The background of Ling Feng was something Lei Zheng Tang had always been unable to figure out.
Lin Zhi Hu paused and said, "I've searched through the high-ranking generals of all the war zones in Da Hua, and the result is that there isn't a general named Ling Feng in the entire Da Hua!"
Lei Zheng Tang's eyes widened in surprise and he asked, "Is he not a general then?"
Lin Zhi Hu shrugged noncommittally and said dismissively, "Level nine generals mostly use codenames and never their real names. I don't have the authority to inquire, but I can be sure he's definitely not a level nine general, because there are only so many level nine generals in Da Hua, and I've met almost all of them."
"As for those above, like War Gods or Heavenly Kings... Humph, do you think a young man in his twenties could reach that level?"
Lei Zheng Tang nodded vigorously, "Right, right. He's just a brat in his twenties, he absolutely couldn't be some War God or Heavenly King. If he's not from a war zone, then... could he be from the municipal government?"
Lin Zhi Hu shook his head decisively, "No. I've already had people investigate in Jiang Bei Prefecture, and there's no record of anyone named Ling Feng. Therefore, the only reason the Governor of Jiang Bei, Sun Zhan Ge, was invited this time is likely due to someone from the Zhao family in the capital who was present!"
"The Zhao family in the capital? You mean Zhao Wen Jie?" Lei Zheng Tang exclaimed in surprise.
A sharp glint flashed in Lin Zhi Hu's eyes, clearly having a deep impression of Zhao Wen Jie, "Indeed. This Zhao Wen Jie is exceptionally talented, and the Zhao family in the capital is immensely powerful. With the Zhao family's involvement, it wouldn't be difficult to invite the Governor of Jiang Bei!"
Lei Zheng Tang suddenly understood and pondered for a moment, saying, "It must be like this!"
"Furthermore, I have also sent a notification to the Jiang Bei War Zone on behalf of the Hua Nan War Zone, severely criticizing Sun Zhan Ge's actions last time. Therefore, from now on, Sun Zhan Ge will no longer interfere in the power struggles of the Han Jiang local forces!"
Upon hearing this news, Lei Zheng Tang was overjoyed and repeatedly clapped his hands in approval.
"Good! Excellent! Without Sun Zhan Ge, Ling Feng, no matter how wealthy, is just a tiger without its fangs!"
Lei Qian Jun, however, let out a cold laugh, "Humph, wealthy? Nephew Zheng Tang, my Qian Jun Group has nothing else, but it has plenty of money!"
Lei Zheng Tang was immediately stunned.
"If it weren't for your father secretly sending me money behind the old man's back back then, the Qian Jun Group wouldn't exist today. This time, consider it a solace for my elder brother's spirit!"
With that, Lei Qian Jun stood up, poured a bowl of wine onto the ground, and looked solemnly upwards.
"Old man, our grievances will be settled in the next life! Brother, in thirty years, I too will be an old man with only bones left, but I will still return to the Lei family! Rest assured, I will definitely seek justice for the life of your grandson, Lei Hai Xuan!"
Seeing this, Lei Zheng Tang's heart trembled. He knelt on the ground and swore, "Father! I will definitely avenge Hai Xuan!"
Now that Ling Feng's background was crystal clear, Lei Zheng Tang had no more reservations.
After putting down the bowl, Lei Qian Jun pointed to the six people behind him and said to Lei Zheng Tang, "Zheng Tang, let me introduce these six to you..."
After hearing the introductions of the six men, Lei Zheng Tang was filled with ecstasy and said with a vicious expression, "Second Uncle, I'll go make arrangements now. This time, I will ensure that Ling Feng has nowhere to be buried!"
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On the other side, after Ling Feng dealt with Lin Si Ming's affairs, he sent Lin Si Qi home.
"Ling Feng, thank you for sending me home."
As night fell, Lin Si Qi stood under the dim lamplight, lowering her head with a hint of self-consciousness.
This was the last remaining urban village in Han Jiang, and the dilapidated streets exuded a foul odor.
Yet, Ling Feng looked at Lin Si Qi under the lamplight, and she seemed like a wild lily that had been reborn.
Ling Feng took two steps closer to Lin Si Qi, and Lin Si Qi immediately blushed and retreated, eventually leaning against the lamppost.
She lowered her head, watching Ling Feng's elongated shadow in the lamplight. Her eyes, initially filled with panic, slowly closed her eyelashes. Gathering her courage, she raised her head.
At that moment, Ling Feng reached out and brushed off a strand of hair from Lin Si Qi's head.
Lin Si Qi was slightly startled, and a flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes.
"Listen to me, don't mistreat yourself. Find a better place to live. You deserve a better future." Ling Feng took a step back, maintaining a restrained distance from her.
Lin Si Qi bit her lip, nodded forcefully, and responded obediently.
"Mm!"
"Goodbye, I'll come see you again next time."
As Ling Feng turned to leave, Lin Si Qi felt a profound sense of loss.
"Ling Feng, goodbye."
Lin Si Qi watched Ling Feng's figure disappear around the street corner before turning to walk into her affordable housing unit.
She vowed to change herself, starting from tomorrow.
It was already eight o'clock in the evening when Ling Feng returned home. Ling Xiao Ran and Tang Ru were both glaring at Ling Feng with angry expressions, their hands on their hips in a very imposing manner.
Ling Feng shook his head helplessly. If this continued, would Ling Xiao Ran turn into Tang Ru when she grew up?
"Xiao Ran, Uncle bought you a whole series of Barbie dolls, and lots of toys. The car is almost full."
"Wow, really! Uncle is so great!"
Upon hearing that Ling Feng had exceeded his plan to buy her toys, Ling Xiao Ran jumped up with joy.
But Tang Ru grabbed Ling Xiao Ran and said in a low voice, "Xiao Ran, men who don't keep their promises are unreliable!"
Ling Xiao Ran pouted, "But Uncle must have been buying so many toys, that's why he came back so late."
"That's still not right! Who spends a whole day buying toys?" Tang Ru chided.
"Okay!"
Ling Xiao Ran finally listened to Tang Ru and once again put her hands on her hips, glaring at Ling Feng and scolding, "Speak! Where were you fooling around!"
Ling Feng helplessly covered his forehead. It was obvious that Tang Ru had taught Ling Xiao Ran to do this.
Beep beep beep...
Suddenly, Yang Fei's phone rang nearby, interrupting the somewhat tense atmosphere.
Ling Feng felt a strange sensation and his cold gaze settled on Yang Fei.
"Hello! What did you say?!"
As soon as Yang Fei answered the phone, his face instantly turned extremely enraged.
This commotion immediately drew the attention of Tang Ru and the others.
Then, Yang Fei flashed to Ling Feng's side and directly handed the phone to Ling Feng, "Heavenly Venerable, the other party claims to have captured Lin Si Qi!"