<h4>Chapter 1440: Chapter 1440: Gathering Intelligence</h4>


    Things havee to this point.


    He didn’t dare entertain any other thoughts now.


    In front of Chen Feng, this ruthless man.


    Other than cooperating honestly, there was only a dead end.


    So, as for escaping.


    Wang Hou didn’t even dare think about it.


    "Wouldn’t it have been better if you did this earlier? Insisting on ying hard to get, taking a beating, yet still having to obediently follow me, don’t you think you’re just a glutton for punishment?"


    Chen Feng nced at Wang Hou and asked with a smile.


    "Yes, yes, you’re right, I’m a glutton for punishment!"


    Wang Hou nodded quickly, not daring to utter a single word of dissent.


    Because he knew very well that arguing would just lead to a beating, and not just any beating, but a deadly one. It was better to be honest, take fewer hits, and live a couple more days.


    Looking at Wang Hou, who seemed like a different person from before.


    Chen Feng’s eyes shed with mockery, then he turned his head towards Lori and said, "Shall we go?"


    "Yes!"


    Lori nodded and was about to leave the pancake stall.


    "Miss, take this."


    The pancake stall owner held out a freshly made multi-grain pancake to Lori.


    Lori was momentarily taken aback, then smiled faintly, "Thank you, how much is it?"


    As she spoke, Lori reached for her phone to scan for payment.


    "No charge, consider it a treat from your elder sister. You have great taste, finding such a wonderful boyfriend who taught that thief a lesson in front of everyone today, which made us all feel avenged. So this set of pancakes is on me!"


    The owner waved her hand generously as she spoke.


    "This feels a bit embarrassing."


    Lori blushed slightly, feeling a bit awkward.


    "It’s nothing much, just a set of pancakes, not that valuable. Go ahead and eat it!"


    The owner said and stuffed the pancake into Lori’s hands.


    "This..."


    Lori looked at the pancake in her hand and then at Chen Feng, momentarily at a loss.


    "The owner gave it to you, go ahead and eat it."


    Chen Feng smiled slightly and said.


    "Okay!"


    Lori nodded, then turned to the owner and thanked her again, "Thank you, ma’am!"


    "You’re wee, if you think it’s delicious,e again next time!"


    The owner said with a smile.


    "Alright!"


    Lori nodded, then returning to Chen Feng’s side with the pancake, said, "Shall we go?"


    "Yes, let’s go!"


    Chen Feng nodded, grabbing Wang Hou by the hand, and walked towards a nearby restaurant with Lori.


    The restaurants opened on Delong Street are usually quite upscale and well-known.


    Like the one Chen Feng and Lori were heading to now.


    Named Sichuan Residence.


    It’s a well-known Sichuan cuisine chain restaurant domestically.


    Upon entering the restaurant.


    To facilitate the conversation.


    Chen Feng immediately requested a private room.


    The waiter noticed Chen Feng holding Wang Hou, who looked like he’d been beaten to a pulp, and found it a bit strange.


    However, Wang Hou didn’t struggle and stayed obediently, as if he wasn’t being forced.


    So the waiter didn’t ask much and quickly arranged a private room for Chen Feng.


    "Sir, hello, what would you like to eat?"


    Inside the private room.


    Once Chen Feng and the others were seated.


    The waiter, holding a menu, smiled and asked Chen Feng.


    "Just leave the menu here, I’ll have a look. I’ll call you when we’re ready to order."


    Chen Feng said casually.


    After all, it was only a little past 9 in the morning.


    When he and Lori left home, they had just finished breakfast and weren’t at all hungry.


    The reason foring here was to extract some information about the Tie Sect from Wang Hou.


    Asking in a private room would be quieter and free from interruption.


    "Alright, sir. Take your time. I’ll be waiting outside. Just call me when you’re ready."


    The waiter nodded, smiled, and exited the private room.


    Now.


    Only Chen Feng and Lori were left in the room.


    And Wang Hou, who had been beaten beyond recognition by Chen Feng.


    "Alright, let’s have a talk, shall we?"


    Chen Feng shot a nce at Wang Hou and said coldly.


    Perhaps sensing the coldness in Chen Feng’s gaze.


    Wang Hou was so frightened that he couldn’t even sit steadily, his legs went weak, and he slid from the chair, falling to his knees before Chen Feng, trembling as he said, "B-brother, what would you like to discuss?"


    "Let’s talk about the power behind you, the Tie Sect."


    Chen Feng smirked slightly, saying with a faint smile.


    "Tie Sect?"


    Wang Hou’s face changed instantly, trembling as he said, "B-brother, to be honest, I don’t know much about the Tie Sect either, only that it’s very powerful..."


    "Aren’t you a part of the Tie Sect?"


    Chen Feng frowned, puzzled.


    "While it’s true to say that, it’s also not true..."


    Wang Hou said awkwardly.


    "What do you mean by both true and not true? Exin yourself clearly to me. If you keep ying word games, you know what the consequences will be!"


    Chen Feng’s face darkened, speaking coldly.


    "Well..."


    Wang Hou hesitated for a moment, stuttering as he said, "Actually, I can’t really be considered a true member of the Tie Sect. The gang behind me is a subordinate force of the Tie Sect, so generally speaking, I’m considered part of the Tie Sect, but honestly, I’m merely an affiliate."


    "So that’s how it is..."


    Chen Feng nodded thoughtfully.


    He understood Wang Hou’s point.


    To put it simply.


    It’s like the subordinate forces under the Chen Family.


    Even though they are submissive and dependent on the Chen Family.


    There’s still a difference between them and actual Chen Family members.


    Simply put.


    They at most have some connection with the Chen Family, following the Chen Family’s orders.


    Still outsiders, with no ess to the Chen Family’s core information.


    And certainly oblivious to the Chen Family’s detailed ns.


    Now.


    The faction Wang Hou belonged to was only a subordinate force of the Tie Sect.


    And he was but a minor member within that faction.


    So it’s quite normal that he wouldn’t know the specifics about the Tie Sect.


    It’s not a lie.


    "Brother, the reason I previously imed to be a Tie Sect member was purely to leverage the Tie Sect’s reputation to show off outside because I thought it sounded prestigious, and indeed, it scared off quite a few people. I’ve never encountered anyone like you, brother, who isn’t afraid of the Tie Sect. I’m truly impressed by you!"


    Wang Hou, fearing Chen Feng wouldn’t believe him, quickly exined in detail.


    "Alright, I get it!"


    Chen Feng waved his hand, thought for a moment, then looked at Wang Hou and asked, "Let me ask you this: since you belong to a subordinate force of the Tie Sect, why are you in Coastal, and previously you mentioned the Tie Sect was about to destroy the Chen Family and take over Coastal—surely, that wasn’t just a random im? What do you know? Tell me everything you have!"


    "Brother, why do you want to know these things?"


    Wang Hou’s face changed, expressing doubt.