第122章 "Devil's Bargain Unveiled"

**Chapter 122: The Proposal's Dark Side**

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed as he listened to Wen Xiyue's proposal. A deal with the devil, that's what it was. And yet, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of intrigue.

"What do you want in return?" Lin Feng asked, his voice low and even.

Wen Xiyue's smile grew wider. "Oh, I want nothing but a small favor. A little something to help me achieve my goals."

Lin Feng's brow furrowed. "What kind of favor?"

Wen Xiyue leaned forward, his eyes glinting with an unsettling intensity. "I want you to... eliminate someone. Someone who is standing in my way."

Lin Feng's grip on the basketball tightened. He didn't like the direction this conversation was taking. "Who is it?"

Wen Xiyue's smile grew even wider. "Someone you know very well. Someone who has been a thorn in your side for a long time."

Lin Feng's eyes flashed with anger. He knew exactly who Wen Xiyue was talking about. It was his former teammate, Yang Wei.

"What makes you think I'll agree to this?" Lin Feng asked, trying to keep his anger in check.

Wen Xiyue chuckled. "Oh, I'm not asking you. I'm telling you. You see, Lin Feng, you have a certain... potential. A potential that I can help you realize. And I'm willing to pay top dollar for your cooperation."

Lin Feng's gut twisted with unease. He didn't like being coerced, and he didn't like being forced to make a choice that went against his conscience.

"I need some time to think about it," Lin Feng said, trying to stall.

Wen Xiyue's smile never wavered. "You have 24 hours. After that, I'll expect an answer. And if you refuse... let's just say that your basketball career will take a sudden and permanent nosedive."

Lin Feng's anger boiled over. He didn't like being threatened, and he didn't like being told what to do. He stood up, his eyes blazing with determination.

"I'll think about it," Lin Feng said, his voice cold and detached. "But I'm not making any promises."

Wen Xiyue's eyes never left Lin Feng's face. "I'm counting on it," he said, before turning and leaving the room.

Lin Feng watched him go, his mind racing with the implications of the proposal. He knew he had to be careful, but he also knew that he couldn't just ignore Wen Xiyue's offer. Not if he wanted to achieve his dreams on the basketball court.

And so, Lin Feng made a decision. He would take the 24 hours to think about it, and then he would make his move. But he knew that he had to be careful, because Wen Xiyue was a master of manipulation, and he wouldn't hesitate to use every trick in the book to get what he wanted.

The question was, would Lin Feng be able to outsmart him? Or would he find himself trapped in a web of deceit and betrayal?

Only time would tell.