"Because Shen..."
Jiang Mingyu was about to say that Shen Yunfei had forbidden him from touching Lin Feng, but was interrupted by the strategist Zuo Changdao.
"Everyone, you might not know this, but my young master came to Qingcheng to develop, and his family wasn't very supportive. If he causes unnecessary trouble because of Lin Feng, his family will surely be very angry."
"Therefore, my young master is also avoiding unnecessary trouble!"
Zuo Changdao explained with a smile. He interrupted Jiang Mingyu because he feared Jiang Mingyu would tell the truth.
After all, Shen Yunfei was the leader of the Shen family in the provincial capital. If it were revealed that Shen Yunfei had issued a decree forbidding anyone from touching Lin Feng, Zheng Bowen and the others would certainly have their doubts.
In that case, no one would dare to easily move against Lin Feng.
This was not what Zuo Changdao wanted. Being cunning and calculating, he still planned to use Zheng Bowen and his crew to deal with Lin Feng.
"I see, that's what I thought. How could the young master of the prestigious Jiang family be afraid of someone like Lin Feng!"
Lei Lingyun chuckled, not thinking too much about it.
"Everyone, I say, since you all have a grudge against Lin Feng, why don't you four brothers become sworn brothers? Form the 'Qingcheng Four Young Masters,' share resources, and fight common enemies. What do you say?"
Zuo Changdao proposed.
"That makes sense. I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if you are willing to become sworn brothers with me, Zheng Bowen?"
Zheng Bowen extended the olive branch, not truly intending to form a brotherhood with them, but rather to use them as his pawns for his own benefit.
"I agree. I like the 'Qingcheng Four Young Masters' combination. Brother Zheng, your word is law in the entire Zheng family, and your strength is evident for all to see!"
"Brother Jiang is the young master of the provincial capital's Jiang family, and his strength is also very formidable."
"My father is Lei Bao, my uncle is Lei Zhan, and my own strength is clear to you all; I am not weaker than you!"
"As for you, Brother Feng Jingyao, what does your family do?"
Lei Lingyun said, glancing at Feng Jingyao with a hint of disdain. It was evident that he felt Feng Jingyao's status was not quite on par with theirs for a brotherhood.
"Brother Lei, what do you mean by that? Are you looking down on me?"
Feng Jingyao noticed the contempt in Lei Lingyun's eyes, and a hint of anger immediately surfaced in his own.
"Not at all. Since we are to become sworn brothers, we must understand each other. We can't just blindly pledge allegiance, can we?"
Lei Lingyun chuckled smugly, receiving a nod of agreement from Jiang Mingyu.
It was clear that Jiang Mingyu also doubted Feng Jingyao's capabilities.
"Alright, you two, stop talking nonsense. Brother Jingyao's ability to incapacitate Lin Feng’s martial arts—is that considered weak?"
"Moreover, I heard from within my family that Brother Jingyao's family members are all involved in the military, holding considerable influence within the military. Such a background, even I cannot help but feel inferior to!"
Zheng Bowen smoothed things over, and his words caused both Lei Lingyun and Jiang Mingyu to freeze.
This was not a lack of strength; it was an overwhelming advantage!
"Brother Feng, my apologies. My vision was indeed narrow. If you don't mind, let us four brothers become sworn brothers right now!"
Lei Lingyun said with an awkward smile, growing impatient.
"I have no problem. Since you all have a vendetta against Lin Feng, I can become sworn brothers with you and deal with him together."
Feng Jingyao did not refuse. In his opinion, the enemy of his enemy was his friend.
The most important point was that he admired Zheng Bowen greatly. Therefore, for Zheng Bowen's sake, he would grudgingly accept Lei Lingyun and Jiang Mingyu.
Soon, under the witness of a statue of Guan Gong, the four men pledged their brotherhood and formed the Qingcheng Four Young Masters.
Zheng Bowen, without a doubt, became the eldest brother among the four. Feng Jingyao remained the second, Jiang Mingyu the third, and Lei Lingyun, being the youngest, the fourth.
"Now that we are sworn brothers, I won't hide anything from you. Lin Feng, I wish for him to disappear from this world!"
Zheng Bowen said coldly.
"Big Brother, when do you plan to make a move? With just a word from you, I can send people to kill him right now!"
Lei Lingyun was the first to step forward.
"Lingyun, why wait for a better day? Let him disappear tonight!"
"To be safe, arrange for someone to tie up Su Qingya and use her to lure Lin Feng here!"
"As long as he dares to come, I will ensure he never returns!"
Zheng Bowen took out a cigar, lit it, and exhaled a thick plume of smoke. A glint of killing intent flashed in his dark eyes.
"Alright, I'll go arrange it now!"
Lei Lingyun didn't waste any words; kidnapping someone was too easy for him.
"Wait! You can tie up Su Qingya, but you must not harm her!"
Feng Jingyao warned with a solemn expression.
"Oh, Second Brother, do you have a crush on Su Qingya? Fine, I won't harm her. Tie her up, and you can do whatever you please with her!"
Lei Lingyun chuckled and immediately arranged for people to kidnap Su Qingya.
At that moment, Su Qingya had just come out of the store, holding a thermos in her arms. The thermos contained chicken soup she had brewed for Lin Feng.
As she was about to hail a taxi to Liu Mengyao's villa, she saw a black van driving towards her.
Before Su Qingya could even get a clear look at what was happening, the van stopped in front of her. Two burly men got out and, without any explanation, dragged Su Qingya into the van.
"Who are you people? What are you doing?"
In the dark interior of the van, Su Qingya looked at the burly men inside. Despite being severely frightened, she still held the thermos tightly and refused to let go.
The burly men ignored Su Qingya, took her phone from her, and directly called Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng, your woman is in our hands. If you don't want her to be in danger, come save her immediately. I'll let her speak to you now!"
The burly man said expressionlessly and then held the phone to Su Qingya's mouth, indicating for her to speak.
Su Qingya knew these people were targeting Lin Feng and tightly closed her lips, refusing to make a sound.
"Bitch, speak to me, let that surnamed Lin come save you! Damn it, speak!"
The burly man grabbed Su Qingya's hair.
Su Qingya winced in pain but still gritted her teeth and refused to speak.
She knew that as soon as she spoke, Lin Feng would rush to save her without hesitation, thus putting Lin Feng in danger.
"Qingya, is that you?"
Lin Feng, hearing no response from the other end, felt that something was not right.
"Damn it, speak!"
The burly man couldn't stand it anymore and slapped Su Qingya several times.
Su Qingya's mouth started bleeding, and her face became swollen.
Even so, Su Qingya endured and refused to make any sound.
"Enough! I don't care if you're real or fake, give me the address immediately, and I'll be there now!"
Lin Feng said angrily upon hearing the slapping sounds from the other end.
"Don't, don't come, I'm fine, don't worry about me, I'm really fine!"
Su Qingya could no longer remain silent and cried out to Lin Feng, her eyes blurry with tears, telling him not to come.
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng's heart sank.
Su Qingya had indeed been kidnapped and slapped several times!
"Surnamed Lin, did you hear that? Your woman is in our hands. I'll give you the address later. Wait for news!"
The burly man said with a sinister smile and hung up the phone!