Yang Fei watched Hu Deqiang flee in disarray, a flicker of killing intent in his eyes. He bowed to Ling Feng and said in a deep voice, "Heavenly Venerate, this man deserves to die!"
Ling Feng got up and went upstairs, his voice faintly echoing, "He's just an ant, no need to bother!"
Yang Fei was stunned. Thinking about it, Hu Deqiang was no different from an ant in the eyes of the Supreme.
The next morning.
Ling Feng sent Ling Xiaoran to kindergarten. As he drove home, he saw several people gathered in front of his residence from a distance.
This made Ling Feng's expression turn colder. Just as he had expected, these ants had all come knocking.
He just didn't know who had come today.
The car stopped. Yang Fei stepped forward to open the car door for Ling Feng and whispered in his ear, "This man's name is Hua Zhenyan. He was once a Level 5 War General and is quite renowned in Hanjiang, highly respected."
Above the rank of warrior was War General, who was divided into nine levels. To think that in this small Hanjiang City, there was a retired Level 5 War General.
This man must have military merits.
A cold smile played on Ling Feng's lips. To be able to dispatch such an old man to find him, the mastermind behind this truly had some methods.
Ling Feng looked at the group of people. There were four of them, three standing and one seated.
The seated person had a chessboard in front of him, and the opposite seat was empty.
Playing chess?
Was that opposite seat reserved for him?
The seated person was naturally Hua Zhenyan.
He was dressed in a green robe and his silver hair was neatly arranged.
He was an old man over seventy years old, and he was slowly arranging the chessboard.
As Ling Feng's gaze fell upon him, Hua Zhenyan also looked up.
"Mr. Ling, hehe, this old man has disturbed you."
Hua Zhenyan's smile was full of kindness, but his narrowed eyes revealed a hidden sharpness, as if harboring killing intent.
Indeed, this was a man who had been on the battlefield.
"Is there something?"
But facing Hua Zhenyan's amiable demeanor, Ling Feng's attitude was indifferent.
Hua Zhenyan's expression did not change in the slightest.
However, the three men behind him immediately became enraged!
These three men had initially stood perfectly straight, acting as Hua Zhenyan's sentinels.
Upon seeing Ling Feng's rudeness, two of them immediately berated him, "Rude! Do you know that for Elder Hua to set foot at your doorstep is the glory of your entire family? You dare to be so disrespectful to Elder Hua, it is simply unforgivable!"
"Hmph, ignorant brat. Back in the Northwest War Zone, if it weren't for Elder Hua leading the troops to charge and kill the enemy, how would you have the luxury of enjoying yourself in Hanjiang today?"
And the last person bowed to Hua Zhenyan and said respectfully, "Old leader, with your status, why do you need to condescend to this brat's doorstep? Just tell us juniors what you need, and we will teach this brat how to behave!"
It was clear that these three were extremely reverent towards Hua Zhenyan.
And judging by their attire and demeanor, they must also be people of high status and power.
Yet, in front of Hua Zhenyan, they all assumed the posture of juniors.
This showed that Hua Zhenyan was truly a highly respected person.
Upon hearing the words of the three behind him, Hua Zhenyan slowly raised his hand and said, "Hehe, you don't need to be like this. Let's not mention my past deeds."
After a slight pause, Hua Zhenyan looked up at Ling Feng, still with that amiable expression, appearing like a kind elder to anyone who saw him.
"Mr. Ling, do you play chess?"
Upon hearing Hua Zhenyan's words, Ling Feng remained expressionless, but a disdainful smile appeared on Yang Fei's face.
A mere War General, worthy of playing chess with the Heavenly Venerate?
The Heavenly Venerate had led millions of soldiers, fought on battlefields, strategized for the world, and had never been defeated!
Chess, such a trivial matter, was something he could do with ease.
This old fellow dared to show off in front of Ling Feng, he truly didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth!
Ling Feng, however, calmly took a seat opposite Hua Zhenyan.
"I know a little."
"Haha, good, then please, Mr. Ling, let's play a few games, shall we?"
"Why not."
Ling Feng responded and placed a piece.
*Pa!*
The chess piece landed, its sound echoing!
Instantly, Hua Zhenyan and the three behind him stiffened, as if a gust of strong wind had hit their faces.
But this strangeness disappeared after just a moment.
Hua Zhenyan looked at the move and chuckled heartily, "Haha, young man, you indeed have spirit. This move is full of momentum!"
It was a compliment.
But then, a cold smile curved Hua Zhenyan's lips.
*Da*, a white piece was gently placed, like a gentle breeze.
"However, excessive spirit can lead to mistakes. Young man, you should learn to restrain yourself!"
The three behind Hua Zhenyan might not have been strong chess players, but their flattery skills were top-notch.
Seeing Hua Zhenyan make a move and speak with a tone of lecturing Ling Feng, these three were quite pleased.
"Ling, being able to play this game with Elder Hua is something you can brag about."
"Hehe, many juniors wish they could receive Elder Hua's teachings but have no opportunity. Kid, you better cherish it!"
...
Ling Feng didn't even glance at them. He placed another piece, and a more powerful aura rose from him, directly silencing the three.
The smile on Hua Zhenyan's face froze. He looked down and his brow furrowed slightly.
"Hehe, this is interesting!"
He slightly retracted the contempt in his eyes and made another move.
But as soon as his white piece landed, Ling Feng's black piece slammed down, as if sealed in stone, a decisive blow.
It was so resolute, and relentlessly pressing.
The smile on Hua Zhenyan's face completely vanished. The three behind him, however, took Ling Feng's moves as random blunders.
"Kid, do you even know how to play chess?"
"You haven't even looked at Elder Hua's board, and you dare to play..."
...
"You all shut up!"
Before the mocking words of these three could finish, Hua Zhenyan sharply rebuked them.
Only then did the three realize that Elder Hua's complexion seemed to be slightly flushed, and his previous calm and kind elder demeanor had long since disappeared.
This surprised them.
But how could they know that their words were not mocking Ling Feng, but slapping Hua Zhenyan in the face?
Hua Zhenyan understood chess, and deeply loved the game. Naturally, he could see that Ling Feng was definitely not playing randomly.
If the three mocked Ling Feng for playing randomly, wouldn't that mean he, Hua Zhenyan, couldn't even defeat a player who played randomly?
"Hmph, pressing step by step, Ling kid, do you think this is useful!"
Hua Zhenyan made another move, his tone having completely changed. The address "Mr. Ling" had become "Ling kid," and his snort was full of the demeanor of lecturing a junior. xxs壹贰
*Pa!*
Ling Feng followed suit without any hesitation.
"To deal with old and weak remnants like you, do I need to press step by step?"