianguo, the Family Head of one of the ten major families in Jin City.
"Uncle Zhu."
Back in Jin City, Li Feng had dealt with him once before, and Zhu Jianguo had been friendly to him. After that, Zhu Jun also became friends with Li Feng.
With this relationship, Li Feng was naturally courteous to Zhu Jianguo.
When Zhu Jianguo saw Li Feng arrive, he stood up and laughed heartily, "You young man can’t stay out of trouble no matter where you go. Come over and sit down."
Li Feng walked to the sofa and sat down. In the office, there were no outsiders, so Li Feng looked at Zhu Jianguo, "Uncle Zhu, you wouldn’t just be here to see me, would you?"
Zhu Jianguo handling numerous affairs, naturally wouldn’t be so idle as to specifically see a junior like Li Feng.
Zhu Jianguo glanced at Li Feng.
"Then I’ll get straight to the point. I’m here now because there’s really a task that might need your help."
"Oh?"
Li Feng looked at Zhu Jianguo with surprise, "Uncle Zhu, don’t kid me. What task could there be that you’d need my help with?"
"You don’t need to underestimate yourself, young man. This matter is indeed difficult for us to intervene directly, and the situation is complicated. We didn’t have time to arrange for someone to take on the task. Then someone mentioned you, and I thought you might actually be the best choice to resolve this matter."
Zhu Jianguo said.
"Uncle Zhu, the more you say, the more confused I get. What exactly is it? Just tell me straight. If I can help, I will naturally do so."
Zhu Jianguo didn’t drag it out, directly took a document from the side, and handed it to Li Feng, "These are the details. Read the document while I explain."
"There’s a group of armed criminals who have taken over an international hotel abroad, and in this hotel are some experts from our Yan Country attending a conference. These people are treasures of our Yan Country, leaders in technological advancements."
"These individuals are not to be lost. Although the Southern Federation has already made a move and promised to rescue them, we don’t trust them."
"However, if we send people over, the procedures are a bit troublesome and would waste a lot of time, and now time is what we lack the most."
Zhu Jianguo explained the general situation, and Li Feng also went through the information in the document: a quantum physics conference.
Quantum physics is obviously a high-end frontier subject, crucial for a country.
And among the people in the document are many top scientists from Yan Country, whose value is immeasurable.
The group that occupied the hotel and took hostages apparently did so precisely because of this. Because the value is significant, there is motivation for the hostage-taking.
Obviously, Zhu Jianguo and the others were eyeing the Dragon Guard mercenaries in Li Feng’s hands.
"So, you want me to help rescue these people?"
Zhu Jianguo nodded.
"Of course, we know this is a bit of a stretch, but these people are too important. We must find a way to save them, although it is an unreasonable request."
"Does Li Mingrui know about this?"
Li Feng asked.
"Your father knows, but he doesn’t want to burden you. This operation is partly our own agenda, and we cannot provide much assistance, nor will we acknowledge anything!"
Zhu Jianguo didn’t hide anything and directly told Li Feng that this matter wouldn’t benefit him at all.
Li Feng shrugged, "I can help and will do my best, but I can’t guarantee there will be no surprises at all."
"Don’t worry. Fewer than five people know about this incident. If something really goes wrong, no one will be held accountable."
"And we believe in you."
"Then prepare a plane for me, and help me sort out the matters here."
Li Feng said.
Zhu Jianguo acknowledged, "That’s easy, leave it to me. Besides, the plane is ready. You can go directly by helicopter to the airport. Someone will prepare the tickets, visas, and everything for you."
"Also, help me pick up someone."
"Who?"
"An Xi."
The Sea City airport, built between Sea City and Huacheng. The two places are not far apart, and when Li Feng arrived at the airport, he directly saw An Xi.
"Young Master."
An Xi saw Li Feng and ran over to him. Such a striking beauty naturally attracted attention from all around with her actions.
Li Feng patted An Xi’s buttocks, signaling her to step back, "Did you bring the tickets and passport?"
"Yes, I brought everything. Also, upon receiving the Young Master’s order, I have contacted the Dragon Guards lurking outside via the dark web. Our personnel are now heading toward the Southern Federation. By the time we arrive, they should be able to assemble."
"But Young Master, do you really want to get involved in this mess?"
"This action is said to be carried out by people from the Isai family of the Central Island, and we have some grudges with this family."
"Ha, it really is a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road, isn’t it?"
Li Feng chuckled upon hearing this, "Who’s in charge of the Isai family now."
"The second son of the Great Isa, that arrogant guy. Since the Great Isa died, the Isai family has splintered into pieces. The ones who hold power are the five sons of the Great Isa. However, after two years of fierce infighting and mergers, if Yisade has controlled most of the family’s power, he has also managed to control the majority of the family’s armed forces."
"Besides that, Isai is still alive and has some power, but nowhere near enough to rival Yisade, so he can be ignored."
"This hostage incident was orchestrated by Yisade."
"What are this guy’s demands?"
"He held these people hostage, not just to announce his position as Family Head of the Isai family, right?"
"The opposition has some political demands, like releasing some key members of the Isai family who were captured, and additionally demanding a ransom of 1 billion euros."
"Clearly, the Isai family, which has been in turmoil for ten years, is running out of money."
An Xi said with disdain.
"Out of money?"
"If it’s a matter of money, then that’s easier to handle. Let’s first get there and see once we reach the Southern Federation."
"Yes!"
An Xi clung to Li Feng’s arm and directly went through the VIP passage to board the plane. After sitting in business class, more than ten hours later, the plane arrived at an airport in the Southern Federation.
Upon leaving the airport, several luxury bulletproof cars appeared in front of Li Feng and An Xi outside the airport.
"Young Master, An Xi."
"Hmm."
Li Feng directly got into the car, with An Xi sitting beside him, looking at the Dragon Guard seated in the passenger seat.
"How’s the intelligence gathering going?"
"The hotel is completely sealed off. The perimeter is already cordoned, but currently, no bad news has come out."
"The criminals’ demands remain unchanged, asking for ransom and the release of some individuals, but both requests are obviously not easy to satisfy, and now the media has also got involved, complicating matters a bit."
"Do you know the number of armed personnel inside the hotel?"
"Unknown, but it’s likely not few, and they’re all professionally trained. The Isai family isn’t short of crazed mercenaries."