Chapter 904: Escalation of Conflict

Chapter 904: Chapter 904: Escalation of Conflict

As rivals, the younger generations of both sides were filled with all sorts of open and covert conflicts. Seeing the other party make a fool of themselves was always a source of amusement for the opposing side. This was also why Jenny stepped forward to support Ling Feng.

Moreover, Jenny was well aware of Ling Feng’s fearless nature. If he were truly provoked, those three Nilas brats would’ve already been torn to pieces! The fact that they were still alive to shout and complain was purely because Ling Feng was toying with them. Although Jenny wasn’t sure of Ling Feng’s real intentions, she felt this was a great opportunity to strike a blow against the Nilas Family.

Jenny’s arrival heightened the excitement of everyone present. It signified a formal clash between the younger generations of the Johnson Family and the Nilas Family, bringing a thrilling twist to what was previously a dull conference.

"What’s going on here?" At that moment, a burly man shoved his way through the crowd, his face changing drastically when he saw the younger Nilas Family members tied to the flagpole. "Which bastard dared to tie up my Nilas Family’s people?"

Without hesitation, the middle-aged man stepped forward, intending to untie them.

Above, the frozen young men were shivering uncontrollably, sneezing as they shouted in desperation, "Uncle Feike, hurry up and save us! We’re freezing to death!"

But Feike suddenly felt darkness loom ahead as Ling Feng appeared in front of him, wearing a mocking smile. "If you want to save them, settle the wager first!"

"Kid, are you trying to stop me?" Feike Nilas’s expression darkened. "Do you think you have the right to disgrace the people of the Nilas Family?"

Ling Feng shrugged. "Debts must be repaid, murders avenged! In a casino, there are no fathers and sons. Once you’re in the game, you follow the rules and honor the bet. If you can’t accept that, then don’t put on airs. Am I right?"

Feike squinted his eyes. "What was the wager they lost? You think the Nilas Family can’t afford it?"

"Stripping naked, running around, and yelling ’I’m a pig!’" Ling Feng smiled faintly. "See? It’s not exactly something you can’t afford, right?"

"You’re courting death!" Feike’s voice was icy. "For the sake of the Johnson Family, I will give you one chance: step aside, or else..."

Jenny stepped forward at this moment. "Uncle Feike, I already understand what happened here. This wager might indeed be a bit excessive."

Feike Nilas’s expression softened slightly upon hearing Jenny’s words. It seemed his presence had somewhat intimidated the opposing party.

𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

But unexpectedly, Jenny continued, "But since this bet was made at the gambling table, I believe any man with an ounce of dignity must follow through — even if it means crawling on his knees. Otherwise, one’s credibility would be utterly destroyed. Could it be that the Nilas Family doesn’t even have this much honor left?"

"You..." Feike’s face turned so dark it seemed as if water could be wrung out of it. He never imagined that Jenny Johnson, a mere junior, would dare to be so brazen in front of him.

What did she mean by "without credibility, one cannot stand"? If those three brats truly followed through with Ling Feng’s punishment, it would be the Nilas Family’s reputation that would be thoroughly crushed.

"Uncle Feike, they cheated!" At this moment, the three young men tied up above shouted. "Yeah, he rigged the game! Hurry and save us!"

Upon hearing this, Feike’s eyes lit up. "Hmph, so you dare accuse us of rigging the game to frame the Nilas Family? You’ve got guts. Get out of my way! This will be my final warning. After I investigate thoroughly, I won’t let you off the hook!"

"Some people are truly shameless but unbeatable!" Ling Feng chuckled. "If I cheated, the casino can investigate and verify it. If every loser blames the other party for cheating, does that mean none of them are bound by their wagers? Let me tell you — don’t even think about it. If your wager isn’t fulfilled today, then prepare to stay tied up overnight!"

"Arrogant fool!" Feike Nilas was truly furious now. Initially, he’d hoped to dominate the situation by leveraging the Nilas Family’s status to pressure and force the opponent into submission. But now it was clear — all of it was wishful thinking. The other side was nothing but a stubborn devil.

Since that’s the case, Feike Nilas no longer hesitated, striking out with a palm aimed directly at Ling Feng’s chest.

Feike Nilas was the younger brother of Chief Nilas. Yet, unlike his brother, Feike wasn’t interested in politics or power; he was obsessed with martial strength. As a result, his brother entrusted him with considerable resources, allowing him to reach the Demi-God Domain before the age of fifty. While he wouldn’t be considered exceptionally talented, he carved out a place for himself in the Underworld.

Feike’s strike wasn’t intended to kill Ling Feng but to cripple him, so he held back some of his power.

With a loud thud, Feike’s palm struck Ling Feng’s chest heavily. To everyone’s astonishment, Ling Feng didn’t vomit blood and fly backward as they had expected. Instead, Feike was the one forced to retreat several steps, a look of shock flashing across his eyes.

That single strike felt as though he’d hit an unmovable mountain. Furthermore, the rebound from the impact made his Blood Qi churn violently. It was fortunate Feike hadn’t used full strength; otherwise, the backlash would have seriously injured him.

"What’s wrong? Weren’t you acting tough just now?" Ling Feng stood motionless, mocking tone evident. "What’s the matter — didn’t eat enough? Is that all the strength you’ve got?"

Feike Nilas’s expression turned extremely unpleasant. He could even feel the disdainful gazes of the younger onlookers around him! He was, after all, supposed to be an elder of the Nilas Family.

"Hmph, I was merely scaring you!" Feike said stiffly. "Did you really think I’d seriously make a move against a junior like you?"

The brief "clash" had wrapped Ling Feng in an aura of mystery in Feike’s mind. It was clear to him that Ling Feng’s strength far surpassed his own.

But how could that be? Feike himself was already a master within the Demi-God Domain. Could this young man’s experience within the domain truly exceed his own?

"Looks like I underestimated my opponent!" Feike thought to himself. "Let me first get those three useless brats down."

With this thought, Feike stepped back and then leaped upward, aiming to rescue the three younger Nilas Family members.

"Who gave you the confidence to act without my permission?" Suddenly, Ling Feng’s taunting voice reached Feike’s ears. "Get down!"

A powerful force surged forth, yanking Feike’s body down from mid-air as if some invisible hand had forcefully pulled him. With a loud bang, he crashed heavily onto the ground.

Though Feike wasn’t seriously injured from the fall, the Nilas Family’s dignity was utterly shattered!

"You little brat, you’re asking for it!" Feike crawled up, his gaze dark and sinister as he glared at Ling Feng and Jenny. "Jenny, your Johnson Family is getting far too arrogant!"