novelraw Chapter 885 885: He Is My Phoenix!
Chapter 885 885: He Is My Phoenix!
For a while, Demoness and Shangguan Wan'er came out of the forest one after another.
Outside, Kong Guyoulan and the group of women who didn't understand the situation were still anxiously waiting.
At this moment, Jiang Feng also came down from the mountain. Faced with such absurd events, he felt quite helpless, his face expressionless.
Demoness and Shangguan Wan'er appeared before everyone, tacitly saying nothing. Without waiting for Kong Guyoulan to speak, Demoness said, "Alright, everyone has rested enough, let's go..."
Seeing that Demoness was not in the right mood, Kong Guyoulan couldn't help but be a bit more worried: "Fox Master..."
Demoness shook her head and continued walking forward in solitude.
At this moment, Jiang Feng also sensed that Demoness's state was different, as if her heart had turned to ashes. He couldn't help but glance at Shangguan Wan'er again.
Only to see Shangguan Wan'er looking sorrowful and repentant, as though she was regretting having spoken too harshly before...
Everyone, harboring their own thoughts, headed out of Yuxi Ridge together, engaging in no further conversation along the way.
Soon, they followed the route they came by and returned to Yuxi Town.
It was now deep into the night.
Demoness did not let the women stay at the daytime hostel but started the car in the courtyard and set off for headquarters through the night.
There was no need for Jiang Feng to follow back. He caught a ride to the outside world and transferred onto a local train, journeying alone back to Binhai overnight.
Sitting in the car, Demoness watched Jiang Feng strolling away, with a momentary daze in her eyes.
Then, she shook her head quietly and ordered Chun Zhiyao in the front to drive on.
Beside her, Kong Guyoulan seemed to have finally seen something, but she said nothing, merely sighing softly.
...
At the same time.
In the north of Jiangdong Province city, within a brightly lit European-style luxurious castle-like building.
In the provincial city, there were many families and gate valve forces.
Their residences were mostly mountain villas, large houses, or villa clusters.
Being able to build a castle in the land-expensive northern prosperous area was enough to show this family's prominent status in the provincial city.
Moreover, the north was the wealthiest area in the provincial city, apart from the center!
At this time, in the grand and magnificent castle hall.
Sitting on the European-style family head's throne was an elderly man with a full head of silver hair.
The elder was smiling warmly, holding a baby affectionately and teasing it to laugh.
Standing respectfully before him was a couple in their thirties, their faces full of smiles, looking humble and obsequious.
"Good, this child has a high forehead, bright eyes, black pupils, red lips, and white teeth, a sign of great promise. You may go claim your reward."
The elder handed the baby back to the woman in the couple, saying.
"Thank you, grandfather!"
The woman hurriedly stepped forward, flattered, took the baby, and then, with her husband, cheerfully left holding their child.
The smile on the elder's face slowly faded. He took a sip of tea leisurely.
He was Dugu Jinhong, the head of the Dugu Family!
Ever since the founding of the Dugu Family, they have adhered to a creed: a thriving family population leads to prosperity and success.
This idea found its ultimate expression under Dugu Jinhong.
Not only did he have eight sons himself, but he also ordered his grandchildren to marry and have children early, to reproduce as much and as soon as possible, each having several offspring.
Anyone who gave birth to a healthy child could claim a reward from him and have a mark made in the family merit records.
So far, he had dozens of grandchildren, the family's population reaching its peak.
Among so many descendants, the one he was most satisfied with was the second son Dugu Jian, born to his third son Dugu Wenyuan, whom he had always been grooming as a successor from another generation.
At this moment, outside the grand hall, following a series of impressive footsteps, Dugu Jian just walked in.
Behind him was another young man in white, with a noble appearance like jade.
This person had an extraordinary origin as well, being the renowned top young master in the provincial city, Silver Spear Marquis Luu Fengxian!
Immediately, Dugu Jian came to Dugu Jinhong's front, reporting respectfully, "Grandfather, I've found out. The young man who destroyed the Qi Family is named Jiang Feng, from Binhai."
"Binhai? Since when did such a young outsider emerge from there?" Dugu Jinhong put down the teacup, reflecting thoughtfully.
"Luu Fengxian,"
He turned his gaze to Luu Fengxian: "If you were to take action, could you eliminate Qi Xingchun with so many experts from the Gao Family present, especially with Guan Haishan also on the scene?"
"It might be a bit tricky, but not a problem."
Luu Fengxian was concise, showing neither humility nor reserve, maintaining his composure before Dugu Jinhong, unlike others who were deferential and cautious.
"So, that Binhai's Jiang Feng, at least has strength comparable to yours?"
Dugu Jinhong furrowed his brows, his expression becoming even more meaningful.
"Grandfather, regardless of Jiang Feng's origin, by attacking the Qi Family, he showed disregard for us. Now, the Qi Family is distanced from us, a crime that cannot be forgiven. Why not eliminate him directly?"
Dugu Jian said casually.
It seemed like exterminating Jiang Feng was as easy as crushing a fly for him.
Dugu Jinhong shook his head: "Xiao Jian, you're young and impetuous. I don't blame you. But I hope you'll use your brain more often in the future."
"Wouldn't such a demonic character be better if he could be used for our benefit?"
"Grandfather means to recruit him?"
Dugu Jian was stunned for a moment, but remembering how Baili Xiyue looked at Jiang Feng admiringly at the previous banquet, he felt a bit uncomfortable inside.
"His ability to single-handedly topple the Qi Family shows that his importance has already surpassed the value of the Qi Family to us."
Dugu Jinhong smiled: "Xiao Jian, you must learn to broaden your mind. To achieve great things, one must not be constrained by small matters. The key is to surpass the Baili Family and strengthen ourselves!"
"Dugu Jian will heed grandfather's teachings." Dugu Jian, though still somewhat reluctant, nodded in agreement.
"Go on, don't disappoint grandfather. Once you handle this matter well, you will have Luu Fengxian and Jiang Feng as two great supports. As it's said, achieving one Hidden Dragon or Phoenix can secure peace for the world! If you can win over both, I can pass the position to you and retire peacefully!"
"I understand, grandfather. I'll head to Binhai tomorrow!"
Dugu Jian's eyes glimmered, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "Hidden Dragon and Phoenix, Jiang Feng, he is my Phoenix..."