Chapter 869: The Protective Ling Feng

Chapter 869: Chapter 869: The Protective Ling Feng

Ling Feng’s expression softened as he patted Aiven’s shoulder. "It’s good that you know your mistake. What are your thoughts about the Nilas Family?"

Aiven didn’t hesitate, repeating the words he had said to Caesar to Ling Feng.

Ling Feng mused, "Aiven, be honest—are you really confident? The other side is a first-rate power!"

Aiven shook his head. "No, I’m not. Previously, I just wanted to avenge my mother. Even if the other side were a super first-rate power, I wouldn’t be afraid. I want them to pay for what they did back then!"

Ling Feng looked at Aiven with some emotion. The younger brother who had always followed behind him had finally grown up; he was now able to make important decisions on his own!

"Don’t worry!" Ling Feng said with a faint smile, "The reason Caesar acted so arrogant in front of you was because the Nilas Family is backing him. But we’re not alone either. Once I finish dealing with matters at Divine Gate, I’ll take you to the Nilas Family to demand justice!"

"Big Brother!" Aiven gasped, his expression alarmed, "This..."

The Nilas Family’s place could indeed be described as a dragon’s den and tiger’s lair! How could Aiven let Ling Feng personally go to such a place? If something were to happen...

"Stop talking!" Ling Feng said firmly, "You call me Big Brother, and I’ve always treated you like my own younger brother. If someone bullies my younger brother, it’s only natural for me, as the elder brother, to demand justice from them! This matter is settled. Divine Gate is going to make big moves in the coming days—you’d better hurry back. After the dust settles, we’ll set off!"

Aiven’s eyes reddened slightly. He didn’t thank Ling Feng with words but stepped forward and tightly embraced him. "Big Brother, I’ll listen to you!"

"Now that’s right!" Ling Feng patted Aiven’s back and said, "Go back and rest—things will pass eventually!"

...

By the next day, when members of the Nilas Family came looking for Caesar, everyone from Divine Gate had already completely disappeared. Faced with the barely-breathing Caesar, the Nilas Family members could only reluctantly take him back in bitter frustration.

On the plane heading to Fusang, Catherine was leaning against Ling Feng, fast asleep, while Ling Feng himself felt no sleepiness and instead was deeply contemplating the events to come.

At first, he had assumed that the mysterious opponent who left information for Divine Gate was the Nilas Family. However, after yesterday’s events, Ling Feng dismissed that notion. If it were truly the Nilas Family, there would have been no need to go to such excessive lengths.

"The opponent is really patient. They seem quite tricky to deal with!" Ling Feng’s heart nonetheless stirred with a sense of anticipation.

After a few hours, when the plane landed at Tokyo International Airport, Ling Feng and Catherine disembarked together.

"Quite the grand scene!" Catherine remarked, her eyes flashing intriguingly as she noticed the large group of black-clad individuals sealing off the area outside.

"Big Brother Ling, long time no see!" Inoue Sakura stepped forward, her gaze shining with excitement.

Ling Feng gave a faint smile. "It’s only been about a month, but it seems like you’ve been doing well."

Inoue Sakura nodded. "With Kawaio Inoue’s assistance, I’ve fully taken control of the Inoue Family. The Matsushita Family has chosen neutrality, and Sakura Group’s power has been greatly diminished. The strength of our Inoue Family has seen rapid development!"

"Dear, aren’t you going to introduce this adorable little sister to me?" Catherine approached, wrapping her arm around Ling Feng’s. Her gaze carried a teasing challenge as she looked at Inoue Sakura.

Inoue Sakura noticed Catherine’s arm wrapped around Ling Feng and a flash of fierceness appeared in her eyes, though it quickly faded. Despite it only being a little over a month, Inoue Sakura’s demeanor had undergone a remarkable transformation. The once weak and gentle air of a young girl was gone, replaced by the aura of a queen.

"Hello, I’m Inoue Sakura, Clan Leader of the Inoue Family!" Inoue Sakura extended her hand elegantly and said, "I am also Big Brother Ling’s most steadfast ally in Fusang! Oh, and you must be the Miss Catherine Ling Feng often mentions. Now that Divine Gate will be expanding into Fusang, the Inoue Family will fully support you. Please rest assured on this point, Big Brother Ling!"

Catherine squinted, sizing up this seemingly twenty-year-old girl who spoke so sharply. She was clearly not someone to be underestimated!

"Thank you, Inoue Clan Leader, for your support!" Catherine extended her hand and shook Inoue Sakura’s. The two women stared directly at each other, their gazes locking like two clashing swords.

"Big Brother Ling, I’ve prepared a lavish welcome banquet for you all. There are also some matters I’d like to discuss with you!" Inoue Sakura said cheerfully as she released her hand and looked at Ling Feng.

Ling Feng shook his head. "I don’t have much time right now; let’s skip the banquet. I’ll be back in Fusang after I’ve dealt with things here. By the way, do you have something important you’d like to talk about?"

Inoue Sakura nodded. "It’s about what you instructed me to do before leaving. I’ve discovered some information on Muteng Yiyang!"

Muteng Yiyang—back then, he had orchestrated the plan to steal Chaoyang Group’s documents and even harmed Yun Hanrui in the process. This was something Ling Feng could not tolerate! Muteng Yiyang had escaped quickly, eluding capture by Ling Feng at the time. Before leaving Fusang, Ling Feng had asked Inoue Sakura to keep an eye on Muteng Yiyang’s whereabouts. Who’d have thought news would come so soon!

"Catherine, go ahead and make arrangements for the Divine Gate brothers. I have some things to discuss with Inoue Sakura!" Ling Feng turned to Catherine and said, "Once things here are settled, we’ll head to the auction!"

Catherine nodded and then turned to leave.

"Let’s go!" Ling Feng said to Inoue Sakura. "We’ll talk as we walk!"

𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Inoue Sakura stepped to Ling Feng’s side with a cheerful smile and, imitating Catherine, wrapped her arm around Ling Feng’s. Ling Feng hesitated slightly but did not push her away.

Inoue Sakura cautiously glanced at Ling Feng’s expression. Seeing no objection, a hint of secret joy flickered across her face as she said happily, "After gaining control of the Inoue Family, I sent people to search for news on Muteng Yiyang. Finally, after more than half a month of effort, I found some leads!"

"Muteng Yiyang is a spy dispatched by Yamaguchi Group to America!" Inoue Sakura revealed, "He is also the head of Yamaguchi Group’s operations in the American region. Strangely enough, though, about half a year ago, Muteng Yiyang secretly left America for Huaxia. After leaving Huaxia, he disappeared without a trace—even Yamaguchi Group members don’t know his whereabouts!"

"What’s going on?" Ling Feng asked, puzzled.

Inoue Sakura lowered her voice. "According to the information we uncovered, it seems Muteng Yiyang was recruited by a mysterious force while in America. In other words, his true identity is that of a double agent!"