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With the guidance of Driver, Lin Feng easily arrived at the headquarters of Qian Bang in City B, a mid-level city, which was also where Liu Jie lived.
"Ha ha... Lin Feng, welcome to my home," Liu Jie greeted Lin Feng at the door. Upon seeing him, there was no hint of awkwardness on his face. If Lin Feng had not had any conflicts with him, one might think he was genuinely welcoming.
Lin Feng did not respond or reciprocate Liu Jie's enthusiasm; he merely nodded and then entered the Liu Family residence.
He understood that tonight's meeting would not yield any benefits simply through politeness or warmth. Moreover, Lin Feng was not accustomed to hiding everything beneath a facade like Liu Jie did.
In this day and age, some successful people live behind masks, at least when it comes to significant matters. Lin Feng was more aware of this than anyone else; after all, he had lived much of his previous life wearing a mask.
In this life, however, Lin Feng did not want to continue living that way.
But wanting to live without a mask made success somewhat difficult—this was something Lin Feng understood even better.
Yet Lin Feng also needed success. Wasn't that contradictory?
To resolve this contradiction, there was only one path: standing at the pinnacle. Only when you are at the top, with most people looking up at you, can you be free from wearing a mask; they won’t even know what your face looks like, right?
This was what Lin Feng aimed to achieve after gaining extraordinary experiences.
Lin Feng was not surprised that Liu Jie’s father, Liu Fei, did not come out to greet him; he should not have been expected to do so.
"Father is waiting in the study on the second floor. Please follow me," Liu Jie noticed that Lin Feng preferred not to speak much. Despite feeling a bit awkward, he still led the way ahead.
"Thank you." Lin Feng would not be too arrogant to treat Liu Jie as a stranger; when someone greets you with a smile, it's only polite to say "thank you," right?
What made Lin Feng feel more relaxed was that Liu Jing, for some unknown reason, was not present here. Lin Feng now dared not face the eldest daughter of the Liu Family, Liu Jing. After all, setting aside his complicated relationship with the Liu Family, Liu Jing had always treated Lin Feng well, and he was very aware of this.
However, due to the changes in his relationship with the Liu Family, Lin Feng had distanced himself from Liu Jing based on the principle that "a long pain is worse than a short one." This was also for Liu Jing's sake, to spare her from being put in a difficult position.
Of course, Lin Feng had to admit that distancing himself from Liu Jing was not only for her benefit but also for his own. This way, he wouldn't have to worry too much about Liu Jing's feelings in the upcoming dealings with the Liu Family.
With Liu Jie leading the way, Lin Feng finally met Liu Fei, the legendary leader of Qian Bang.
Upon seeing Liu Fei, Lin Feng felt a pressure emanating from him; this was the aura of authority that surrounded Liu Fei, indicating that he was indeed a formidable expert.
Lin Feng was certain that Liu Fei's cultivation level was definitely higher than his own.
However, even if Liu Fei's cultivation surpassed Lin Feng's, as long as he didn't actually make a move, Lin Feng knew that Liu Fei couldn't do anything to him just by releasing his aura.
Ordinary martial artists rely on a kind of mental attack to instill fear and anxiety in others. Although this ethereal form of pressure can have some effect, it wouldn't create significant waves in front of Lin Feng, who possessed strong Mental Power.
If Lin Feng truly wanted to, he could unleash all of his Mental Power to attack Liu Fei.
However, given Lin Feng's current strength, such an attack would at most only make someone feel uneasy; it wouldn't have any substantial effect. Therefore, Lin Feng would not expose his trump card for this reason.
So, Lin Feng simply walked calmly and slowly before sitting down opposite Liu Fei. Throughout the process, Lin Feng maintained a relaxed expression and even wore a smile.
This might just be the best counterattack.
Shock! This was Liu Fei's first reaction upon seeing Lin Feng. It is important to note that when Liu Fei exudes such an aura, not only Lin Feng but even the experts from Qian Bang are affected by his presence.
Although it is merely an influence, if someone were to suddenly be affected by Liu Fei during a match, they could easily find themselves at a disadvantage.
In battles among experts, a slight miscalculation can lead to significant consequences; this saying is not an exaggeration.
Liu Fei knew that his aura would not affect Lin Feng, so he retracted it and said to Lin Feng, "Indeed, Heroes Emerge from Youth, right? You must be Lin Feng."
"Hehe... that's me," Lin Feng replied calmly, as if he were visiting a friend's house. He casually picked up an apple and took a bite while responding.
Seeing his father retract his aura, Liu Jie was surprised. He knew Lin Feng was strong, even stronger than himself, but he did not expect Lin Feng to be powerful enough to disregard the pressure released by his father.
However, the father and son duo failed to realize that Lin Feng's lack of fear towards Liu Fei's mental pressure was not due to his own strength but rather because he possessed formidable Mental Power.
"I suppose you have some idea why I invited you here today?" Seeing Lin Feng's demeanor, Liu Fei understood that there was no need for subtlety in their conversation; they could get straight to the point.
"Hehe... not really," Lin Feng said casually as he took another bite of the apple.
"I know you are quite talented at such a young age, but with great talent comes great attention. You should be careful," Liu Fei warned. Although he referred to Lin Feng as "little brother," Lin Feng sensed the underlying warning in Liu Fei's words, advising him not to be overly reckless due to his youth.
"Hehe... it's true that great talent attracts attention, but I understand that if I were too low-key, I wouldn't be able to sit here safely listening to your thoughts on 'great talent attracting attention,'" Lin Feng replied. He understood the implications of Liu Fei's advice better than anyone else but also knew that if he kept a low profile for too long, the Song Family would not remain inactive as they are now.
Sometimes, if you can't earn someone's respect, then instill fear in them; this is Lin Feng's philosophy.
"Haha... just as I imagined," Liu Fei suddenly changed his attitude and laughed after hearing Lin Feng's words.
Although Lin Feng was surprised by Liu Fei's sudden change in demeanor, he knew he couldn't let his guard down at this moment and remained calm.
Liu Fei naturally noticed Lin Feng's feigned composure, but he still looked at Lin Feng with admiration. Setting aside their conflicting interests, Lin Feng was one of the few young people Liu Fei genuinely appreciated.
Thinking of this, Liu Fei glanced at Liu Jie. Ever since Liu Fei began discussing matters with Lin Feng, Liu Jie had been standing silently behind him, observing the details of Lin Feng's conversation with his father.
He understood deeply that Lin Feng was not just a brute; what pressured him about Lin Feng was the wisdom he exhibited. The incident at the Western Restaurant, where Lin Feng had easily stirred up conflict between his family and the Song Family with just a few words, was the best proof of that.
Thus, at this moment, Liu Jie was not only observing but also learning. He had his pride, but Lin Feng was indeed someone he admired.
The reason was simple: whether in strategy or cultivation, Lin Feng was far ahead of him despite being ten years younger. That alone was enough for Liu Jie to respect him.
"Lin Feng, do you know how formidable your enemy Song Gang is?" Liu Fei suddenly asked.
"I know. Song Gang is strong and currently beyond my ability to contend with alone. But I also know that Song Gang has enemies besides just me," Lin Feng confidently replied to Liu Fei's question without any surprise.
"Right, you're correct. So who do you think has greater strength between my Qian Bang and Song Gang?" Liu Fei affirmed Lin Feng's response and then posed a more sensitive question.
"Dad..." Liu Fei couldn't help but exclaim. He didn't understand why his father would ask Lin Feng this question at this moment. Yes, they were indeed working together against Song Gang, but such things shouldn't be stated so openly.
Liu Fei continued to stare at Lin Feng, waiting for his response, and gestured for Liu Jie to hold off on speaking.
"Naturally, Qian Bang is stronger," Lin Feng replied directly. He understood that Liu Fei's question was not as simple as it seemed, and he was also aware that Liu Fei had other questions in mind, so he could only speak honestly.
"Since you say that, you should understand the saying 'two tigers cannot coexist.' Can you tell me why I have been competing with Song Gang for so long yet still maintain the current situation?" Liu Fei asked again.
"That's an internal matter between Song Gang and Qian Bang. It wouldn't be appropriate for an outsider like me to comment," Lin Feng said. He genuinely did not know the answer to Liu Fei's question, but after hearing Liu Fei's words, he became curious about the reason. However, he did not forget that Liu Fei could potentially become his enemy, so instead of admitting ignorance, he deflected the question back to Liu Fei.
"Well, let me tell you. Song Gang has someone who keeps us in check within Qian Bang due to a kind of agreement. The Qian and Song factions have maintained this balance for a long time," Liu Fei stated directly without beating around the bush. He then looked at Lin Feng, waiting for his response.
Indeed, the most unfortunate realization came true: with such a figure backing Song Gang, wasn't it a significant disadvantage for Lin Feng to be at odds with him? Lin Feng thought to himself.
"Force?" In the end, Lin Feng couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, force," Liu Fei believed he had seized the initiative in this conversation and said with a smile.
"Oh, but I think you went through great lengths to invite me here; it can't just be to tell me something so simple." After being surprised, Lin Feng quickly regained his composure and took back the initiative in the conversation.
"That's right. Over the years, the Song Family has indeed been opposing us thanks to that person. However, it cannot be denied that Song Gang has not produced anyone capable of holding down the situation since then. Song Lie has a bad temper and is unlikely to amount to much; as for his son Song Xin, he's even worse—a complete waste. He does have a daughter who shows some ability, but because she is an illegitimate child, Song Lie didn't nurture her properly. It's truly foolish," Liu Fei began to recount the situation regarding Song Gang.
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