Upon hearing Ling Feng’s words, Huo Yun nodded and said, "Thank you, boss. But if the King wants to kill me, it won’t make a difference whether I go back or not!"
"Oh?"
Ling Feng was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Why?"
"Her methods are beyond what you can imagine, boss."
Huo Yun gave a bitter smile, then said, "I only hope your negotiations with her succeed. If so, everyone can avoid meeting with sword and can resolve conflicts smoothly!"
"But that might be a bit difficult!"
Ling Feng shook his head and continued, "I still don’t have the confidence to persuade her. Better to act according to circumstances."
"Should we return to the capital first?" Huo Yun asked.
"Alright, let’s head back!"
Ling Feng nodded, thinking that he couldn’t abandon the City Lord identity. Now that Fengxue had returned, what if Shi Yuan needed to be summoned?
So he mentioned to Mu Mu and Feiyan to have the Magic Crystal Warriors and the spaceship stand guard here, while he left with Xiao Xiao and Huo Yun.
In no time, the trio returned home to the capital, and Ling Feng headed straight for the City Lord’s mansion.
Sure enough, upon arrival, he saw Mu He anxiously pacing inside the room. Ling Feng smiled and asked, "What’s going on here?"
"Master, you’re finally back. The King has summoned you!" Mu He said.
"Alright, don’t worry, I’ll go right away!"
Ling Feng nodded and went to the back to apply makeup, restoring Shi Yuan’s appearance before leaving the City Lord’s mansion for the Imperial City.
Once there, upon meeting Fengxue, Ling Feng gave a salute.
Then he asked, "Didn’t the King go on an expedition? Why has she returned?"
Fengxue glanced at him and said indifferently, "Something came up, and I changed my decision temporarily!"
"Oh."
Ling Feng nodded and didn’t inquire further.
He had completely mastered Shi Yuan’s mannerisms by now, having asked Mu He frequently about the person’s character traits.
Thus, following Shi Yuan’s personality, he wouldn’t say much more.
After a moment of silence, Fengxue looked at him again and said, "I encountered the most powerful force in the other world blocking me. They demand negotiations. What do you think?"
"This... "
Ling Feng hesitated briefly, then said, "I am ignorant and unsure what to say..."
"Just speak your mind. I won’t hold it against you!" Fengxue said.
"Alright then."
Ling Feng nodded, then finally said, "I feel that if problems can be solved peacefully, there’s no need to resort to swords. After all, our Red Army shouldn’t be sacrificed lightly."
"But what if the other side wants to annex Four Directions Nation?" Fengxue asked.
"That would have to be declined at all costs. We’ll resist till the end!"
Ling Feng said a line, then added, "Moreover, I believe our Four Directions Nation is strong and can definitely defeat the other side!"
"Hmm..."
Fengxue pondered for a moment and didn’t speak again.
Ling Feng remained there, slightly bowed, avoiding her gaze, unsure of what she was thinking.
Yet clearly, Ling Feng knew she was staring at him.
After a brief silence, Fengxue suddenly said, "Don’t just stand there, sit over here!"
Ling Feng looked up to see she was pointing to the spot beside her, suddenly startled, then quickly said, "How can I do that?"
"It’s just you and me here, no need for formalities. Come sit." Fengxue said.
Yang Guang uttered an "oh," wondering what the situation was? Could Shi Yuan have a special relationship with this woman?
With curious doubts, he stepped to Fengxue’s side.
Then sitting down, Ling Feng asked, "Does the King have any instructions?"
"No, I just wanted to chat casually with you."
Fengxue’s expression was neutral, her gaze fixed on his eyes, leaving Ling Feng rather bewildered.
Just a moment later, Fengxue suddenly sighed, "You’re quite impressive!"
"Hmm?"
Ling Feng was momentarily stunned and asked in confusion, "What did you say, King?"
Fengxue looked at him, "I don’t know how you do it, but you really exceeded my expectations, Ling Feng!"
"..."
Ling Feng was completely stunned.
He never expected Fengxue to say such a thing!
Confused and lost, he raised his head, "King, are you talking to me?"
"Of course!"
Fengxue’s mouth curled with a smile and then she coldly laughed, "Good thing I met you at the Space-time Vortex, only then did I realize the truth. Otherwise, when summoning Shi Yuan previously, I wouldn’t have known someone had replaced him!"
Ling Feng didn’t speak, wanting to hear what she would say next.
And evidently, Fengxue didn’t plan to stop there, so she went on, "You performed perfectly, even I was fooled at first, only feeling Shi Yuan was a bit abnormal, without paying much heed. Until today, seeing you and comparing it with your current demeanor, I can tell you’re Ling Feng!"
"Demeanor?"
Ling Feng was puzzled. He had been meticulous, even Mu He who was always by Shi Yuan’s side couldn’t tell, how did she manage to see through it?
In his confusion, Fengxue nodded, "Yes, it’s your demeanor. You underestimated me. Do you think I’m easy to fool just because I’m a woman?"
Ling Feng was still unwilling to admit his identity, so he asked, "King, can just a demeanor prove anything?"
"It proves many things. One’s personality, appearance, even their voice can be emulated, but the eyes can’t. Yours lack Shi Yuan’s greed!" Fengxue said.
"Uh..."
Ling Feng was at a loss, not knowing what to say.
And at this time, Fengxue’s face turned cold: "Ling Feng, you have quite the nerve, daring to sneak into Four Directions Nation and assume Shi Yuan’s identity. Do you still dare claim you lack ambition?"
"Well..."
Ling Feng hesitated for a moment, thinking there’s no point in pretending now?
So he smiled, reaching up to remove the disguise from his face, revealing his original appearance, and smiled at Fengxue: "You really are impressive, I did underestimate you!"
"Hmph, daring to act so recklessly. Did you think Four Directions Nation would be easy to bully?" Fengxue asked irritably.
Ling Feng chuckled, "No, my purpose in coming was just to get close to you, to understand you!"
Then he continued, "Your ambitions are not small, my aim was merely to hope you wouldn’t start wars everywhere!"
"Don’t even think about changing my mind on this!" Fengxue said.
Afterwards, she squinted her eyes: "In my territory, do you think this matter can be so easily settled?"
"No."
Ling Feng smiled, "But you made a mistake, having guessed my identity yet still letting me get this close?"
Fengxue looked at him, "I let you get close just to make it easier to deal with you!"
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