"Yes."

The beautiful woman nodded, quite sure.

Fang Zhoushan frowned slightly: "Mother, although Li Feng has won three matches against the Zeng Family, the strength of the Zeng Family hasn't diminished much. If it weren't for that young master of the Ji Family stepping in, the result of this duel would still be uncertain."

"Moreover, even if Li Feng really establishes himself in the Sixth Ring, he's still a solitary person. What does he have to help our Fang Family, and even if he can help, why would he?"

Despite Fang Zhoushan's youth, he seemed mature beyond his years. After all, the burden of a family weighed on his shoulders, making it hard for him not to be mature.

The beautiful woman listened to her son's doubts but said: "What you say isn't wrong, but you overlooked a crucial point."

"First, that prominent young master from the Ji Family stepped in—do you think the Ji Family would idly involve themselves in such trivial matters? You've already seen that if the duel continued, Li Feng would surely lose. Wouldn't that Ji Family young master see the same?"

"Yet he chose to intervene, overpowering the Zeng Family and siding with Li Feng, indicating that they at least know each other." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Second, the bloodline power Li Feng just revealed is unique to the Vermilion Bird and Sikong Families in Ancestor Dragon City, and the Ji Family has been allied through generations of marriage with the Sikong Family."

"But his surname is Li."

Fang Zhoushan said.

"Perhaps he's an illegitimate child—the name can change, but the bloodline can't deceive people. After all, the Vermilion Bird Bloodline isn't something ordinary people can easily obtain. At least for now, in Ancestor Dragon City, apart from the Sikong Family, no other family or even loose cultivator possesses the Vermilion Bird Bloodline."

"But..."

Fang Zhoushan wanted to say more but was interrupted by the beautiful woman: "I know what you wish to ask, but none of that matters. With just these two points—Ji Family's involvement and the Vermilion Bird Bloodline—no one will dare to mess with Li Feng anymore."

"As long as we can seek protection from Li Feng, the Zeng Family won't dare to move against us, and other families with greedy eyes will also be somewhat apprehensive."

Fang Zhoushan listened to his mother but said: "Mother, even if what you say makes sense, why would he help us?"

"I will ensure he helps us."

The beautiful woman's eyes sparkled, as if she had found a lifeline in him. Li Feng was her family's lifeline.

Today, the Zeng Family suffered a significant defeat. Their second-generation young tiger fell, their young master was taken down, and the loss was not insignificant. Moreover, Ji Wuyang demanded that the Zeng Family hand over half of their assets to Li Feng, a demand the Zeng Family wouldn't dare refuse.

After all, half of their assets are still a blessing compared to annihilation.

But with such considerable losses, the Zeng Family will certainly find a way to recover. She estimated that after licking their wounds for a few days, they would undoubtedly target the Fang Family to compensate.

Although the Fang Family was at least a third-rate family with hundreds of years of heritage, even if they were in decline, they were still a thin camel larger than a horse—enough for the Zeng Family to feast on.

Of course, there was another reason she held onto Li Feng, her lifeline: Li Feng only had three women by his side, meaning he had no foundation. Therefore, as long as she could pay the price, there was a chance to persuade him.

18 Zhengyang Street.

Chu Sihai put down his tea and glanced at Li Feng beside him: "Brother Li, you were truly surprising today. To be honest, although we've crossed paths and I know your strength isn't weak."

"I have some acquaintance with Zeng Yu and Zeng Fan; the former may not have made a name on the Newcomer List, but in the Sixth Ring, he is somewhat renowned as a new-generation expert. Zeng Fan is somewhat inferior, but not by much."

"Although their defeat wasn't surprising, I never imagined you'd step on Zeng Batian."

"Zeng Batian is an expert in the Fusion Stage, his strength reaching the Golden Core Middle Stage. The Fire Lotus Domain is a formidable challenge, not just in the Sixth Ring, but even in the Middle Three Rings."

Chu Sihai spoke, looking at Li Feng, saying: "Brother Li, let's speak candidly. When you defeated Zeng Batian with that move, was it the awakening of the Vermilion Bird Bloodline?"

Upon hearing Chu Sihai mention the Vermilion Bird Bloodline, Li Feng pondered and nodded: "I suppose so."

Li Feng was also surprised, as he hadn't possessed any bloodline before. It was only after he consumed Sikong Lie's Vermilion Bird Tears. The Vermilion Bird Tears were a hidden weapon condensed from the Vermilion Bird blood.

To others, this drop of blood would be poison, for the Vermilion Bird Fire contained within would cause fire poisoning, burning through the vital organs and extremities.

However, Li Feng used his Domineering Purple Flame to trap it, suppressing it within the Purple Mansion of his organs.

No one expected this drop of Vermilion Bird blood to absorb the Red Lotus Fire and transform into the Vermilion Bird Bloodline.

Chu Sihai heard Li Feng admit it, took a deep breath, and asked: "Brother Li, what's your relationship with the Sikong Family? Of course, if it's difficult, you don't have to say."

"The Sikong Family."

Li Feng glanced at Chu Sihai and then said: "I have some grudges with the Sikong Family."

Chu Sihai responded: "Hmm, I understand."

"Rest assured, I won't spread this issue, but after today's display, even if I don't say, it will be publicized, and the Sikong Family will be aware."

Li Feng, unfazed, said: "They'll deploy forces to counter any threat, and we'll act when the time comes."

Chu Sihai nodded; even if the Sikong Family came knocking, it would be to invite him back. After all, he had heard that not even the Sikong Family could ensure every member awakened the Vermilion Bird Bloodline.

Each generation has just a handful who awaken, so no matter what secrets Li Feng held, his public awakening would not be ignored by the Sikong Family.

From today, no one in the Sixth Ring would dare plot against him.

"Hmm, today's battle marks a solid loss for the Zeng Family; they took a misstep. I estimate Zeng Batian will soon arrive, along with half of the Zeng Family's assets. Brother Li, you've secured your position in the Sixth Ring."

Chu Sihai looked at Li Feng; honestly, if he hadn't seen it in person, he wouldn't have guessed the outcome would be like this.

Initially, he expected Li Feng to face near-certain death—challenging an entire family single-handedly seemed impossible.

Even though Li Feng defeated two Zeng Family prodigies and stepped on Zeng Batian, the Zeng Family had scores of Golden Core experts yet to act.

The scarcity of families rising to noble status was largely due to accumulated heritage, as strength breeds strength.

Since the last great battle two hundred years ago, Ancestor Dragon City's subsequent peace, combined with extended lifespans from reaching Golden Core status, every family holds ancient heritages.

"Li Feng, Li Feng, come quickly, the Zeng Family is here."

Li Feng looked at Xiao Luobing running in and glanced at Chu Sihai. It was truly like speaking of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao indeed arrived.