Chapter 1860: Chapter 1857: Cheng Family Council Hall
Cheng Shang also noticed Ling Feng standing behind Elder Cheng, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, then he smiled and said, "You must be Brother Ling Feng, welcome to our Cheng family!"
Saying this, Cheng Shang extended his hand towards Ling Feng.
Ling Feng smiled and shook hands with Cheng Shang. Then Cheng Shang turned and instructed, "You guys help assist with the airship matters, I will discuss with Elder Cheng what to do next!"
Having said that, Cheng Shang said to Elder Cheng, "Elder Cheng, letâs talk as we walk; the elders of the Cheng family are already waiting in the council hall."
After walking a few steps forward, Cheng Shang saw Ling Feng following behind Elder Cheng, and he said apologetically, "Brother Ling Feng, the next matters are internal family issues, you must be tired from your journey, better rest first. Iâll handle the family matters and then have a drink with Brother Ling."
Ling Feng raised an eyebrow slightly, not sure if Cheng Shang was doing it deliberately. Although his attitude had been good from the start, his words had the politeness of a host to a guest!
Ling Feng wasnât really eager to get involved in the Cheng familyâs affairs, but after all, Cheng Shang was the foster son of the head of the Cheng family, and just as the family head had been captured, he stepped out with a hostâs demeanor. Was this not a bit too hasty?
Moreover, Cheng Minxue was still here! Cheng Shang was not yet the family head!
"Young Master Shang, Ling Feng is a distinguished guest of the family head and the fiancé of the young lady, so Young Master Ling is qualified to attend the Cheng family meetings!" Elder Cheng said calmly at this moment.
To provide Ling Feng with a reasonable identity to participate in the Cheng family matters, Elder Cheng had already discussed it with Ling Feng. As the fiancĂ© of the young lady, he would stay by her side, otherwise, as an outsider, Ling Feng wouldnât have any way to protect and care for the young lady.
"Xueerâs fiancĂ©?" Cheng Shang showed unmistakable surprise, and beneath that surprise, a deeply hidden malice.
Ling Feng frowned slightly. He keenly sensed a fleeting hostility from Cheng Shang. If not for his significantly enhanced soul power, he might have thought he was mistaken.
"It seems, this Cheng Shang is not as amiable as he appears!" Ling Feng thought to himself.
"So itâs like that, huh!" Cheng Shang collected his surprise and said with a smile, "Brother Ling, Xiaoxue is a flower of our Cheng family. Many Cheng family disciples admire her greatly, and it was unexpected that you captured her heart. You are the public enemy of all young Cheng family disciples now!"
Listening to Cheng Shangâs slightly teasing tone, just looking at his smile gave a refreshing feeling of spring breeze.
Ling Feng smiled, "Itâs merely Xiaoxueâs misguided affection. Letâs hurry, Uncle Chengâs matters are urgent!"
Walking towards the council hall, Cheng Shang inquired in detail about the incident from Elder Cheng, who did not conceal anything but told Cheng Shang everything straightforwardly, knowing well it couldnât be hidden, as it was already spread in the Ancient Ruins.
However, Elder Cheng did not mention that the Wordless Heavenly Scripture had recognized Xiaoxue as its master, only saying that she fainted from excessive grief.
"How detestable!" After hearing everything, Cheng Shang displayed an angry expression, "Heavenâs Gate is truly too outrageous. Theyâre simply too unrestrained!"
Elder Cheng sighed and said, "At that time, we couldnât fight back against them, so the family head... itâs simply a disgrace to our Cheng family!"
Cheng Shang comforted, "Rest assured, Elder Cheng, we must rescue the foster father, no matter the price!"
Cheng Shangâs voice carried determination; his eyes were resolute, suggesting heartfelt sincerity.
Elder Cheng nodded slowly. At this point, they arrived at the Cheng Family Council Hall. The hall wasnât too large, accommodating several dozen people, and it was already full of the upper decision-makers of the Cheng family.
"Esteemed elders and uncles!" Cheng Shang and his party entered, Cheng Shang spoke in a deep voice to everyone, "Today, I gathered you all here because, as you should know, our Cheng family is facing an unprecedented dilemma!"
Saying this, Cheng Shang shared the information he learned from Elder Cheng with everyone. Elder Cheng nodded slightly, affirming that Cheng Shangâs account was straightforward without embellishments.
After Cheng Shang finished speaking, he glanced around at the Cheng family members, whose faces were heavy with gravity. Clearly, this news was a bolt from the blue for everyone.
"Hold on a moment!" At this time, an old man looked at Ling Feng behind Elder Cheng, frowning and said, "Cheng Shang, dear nephew, this is the Cheng familyâs high-level meeting; who is this young man?"
"Oh, he is my sister Xueâs fiancĂ© Ling Feng, also a person whom the foster father greatly values!" Cheng Shang said, "I believe, given his status, he should be qualified to attend this meeting!"
The old man said sternly, "Ling Feng? We have never heard of this before?"
"Third Elder, Young Master Ling was someone we encountered on our way to the Purple Cloud Star auction, a young talent greatly appreciated by the family head!" Elder Cheng spoke up at this moment: "And before the family head left, he entrusted the young lady to him entirely, so he can fully represent any decisions of the young lady!"
"If thatâs the case, then let him stay here," Third Elder scanned Ling Feng with a sharp glance, "But I have to say in advance, since you represent the young lady, you need to stand on the Cheng familyâs ground. If you have any other thoughts, donât blame me for being rude!"
Ling Feng nodded, "Uncle Chengâs favor towards me is profound; I surely wouldnât do anything against Uncle Cheng."
"Thatâs good!" Third Elder snorted coldly, then spoke to Cheng Shang, "Cheng Shang, what plans do you have, say them now!"
Despite Third Elderâs rude tone, Cheng Shang showed no displeasure, knowing well that Third Elder had a naturally irritable temperament.
Cheng Shang said in a deep voice, "Actually, as soon as I got the news, I immediately investigated Heavenâs Gate, and the results indeed shocked and... frightened me!"
Everyone frowned, their eyes fixed on Cheng Shang.
Cheng Shang continued, "Previously, Heavenâs Gate was very mysterious. We only knew they had overturned the Heavenly Gate Clouds, but we didnât know how strong they really were! Recently, however, I discovered that Heavenâs Gateâs activities have become more frequent. Moreover, judging by the strength they seem to exhibit, I have a hypothesis, Heavenâs Gateâs power is... even greater than the combined strength of the Ximen Family and Storm Sect!"