"Somebody hired an assassin to target me," Li Feng began, addressing the subordinates before him. "You have seven days to find out who."
The people gathered, who were connected to the Nine Streams with the broadest contacts, were astounded when they heard Li Feng’s third command, and their eyes widened in disbelief.
Hell, did a door crush his brain?
He really treated them like his minions, sending them to look for an assassin.
Li Feng saw their expressions, but he did not care. He took a deep breath and continued languidly.
"Seven days. Find him, and there will be a reward."
"Fail to find him, and I will kill one of you each day you’re late until we find the assassin or until all of you are dead."
After delivering his chilling statement, Li Feng reached out and Bai He handed him a glass of wine. "That’s all for now. Drink this cup and then please, feel free to do as you wish."
Li Feng tilted his head back and downed the glass in one go, then promptly left, leaving the many Family Heads and bosses exchanging baffled looks.
"Did a donkey kick Li Feng’s head or something, telling us to find the person who wants him dead?"
"How is this our problem!"
"Yeah, has Li Feng lost his mind?"
Chen Haotian lifted his gaze to face Jin Jiuzhong.
"He’s clearly got tactics, very cunning ones."
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"Whether there’s an assassin or not, he’s achieved his purpose. If we search, it confirms we accept the first two conditions. If we don’t, it gives him an excuse to kill us."
"If we do find one, it’s a bonus for him. If not, no worries. Who here doesn’t want to kill him? He’d kill rightly, and by doing so, he can divide those present."
"Have you thought about what happens after we leave here? What if everyone joins forces against him?" said Chen Haotian.
The man across him smirked dismissively: "As if we could ever be united, everyone has their own grudges and debts. Everyone should fend for themselves."
With that, Jin Jiuzhong turned and left.
Chen Haotian frowned.
"This guy didn’t say, but this is aimed at the Xu Family."
The former, Xiong Baiyi, and that fool who just stood out, were probably orchestrated by the Xu Family. They’re caught in the crossfire of immortals fighting.
But, what is Li Feng’s background that he could make the Xu Family act against him?
"Boss Li, will these people listen to us?" Bai He voiced his doubts, addressing how people who hated Li Feng were set to investigate his assassination.
Would this even work?
"It doesn’t matter if it works or not," Li Feng responded indifferently. "I only need a fact established."
Li Feng’s lips curved up: "What happened tonight will spread quickly, and those affiliated with the Xu Family are here today. What do you think the man who wants me dead will feel when he hears this news?"
Bai He abruptly looked up at Li Feng: "The other party hearing this will surely flush with shock and anger."
Li Feng chuckled softly.
"Either they help me deal with the Xu Family, or I eliminate them. It also prunes the Xu Family’s influence. Why wouldn’t I?"
Bai He admired in approval: "Boss Li, you’re brilliant."
"However, I’m worried these people might take a desperate move and band together against you."
"If they make a move, I have even more reason to act, don’t I?" Li Feng said.
Bai He halted and stared at Li Feng in front of him. Damn, Hidden Dragon truly lives up to its name. No matter what, everything falls within Boss Li’s calculations.
"Bai, if they dare strike, apprehend them."
The storm in the stock market continued to rage, intensifying day by day. Li Feng continued to sell off Century Group’s stocks while Dong Xing absorbed them steadily.
Since last week, and including these past three days, Dong Xing’s holdings had reached the limit for a hostile takeover, becoming the third-largest shareholder of Century Group by percentage.
"How many shares do we hold now?" Dong Xing asked his subordinate.
"Mr. Dong, we currently possess over fifteen percent of Century Group’s stocks and are acquiring more at a pace of one percent per day. However, the number of individual investors is significant; many are aggressively buying, affecting our acquisition."
"Fifteen percent, plus the roughly forty-three percent in Li Feng’s possession, means the guy has sold at least ten points, likely still holding a third of Century’s stocks."
"If we add the seventeen percent held by the Dongfang Family, we’re almost matching Li Feng’s shares."
"According to the stock composition provided by previous Century board members, these figures should be relatively stable. If we keep absorbing shares, we’ll surpass them in just two days."
"Keep buying," Dong Xing ordered before dismissing his men. After they left, he stood up, walked to his office cabinet, pulled out a bottle, and poured himself a drink. He then walked to the window.
"Heh, Li Feng, I wonder how much longer you can leap like a fall cricket."
Despite the hefty cost of borrowing from Xiao Mingyue, as long as he could take over Century Group, it would never be a loss.
After all, Century Group was one of the top ten corporations in Sea City, with plenty of valuable assets.
"Dongfang Ding, set up a meeting with your father for me."
Dong Xing was preparing for the final move—undermining the foundation.
"Dad, Dong Xing called. He wants to meet you," Dongfang Ding said after hanging up the phone, turning to his father.
"Schedule it for tomorrow night at Desheng Building. Make a reservation."
"Dad, are we really selling?" Dongfang Ding looked at his father, knowing the old man had long harbored ambitions to take over Century Group. After all these years of planning, to just give up now?
Moreover, he had also aspired to become the prince of the top ten groups. It would have been prestigious to announce.