Chapter 959
Retrospective
Yue Feng looked up at the little guy swooping down and then habitually whistled.
The next second, the little one folded its wings and landed with a whoosh, still making very rapid and sharp cawing sounds.
Yue Feng studied the other person's expression for a few moments, then grinned.
Good heavens, this little eagle may be small, but it has quite a temper. It showed obvious hostility when it saw Yue Feng return with two completely unfamiliar hybrid falcons.
"What are you yelling about? Didn't you see I brought the eagle back? Are you trying to bully the newcomer just because you're a local?"
Yue Feng smiled and pretended to be angry, letting out a light chuckle before whistling.
From learning to fly to mastering practical hunting and graduating from the 'young eagle novice period,' Little Eagle basically ate and slept with Yue Feng, so their bond with their master Yue Feng was very strong.
Other eagles, due to their intelligence limitations, don't exhibit the same outstanding abilities as Little One. However, this guy recognizes his family members and other eagles in his family. He can even distinguish between Coal Ball and Azure Dragon, the pack of hunting dogs.
Now, it's because it doesn't recognize these two hybrid falcons that it's shrieking and making provocative noises.
Hearing its owner whistle and gently scold it, the little one's sharp cries softened considerably.
It stopped staring intently at the two hybrid falcons and turned to look at Yue Feng, its wings flapping as if it were a fledgling eagle begging for food.
Zhao Dashan grinned at the little guy's reaction: "This guy is an ungrateful wretch. He was so affectionate when he saw you come up the mountain, but in my hands, although he obeys my commands, I've never seen him flap his wings to beg for food!"
Yue Feng reached the two hybrid falcons onto his master's arm, and then lifted up the little one that was flapping its wings.
Once it got its hands on it, the little guy became even more excited. Its feathers became fluffy, its wings flapped vigorously, and its cries changed from loud to soft. Its round little head lowered itself, as if inviting Yue Feng to reach out and touch it.
Yue Feng grinned and reached out to touch the little guy's forehead and chest feathers: "Hey, not bad, you have a good memory! Master was right, you recognize people quite well!"
Zhao Dashan nodded: "I reckon this little guy is no less intelligent than the big black eagle!"
You haven't seen it, but I do my daily routine of releasing and training birds at home.
This guy gets along really well with the dogs in the yard. With so many dogs, it can land on whichever one it wants! Even Coal Ball doesn't bother it!
"Huh? Are they on good terms, or have they all been bullied by it?" Yue Feng scratched his head and asked upon hearing this.
In the world of birds of prey and hunting dogs, there is no love without a reason, and even less so, respect without a reason.
If you have a good relationship, you can even risk your life. There's only one possibility: it's like how Black Hawk treated the Dog Gang before, where he gained the Dog Gang members' recognition and respect through threats of force and suppression in actual combat.
"It was indeed chaotic for the first few days, but it got better later! You could say that we dealt with everyone one by one, that's almost true! Anyway, the relationship is very harmonious now!"
"By the way, are you keeping these two falcons here temporarily, or are they being kept in cages long-term? What are your plans for the future?" Zhao Dashan asked with a smile.
Yue Feng nodded and said, "Let's keep these two hybrid falcons indoors for three days to observe them, feeding them normally. If everything is normal, then we'll move them to an empty cage! I'll rest for a few days and then start training them!"
These two falcons are capable, but their skills are poor. I don't plan to rely on them in actual combat; I brought them back mainly to use as breeding falcons!
"Become a breeding falcon? If you don't go into the mountains with the hunting team to work, what's the point of training?"
Yue Feng explained, "This thing hasn't been systematically trained to fly in fixed positions on a daily basis!"
I'm afraid if we let them run wild, they might revert to some old habits. We need to do a systematic evaluation before we can confidently manage them on a daily basis!
Yue Feng's concern was not unfounded.
The habits of eagles can vary greatly, especially those that are artificially bred hybrid birds of prey. Without systematic training or with a low level of training, they can easily develop some bad habits.
If you rashly let a hawk fly freely like a trained eagle, the back mountain is so big, and a winged creature can fly several miles in a single wing. If it gets lost and can't be found, you'll lose a fortune!
"Okay, I'll put them inside and observe them for a few days! What about you, little one?"
"I'll take this little guy back and admire him for a few days. This little guy is like a flying puppy, and he's even more perceptive than the big black eagle!"
Oh, by the way, I brought back a lot of good stuff from the truck. Let me unload it for you! Little one, fly a little longer, I'll do some work for the master!
As Yue Feng spoke, he raised his hand and let the little one flap its wings and take off again. Then he started moving things out of the passenger seat of the motorcycle.
Yuefeng brought back a lot of good cigarettes, good wine, tea, and local specialties from Beijing for his master.
The old man has no other hobbies. Now he helps Yue Feng manage such a big mess. Every time he comes back from a long trip, Yue Feng always thinks about his master.
After several trips back and forth, Yue Feng finally managed to carry the supplies he had brought back into the house and put them away. The old man knew his apprentice's filial piety, and just sat there with a smile on his face, his eyes full of satisfaction.
After unloading their belongings, the father and son pushed open the door and entered the north room.
Soon, the little one landed again, bouncing and skipping onto the windowsill, looking into the room through the glass.
Seeing this, Yue Feng pushed open the door to the north room, then reached out and took the little one, patted it a few times, and returned to his seat.
"How was your trip to Beijing?" Zhao Dashan asked, placing the two hybrid falcons on the falcon stand against the wall.
"Overall, things went smoothly, but there were a few minor hiccups!"
"A minor setback?"
Upon hearing Yue Feng utter those seemingly insignificant three words, Zhao Dashan raised an eyebrow slightly and immediately emphasized his tone.
The old man knew his apprentice's temperament very well. If it were a trivial matter, Yue Feng would never have mentioned it. If he brought it up, it must not be a simple little setback.
Yue Feng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "The club's headquarters was targeted with a few incidents, but luckily we dealt with them in advance! After the exhibition, we found the culprits!"
"Did they beat you up? Or were they taken to the police station?" Zhao Dashan asked anxiously upon hearing the details.
"The man was brought to us by the young master of the Zhang family to apologize, and then he stabbed himself twice in the thigh with my dagger! He stayed in the hospital for a day and died!" Yue Feng said truthfully.
"What the hell?! It punctured the femoral artery? How could someone die like that?!"
Upon hearing that someone had died, Zhao Dashan's tone immediately rose considerably.
"The version I heard is that someone is stirring up trouble behind the scenes, trying to sow discord between our club and the Zhang and Li families!"
It seems there's been a recent shift in the power structure, and this unfortunate fellow has just become cannon fodder at this crucial moment!
"So how was it handled afterwards? Those rich kids didn't push you out to take the blame, did they?"
Yue Feng smiled and shook his head: "No!"
That night, I stayed at Jinlong's house, and the next day, the heads of the various families had resolved the matter!
Originally, Wenhu's father wanted to lose his official position, but after his son died, it seems that several parties made concessions, and he managed to keep his post!
"Damn, a human life, exchanged for his father's official hat?"
Upon hearing this result, Zhao Dashan frowned slightly.
"This is the result I know so far. From beginning to end, I haven't stepped forward to meet with the families of those involved or anything like that! So I don't know any more specific details!"
After listening to Yue Feng's words, Zhao Dashan's brows remained furrowed. The old man said, "This matter is not reliable, Xiao Feng. I don't think things are that simple!" "Hmm? Tell me where the problem lies!"
“We don’t care about the others. They are all young masters with family backgrounds to protect them. It’s not easy for them to make a move or take revenge. But we are just commoners!”
Since his family members are high-ranking officials, and his father managed to keep his job, the matter was resolved on the surface and he received compensation, but he certainly couldn't accept reality so easily because he was still angry!
This is something we absolutely must guard against!
"What? Wenhu's family can send people to Northeast China to deal with me?"
Yue Feng glanced at his master and sensed that the old man was being a little too nervous.
"Do you remember what your Uncle Wu told you before?"
"Which sentence? My uncle gave me a lot of advice!"
Yue Feng scratched his head and, seeing his master's very serious expression, immediately stopped showing off.
"It's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings. In this world of martial arts, there's no way to stay safe and secure without constant vigilance!"
Even if the parents of the deceased accept reality, what about the lackeys who licked their boots?
Many people want to build relationships with them but can't find a way. What would happen if they secretly ambushed you and brought you back to report?
Now that we have a family, can you bear this risk?
"But……"
"You mean to say that Wang Hu's family and the Ye family must have shown up and stood up for you, right?"
Before Yue Feng could finish speaking, Zhao Dashan added the following words.
"Ok!"
"childish!
Their intervention can only superficially resolve the matter; can it really control the affairs of those below them? What if the deceased's family doesn't know that someone is taking risks to gain favors and advance their career?
If you were Wang Hu, you wouldn't need to worry about the consequences at all. Even if they had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to act recklessly!
But you're just the Wang family's godson!
Your identity is one thing in the eyes of close friends and family who know the truth, but quite another in the eyes of those who don't. The weight of this difference is not ordinary!
Listen to me, you must remain vigilant during this period and not let your guard down! Especially before July 7th, you must be extra careful!
Yue Feng scratched his head: "They provoked me, or rather, they got revenge on me. Aren't they afraid the Wang family will turn against them? Brother Hu told me not to worry, the Li family wouldn't dare!"
After listening, Zhao Dashan snorted and said in an unfriendly tone, "Their son is dead, and to put it bluntly, their family line has ended. What are they afraid of?"
These words left Yue Feng speechless.
Indeed, Li Wenhu is an only son in his family, and it seems that his two uncles' families also have no sons, only daughters and sons-in-law.
From a traditional perspective, with Li Wenhu dead, the Li family line was effectively extinguished.
"Okay, Master, I understand! I'll be careful lately and won't wander off anywhere!" Yue Feng nodded, taking his master's instructions to heart.
"There's something else I didn't have a chance to ask you earlier. You said that Wenhu used your knife when he stabbed him?"
"Yeah, my ever-present leg clip!"
"Why would I use your knife! You went to Beijing to attend a club exhibition. The club doesn't belong to you alone; you only have a small share! Shouldn't Ye Jianjun be the one to step forward?"
Zhao Dashan, with his quick thinking, noticed what he considered unreasonable through analysis.
"Something happened at the club, and we got evidence pointing to Li Wenhu. I told Zhang Chaochao what happened, and he beat up Li Wenhu, then brought some men to find me and Ye Jianjun! And then..."
Before his apprentice could finish speaking, Zhao Dashan continued, following Yue Feng's words: "Then, Ye Jianjun didn't turn against you. You played the bad cop, and he played the good cop!"
You had no better option, and without even lifting a finger, you pulled out a knife and expected the other person to confess?
"Ok!"
Yue Feng lowered his head slightly, feeling his face getting a little hot.
"Foolish! You usually seem quite clever, and your Uncle Wu has given you advice more than once on how to conduct yourself properly and what standards to follow!"
Aren't you just taking on the risk yourself?
What's your physique like, and what's theirs like? Do you think that just because you've partnered with the Ye family, they'll be completely on your side?
Ye Jianjun was even unwilling to break ties with Zhang Chaochao and Li Wenhu over this, preferring to push you out to play the bad cop and offend people!
It must be said that, even after two lifetimes, Yue Feng still lacks experience in the ways of the world when it comes to simple interpersonal relationships.
Zhao Dashan quickly grasped the intricacies of the situation by simply getting a brief understanding from his apprentice, and he also clearly analyzed everyone's considerations and mindset at the time.
Seeing that his apprentice didn't speak, Zhao Dashan continued, "It's only because you're clever enough not to do it yourself!"
"If you take action and accidentally hurt someone, and things get out of hand, do you believe the Ye family would rather kick you out than do everything in their power to protect you?"
Before this trip to the capital, Yue Feng would have firmly denied this question, but now, he really has no confidence.
Ye Jianjun did make Yue Feng play the bad cop, but Yue Feng reacted wrongly at the crucial moment. Instead of clearly absolving himself of all risks, he used his "cleverness" to minimize his own risks as much as possible.
Even so, the person still died in the end. Although Yue Feng returned safely to Northeast China, he indirectly bore the consequences of a human life.
According to Zhao Dashan and Wu Keji's logic, Yue Feng could have simply backed down and ignored the issue.
As long as Yue Feng doesn't show his face, no matter what the situation is, it's others who will be in trouble, not Yue Feng, a small shareholder with technical skills, who will bear the greatest risk.
For a moment, both of them fell silent.
Five seconds passed before Zhao Dashan took out a cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and then sighed, saying, "Never mind, what's done is done!"
Scolding you won't change anything! You'd better be smarter during this time!
You're on good terms with that kid from the Jin family, right? Ask him to do you a favor and keep a close eye on things. Also, call Wang Hu and tell him about the risks you're worried about, and have them clean up your mess!
At this point, owing someone a favor is better than losing your life!
Don't think you're invincible just because of your skills.
Even a tiger can be killed with a single shot if the enemy is unprepared; your two shoulders and one head can't withstand a single bullet!
"I understand, Master. I was wrong!"
After hearing his master's instructions and reprimand, Yue Feng completely cowered. (End of Chapter)