Leng Feng saw the situation and didn't say much more, exchanged a few polite words, then turned and left.
Duan Rui watched Leng Feng depart, and a woman walked up from behind, speaking from behind Duan Rui: "I didn't expect Leng Feng to hit a snag with such a person."
Duan Rui glanced at the woman who appeared beside him. She was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, showing off her tall and slender figure, with her long hair styled into a bun, exuding mature allure.
"Never underestimate anyone. Huacheng might not be powerful, but it's still a provincial capital. To thrive in such a place means the person isn't ordinary."
The woman pursed her lips.
"Even if they're strong, they're just a local frog in the well. Daring to provoke the Heavenly Master, they truly don't know what they're doing."
"Besides, isn't the Heavenly Master making a big fuss, sending you, the head of the Thirteen Grand Protectors, to deal with them? It's like using a sledgehammer to kill a chick."
Duan Rui listened to the woman's grievances, wrapping an arm around her waist: "Even a lion uses all its strength to catch a rabbit, not to mention this matter involves Lin Wanzhou. My adoptive father sent me as a sign of trust."
"Don't complain. Wait for me here. It won't take long — at most, two or three days, at least one day before I return."
Duan Rui comforted the woman.
"Alright then, go quickly and come back soon. I'll be waiting for you to take charge."
Duan Rui flirted a bit longer with the woman before separating, taking the elevator down, and exiting the hotel, where a car was already waiting at the hotel entrance.
"To the airport. Get my private jet ready, and notify the people in Huacheng to pick me up."
"Yes!"
Huacheng International Airport.
A private jet arrived in Huacheng two hours later, then landed.
At the airport's exit.
"What's happening here? Such a big scene?"
Some people who came to receive someone looked at the large group of men in black suits entering from outside, glancing in that direction, whispering softly.
"Who knows, maybe some big star is coming to our Huacheng?"
"Haven't heard of any concerts lately, nor any big stars coming. If they were, they wouldn't just have bodyguards, without fans."
"Could it be some important person?"
"Old Wang, you're here too."
"Old Wu, so are you."
On the ground in Huacheng, at least a second-tier family, two company bosses with assets of over ten billion met.
"Why is General Manager Duan rushing to Huacheng?"
"You ask me, who should I ask? The Longevity Dharma Conference has just started, and General Manager Duan isn't in Zhongtian but came to Huacheng. I'm also baffled."
"Nothing much has happened in Huacheng lately."
General Manager Wang shook his head as well.
"It seems quite a few people have come today."
The two spoke as they walked into the airport's exit, then saw many people had already arrived at the reception area — at least a dozen company bosses, each accompanied by bodyguards, totaling dozens of people.
They didn't have to wait long.
A group of people emerged from the reception area, led by Duan Rui, followed by several others. As soon as they appeared, the waiting bosses stepped forward for greetings.
Duan Rui looked satisfied with the scene, leaving the exit surrounded by admiration, entering a luxury car, with at least forty to fifty luxury cars lined up, heading straight from the airport to Huacheng.
"Young Feng, you're truly insightful."
Wang Qian excitedly entered the hotel room. Li Feng, while eating the hotel-provided lunch, glanced up at Wang Qian.
"Speak directly."
"Yes, Young Feng. An hour ago, the bosses of over a dozen large companies headed to the airport, where they picked someone up and brought them back to Huacheng."
"Through some probing, I can confirm the identity of the visitor as General Manager Duan Rui of the Heavenly Dragon Group, but Duan Rui has close ties with the Longevity Sect."
"Do you have detailed information?"
"Yes, Duan Rui, forty-six years old, was once a top student at Duchi University, with a humble family background, born in a rural family, initially failed in his venture, then followed Lin Changsheng and quickly rose."
"The Heavenly Dragon Group he established is one of the top groups in the Central five provinces, involved in real estate, logistics, electronics manufacturing, hotels, among others, with a listed company under it, assets totaling around two hundred billion."
"He was once one of the nation's top ten outstanding youths and is also an excellent entrepreneur, quite a powerful figure."
Li Feng tilted his leg and leaned back on the sofa: "What else?"
"Hmm, currently only this information is known, the specific relationship between Duan Rui and Lin Changsheng is still unknown."
Wang Qian nodded his head in disappointment, though he joined the Longevity Sect, his status was low, mingling just to exploit usable connections, without intending to sell his soul to the sect.
Naturally, Wang Qian didn't have access to any core information.
Only knowing that Duan Rui has ties with the Longevity Sect, and his rise was likely aided by Lin Changsheng.
Otherwise, how could a bankrupt man ready to jump off a building swiftly prosper within a few years without someone's backing?
"Young Feng, this fellow coming to Huacheng was met by quite a few influential local families, surprisingly many have ties with the Longevity Sect."
Li Feng hummed softly: "The development model of the Longevity Sect is like a virus, once it grows naturally many people will want to join, not unusual."
"After all, who would refuse beneficial things?"
"Young Feng, should we warn these people? I've noted the names of those who went. Elsewhere I won't speak, but here in Huacheng, whoever stands opposed to Young Feng, I guarantee they won't survive past tomorrow."
Wang Qian spoke lightly, but his words were filled with murderous intent.
Huacheng was his turf, who dares create chaos here is slapping Wang Qian's face.
"Contact them, probe this fellow's background."
Li Feng told Wang Qian.
"Yes, Young Feng."
Li Feng, after Wang Qian left, pondered for a moment; Lin Changsheng reveals only the tip of the iceberg. Previously not much attention was paid, who would have expected such depths from a master manipulator?
Li Feng contemplated, picked up his phone, and dialed a number.
"Who's this?"
A woman's voice came from the other end, sleepy from waking up.
"Xiao Mingyue, the sun's shining, aren't you up yet?"
Xiao Mingyue, half-awake, heard Li Feng's voice, instantly more alert, sitting straight up in bed.
Xiao Mingyue glanced at the number: "Well, didn't expect you to call me, and who do you think is responsible for me waking up late?"
Xiao Mingyue said irritably.
"I didn't seem to do anything yesterday, why, couldn't sleep thinking of me?"
"Screw off!"
Xiao Mingyue, angered and embarrassed: "If there's nothing, I'm hanging up."
Xiao Mingyue pressed the button, hanging up the phone: "Damn bastard, still dare to tease me!"