Chapter 1228 - 3: Conditions
The three members of the Ning Family, unaware of Lin Feng’s actual appetite, looked at him in astonishment. Ning Yujiao was particularly nervous as she spoke up, "Big Brother Lin Feng, when was the last time you ate?"
Only then did Lin Feng realize he might have overdone it. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he glanced at Ning Fuxun and his wife, then smiled at Ning Yujiao, saying, "Sorry, I’m just really hungry today..."
Ning Yujiao pursed her lips slightly, thinking to herself, this is just too much!
"Haha... Lin Feng has always had quite the appetite. You’ll get used to it!" Su Zi said with a hint of pride to Ning Fuxun and the others. She didn’t mind Lin Feng’s appetite; after all, Miss Su could afford to feed him. Being a big eater is a blessing!
"Yes! Mom, Dad, don’t worry too much. Lin Feng has a habit of eating a lot, but his digestion is strong and it won’t harm him!" Ning Aoxue also explained with a wry smile to Ning Fuxun and Yang Yuqing.
Ning Fuxun and Yang Yuqing exchanged a surprised glance before accepting the fact.
After dinner, the three young women, Su Zi, Ning Aoxue, and Ning Yujiao, quickly gathered around the TV, chattering away. Meanwhile, Yang Yuqing began to clear the dishes, and Ning Fuxun invited Lin Feng upstairs to the study, saying there was something he wanted to discuss with him.
Lin Feng followed Ning Fuxun into the book-filled study. After Ning Fuxun closed the door, he looked at Lin Feng with a somewhat serious expression.
"Lin Feng, who exactly was causing trouble at the Longfeng Martial Hall yesterday?"
As expected, Ning Fuxun’s first question was about the incident at the Longfeng Martial Hall. After all, the destruction caused by Taoist Ming Yue was terrifying. Not only did he injure dozens at the Longfeng Martial Hall, but he also caused nearly ten million in damages, tarnishing the reputation of the entire Hong Sect...
Unfortunately, Lin Feng showed no intention of honestly answering Ning Fuxun’s question. Looking at Ning Fuxun, Lin Feng said calmly, "Brother Ning, you are not one of the martial world people; it’s best if you don’t know too much about what happened at the Longfeng Martial Hall! Rest assured, I’ve already resolved the issue!"
Ning Fuxun exchanged a puzzled glance with Lin Feng and reluctantly asked another question, "I trust your abilities, but I still want to ask, what about the troublemaker?"
Lin Feng shook his head, looking at Ning Fuxun, calmly saying, "That’s a secret!"
Indeed, it was a secret. Regarding the death of Taoist Ming Yue, Lin Feng felt that the fewer people who knew, the better. Not just to prevent leaks, but also to protect these people... after all, Kongshan Temple is not an ordinary sect, and those who come from there are powerful cultivators with little regard for humanity!
Seeing Ning Fuxun seem to vaguely understand Lin Feng’s meaning, Ning Fuxun nodded after a slight frown, "Alright, I won’t ask about this matter anymore."
Lin Feng slowly nodded in response.
"Lin Feng, I actually called you here to discuss something else with you..." Ning Fuxun began mysteriously, "It’s also about the Longfeng Martial Hall!"
Looking at Ning Fuxun, Lin Feng casually said, "Brother Ning, why are you being so distant? Just speak your mind."
Ning Fuxun nodded, then spoke with a mysterious air to Lin Feng, "Lin Feng, you’ve been the hall master for quite a while, so you should know that the Hong Sect’s hall master essentially controls all the branches... Do you remember the promise you made when you took over the Longfeng Martial Hall?"
"Brother Ning, are you talking about making the Longfeng Martial Hall the headquarters of the Hong Sect?" Lin Feng asked hesitantly.
"Yes!" Ning Fuxun looked at Lin Feng, saying seriously, "Lin Feng, you have to understand that the Hong Sect is different from the Qingzi Sect. Its headquarters is more of an honorary title and isn’t fixed. In theory, at the year-end tournament when all thirteen leaders of the Hong Sect gather, if you earn the title of the First Hall through the competition and manage to challenge and defeat the Sect Leader, you can seize the position of headquarters!"
Ning Fuxun spoke with some excitement.
"So Brother Ning means I should win the title of First Hall at the year-end tournament and then challenge Bai Yuanshan?!" Lin Feng asked with a wry smile.
"Yes..." Ning Fuxun nodded, saying earnestly to Lin Feng, "I know this is difficult, but you have to remember you promised me this! And do you want those shares or not?"
Lin Feng immediately nodded, "Of course... However, I think your expectations for me are a bit high, Brother Ning. Even though I said I would help make the Longfeng Martial Hall the Hong Sect’s headquarters, I never said I could achieve it now! I’m only twenty... Do you want me to compete with those old-timers for status and territory?! That’s too cruel!"
In fact, even without further advancement in cultivation, Lin Feng wouldn’t fear sparring with other brothers from the Hong Sect. His current modesty was just to keep Ning Fuxun unaware.
Upon hearing Lin Feng’s words, Ning Fuxun couldn’t help but look a bit strange. After staring at Lin Feng for a few moments, he nodded and said, "I know I’m putting you in a difficult position... But I’m not in that much of a rush either. Lin Feng, take your time to adapt and familiarize yourself with the competition rules. You can take your chance next year instead..."
"Of course, you don’t have to be too anxious, Brother Ning. Actually, I feel a bit confident about this..." Lin Feng saw Ning Fuxun relaxing his demands, but in his heart, he wouldn’t let him off easily, intentionally rubbing his fingers together, smiling as he explained, "If there was something to motivate me, I might be able to do it flawlessly!"
Ning Fuxun was taken aback, realizing then that Lin Feng was hinting at something...
This cheeky kid! Isn’t he greedy? He already has 20% of the Longfeng Martial Hall’s shares, which are worth over a hundred million!
Nevertheless, Ning Fuxun was a businessman, so upon seeing Lin Feng’s hint, his first instinct wasn’t to reject him but to casually ask, "Can you explain what you’re thinking?"
Lin Feng nodded, speaking casually, "I understand everything you’re doing for the Hong Sect, Brother Ning, is for a reason... And I’m not someone who breaks promises, so we’re in this together, right?"
Ning Fuxun nodded, "Yes! We’re in this together."
"Then I’ll tell you directly, Brother Ning. As for the Hong Sect competition, I’m confident in securing the First Hall title... But the price I’d pay is heavy. The question is whether you’re willing to cover that cost, Brother Ning?" Lin Feng chuckled, looking at Ning Fuxun and asking.
"What do you want?" Ning Fuxun nodded, looking straight at Lin Feng, asking directly.
"I want to truly control the Longfeng Martial Hall!" Lin Feng said earnestly, looking at Ning Fuxun.