To Lin Feng's surprise, Ye Lingtian had already hung up the phone, not hearing a word he said.
A father, immediately scolding his son before anything else, then hanging up without hesitation.
Were they truly father and son?
Lin Feng found it laughable.
It was laughable how little Ye Lingtian seemed to care about Ye Kuang, to the point of annoyance.
As if he were indifferent to Ye Kuang's life or death.
It was understandable; anyone who had a scoundrel son like Ye Kuang would feel exhausted and infuriated.
"Ye Kuang, see? Your so-called father doesn't care about you anymore."
"Living like this, I feel sorry for you!"
Lin Feng looked at the crestfallen Ye Kuang and provoked him fiercely.
"Shut up! Kill me if you dare! Otherwise, the Ye family won't let you off!"
"If you go easy on me now, you won't have the chance to kill me tomorrow."
"Lin Feng, aren't you afraid? Are you scared of Ye Lingtian, scared of the Ye family, right?"
Ye Kuang was also provoking Lin Feng.
"Damn right I am!"
Lin Feng delivered several heavy kicks to Ye Kuang's chest.
The force caused Ye Kuang's chest to cave in, and he spewed a torrent of blood.
"Satisfying, come on, kill me, give me a quick end if you have the guts!"
Ye Kuang roared with laughter, infuriating Lin Feng.
Lin Feng wasn't about to let him die so easily. He said to Shen Nan, "Lock him up first. I want to see if Ye Lingtian can remain calm!"
Meanwhile, at the Ye family in the capital.
Inside a simple yet grand courtyard.
A man in military uniform was studying military strategy.
He appeared to be in his fifties, robust, with a stern face radiating an aura of power and resilience.
This was Long Qi's leader, Ye Lingtian, a top expert on the Heavenly Rankings.
"Sir, the young master has gotten into trouble in the provincial capital, causing a major incident."
A subordinate rushed in to report.
"I already know. Don't interfere. He'll have to resolve the mess he created himself."
"Giving birth to him was the biggest mistake of my life, Ye Lingtian. I won't involve myself with him anymore!"
Ye Lingtian's anger had not subsided. His youngest son had never done anything good since birth.
Relying on the Ye family's backing, he acted lawlessly and committed various misdeeds. Ye Lingtian was weary and truly didn't want to deal with this wayward son anymore.
"Sir, this is no small matter this time!"
"According to reliable sources, the young master has provoked Lin Feng, an abandoned son of the Lin family. Lin Feng has broken his limbs and killed the captain of Long Qi, Xiang Canghai. His strength is likely close to Lin Zhen's."
"Furthermore, Lin Feng intends to torment the young master severely in front of you. He wants to kill his spirit!"
The subordinate reported with a complex expression.
"What! How dare he!"
Ye Lingtian dropped the military treatise in his hand, his entire being like a furious lion, radiating an imposing aura.
After a while, he calmed down, his face expressionless. "Ye Kuang can't even defeat an abandoned son of the Lin family. He's not fit to be my son, Ye Lingtian."
"But this Lin Feng has dared to cause trouble right at my Ye family's doorstep. He's asking for death!"
"Go ask the Lin family if they will clean house themselves, or if my Ye family will step in."
"If my Ye family acts, the Lin family will cease to exist!"
Ye Lingtian clenched his fist. The stone table beside him trembled from the surge of anger emanating from him, then cracked with a loud snap.
The subordinate knew Ye Lingtian was extremely enraged and immediately set off to deliver the message to the Lin family!
At the same time, Lin Zhen, who was in seclusion, also received news about Lin Feng and the Ye family.
"What? Lin Feng captured Ye Kuang and is threatening Ye Lingtian?"
Lin Zhen heard what seemed like the funniest joke in the world.
It was like a primary school student declaring they would beat up the principal.
What right did Lin Feng have to provoke the Ye family?
Lin Zhen, the top-ranked individual on the Earthly Rankings and soon to be promoted to the Heavenly Rankings, dared not be so arrogant and presumptuous, yet Lin Feng had done something so astonishing.
Ridiculous, truly ridiculous!
"Young master, this is all true. The Ye family has already sent word. If our Lin family doesn't take the initiative to clean house, the Ye family will act against us."
"Although Lin Feng has been expelled from the Lin family, to outsiders, he is still a member of the Lin family."
"Now, Lin Feng has brought the conflict to the Lin family. He's trying to drag us down!"
"This child is too cunning. His intention in doing this is to involve the Lin family."
"The master's intention is for you to talk to Lin Feng, release Ye Kuang, and then go to the Ye family to apologize."
The old butler relayed the message.
"Fine, I'll go find him. I want to see who gave him the courage!"
"A stray dog like him is causing such a stir. Anyone would think Lin Feng is the true eldest son of the Lin family!"
Lin Zhen was greatly angered, feeling that Lin Feng's actions had threatened his position.
If Lin Feng were allowed to continue his rampage, who would respect Lin Zhen in the future?
In the eyes of those people, Lin Feng would become the most prominent figure in the Lin family.
Lin Zhen, who always valued reputation, would not allow such a thing to happen.
As Lin Zhen had expected, the incident caused a stir. All influential families in the capital were now aware of the matter between Lin Feng and the Ye family.
This caused Lin Feng's name to spread throughout high society overnight.
The abandoned son of the Lin family shone brightly, and everyone was eagerly watching the unfolding drama between the two great families.
"Lin Feng, you're awesome!"
"You captured Ye Kuang and even threatened to torment him in front of Ye Lingtian. You're too ruthless."
"Also, you actually killed Xiang Canghai, third on the Earthly Rankings. What's your strength now?"
"Damn, your strength has improved so much? I can't even catch up!"
The little devil Dong Yichen rushed to the Shen family overnight.
He looked at Lin Feng with utter admiration.
Recalling their previous encounter, they had been evenly matched. Now, Lin Feng could provoke Ye Lingtian.
This was simply lightning speed!
Dong Yichen was incredibly shocked and at the same time, he admired Lin Feng's courage and boldness.
In the entire martial arts world, no Earthly Rankings participant had ever dared to provoke a Heavenly Rankings individual.
Lin Feng was truly the first in history.
"You don't need to be so surprised. My goals extend far beyond the Heavenly Rankings."
"From today onwards, whoever provokes me will pay a hundredfold price."
"In my eyes, there's no Heavenly Rankings or Earthly Rankings. If you provoke me, I'll deal with you!"
Lin Feng was filled with fighting spirit. He had no intention of just coasting along; he wanted to take the initiative.
He would crush all doubts with his strength.
"Amazing. I heard Lin Zhen is on his way. If I'm not mistaken, the Lin family will be the first to make a move."
"You and Lin Zhen will clash sooner or later. Why not fight Lin Zhen before Ye Lingtian makes his move?"
"I'm very curious about your current strength. Can you defeat that show-off Lin Zhen?"
Dong Yichen enjoyed watching a good spectacle.