Chapter 1771 - 1769: Recruitment

Chapter 1771: Chapter 1769: Recruitment

"Is it Ximen Cheng?" Ling Feng glanced at Ximen Shuang. Ximen Shuang’s face showed a trace of panic. If anyone saw Ximen Shuang still in Ling Feng’s room at this hour, wearing pajamas no less, there would definitely be an earthquake!

Ximen Shuang’s face showed an anxious expression: "What should I do? I can’t let others know I’m here!"

Ling Feng reassured her: "Don’t worry, I’ll handle it! I won’t let anyone discover you’re here with me!"

With that, Ling Feng shouted to Ximen Cheng outside the door: "Ximen Cheng, I’ve already gone to bed. If there’s something important, let’s leave it for tomorrow."

But Ximen Cheng’s voice persisted: "Brother Lei, I have something important to ask you. You should come out now and see me!"

Ling Feng glanced at Ximen Shuang, shrugged, walked forward, opened the door, and said, "If Brother Cheng insists on talking, then let’s go somewhere quiet. We’re too close to Miss Shuang Er’s room; it wouldn’t be good to wake her!"

Ximen Cheng nodded: "Alright, Brother Lei is thoughtful. How about we go to the dining area? It’s quiet now, and there are private rooms where I can also let you taste our Ximen family’s delicious dishes."

"Lead the way, Brother Cheng!" Ling Feng said with a smile.

After Ling Feng took Ximen Cheng away, Ximen Shuang carefully slipped out of Ling Feng’s room and returned to her own.

As she lay on her bed, Ling Feng’s words still echoed in her mind: "Don’t you plan on becoming the Family Head of the Ximen Family?"

"Become the Family Head? Why can’t I, Ximen Shuang, become the Family Head?" A trace of determination showed in Ximen Shuang’s eyes.

In the airship’s private dining room, Ling Feng looked at the contemplative Ximen Cheng and said playfully, "Brother Cheng, if there’s something, just say it. Anything I know, I’ll speak without reservation!"

"You’re too polite, Brother Lei!" Ximen Cheng said with a smile: "I mainly want to thank Brother Lei. I hid the Little Princess there to divert the pursuers, but she was still attacked. Without Brother Lei’s help, I would have been the Ximen Family’s sinner!"

Ling Feng said, somewhat enlightened, "You’re referring to that matter then, if it’s about that, you don’t need to thank me, as it was just a coincidence, and Miss Shuang Er agreed to give me some reward."

𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Ximen Cheng smiled wryly: "Even so, Brother Lei doesn’t know the Little Princess’s importance to us! But did Brother Lei manage to kill the person who attacked the Little Princess? I didn’t see the body there!"

Ling Feng said regretfully: "I didn’t kill him. He fled when he realized things weren’t going well. I wanted to chase him, but thinking Miss Shuang Er had no protection, I let him go!"

Whew! Ximen Cheng’s face relaxed, and then he showed a furious expression: "How despicable! If I meet him, I will tear him to pieces! One day, I’ll kill all Black Wind Predators!"

Ling Feng nodded: "Yes, those Black Wind Predators really have guts. Although I don’t know who attacked Miss Shuang Er, his strength was just at the Divine Sea Realm Peak. I think he holds a high position among the Black Wind Predators."

Ximen Cheng agreed: "Brother Lei’s thoughts are valid. Oh right, I wonder if Brother Lei is comfortable staying on the airship? You must let me know if anything happens; we’re all here to protect the Little Princess, and we should cooperate sincerely!"

Ling Feng laughed: "Yes, it’s all about protecting Miss Shuang Er, collaboration is key!"

They exchanged some idle talk without much substance and then parted ways.

Ling Feng watched Ximen Cheng’s disappearing back view, his eyes showing a knowing look. The focus of the conversation was clearly centered on the person who attacked Ximen Shuang.

"Seems like Ximen Cheng is probably a spy!" Ling Feng thought to himself: "Otherwise, why would he be so concerned about Ximen Yan’s life?"

"But before this, I should confirm!" Ling Feng’s lips curled into a smile.

...

In the following days, they didn’t encounter another attack from the Black Wind Predators, and the airship’s speed was fast, even faster than Ling Feng’s full speed, which saved him a lot of time.

"Half a day more, and we will enter the first spatial black hole!" Ximen Shuang said to Ling Feng: "If everything goes smoothly, within ten days, we can reach the Ximen Family’s territory!"

Ling Feng asked curiously: "By the way, I know the Ximen Family is powerful, one of the Three Great Powers in Ancient Ruins. How many experts above the Azure Sky Realm do you have?"

"Experts above the Azure Sky Realm are no less than a thousand!" Ximen Shuang said proudly: "Our Ximen Family has always been the strongest in Ancient Ruins. Big Brother Lei, why don’t you join us? With your strength and potential, my grandfather would certainly value you highly!"

Ling Feng raised his eyebrows: "Are you recruiting me?"

Ximen Shuang laughed: "Why not? In the Ximen Family, there are many who aren’t part of the family but are Guest Elders, holding high positions!"

Ling Feng shrugged: "Now isn’t the time for that talk. My only thought now is to find my enemies and seek revenge!"

"Big Brother Lei, have you thought about what if your enemy is much stronger than you? What will you do?" Ximen Shuang asked softly.

Ling Feng furrowed his brows: "I’ve never considered that... but, no matter how strong he is, national and family grudges, even a sea of fire won’t stop me! Even if his strength surpasses mine now, I won’t back down!"

Ximen Shuang hesitated: "You’ve never thought of using the Ximen Family’s power? With them as your support, you could certainly get revenge!"

Ling Feng turned to Ximen Shuang: "Miss Shuang Er, I’m clear about my position. I saved you, but that doesn’t mean the Ximen Family will exert themselves to help me. If... my enemy has a strong force in Ancient Ruins, even if you want the Ximen Family to help, your grandfather might not agree!"