Chapter 1703 - 1702: We Must Fight Back
The reason for the team member’s disappearance is already apparent, but who did it remains a mystery.
Several hours have passed, and Ling Feng is as uneasy as if sitting on pins and needles, feeling very uncomfortable.
No one has slept; they’re all sitting in the living room, quietly, pondering something to themselves.
As time passes, the agitation in Ling Feng’s heart keeps growing, gradually becoming an uncontrollable feeling.
Everyone understands his emotions, but without finding the person, saying anything is futile and cannot soothe him.
As midnight approaches, Ling Feng suddenly stands up: "No way, waiting foolishly like this, they might already be gone!"
"But what else can we do? We don’t know who to look for!" Catherine said.
"Then let’s go for indiscriminate attacks!"
Ling Feng clenched his fist, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes: "Dare to provoke me, I’ll show them the wrath of my thunder!"
"Stop!"
Hearing this, even Ling Yao was frightened by his overwhelming anger. She quickly stood up, grabbed Ling Feng’s arm, and softly said, "Doing this will harm many innocent people!"
"During an avalanche, not a single snowflake is innocent!"
Ling Feng turned to look at her, saying in a deep voice: "Whether it’s Smack, the Roth Family, or the American government, since they all have hostility toward me, why not confront them head-on!"
"This..."
Ling Yao hesitated for a moment, continuing softly: "I understand how you feel, and if you decide to act, I will support you, but shouldn’t you reconsider this?"
Her voice like water, Ling Feng’s agitation slightly eased, he sighed and looked at her: "I understand what you mean, alright."
After saying this, he took a deep breath and started thinking about who to deal with first if he had to retaliate publicly.
At this moment, the door sounded, and Fu Hao walked in from outside.
Seeing him, Ling Feng quickly asked: "Brother Fu, why were you out for so long?"
"I wandered around the city, then took a detour to the suburbs."
Fu Hao’s face was calm, showing no emotion. After speaking, seeing Ling Feng’s red eyes, he continued softly: "Don’t worry, I’ve found the person!"
"What!"
Ling Feng’s voice suddenly rose sharply, quickly asking: "How is he, is he alright?"
"Nothing serious, I’ve already healed his injuries, and he’s resting in the next room." Fu Hao said.
"Great!"
Ling Feng let out a breath, and the heavy stone in his heart was instantly laid down.
Immediately, he asked Fu Hao: "Brother Fu, do you know who did it?"
"I asked around, it was done by several Western-looking people. It’s unclear under whose direction they acted, but clearly, they didn’t intend to take his life. They just wanted to capture him to make us lose a team member, affecting tomorrow’s game." Fu Hao said.
Ling Feng nodded: "Then, it seems the ones behind it are still with the American government or Smack; they are the beneficiaries of tomorrow’s finals!"
"There’s another possibility!"
Fu Hao glanced at him: "This is quite likely — someone wants to sow discord between us and either Smack or the American government, aiming to watch from the sidelines!"
"Brother Fu is right."
Ling Feng nodded, contemplating: "But I think this possibility is low; if that were the motive, the opponent must know that by killing our captured person, I’ll lose my rationality in anger, and it’s easier for me to overreact!"
"Perhaps."
Fu Hao nodded slightly, then said: "The person is safe now, stop worrying about this. As for the remaining issues, think carefully about how to handle them first!"
"Thanks, Brother Fu!"
Ling Feng said and saw him out before returning to his room.
After returning to his room, Ling Feng noticed the girls looking at him; he smiled: "Alright, as long as the person is safe, I don’t want to do anything further tonight. Let’s all return to our rooms to rest!"
Catherine glanced at him and turned to go back to her room without saying anything.
Long Xiaoyu bit her lip, pulling Mu Yuhan along as she returned to her room, leaving Ling Yao behind.
Seeing this, Ling Yao didn’t comment and followed Ling Feng back to the bedroom, sitting by the bedside: "Were you serious just now?"
"Yes, as long as the person is safe, I need to rethink what’s really going on. Those who captured us, I certainly won’t let them off, but there’s no rush for this; I’ll deal with them sooner or later!" Ling Feng said.
"Alright."
Ling Yao nodded, said nothing more, and went to the bathroom.
After freshening up, Ling Feng leaned against the bed with his eyes closed.
Ling Yao lay beside him, not sleeping, pondering something.
And so, they remained silent until the morning.
The eastern sky was already tinged with golden light, and the sun was about to rise. Ling Feng turned to see Ling Yao watching him, so he smiled gently: "Thank you for staying with me."
"I didn’t plan to sleep anyway. Have you made any decision?" Ling Yao asked with a smile.
"No, not yet!"
Ling Feng shook his head: "Today, I’ll first go to the competitive tournament, just show up!"
"And then?"
Ling Yao sensed he had some plan, so she continued asking.
"Then I’ll have everyone transported away, while I stay behind!" Ling Feng said.
"Are you going to investigate secretly?" Ling Yao asked.
Ling Feng nodded: "Exactly, once I find the real mastermind, I’ll make them pay a huge price, letting the world know that Ling Feng is not someone to be messed with!"
"Alright."
Upon hearing this, Ling Yao sighed, sat up next to him by the headboard: "You’ve thought it through; I don’t want to say much more. We’ll await your return at home."
"Okay!"
Ling Feng looked at her: "Initially, I wanted you to come along, but on second thought, it’s better for you to go back early; we need hands at home. Once you leave, those at your branch may feel uneasy."
"Not necessarily."
Ling Yao chuckled lightly: "Now we have the convenience of the Teleportation Array network; no matter where trouble arises, personnel can be quickly dispatched!"
"True!"
Ling Feng looked at her: "Then, would you stay with me?"
"I’d rather not, I dislike massacre; you’ll undoubtedly kill some people later, and I don’t want to witness such scenes." Ling Yao said.
"Alright, then that’s settled."
The two chatted for a bit, the sun had already risen. They got off the bed together to freshen up, and then Ling Feng headed to Chu Xing and Fu Hao’s room.
All members were present, and the one who disappeared last night had recovered, seemingly in good spirits. Ling Feng nodded in satisfaction, then solemnly said: "I’ve got something to tell everyone!"
