"Lin Feng, he... he actually came on this ship to fight in underground boxing matches?" Li Liping was shocked by this realization, her emotions in turmoil. "Is Lin Feng really that short of money? He even came on board to risk his life. How can he be so foolish? If cash was an issue, he could've borrowed from me..."

Regardless of the circumstances, Lin Feng had at least saved her during the welcoming party, and his relationship with Cao Ying was also excellent. If he needed money, I could easily give him a hefty amount.

Just then, the female announcer's voice broadcast more information, "Lin Feng's opponent: the Sky Wolf Gang's top fighter, Zheng Shuizhou, age 32, weight 63 kilograms. He excels in boxing and is a true inheritor of the ancient martial art, Shape-Will Fist..."

Lin Feng's opponent is actually Zheng Shuizhou from the Sky Wolf Gang? Isn't he a top-notch master? How could Lin Feng possibly be his match? No, I need to figure out a way to stop Lin Feng from entering the ring... I can't just watch him go to his death! Li Liping felt a great sense of urgency. Finally, she seized a moment when the guards at the entrance weren't paying attention, pushed open the door, and rushed into the Tulip Hall.

"Lin Feng! Lin Feng, where are you? Ah…" As soon as Li Liping burst into the Tulip Hall, the two guards at the door reacted. Shocked, they followed her in, each grabbing one of her arms, intending to drag her out.

"Stop!"

"Let her go!"

Just as the two guards' rough hands touched Li Liping's arms, two voices instantly halted their next move.

Lin Feng and a slightly chubby middle-aged man had spoken simultaneously, stopping the guards.

"Senior Sister Liping, what are you... doing here?" Lin Feng walked closer to Li Liping, his gaze involuntarily shifting to the slightly chubby middle-aged man. Who is he to her?

"Lin Feng... are you okay?" Li Liping glanced at Lin Feng, then stared in great surprise at the slightly portly middle-aged man. Her face flushed red as she whispered, "Dad... I didn't know you were here..."

The slightly portly man was indeed Li Liping's father, Li Hong, the Jiangnan Ship King.

Li Hong was a portly businessman with an amiable face and a kind disposition. When he suddenly saw Li Liping charge into the Tulip Hall, he initially thought his daughter had come looking for him about something urgent. He never imagined she had rushed in to speak to that Lin Feng... and had even said she didn't know he was there.

Li Hong glanced at Lin Feng, then at Li Liping. He subconsciously misunderstood their relationship and, shaking his head, sighed, "Ah, when a girl grows up, she's bound to leave the nest!"

"You two, get out. This is none of your concern!" Li Hong frowned, gestured towards the two bodyguards still standing beside Li Liping, and said in a low voice.

Having been simultaneously rebuked by both Li Hong and Lin Feng, the two bodyguards knew they had apprehended the wrong person. They had initially worried about provoking some important figure and whether they would be disciplined. However, upon hearing Li Hong speak, they both breathed a huge sigh of relief and scurried out.

"Li Ping, what on earth is going on?" Li Hong stared intently at Li Liping, questioning her in a stern voice, "Didn't I tell you not to wander around? Where's Zhao Tianbao? Why isn't he providing you with close protection?"

"Dad... I wasn't wandering around! I came to find you! Brother Zhao is just outside..." Li Liping lowered her head slightly, smiling sheepishly as she spoke to Li Hong.

Lying through her teeth... Li Hong shook his head. He naturally knew his daughter was mischievous and wouldn't tell him, her old man, the truth. His eyes fixed on Lin Feng as he asked gravely, "Do you know Lin Feng?"

"Yes... he's my junior, and we're both in the student council. The last time I fell off the stage, he was the one who saved me..." Li Liping gently took Li Hong's arm, explaining with a cheerful smile.

"Oh... so it was Lin Feng who saved you when you had that accident and didn't get hurt!" Hearing that Lin Feng had saved his daughter, the look in Li Hong's eyes as he regarded Lin Feng softened considerably.

"Yes..." After successfully soothing Li Hong's agitated mood, Li Liping turned her gaze to Lin Feng and said in a low voice, "Lin Feng, I came to tell you that if you're short of money, we can help. You don't need to get in the ring to fight. It's very dangerous!"

Only then did Lin Feng realize that Li Liping had burst into the Tulip Hall just to persuade him not to fight... Looking at Li Liping's stunningly beautiful face and her sincere eyes, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in his heart.

Sister Li Leping is truly beautiful, and her spirit is even more beautiful! Lin Feng hadn't been particularly fond of Li Liping's playful personality before. Now, however, that slight aversion had completely vanished.

Li Hong also realized Li Liping's true purpose: she had come to persuade Lin Feng not to fight in the arena. He felt a sense of gratification. Although Li Ping's words might seem overly presumptuous in offering to take care of everything for Lin Feng, she understands how to repay kindness. That makes her quite sensible!

"Yes... Lin Feng, if your family is facing any difficulties, please tell me. Considering you saved Li Ping, I will certainly do my best to help you! Fighting in the ring is indeed dangerous. If it's not absolutely necessary, I hope you will consider your options carefully..." Li Hong also chimed in, trying to persuade Lin Feng. He knew Lin Feng was a fighter invited by Long Shaotian. As the Jiangnan Ship King, although Li Hong wasn't an official member of the Qingzi Sect, he held a certain status in the martial world. If he were to speak up for Lin Feng, Long Shaotian would likely give him face and terminate the agreement with Lin Feng.

Being persuaded by both Li Hong and his daughter, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a bit awkward. They don't know that I didn't come here purely to earn prize money from fighting... In fact, earning prize money, assisting Yan Su and Wu Mei with their undercover mission, and incidentally making some profit—these are all objectives I must accomplish on this ship. It would be very difficult to back out now.

However, Li Hong and Li Liping both had good intentions, and it was difficult to refuse their kindness. Lin Feng was thinking about how he could decline their offer without hurting their feelings.

At this moment, an extremely sarcastic voice suddenly came from about ten meters away...

"If you're scared, just tuck your tail between your legs and run. Why put on this tear-jerking drama about fighting for money? It's so damn amusing... Following this script, aren't you going to say next that you have a family member with a terminal illness waiting for you to earn money to save them, then the Ship King lends you a few million, and you conveniently take your leave?"

The voice wasn't very loud, but everyone in the Tulip Hall heard it clearly. Instantly, everyone's gaze towards Lin Feng became peculiar, tinged with amusement and disdain.

Li Hong's and Li Liping's expressions changed upon hearing this voice. They hadn't expected that their kind intentions would inadvertently lead to Lin Feng being subjected to such contempt...

Lin Feng turned and saw that the speaker was none other than Zheng Shuizhou from the Sky Wolf Gang. A faint, yet cruel, smile touched his lips...

"Ship King, Senior Sister Liping, you see? It's not that I don't want to leave. It's just that some people are desperately asking for a beating. It would be against my conscience not to teach them a lesson! I appreciate both of your kind intentions!"

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