On the other side of the booth sat a man with immaculately combed hair, white at the temples, dressed in a Tang suit, exuding elegance.

The man appeared to be in his fifties, with a calm demeanor and an extraordinary aura.

"Master Lin, I've heard much about you."

Li Feng squinted at Lin Changsheng before him; no one could quite describe Lin Changsheng's appearance, even though many knew of this Heavenly Master of the Longevity Sect. However, when it came to specifics, people were almost at a loss.

Lin Changsheng was like a figure under a camera lens; from afar, he appeared full and lively.

He was the Heavenly Master of the Longevity Sect, boasting countless disciples and a vast network of connections, an esteemed guest among many wealthy families and even in political circles.

But as the lens zoomed in, trying to capture his true face, he became elusive; although present before you, you realized you didn't know him at all.

Now, the only indicators Li Feng could rely on to identify Lin Changsheng were his age, bearing, and the presence of Dark Butterfly sitting across from him.

For Dark Butterfly was Lin Changsheng's mistress, and according to Wang Xi, she was the one person in the Dark Butterfly Killer Group who knew him best, though they had only seen him from a distance.

During meetings, due to lighting and angles, Lin Changsheng's face was mostly obscured, with only his voice audible.

"Sit down!"

Heavenly Master Lin did not rise, merely raising his eyes to glance at Li Feng. Dark Butterfly left her seat, her beautiful eyes scanning Li Feng up and down.

"You two chat, Xifeng, come with me."

Dark Butterfly glanced at Wang Xi, brushing past Li Feng, an enchanting fragrance wafting to his nose.

Li Feng had to admit, though Dark Butterfly was a middle-aged beauty, she remained stunning, with an elegance far removed from that of an assassin, more akin to a daughter of a wealthy family raised over many years.

"Yes, mother."

Wang Xi glanced at Li Feng before turning to follow Dark Butterfly out.

Li Feng watched the two women leave, frowning slightly, but remained seated across from Lin Changsheng, lifting his gaze to meet him.

Lin Changsheng remained silent, squinting in a fierce standoff with Li Feng.

After a long while.

Lin Changsheng finally spoke, his voice soft: "Li Feng, after all the effort you've put in to see me, it can't just be for a meeting."

Li Feng smirked, looking at Lin Changsheng across from him.

"It's said that Master Lin is capable of anything, so I wanted to ask for your help. But Master Lin is so elusive that finding you was impossible. In my desperation, I resorted to this!"

Lin Changsheng gave a slight acknowledgment.

"What do you want me to help with?"

Li Feng smiled and said, "I want to eliminate the Xu Family. I wonder if Master Lin can lend me a hand."

Lin Changsheng was slightly taken aback, then raised his eyes to look at Li Feng, with a hint of mockery in his expression.

"Just because you have a quarrel with a legitimate heir of the Xu Family, you want to destroy Jingmen's Xu Family? Do you know what the Xu Family represents?"

Li Feng shifted, looking at Lin Changsheng.

"No matter what they represent, my intention won't change, and my conflict with the Xu Family isn't minor disagreements; they've tried to assassinate me three times. As long as they exist, the assassinations will continue ceaselessly."

"Since the Xu Family is determined to see me dead, I can't just sit back and let them attack me."

"They may strike first, but I'll strike back on the fifteenth."

"Why don't you go directly to the Xu Family instead of coming to me?"

Lin Changsheng squinted at Li Feng and asked.

Li Feng smirked: "Because someone told me that you, Lin Changsheng, are a dog of Jingmen's Xu Family."

Lin Changsheng showed no reaction to Li Feng's words, yet a murderous glint flashed in his eyes, quickly concealed.

"I don't know who told you that, but I think you've found the wrong person."

"You targeting Jingmen's Xu Family has nothing to do with me. Release my son and my two godsons, and I can pretend none of this happened."

"Li Feng, you're known as the Hidden Dragon in Huacheng, a wise man, and wise people should know that having more friends makes the world easier to navigate. I've reached where I am today by adhering to that principle."

"Release them."

"Let each of us mind our own business."

"As for Jingmen's Xu Family, I won't interfere."

"That's the biggest promise I can give you."

Lin Changsheng cast a dignified glance at Li Feng, then fell silent, leisurely sipping the coffee on the table.

"Mother, what Li Feng said in the car before, he was deliberately...!"

Dark Butterfly interrupted Wang Xi with a wave of her hand.

"Xifeng, you're the daughter I value most. I had you meet Li Feng for good reasons, and you didn't disappoint my expectations."

"As for Li Feng's little tricks, ha, he really thinks a few words can drive a wedge in our twenty-year mother-daughter bond, how laughable."

Dark Butterfly's face bore a cold smile.

Wang Xi observed Dark Butterfly's expression, taking a deep breath: "Mother, I didn't come back empty-handed from meeting Li Feng."

"Oh."

"Let's hear it."

"This Li Feng may be the most skilled and sharp-minded man I've ever met. He truly has the arrogance to back it up."

Dark Butterfly suddenly stepped forward, lifting Wang Xi's chin with her hand: "Did he topple you last night?"

Wang Xi nodded, biting her lip as she responded affirmatively.

"He indeed is audacious, knowing your identity yet daring to do that."

"He did knock me down, but I realized he did it deliberately. He wants to provoke me into action so he has a legitimate reason to eliminate me."

Wang Xi said.

Dark Butterfly smirked: "No need to explain to me; you're not saying he toppled you last night, making you feel he's stronger than other men?"

Wang Xi bit her lip: "It's not just that, Mother, and this morning, after I conveyed your words, Li Feng didn't follow the usual script at all. He actually sensed your intentions."

"Was it he who sensed it or you who realized it?"

"Mother, I was just overwhelmed after he... I didn't think of it, he said it first. He even made a bet with me."

"When he spoke, I began to see the possibility; fortunately, Li Feng is extremely conceited and figured out your plan, even took personal risks."

"Later on, I was even more surprised; he found out you were here, this Li Feng, gave me a bit of a fright."

"Mother, letting the Sect Master meet with him alone, I don't think it's a good idea; Li Feng's actions don't follow conventional logic, I'm worried he will...!"

"Worried he will kill Master Lin?"

Dark Butterfly asked, looking at Wang Xi.

"Yes!"

"Aren't you worried, Mother?"

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