Inside the private room, six or seven families were gathered. These families shared a common characteristic: they all had members employed in the City Gate Guard, who had all been taken out by Li Feng in one fell swoop.

Their kin tragically slain, these families naturally wouldn't let it slide. But before they could react, Li Feng made the first move by provoking the Zeng Family.

Afterward, Li Feng even managed to retreat unscathed, and then he awakened the Vermilion Bird bloodline. With the eldest son of the Ji Family stepping in, these families, perceiving the unfavorable situation, dared not confront Li Feng.

After all, compared to the Zeng Family, these families were just fifth or sixth-tier, their strength not even close.

Among the six thousand families of the Sixth Ring, not every family is thriving. A large portion are barely balancing their income and expenses, with only three to five Golden Cores, enough to outdo the lower, but not the upper tiers.

These kinds of families are often insignificant, so unless they offend stronger families, few would deliberately target them since there's no real benefit in their destruction.

At present, the seven or eight families here were akin to this. Although they established themselves in the Sixth Ring and stood high above those in the Lower Three Rings, they were still the lowest existence in the Sixth Ring.

Even a third of the three million Golden Spirit Stones, when evenly divided, would yield a hundred thousand Golden Spirit Stones per family, an unexpected windfall for them.

They hesitated because of the strength Li Feng previously demonstrated. If they acted, it was impossible not to incur casualties. Their families had at most a handful of Golden Cores; losing one was acceptable, but losing two would be damaging.

Concerning the fate of the family, those present naturally hesitated to agree lightly.

"Fourth Lord, can you confirm where Li Feng has gone?"

"Where else could he be going? Li Feng now has money but no power. His so-called family is nothing but a small group, apart from my brother Zeng Batian's family, and the remnants of the Fang Family, which my Zeng Family exterminated, having at most a handful of Golden Cores combined."

"My people have confirmed that Li Feng left with Madam Fang. Their rush to the Ninth Ring is surely to gather people to bolster their own strength, given that Li Feng now holds three million Golden Spirit Stones."

"Though the Ninth Ring is full of lower-level characters, there are some capable ones. If they're willing to pay, serving Li Feng is feasible for them."

"Especially since Li Feng comes from the Lower Three Rings, who knows if he has any old acquaintances there? If he really manages to recruit a group and returns, you'll stand no chance at all."

"Isn't the Zeng Family involved?"

"Think before you speak. The Zeng Family wants to get involved, but being a third-tier family now, we can't openly target the Li Family. So, it falls on you. However, recently a Golden Core Middle Stage tribute has left our Zeng Family."

Zeng Jingtian knew the Zeng Family couldn't stay out of it entirely while taking most of the profit. Thus, they found a way to involve themselves.

"The opportunity is fleeting."

Zeng Jingtian, scanning the few present, finally fixed his gaze on someone for a moment, sending a signal with his eyes.

"Let's do it."

The head of the Ma Family slammed the table: "My son may be disappointing, but he's still my own. Since Li Feng killed my son, it's only right for me to avenge him."

"Our Ma Family has four Golden Cores. Leaving one to defend, the other three will act, to avenge the blood feud with Li Feng."

The Ma Family took the first step, followed by the Feng Family's head who gritted his teeth: "Li Feng is indeed arrogant, a brash young upstart from the Lower Three Rings daring to ignore us, which is intolerable."

With two families speaking up, the others also expressed their stance. They had already secretly deliberated. If it was merely for revenge, they might hesitate. Perhaps this seems cold, given the death of their sons.

But in the face of family interests, nothing is unthinkable. Now the benefits were enough, especially with seven or eight families acting together, approximately twenty Golden Cores in total to deal with just Li Feng and Tian Wenxin.

Ten against one—if they still didn't dare take revenge, they might as well give up.

Zeng Jingtian looked at the seven or eight families making their statements: "Now that you've made a decision, don't delay. Assemble your Golden Cores and meet outside the West Gate. Li Feng's intelligence will be sent to you all shortly."

"First eliminate Li Feng, then the rest of the Li Family will be easy to handle."

Afterward, people from the seven or eight families left the Yanlai Building to gather their Golden Cores. Seeing them leave, Zeng Jingtian also exited the private room, went up another floor, and pushed open another private room.

"Young Master Zheng, I have completed the task, but there was a hitch. Li Feng didn't take our bait; he has already left the Sixth Ring for the Ninth Ring."

"Oh, Li Feng went to the Ninth Ring?"

Zheng Changge was momentarily surprised.

"Do you know where he headed?"

"Not for now. We only know Li Feng went to the Ninth Ring."

"Hmm, no matter where he goes, as planned, send the Fang Family to the slave market and discreetly spread the news."

Zheng Changge raised an eyebrow and said.

"Yes."

Zeng Jingtian replied respectfully.

"Hmm, this Li Feng dares to win my money. Let's see if he can enjoy it alive. Also, there's considerable animosity between Li Feng and your Zeng Family. You'll both exact revenge and gain substantial proceeds, a double gain."

"Handle things well, and I'll come to collect the money." With these words, Zheng Changge got up, patted Zeng Jingtian's shoulder, and left.

Only after Zheng Changge left did Zeng Jingtian straighten up.

Hmm, just a frivolous young master, but Li Feng is truly ruthless. Winning three million Golden Spirit Stones at Fengyun Tower left many who bet on Shen Xing bankrupt.

This master probably lost a lot too; otherwise, he wouldn't be coming to the Zeng Family red-eyed to reclaim the money Li Feng won.

Even with the master's disagreeable attitude, Zeng Jingtian knew it was a mutually beneficial situation in the end.

Kill Li Feng, seize the wealth.

"Someone has been following us." Tian Wenxin frowned, looking at Li Feng in the same compartment.

This compartment was relatively large but wasn't like the Federation's four-wheeled carriages; it was still the two-wheeled kind.

Tian Wenxin's faint fragrance constantly teased Li Feng's senses, a bit ticklish.

"I know, let them follow."

Tian Wenxin looked up at Li Feng: "You know, yet you remain indifferent. We're leaving the Sixth Ring for the Ninth Ring, which is chaotic. A lot of people have their eyes on you now. In the Sixth Ring, they wouldn't dare kill you openly, but in the Ninth Ring, there's no such rule."

"Aren't you afraid they'll intercept and kill you?"