Chapter 2518: Chapter 2497: Hidden Dangers Behind the Scenes
Chapter 2497 Hidden Dangers Behind
"Esteemed Family Heads, I’m not an unreasonable person, Lin Feng. You needn’t feel disgruntled. Although you’ve contributed a million Yuan Stones, I promise you won’t suffer too much loss. I’ve already killed the Mei Family Patriarch; you remaining eight prominent families can divide the Mei Family among yourselves. I, Lin Feng, will not interfere."
Seeing the dejected looks on everyone’s faces, Lin Feng threw out this condition with a smile. He understood very well that asking these families for a sudden contribution of ten million Yuan Stones was absolutely a fatal move. To prevent these prominent families from causing another incident, just tossing the Mei Family to them would suffice. After all, he had already killed the Mei Family Patriarch. If they couldn’t swallow the Mei Family, it could only be said that the other families were too incompetent.
Indeed, upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, everyone’s eyes lit up. If put this way, although their losses were significant, it wasn’t too much, making the cost of ten million Yuan Stones somewhat acceptable.
Thinking of this, their faces eased a bit. Their previous panic and anguish while looking at Lin Feng faded somewhat. However, their gazes were fixed on those Shadow Stones on the table, as they had already secured these matters. They wondered when Lin Feng would hand those Shadow Stones over to them...
"With negotiations formally concluded, let’s have a drink. We’ll remain friends in the future!"
Lin Feng was well aware of what everyone was thinking and understood their mindset. However, at this moment, he didn’t want them to have their way easily. The art of handling people isn’t that simple.
Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, they had no choice but to sit down again, suppressing the urge to leave, and drank with Lin Feng. This was the most uncomfortable drink they ever had, and also the most costly one. Thinking about the ten million Yuan Stones, they felt like they were chewing on wax.
With difficulty, they made it to the end of the banquet. Lin Feng said nothing more, allowing them to take back their respective Shadow Stones and let these people leave. As for the remaining matters, they were no longer his concern...
As soon as these people left, Tao Tao jumped up in excitement and said to Lin Feng: "Brother Lin, you are truly ruthless! You made those families bleed deeply with one stroke. Seeing their crestfallen faces was so satisfying, seven thousand million Yuan Stones... you resolved it with just one meal, it’s truly terrifying!"
"Boss Lin, I truly admire you. Such a method scared me even from the sidelines. I bet those people will have nightmares when they return. I reckon they won’t dare to target the Holy Pill Pavilion even if given ten thousand guts in the future!" Ma Biaohu quickly chimed in from the side. He was extremely excited, thinking about those people being cowed made him feel very pleased!
"That’s right, who is the boss here? Didn’t you see they didn’t dare to let out even a fart?" Tangyuan, at this time, also excitedly waved its little paws and shouted. Thinking about so many Yuan Stones made it eager, hoping Lin Feng could share a few million Yuan Stones for it to swallow and evolve.
Lin Feng laughed looking at the three of them so elated, but at this moment, he was considering more. He gestured for the three of them to calm down and turned to Gu Tianhai, who hadn’t spoken all along, asking: "What do you think of this matter?"
"I feel that such a thing can only be done once, and this time it’s because of your extraordinary strength that can intimidate them. However, we must be on guard against the City Lord. If I’m not mistaken, if the City Lord knew about this, he would surely contact the Lingxiao Sect. If people from the Lingxiao Sect come, then the Holy Pill Pavilion could be in big trouble."
Gu Tianhai, though pleased in his heart, was more focused on future matters. The Holy Pill Pavilion, after all, is a lifeless object that must remain in Ling City. It involves a lot of intricacies, and a single misstep could cause problems. Although the family problem was resolved today, it was because the families had no supreme martial force to contend with Lin Feng that today’s matter was successful.
But the City Lord has always been behind them, and this issue must be resolved. Otherwise, it’s like a bone stuck in the throat, possibly becoming the fuse that could destroy the Holy Pill Pavilion at any moment.
"That’s correct!" Lin Feng nodded uncontrollably, seeing Gu Tianhai’s precise analysis. Indeed, Gu Tianhai had great talent; he was extremely calm, adept at thinking through problems. Such a person was undoubtedly a top-tier strategist.
"Old Gu, don’t worry, the boss has arranged everything!" Tangyuan chimed in, knowing the issues between the Lingxiao Sect and the City Lord very well. Besides, Lin Feng and he were planning to divide the City Lord’s treasury!
But these matters couldn’t be brought up now; it wasn’t the time. How could a City Lord who had dealt with the prominent families for so many years be let off just like that...
"That’s good then."
Hearing Tangyuan say that, Gu Tianhai felt relieved, and his face lit with a smile. Since Lin Feng had already considered these matters, he felt at ease.
"Let’s go back and celebrate a bit."
Glancing around at the surroundings, Lin Feng had no celebratory mood and simply said those words before taking everyone back to Gu Tianhai’s courtyard to celebrate.
The three of the Bage Tower gasped upon hearing Tangyuan and Ma Biaohu discuss the scene back then. They were astounded by Lin Feng, and even more pleased, since the stronger Lin Feng was, the more foundation there was for establishing a sect. Conversely, they felt their own strength was still too weak, eagerly wishing to rapidly restore their power.
In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived. Early in the morning, Gu Tianhai went to organize people to rebuild the Holy Pill Pavilion, while Lin Feng headed alone to the auction house to find Elder Zhao.
"I’ve been looking for you!"
Elder Zhao was delighted when he saw Lin Feng arrive, saying, "I’ve already contacted several Divine Kings, and they’re coming over these next two days to forge the highest quality creation-level Dharma Treasures."
But Lin Feng waved his hand at this time and said to Elder Zhao: "This matter isn’t urgent. I came to find you for something else."
"What’s the matter?"
Seeing Lin Feng like this, Elder Zhao quickly asked, already accustomed to Lin Feng’s visits implying there was something important.
"Can you get in touch with the great elder of the Lingxiao Sect?" Lin Feng asked Elder Zhao earnestly.
"Why are you seeking the great elder of the Lingxiao Sect?" Elder Zhao inquired, looking puzzled by Lin Feng’s request, unable to decipher Lin Feng’s intentions.
"I have matters to discuss with the great elder of the Lingxiao Sect. You must invite him over; this matter is highly significant. As for what it is, I cannot tell you." Lin Feng responded earnestly to Elder Zhao. The matter of the Shadow Stone absolutely could not be leaked; the more people knew, the more people would die.
Seeing Lin Feng this serious, Elder Zhao knew that the situation was quite unusual. After thinking a bit, he said to Lin Feng: "Okay, I’ll handle it."
"Thank you, Elder Zhao." Lin Feng thanked Elder Zhao with a fist salute and then added, "About the artifact refining matter, when they arrive, just leave the materials with you; I’ll come over when I have time. Also, if the great elder comes, have him wait with you—the matter to discuss, no one can know."
Leaving these words, Lin Feng turned and left, leaving the matter to Elder Zhao without worry. After leaving, he immediately sought a place to use the Teleportation Disk to travel ten thousand miles to find Ding Wan’er and the others. The women’s strength was too weak; he was indeed worried!
Seeing the women safe and sound, Lin Feng finally exhaled a sigh of relief. Due to limited time, he couldn’t stay with them. They were used to this, knowing Lin Feng had already spent considerable time with them, so they didn’t mind and went back to cultivation. The cultivation technique was the same as Tao Tao’s, the Linglong Jade Heart Manual, the best and most suitable cultivation technique for them at present.
After leaving the women, Lin Feng went directly to find Zhu Tao. He returned this time to check on Zhu Tao’s progress. He wasn’t thinking much; the women’s strength was too weak, and Zhu Tao was only at the initial Divine King stage, barely beyond an average cultivator in the Myriad Heavens Divine Realm. Besides his Formation, there were the Mechanism Puppets to consider for protecting the women!
"Old Zhu, how’s the Mechanism Puppet?"
Arriving at Zhu Tao’s, Lin Feng immediately asked and also noticed that Zhu Tao had disassembled the Mechanism Puppet. Parts were strewn all over the hall, showing Zhu Tao was genuinely studying the Mechanism Puppet.
"Young Master, the progress is decent. I’m studying the key technologies of Mechanism Puppets. Once I understand this, as long as there’s energy, the Mechanism Puppets can be operational." Zhu Tao looked at Lin Feng, providing his answer. Since taking over the Mechanism Puppet, even with the book, he couldn’t quickly grasp this entirely different system. However, he had been working hard and estimated it wouldn’t be long before he could fully complete the Mechanism Puppets, at which point they could form a Puppet Legion to aid Lin Feng on the battleground.
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng nodded, understanding Zhu Tao’s pressure. He patted Zhu Tao’s shoulder and said, "The reason I’m so urgent is because your strength is too weak. Leaving you alone on this side makes me uneasy. If there are Mechanism Puppets, things will be much better."
"Young Master, I understand." Zhu Tao certainly grasped Lin Feng’s intentions and felt warmed by them, further motivated to resolve the Mechanism Puppet issue quickly.
"Alright, Wan’er and the others’ safety is in your hands; I might not be able to come by for a long while." Lin Feng told Zhu Tao, as he handed over some Thunder Crystal Stones from his Space Ring and continued, "These are Thunder Crystal Stones, they can serve as energy for the Mechanism Puppets. Use them sparingly; they’re difficult to obtain."
"Young Master, don’t worry!" Seeing the Thunder Crystal Stones, Zhu Tao’s eyes lit up; with these, things were much more manageable.
Seeing that everything was entrusted, Lin Feng nodded to Zhu Tao and then, in front of Zhu Tao, used the Teleportation Disk to return to Ling City. Now, he needed to accomplish a big task...
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