Chapter 1798: Chapter 1796: Leaving the Town
As Chen Feng and his company walked down the main street of the small town, they naturally drew quite a bit of attention.
After all, Chen Feng and Mu Dongcheng were both outsiders, unfamiliar faces.
On top of that, there were three or four of them together.
A group like this, walking through a sparsely populated small town, was bound to attract attention.
"Zhao Fang? Where are you taking your daughter?"
An elderly lady, who lived in the town, recognized Zhao Fang and asked curiously.
"Aunt Wang, we’re planning to go to the city!"
Zhao Fang explained with a smile.
"And who are these two?"
Aunt Wang pointed at Chen Feng and Mu Dongcheng, asking with confusion.
"They’re my distant cousins. Seeing me widowed here, they couldn’t bear it, so they’re taking me back to the city. They’ll look after us!"
Zhao Fang thought for a moment and explained.
After all, as a widow, gossip was inevitable, so she needed to give Chen Feng and Mu Dongcheng a proper identity.
Otherwise, the town’s people would start spreading rumors.
These things tend to spread from one to ten and get exaggerated.
If the whole town became a buzz, how could she ever return?
"Oh, so they’re your distant cousins. I was wondering why you were following two strange men with your daughter. Going to the city is good. Life is better there, more lively than our quiet little town where you hardly see anyone all day. Well, it’s good you’re finally moving up. As for us, we still have a long way to go, not knowing when our turn will arrive. Living in these mountains is so tedious!"
Aunt Wang said to Zhao Fang with envy.
"Aunt Wang, don’t say that. You have a son, and your daughter-in-law is about to give you a grandson. Living together as a family is so happy, unlike me, alone with my daughter, struggling between plenty and scarcity in these mountains!"
Zhao Fang said with a smile.
"Oh, now you’re headed for the city, so life will definitely be better than ours. If you find any opportunities there, don’t forget the folks back here in our small town. Introduce any possibilities to our town’s young people, many of whom are still jobless!"
Aunt Wang waved her hand with a smile.
"Sure, Aunt Wang, don’t worry. If any suitable opportunities come, I’ll definitely help our town’s people!"
Zhao Fang quickly replied.
"Ah, you’re truly a good daughter-in-law of our town, always remembering us. You guys better hurry, it’s almost dark, and the mountain roads are tricky. Be sure to stay safe!"
Aunt Wang suddenly became very warm.
"Aunt Wang, we’ll head off then!"
Zhao Fang waved goodbye to the elderly lady, then continued heading out of town with Chen Feng and the others.
The town wasn’t very large, so it didn’t take long for the group to leave it.
After that came the rugged mountain road.
The mountain roads were difficult to traverse, bumpy, steep, and dangerous.
When they came, it had caused Chen Feng quite a headache.
If he had been alone, it naturally wouldn’t have been a problem.
But with Mu Dongcheng, it was a bit of a burden, so he decided to speed things up.
Chen Feng had to put Mu Dongcheng into the Space Ring.
Now, he had Zhao Fang and Lu Ying with him as well.
He wanted to put the mother and daughter into the Tianqi Holy Pearl too.
But he thought it wasn’t wise to reveal the Tianqi Holy Pearl in front of too many people.
In the alley, he put Lu Ying into the Tianqi Holy Pearl because she was a child, easy to pacify.
Just made up an excuse, and it passed.
But Zhao Fang was an adult, not so easily fooled. Better to wait till full trust was established to tell her about the Tianqi Holy Pearl.
Thinking of this, Chen Feng decided to continue on foot.
Luckily, with Chen Feng as a Heavenly Rank Expert leading, the journey was considerably safer.
Chen Feng chose easier paths, making it more manageable for the mother and daughter.
If they came across a path the mother and daughter couldn’t traverse,
Chen Feng would carry them across.
With Chen Feng’s care on the journey, everything went smoothly.
The sky gradually darkened.
The sun was setting, and night enveloped the land.
The mountain path became even more treacherous in the dark.
"Mr. Chen, how about we find a cave for the night? It’s not safe traveling by night!"
Zhao Fang suggested to Chen Feng.
"It’s alright. Just follow me, and there won’t be any problems!"
Chen Feng shook his head, smiling.
With Chen Feng’s reassurances, Zhao Fang didn’t argue further and continued following.
There really wasn’t much danger along the way.
They did encounter some wild beasts, but they were ordinary fierce beasts of the mountain like tigers, leopards, and wolves. They weren’t much of a threat to Chen Feng. As soon as he released his aura, the beasts scattered scared.
So, uneventfully, they finished the long mountain journey.
Arriving at the spot where Chen Feng and Mu Dongcheng had parked.
Chen Feng let out a deep breath.
From here, it was smooth sailing...
In the north of Huaxia,
there was a stretch of forest.
It was sparsely populated, virtually unknown to ordinary people.
And this forest was called the Purple Flame Forest.
It got its name because all the trees had purple branches.
And purple leaves.
With sunlight shining through, they looked like burning purple flames.
In the Mortal World, this place was neither famous nor noteworthy, barely attracting attention.
Its scenery paled compared to well-known tourist spots, having nothing unique.
Aside from the purple leaves and branches, it had nothing else.
However, this seemingly insignificant place in the Mortal World.
Was quite famous in the Ancient Martial World.
Of course, its fame wasn’t due to itself.
But because the headquarters of the renowned power, Yan Hall, was located here.
This top-tier presence made the entire forest a near-sacred ground in the Ancient Martial World.
Regular loose cultivators or minor sects wouldn’t dare to disturb it.
Offending such a major power could lead to certain doom in the Ancient Martial World.
Yan Hall, Meeting Hall.
At this moment, the grand and imposing hall was filled with people.
At the head sat a middle-aged man in a black robe.
If Chen Feng were present, he would surely be surprised.
For this middle-aged man looked almost identical to Ming Kun, whom Chen Feng had killed.
The only difference being Ming Kun was slightly older, while this man was younger, but their faces were like they were carved from the same mold.
Clearly, their relationship was not ordinary.
And this man was the Hall Master of Yan Hall.
Ming Lun!
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