"That's none of your concern!" Ling Feng said calmly, "I naturally have my ways to ensure he goes back to the Nilas Family with you. But let me make something clear first: If Aiven is ostracized or harmed in any way in your Nilas Family, I can't guarantee what kind of irrational things I might do. Let me remind you, there's no one in this world that the Blood-Handed Asura cannot kill!"

"Arrogant!" A bodyguard behind Chief Taggart muttered under his breath. As Taggart's protector, failing to even perceive Ling Feng's presence earlier was already a humiliation. Now, with Ling Feng openly threatening Taggart, he couldn't hold back anymore.

Ling Feng shot a glance at the bodyguard. "Slap yourself!"

The bodyguard sneered disdainfully, but the next moment, his eyes widened in terror.

He realized his body was no longer under his control. His right hand lifted on its own and delivered a fierce slap to his own face!

"Wha..." After the slap, the bodyguard found his body back under his control. The look he shot at Ling Feng was filled with utter shock!

He was a expert of the Demi-God Domain himself and knew full well how terrifying Ling Feng's strength must be to control his body like that.

"Never doubt my words," Ling Feng said coolly. "Apart from very few places in this world, there's nowhere I can't go. The Nilas Family is not among those few places."

With that, Ling Feng stood up and said, "Alright, the matter is settled. I'll take my leave now. Chief Taggart, I hope you remember my words. Aiven is not just your son; he's also my brother. So don't let him suffer or be wronged, alright?"

Once Ling Feng had left, Taggart turned to the bodyguard and asked, "Exactly how powerful is this Ling Feng?"

The bodyguard, still shaken, replied, "I used to think that Ling Feng's title as one of the Eight War Gods was just hype created by the Divine Gate, and that his actual strength was nothing special. But now, I realize I was wrong. He's incredibly strong, perhaps even equal to the other Eight War Gods."

Taggart fell silent. After a long pause, he exhaled and said, "Whoever he is, as long as he's Aiven's elder brother, there's no conflict between us! In fact, I'm relieved that Aiven has someone like him looking out for him. It eases some of the guilt I've carried."

The next day, as they were leaving the estate, Ling Feng appeared in front of Taggart with Aiven, just as promised.

"Chief Taggart, I'm entrusting Aiven to you. I hope you fulfill the promises we've made," Ling Feng said.

"Don't worry," Taggart replied, though his gaze remained fixated on Aiven. "Aiven is my child. I won't let him be hurt again."

Aiven flinched under the weight of Taggart's gaze but, deep down, a part of him longed for and yearned for such attention.

Ling Feng gave Aiven a pat on the shoulder. "Aiven, go on now, and walk forward with confidence!"

Aiven looked back at Ling Feng and said, "Big Brother, I... I'll miss you all!"

"Haha! What's there to miss?" Ling Feng laughed. "Even if you return to the Nilas Family, we'll always be brothers! Remember my words: No matter where you are or what kind of enemies you face, your big brother will always have your back!"

...

Though Aiven left with a stoic expression, Taggart couldn't stop grinning like a blooming chrysanthemum. As long as Aiven was willing to return to the Nilas Family with him, Taggart was confident he could win Aiven's heart.

"This was your real goal all along, wasn't it?" Jenny walked up to Ling Feng and said, "I thought I could see through you, but I've clearly underestimated you!"

"What do you mean?" Ling Feng asked, glancing at her. "I think you're overthinking this."

"Am I? Well, I hope I am. Otherwise, you're even more terrifying than I imagined," Jenny said with a serious tone.

Ling Feng chuckled lightly and didn't say more. After a brief pause, he looked at Jenny and said, "Alright, it's all over now. It's time for us to part ways as well."

Jenny beamed, then clung tightly to Ling Feng's arm with a sultry tone. "Ling Feng, are you really so eager to be rid of me? My father said that if you're willing…"

Ling Feng gently pulled his arm away, giving her a wry smile. "Jenny, stop joking. But honestly, I do hope you can move on. There are plenty of good men in this world, after all."

With that, he turned and walked away.

Watching Ling Feng's back view as he departed, Jenny blinked and sighed. "Do I really have that little charm? Ling Feng, how many times have you rejected me now? You're driving me crazy!"

A few hours later, a helicopter landed just outside the Dragon Group Base. The base commander had already brought people to greet them.

"Alice!" an excited voice called as a middle-aged man leapt off the helicopter. Upon seeing Alice, his face lit up with joy.

"Father!" Alice's eyes sparkled as she darted toward him like a swallow returning to its nest. After so long without seeing her father, she was overwhelmed with emotion.

Ling Feng followed after her and couldn't help but smile at the sight of Thomas twirling Alice around in a warm embrace.

Thomas may have been an oil tycoon with a vast business empire, but at this moment, he was just a father reunited with his daughter.

"Ling Feng, you're finally back!" Bai Feifei, unable to contain her emotions, ran to Ling Feng and threw herself into his arms.

Ling Feng hugged Bai Feifei and patted her back. "I made you worry," he said softly.

Seeing this, Alice, still in Thomas's arms, whispered something to her father. "Daddy, there's something I want to tell you," she said.

Thomas, doting on her as ever, replied warmly, "Go ahead, Alice. Whatever you want, Daddy will make it happen!"

Alice's eyes lit up at his response. Pointing at Ling Feng, she declared seriously, "Daddy, I want to be Brother Ling Feng's bride. Let's have Brother Ling Feng live with us, okay?"

Thomas: …

Ling Feng: …

Everyone else: …

Thomas looked at Ling Feng with jealousy flashing in his eyes. What kind of spell had Ling Feng cast on Alice to make her want to marry him? People say daughters are their fathers' sweethearts from a past life—who could bear to watch their sweetheart fall into another man's arms?

"Alice, you can't be Brother Ling Feng's bride!" Thomas said sternly.

"Why not!" Alice pouted, her eyes filling with tears. "Sister Feifei gets to be Brother Ling Feng's bride—why can't I?"

At Alice's words, Bai Feifei's cheeks flushed red. The others, watching the hugs, all smiled teasingly.

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