Ling Feng nodded slightly.
He hadn't misjudged Dong Jinghua after all. Dong Jinghua faced problems head-on and never shied away.
Ling Feng could have overlooked this matter.
But for Dong Jinghua to mention it was a significant plus!
"Mm, I'm somewhat aware of this. You've encountered some trouble in the capital. Someone from the capital likely contacted people in Jiangbei to sow discord between you and the Ling family. Such misunderstandings wouldn't arise, nor would the Ling family be so foolish. Boss Dong, focus on your business; you don't need to worry about these matters!"
Ling Feng responded calmly.
Dong Jinghua was shocked. He hadn't expected Ling Feng to know so much about his affairs. It was intriguing, as if Ling Feng was fully aware of the situation in the capital.
This was certainly beyond what the Ling family in Jiangbei could achieve.
Thinking of the way Tang Ru and the other women spoke earlier, as if the capital was their stage for action, Dong Jinghua began to form some suspicions in his mind.
Ling Feng's true power likely lay in the capital!
"Alright, thank you for your understanding, Mr. Ling Feng. We'll meet later!"
"Mm!"
Ling Feng directly hung up the phone and tossed his mobile to Yang Fei.
His gaze returned to the burly man kneeling below.
At this moment, although the man below was clad in imposing battle armor, the scales on the armor were trembling.
Clearly, he was either extremely terrified or extremely excited.
"Zhu Shan, rise."
Ling Feng spoke indifferently.
The man below was Zhu Shan, a six-star general of the Jiangbei War Zone, and also the deputy overseer of the war zone, the second-in-command.
"Yes!"
Zhu Shan responded, rising to his feet. His voice was loud, his expression solemn, as if facing a deity!
He never dreamed that a junior from the Ling family who was about to get married tomorrow would be the Zhenbei Heavenly Venerate from years ago!
Zhu Shan had indeed fought under Ling Feng's command back then, but he was merely a minor officer. He rarely had the chance to see Ling Feng. However, anyone who had seen Ling Feng once would never forget his appearance, nor the pressure he exuded!
Zhu Shan was precisely in such a state now, his entire being taut. He was incredibly excited!
"You retired due to severe injuries back then. You probably never expected to return to the war zone today and reach the position of deputy overseer, did you?"
Ling Feng asked.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Shan quickly saluted Ling Feng!
"It's all thanks to the Heavenly Venerate's nurturing. Without the Heavenly Venerate, this subordinate would not be where he is today!"
"Oh? So, having you swear brotherhood with the deputy head of the National Martial Arts Hall below, was that also something I taught you?"
Ling Feng retorted unhurriedly.
Hearing this, Zhu Shan trembled all over, breaking out in a cold sweat. He stammered out a name: "Zhang, Zhang Jia?"
"Hmph, who else could it be?!"
Yang Fei also snorted coldly, unable to contain his anger.
Zhu Shan was immediately terrified and knelt down, speaking solemnly to Yang Fei, "Your Heavenly Venerate, please calm your anger. General Yang, has this Zhang Jia done something outrageous? My relationship with Zhang Jia is not as the outside world claims. Our fathers were good friends. After I retired, Zhang Jia swore brotherhood with me as an arrangement by our fathers! If Zhang Jia has done anything outrageous, this subordinate will surely uphold justice and eliminate my own kin!"
"Uphold justice and eliminate your own kin?" Yang Fei sneered, then his voice suddenly turned extremely cold, "What scope does this outrageous behavior you speak of encompass? Does it include harming the Heavenly Venerate's fiancée?!"
"Ah!?"
Zhu Shan's eyes widened, almost wetting his pants from fright!
Harming the Heavenly Venerate's fiancée, who would dare have such audacity? That's a capital offense, punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family!
"What 'ah' for? Do you want me to show you the evidence? Hmph, Zhu Shan, this Zhang Jia has been causing trouble in Jiangbei by leveraging his sworn brotherhood with you. Now he's even plotting against the Heavenly Venerate and the Ling family. This is all thanks to you!"
Yang Fei snorted, his words filled with killing intent!
Zhu Shan's anger flared instantly, "General Yang, please calm your anger. This subordinate will immediately fetch that scoundrel Zhang Jia's head!"
"No need!"
Ling Feng spoke indifferently.
Zhu Shan quickly turned his head and prostrated himself before Ling Feng, trembling uncontrollably, not daring to utter a single word!
He truly didn't know what to do.
He couldn't quite grasp Ling Feng's intentions, and he was even more terrified that this matter might implicate him.
Zhu Shan now wished he could tear Zhang Jia, that scoundrel, into eight pieces!
"Heavenly Venerate, such a clown can simply be killed!"
Yang Fei said in a deep voice.
Ling Feng glanced at Yang Fei, "Are you telling me how to do things?"
Yang Fei trembled all over, chuckling sheepishly and shaking his head, "No, this subordinate dares not!"
Ling Feng then turned to Zhu Shan, "You've worked hard all these years, and your troop training has been good. This matter shouldn't have led to you being blamed. However, Zhang Jia using your name to intimidate people is a fact. Zhang Jia will also be coming to the Ling family tonight. His goal is to sow discord between the Ling family and Dong Jinghua. I want you to..."
Ling Feng paused slightly at this point.
Zhu Shan below was already completely tense, not daring to breathe, just waiting quietly for Ling Feng's command!
"Cooperate with him!"
Ling Feng uttered the last three words!
Zhu Shan suddenly looked up, staring at Ling Feng as if in a dream.
Yang Fei also furrowed his brows, unsure what Ling Feng was planning.
"Heavenly Venerate, you, you want this subordinate to cooperate with Zhang Jia?"
"Yes, the Ling family will also cooperate with you. There are many people behind this matter. If someone investigates, it will be very troublesome and waste unnecessary manpower and resources. I recently taught some people a lesson in the capital. Do you know about this?"
Ling Feng asked indifferently.
Zhu Shan was immediately jolted awake and nodded repeatedly, "This subordinate heard about it. It was some kind of deputy head of the National Martial Arts Hall!"
"Yes, I just taught some people a lesson, and I didn't expect the capital to become restless so quickly, and now they dare to extend their reach to Jiangbei. I don't want to dig out these people one by one, and any significant action would alert the enemy. Therefore, I'm having you come today to act. Can you do it?"
Ling Feng asked with a raised eyebrow.
Zhu Shan's mouth twitched. Acting, he wasn't good at this. He wasn't a professional and hadn't studied it.
But he still gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, this subordinate accepts the order and vows to return victorious!"
"That's too serious. This isn't asking you to charge into battle, just to cooperate. The Ling family will also cooperate, and Dong Jinghua will also cooperate with you. I'm not worried about these two sides; I'm worried about you!"
Ling Feng shook his head, clearly lacking confidence in Zhu Shan's acting skills!
"This subordinate will not disappoint the Heavenly Venerate! We will definitely lure out those scoundrels behind this!"
Zhu Shan knelt and accepted the order, as if swearing an oath!
"Relax a bit. It's not asking you to do anything major. Just break Dong Jinghua's legs. That will make it more realistic!"
Ling Feng said casually.
Zhu Shan's mouth twitched, and he quickly nodded.
Yang Fei, however, gave a wry smile, "This is too harsh. Will Dong Jinghua cooperate?"
Ling Feng glanced at Yang Fei, "Do you doubt my judgment of people?"
"No, this subordinate dares not!"
Yang Fei shrunk his neck and scratched his head awkwardly!
"Enough nonsense. Go pick up the person. The Ling family has already made arrangements. You will bring Dong Jinghua directly to see me then. Don't let anyone accompanying him come along!"
"Yes!"