Lin Shuai Nan's identity shocked Zhang De Lai.
This identity was far too noble.
Yet, even with such a distinguished status, Lin Shuai Nan maintained such a humble demeanor when facing Ling Feng.
What did this signify?
Zhang De Lai was no fool; he understood very clearly that the Ling Feng before him was the truly formidable figure.
Therefore, the moment Ling Feng inquired, Zhang De Lai struggled to answer, "It wasn't me. It was… it was commissioned by the Martial Arts Hall Director of the Ninth District of the capital. I… I just took money and cooperated with him, investing in the construction."
Ling Feng's eyes narrowed slightly.
When Zhang De Lai had made arrangements in Elder Chen's mourning hall and coincidentally captured Wang Yuan, Ling Feng had already suspected that official personnel must be colluding behind the scenes.
Now, all of this was confirmed!
As expected, there were people pulling the strings.
Yang Fei, standing nearby, also wore an extremely chilling expression. He then explained to Ling Feng in a deep voice, "We are currently in the Ninth District. The capital now has ten districts. The position of the Martial Arts Hall Director of the Ninth District is equivalent to that of the District Chief! Their power is immense. However, official regulations state that Martial Arts Hall Directors cannot engage in commerce!"
Upon hearing this, Ling Feng's expression turned frigid as he asked Yang Fei, "Then who is in charge of this Ninth District Martial Arts Hall Director!?"
Yang Fei's expression grew even more grim. After a slight hesitation, he replied to Ling Feng, "Due to the capital's special status as a safety zone within the country, the General Martial Arts Hall is also located here. The branch directors of these ten districts are directly under the jurisdiction of the General Martial Arts Hall Director. When you were absent, it was managed by the Town Master King!"
"Li Tian Jiao! Is this how this fellow manages the National Martial Arts Hall?"
Ling Feng's voice carried a hint of anger, but he quickly suppressed it.
This was because Ling Feng understood that he, as the nominal General Director, was also responsible for the occurrence of such tragedies!
"Call Li Tian Jiao and have him bring the person over!"
Yang Fei immediately responded, "Yes!"
He then dialed Li Tian Jiao's private number.
Their conversation was not loud, but it was clearly audible to Lin Shuai Nan and Zhang De Lai, who was being held by Lin Shuai Nan.
Zhang De Lai's entire body trembled incessantly, looking at Ling Feng before him with extreme terror.
What did the words of these people just now mean?
How high was the status of the Ninth District Martial Arts Hall Director? Yet, in their words, he was insignificant. From Yang Fei's tone, it seemed that Ling Feng was the General Director of the National Martial Arts Hall?
Who was the General Director of the National Martial Arts Hall?
Zhang De Lai originally knew, but at this moment, the question suddenly popped into his mind, and he became somewhat confused.
Soon, he thought of that name!
Ling Tian Ci!
The legendary Northern Heavenly Venerable!
The true God of War of Hua Xia!
But how could this be possible?
This legendary figure, the closest existence to a deity in this world, the commander of the most powerful force, the God of War Legion, the General Director of the National Martial Arts Hall.
The faith of all martial artists in Hua Xia, was standing before him right now?!
Zhang De Lai naturally could not believe it!
"No, impossible, you are not the General Director of the National Martial Arts Hall, it's impossible…"
Zhang De Lai was already shaking his head and muttering in terror.
"Shut up!"
Bang!
Lin Shuai Nan punched Zhang De Lai in the face. In just an instant, the man's face had caved in, and he had naturally fainted.
His face looked extremely ferocious and bloody.
Ling Feng glanced indifferently at Zhang De Lai and then said to Lin Shuai Nan, "Take him back to Elder Chen's mourning hall. After I return, I will slaughter him as an offering to Elder Chen!"
"Alright, Big Brother, I'll wait for you to come back! Make sure to catch that bastard!"
Although Lin Shuai Nan did not know the full details, he knew that there were still culprits behind this matter, and their identities were not low!
As Lin Shuai Nan threw Zhang De Lai into the car and drove away.
Ling Feng also turned to look at Yang Fei.
At this time, Yang Fei had already handed the phone to Ling Feng.
"Ling Feng, I can't get back right now. You can directly issue orders to the General Martial Arts Hall!"
Li Tian Jiao's voice from the other end sounded somewhat urgent!
Ling Feng frowned, "What's going on? Aren't you going to give me an explanation for this matter? Everything was entrusted to you, and this is how you manage…"
"Alas, this is my fault, but indeed, there are many things I cannot manage. These matters are now for you to handle. I am in the Pacific!"
Li Tian Jiao sighed, his breathing seeming to become more labored!
"The Pacific? How did you get over there?"
Ling Feng's expression was chilling, and he vaguely sensed that the situation on Li Tian Jiao's end seemed somewhat perilous!
"The monster groups in this sea area have abnormal activity. They were discovered early this morning. I was supposed to have you come over, but knowing you just returned, I was worried about the time and brought my men directly. The situation is not very optimistic. We have already lost three warships, and the monsters' movement has not been diverted. Damn it, I suspect someone is deliberately targeting China's East Sea Safety Zone!"
Li Tian Jiao finally revealed the truth of the situation there.
Ling Feng's eyes narrowed slightly. He had been somewhat annoyed with Li Tian Jiao, but now he had completely suppressed his anger.
The world had changed too much, and Li Tian Jiao could not manage everything perfectly. Just like at this moment.
Li Tian Jiao was on the battlefield, while Ling Feng was handling these matters within the urban safety zone. This was incomparable to the pressure Li Tian Jiao was facing!
"Can you handle it?"
Ling Feng asked in a deep voice.
Guarding Hua Xia and defending the borders was precisely the duty of Ling Feng, the God of War of Hua Xia!
"Nonsense, if I can't handle it, I have to handle it. If I can't withstand it, I have to endure it. You handle your matters first, another wave of enemy attacks is coming!"
Li Tian Jiao seemed somewhat anxious!
Ling Feng knew that the other party had to hang up the phone, so he said sternly, "Come back alive!"
"Don't worry, I won't die!"
Beep beep beep…
The other end of the phone was now just a busy signal.
Ling Feng's expression turned thoughtful. He turned to look at Yang Fei, tossing the phone to Yang Fei while coldly asking, "Did the God of War Legion brothers go with him?"
Yang Fei's expression was grim, and he shook his head, "No. It's likely that the Town Master King knew you were back and didn't want to overstep his authority. Last night's operation was also a secret one. Generally, such large-scale monster activities are kept secret and not publicized, as it would cause panic within the safety zone, unless the matter cannot be contained and is then exposed. The actions of the God of War Legion attract the attention of all media. As long as the God of War Legion is active abroad, they will inevitably be locked onto!"
Ling Feng nodded in understanding, then said to Yang Fei, "Deal with this matter as quickly as possible. I'll bring people over later!"
"Yes!"
Yang Fei's eyes brightened. It had been a long time since he had fought alongside Ling Feng.
The brothers of the God of War Legion felt the same.
This time, they could finally fight alongside Ling Feng again!