Lin Feng, unfazed by the danger, wagged a finger. "You're no match for me. If you don't want to die, go fetch your boss, Ye Lingtian, and have him come out to see me personally!"
"You think you're worthy of seeing our boss!"
"Whether I am or not will only be known after a fight. Arrest him! Shoot if he resists!"
Qing Niao shouted in fury.
She had never encountered anyone as arrogant as Lin Feng.
This was Dragon Riders headquarters, not a marketplace, and he dared to cause trouble here!
"Fine, since you're insistent on seeking death, I'll oblige you."
As Lin Feng spoke, he adopted a ready-to-fight stance.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingtian, having heard the news, could no longer sit still. He learned that Lin Feng had infiltrated Dragon Riders headquarters.
Ye Lingtian immediately rushed over with Dragon Riders' elite forces.
"All of you, stand down!"
A voice filled with authority boomed.
Flanked by a group of people, Ye Lingtian, clad in military uniform, arrived in a delayed fashion.
Upon seeing their leader, Qing Niao immediately straightened her posture and saluted Ye Lingtian.
"Boss, this fellow coerced me into infiltrating the headquarters, and I was in the process of arresting him!"
Qing Niao reported immediately.
"Hmph, Lin Feng, you've truly gone too far. You dare to trespass into Dragon Riders' headquarters, do you think I, Ye Lingtian, am a pushover?"
Ye Lingtian glared at Lin Feng, his killing intent truly ignited this time.
He had tolerated Lin Feng for a long time. If not for Duan Liang behind Lin Feng, he would have made a move on Lin Feng long ago.
Now that Lin Feng had delivered himself to their doorstep, without Duan Liang, Lin Feng was nothing!
Even if Duan Liang found out later, Ye Lingtian wouldn't be afraid.
Because Lin Feng's infiltration of Dragon Riders was an act of defiance against the entire nation. Even if Duan Liang knew, he wouldn't dare to oppose the country!
"Lin Feng, will you surrender willingly, or will I trap you like a dog in its own kennel?"
Ye Lingtian asked expressionlessly after contemplating everything.
Hearing their boss's words, Qing Niao immediately broke into a triumphant smile.
Their boss was truly their boss; his words were so satisfying!
"Ye Lingtian, I don't mind. You decide, anyway, this jar in my hand isn't just a decorative vase."
With a thought, Lin Feng's Netherworld Demonic Jar appeared in his palm.
How could Ye Lingtian not recognize what Lin Feng held?
Upon seeing Lin Feng holding a Heaven-tier artifact previously used by Duan Liang, Ye Lingtian's demeanor crumbled.
He had personally witnessed the terror of the Netherworld Demonic Jar, an item that even the three elders of the Ye family regarded with apprehension.
Duan Liang had actually handed such a terrifying artifact to Lin Feng!
Ye Lingtian was overwhelmed with mixed emotions and suddenly said something that stunned everyone.
"Brother Lin Feng, I was just joking earlier. You are a guest of Dragon Riders, and we would never fail to welcome you."
Ye Lingtian suddenly forced a smile and warmly extended his hand to shake Lin Feng's.
Lin Feng knew that Ye Lingtian feared the Netherworld Demonic Jar in his possession and played along. "Brother Ye, I'm actually here for something minor, just want to investigate a case."
"Since Brother Lin requests it, Dragon Riders will certainly cooperate fully."
"Qing Niao, the case Brother Lin is investigating is yours to handle. Please assist him."
Ye Lingtian gestured.
"Boss, I'm supposed to cooperate with him? He coerced me into breaking in?"
Qing Niao was dumbfounded. Ye Lingtian wasn't punishing Lin Feng, but instead was so welcoming and respectful towards him.
All because Lin Feng held a broken jar?
Qing Niao felt her worldview was about to collapse, completely unable to understand Ye Lingtian's thoughts.
And he wanted her to cooperate with Lin Feng?
How was that possible?
"Alright, since you're unwilling, I'll find someone else. Is there anyone willing to step up?"
Ye Lingtian knew Qing Niao held a grudge against Lin Feng and didn't want to force her.
Just then, Lin Feng spoke, "Brother Ye, no need to change. I think this little bird is quite good. Let her cooperate; I'm not interested in anyone else."
"Bastard, you can forget it! I will absolutely not cooperate with you!"
Qing Niao cursed in anger.
"Brother Lin, as you can see, Qing Niao is unwilling, and I can't do anything about it."
"Besides, Qing Niao is my son Ye Chen's girlfriend. It would be inconvenient for her to cooperate with you. I'll find a more suitable candidate for you."
Ye Lingtian said with a forced smile.
He was well aware that Ye Chen and Qing Niao had been dating for a long time, and they might even get married in the future.
If Qing Niao got too close to Lin Feng and something went wrong, it wouldn't be good for his son.
Upon learning that Qing Niao was dating Ye Chen, Lin Feng became even more interested in her.
"Brother Ye, I'm only interested in this little bird. If your son is unhappy, he can come find me to discuss it. My temper isn't very good, and if our discussion with your son goes south, I can't control the consequences."
Lin Feng toyed with the Netherworld Demonic Jar in his hand, a sly smile on his face.
How could Ye Lingtian not detect the veiled threat in Lin Feng's words?
One of his sons had already been killed by Lin Feng. If Ye Chen also clashed with Lin Feng, he had no doubt that Lin Feng would dare to lay hands on Ye Chen as well.
He glared fiercely at Lin Feng, wishing he could tear him into eight pieces.
But he was powerless. To preserve the bigger picture, he could only swallow his pride and say, "Fine, then Qing Niao will cooperate with you."
"Boss, I refuse!"
Although Qing Niao didn't know why Ye Lingtian feared Lin Feng so much, she genuinely detested Lin Feng from the bottom of her heart.
Ye Lingtian's eyes narrowed. "Qing Niao, you must remember that your duty is to obey orders. I now command you, in my capacity as the highest-ranking officer, to cooperate with Lin Feng. Do you understand!"
"Boss, I, I obey the order!"
Under Ye Lingtian's oppressive authority, Qing Niao reluctantly saluted.
"Alright, Brother Lin, whatever you need Qing Niao to do, just give her instructions. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
Ye Lingtian didn't want to endure any more humiliation from Lin Feng and turned to leave immediately.
Lin Feng observed that Ye Lingtian's favorability towards him had dropped to -100 points, knowing that Ye Lingtian harbored immense hatred for him.
However, he didn't care. In the face of absolute power, Ye Lingtian had to endure his hatred.
This society was ruled by the strong. What was Ye Lingtian compared to him?
"Let's go. Tell me your instructions in my office."
Qing Niao looked at Lin Feng with disgust and said curtly before walking upstairs.
Lin Feng followed closely, tentatively checking Qing Niao's favorability towards him.
Good heavens, it had reached -70 points. Just thirty more points and she would be on par with Ye Lingtian.
Had he been that excessive? Was that why Qing Niao hated him so much?
Soon, they arrived at Qing Niao's office. Qing Niao asked, "Speak, how do you want me to cooperate with you?"
"Help me investigate Xu Guanglin and Ye Qingyao. They died in a car accident over a decade ago. I believe you might have records of this case."
Lin Feng stated his purpose directly.
Upon hearing these names, Qing Niao's expression changed drastically. "You want to investigate these two people?"
"What? You know them?"
Lin Feng sensed something from Qing Niao's reaction.
Qing Niao nodded, took out a file from a drawer, which clearly bore the names Xu Guanglin and Ye Qingyao.
"I've also been investigating some old cases recently. This one is particularly thorny. Take a look yourself."
Qing Niao tossed the file to Lin Feng and then asked, "By the way, what's that jar you're holding? Why is our boss, Ye, afraid of it?"
Hearing Qing Niao's question, Lin Feng bluffed, "This jar of mine isn't special. Perhaps your boss Ye is afraid I'll turn him into dust, and he'll use this jar to store his ashes."
"You're spouting nonsense! Our boss Ye wouldn't be turned into dust by you! Don't be so arrogant!"
Qing Niao slammed the table in anger. She couldn't stand her boss being insulted.