Chapter 215: Contending in the Shadows

Sun Shaohu glared at Lin Feng, then finally lowered his fist.

Han Yu cast an apologetic look at Lin Feng, then led Sun Shaohu away.

Watching the backs of Han Yu and Sun Shaohu, Lin Wei frowned and said, "What is up with that guy called Sun Shaohu? Han Yu herself doesn't even care anymore, yet he's here making a scene; he's really just a dog catching mice—meddling in business that isn't his."

"It is indeed a bit strange, and since when did Han Yu have such a formidable junior brother?" Lin Feng muttered to himself.

Whether someone is formidable is, of course, relative.

To Lin Feng, Sun Shaohu's strength was not worth mentioning.

But to Han Yu and the Heaven Sword Sect, Sun Shaohu's strength was very high.

As a Martial King, even if only at the Martial King Initial Stage, Sun Shaohu could already rival the three great Elders of the Heaven Sword Sect.

With his strength, could Han Yu hold onto her position as the eldest senior sister?

Furthermore, Sun Shaohu should not be so obscure.

Suddenly, a burst of hearty laughter rang out.

"Mr. Lin, you are here too; what a coincidence, what a coincidence."

Lin Feng didn't need to turn around to know it was Lei Dong; he was all too familiar with that loud voice of his.

"Miss Lin, hello. I haven't seen you in a few days and you've become even more radiant and moving. If I were a dozen years younger, I would definitely fall at your feet." As soon as Lei Dong reached them, he began to flatter Lin Wei with a grin.

Lin Wei felt a little embarrassed, while Lin Feng said, "If you don't know how to suck up, then don't. I have something to ask you."

"What is it?" Lei Dong asked, puzzled.

"Have you heard of a person named Sun Shaohu?" Lin Feng asked.

"Which Sun Shaohu? There are at least a dozen people in Jinling named Sun Shaohu. I don't know which one you are referring to, Mr. Lin..."

Before Lei Dong could finish his sentence, Lin Feng interrupted him: "Sun Shaohu of the Heaven Sword Sect, Han Yu's junior brother."

Lei Dong suddenly realized, then said with great disdain, "You mean that Sun Shaohu from the Heaven Sword Sect? That kid isn't worth mentioning. Why are you asking about him, Mr. Lin?"

"What is his cultivation realm?" Lin Feng asked again.

"Martial Venerable Initial Stage," Lei Dong said.

Lin Feng's brows immediately knit tightly together as he said, "However, just now, Sun Shaohu exchanged blows with me. Although he was no match for me, I could clearly feel that the power of his True Qi was definitely not that of a Martial Venerable Initial Stage, but a Martial King Initial Stage!"

When the words "Martial King" left Lin Feng's mouth, Lei Dong's face filled with shock, and he even revealed a look of utter disbelief.

"This... how is this possible? Mr. Lin, you aren't joking with me, are you?" Lei Dong said incredulously.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Lin Feng said displeased.

Lei Dong rubbed his hands and said, "Then that's truly hellish. When I last met Sun Shaohu, that kid was only at the Martial Venerable Initial Stage. It's been less than a year, and he's already a Martial King expert? This doesn't make sense..."

After a pause, Lei Dong added, "And if Sun Shaohu were really that strong, having reached the Martial King realm, he should have become the fourth Elder of the Heaven Sword Sect. Yet, the Heaven Sword Sect still only has those three Elders. This is even more unreasonable."

"It seems there is something fishy going on here," Lin Feng said.

Lei Dong then said, "Mr. Lin, are you suspecting that there is a problem with Sun Shaohu? I understand what you mean. I will send people to investigate him right away; I'll even find out exactly what age he stopped bedwetting!"

"Then I'll leave it to you," Lin Feng said.

Although the Demon Shadow was dead, a Protector of the Hidden Demon Sect was still lurking in Jinling.

That Protector was Demon Tiger!

Sun Shaohu's name also contained the character for 'Tiger', and now Sun Shaohu's strength was very abnormal.

Could Demon Tiger and Sun Shaohu be the same person?

Lin Feng was still pondering when the banquet officially began.

A sound like flowing water from a piano rang out, followed immediately by a beautiful, melodious female voice coming from the second floor.

"What is it that brings us together here? And what is it that makes us carry such joy? Today is a special day, with extraordinary significance..."

Lin Feng's eyes widened instantly.

Isn't this the voice of his sixth senior sister, Lin Jingying!

Lin Wei, who had been stuffing her face, also stopped instantly, showing an expression of disbelief: "Brother, your senior sister is here?"

"It should be her," Lin Feng said.

Lin Feng's judgment was indeed accurate; a bright and moving figure appeared at the top of the stairs on the second floor, then walked slowly downstairs while holding a microphone.

Who else could that woman be but Lin Jingying!

Tonight, Lin Jingying was dressed in an orange evening gown, like a royal princess stepping out of an oil painting. Every look and smile she gave exuded an indescribably radiant aura, and every gesture was full of charm and allure.

The guests present—the vast majority of the male guests—were all stunned.

Even Lei Dong stared longingly at Lin Jingying as she descended the stairs, unable to move his gaze from her at all.

It is unknown how much time passed before Lin Jingying finally finished her song, and she had already come down from the floor above.

Only then did the guests in the hall finally erupt, with some even shouting in surprise.

"My god, isn't that the big star Lin Jingying?"

"It really is her!"

"The Head of the Zhou Family actually invited this big star to grace the event; this is simply..."

"Hasn't Lin Jingying always been in Binhai City? How did she suddenly come here?"

"She must have come specifically at the invitation of the Head of the Zhou Family!"

"I think so too!"

Lin Jingying, of course, heard these guests discussing back and forth.

A triumphant smile appeared on her face, but when she saw Lin Feng and Lin Wei standing by the long table, her eyes immediately lit up.

"At the invitation of the Head of the Zhou Family, I have come here specially to perform a song. I hope everyone likes it."

"The Head of the Zhou Family will appear shortly, so please do not be impatient."

Having said this, Lin Jingying shoved the microphone into the hands of a waiter, then grabbed her dress with both hands and ran quickly toward Lin Feng and Lin Wei.

"Miss Lin, I am your fan, could you please..."

"I am your fan too..."

Several people ran over to block the way, but Lin Jingying walked straight past them without even sparing them a glance.

Consequently, those few people were left in a daze where they stood, their faces full of disappointment.

However, when the guests present saw Lin Jingying run up to Lin Feng and Lin Wei and chat with them enthusiastically, they all wore looks of astonishment.

"What is the relationship between that man and woman and the big star Lin?"

"Yeah, why is the big star Lin so eager the moment she sees them?"

"I recognize him, that man is Lin Feng, who previously defeated the three Elders of the Heaven Sword Sect at the entrance of the Jingtai Garden Hotel!"

"It really is him!"

"No wonder..."

Because of Lin Jingying, he had suddenly become the focus of everyone in the room, which made Lin Feng feel displeased; after all, he did not like the feeling of being stared at by so many people.