Chapter 1748: Chapter 938: Return to Biyao (Part 2)
The young girl changed into a beautiful attire, appearing graceful and strikingly beautiful.
She followed closely beside Lin Feng, and the two walked inside together.
The innkeeper looked at Lin Feng, who had returned, and hurriedly came forward to greet him, saying: "Boss Lin, where have you been these days? Fat Uncle has been searching for you everywhere in a panic."
After speaking, the innkeeper sent the attendant to contact Fat Cultivator.
Lin Feng, having traveled all day long, was quite fatigued and returned to his room to rest. He also arranged a room for the young girl.
The girl, compared to Lin Feng, needed sleep even more, so she took a good rest in the inn.
Fat Uncle, upon being informed, hurried over to Lin Feng. He rushed to Lin Feng’s room as soon as he reached the inn.
"Brother Lin, you’re finally back," Fat Uncle exclaimed joyfully upon seeing Lin Feng.
Lin Feng warmly welcomed him, and the two went off to drink.
At the banquet, Fat Cultivator poured a glass of wine for Lin Feng.
"To think that the Taoxuan Heavenly Sect has fallen into such a state. I was busy looking for you then, and later heard that both the acting sect leader and the new sect leader of the Taoxuan Heavenly Sect had passed away, and even an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall had died."
Cangmu mentioned this while taking a sip of wine, then continued:
"At that time, it was said that someone named ’Lin Xing’ was robbing a soul device and became a murderer, but was then knocked off a cliff by Cangmu. Later, I received an invitation from the Taoxuan Heavenly Sect, only then did I go there to jointly protect the Heavenly Wood Bell, and that’s when I learned that Lin Xing was you."
Lin Feng raised a bowl of liquor, offering a toast to Fat Uncle, saying: "Nowadays, the righteous path is full of distrust and suspicion. When I have time, I’ll go back to my Peace City. At least there, I can find some peace."
Fat Uncle, hearing Lin Feng speak like this, was very disapproving, and promptly replied: "You can’t leave; if you go, the Six Great Sects will never again have a chance to regain prominence."
"What is that supposed to mean? Whether or not the Six Great Sects can overcome their calamities and find new vitality cannot be decided by me alone." Lin Feng did not evade; he spoke simple and honest truth.
Fat Uncle understood clearly—he knew that the Six Great Sects had somewhat brought this on themselves and bore some responsibility—it wasn’t fair to blame others. To save the Six Great Sects from the current predicament, they’d need Lin Feng himself.
But Fat Cultivator wasn’t easily deterred; if Lin Feng left, the Six Great Sects wouldn’t find a suitable candidate for the alliance hierarchy.
So he said to Lin Feng: "Now that the truth is exposed, nobody in the Six Great Sects believes in Cangmu’s lies; they know it was the Demon Sect’s doing to seize the soul devices."
Because recently, the black-clad people had been repeatedly causing trouble at the Taoxuan Heavenly Sect. The last time they tried to seize the Heavenly Wood Bell, it created a big scene. Everyone from the Six Great Sects saw it clearly. Additionally, Liu Qian, the princely heir of Yunzhou, vouched for Lin Feng, saying that he knew there was something wrong with the new sect leader, Liu Yun, and revealed that the acting sect leader’s death was due to poisoning. Now the truth is clear, and everyone curses Cangmu for being ungrateful and indiscriminate.
Lin Feng has now been cleared of wrong accusations, but he didn’t mind because he had always been misunderstood and wronged, which led him to such a state.
On the contrary, Lin Feng had continually been persecuted by the Six Great Sects and the Court, but never by the Demon Sect. People from the Demon Sect were straightforward and never labeled Lin Feng. Instead, they helped him heal by freely giving him two soul devices.
After healing Lin Feng, they also returned the remaining soul devices. Lin Feng took out the Qiankun Bag from his clothes and placed it on the table.
Lin Feng told Fat Uncle: "These are three soul devices returned by the Demon Sect, take them and hand them over to the Six Great Sects." Lin Feng also informed Cangmu that two soul devices had been used to save himself, and he knew he owed a favor to the Six Great Sects, which he intended to repay.
In truth, it was Lin Feng whom the Six Great Sects should be grateful to. Without Lin Feng and his followers repelling the hundred-thousand-strong army, the Six Great Sects would have already vanished without a trace, let alone have a chance to rebuild.
Seeing that things had come to this point, Fat Uncle said to Lin Feng: "Let’s set this matter aside for now and discuss it later. Let’s have a hearty drink today and not worry about anything else."
Lin Feng found it hard to refuse Fat Uncle’s hospitality, so he drank heartily with him.
After a few glasses, Lin Feng suddenly thought of Qian Hua, and asked Fat Uncle: "Do you know Qian Hua’s whereabouts?"
Fat Uncle initially forgot about it, but since Lin Feng mentioned it, he replied: "When you got into trouble, Qian Hua went up the mountain seeking Cangmu to settle the score, but in the end, being just a child with a Seven Spirit Knot despite being a genius, he was heavily injured by Cangmu and has been sent back to Peace City to recuperate."
Thinking of that old man Cangmu, Lin Feng couldn’t help feeling riled up; he couldn’t understand what kind of grudge he had with Cangmu. Not only did he hurt Lin Feng without distinguishing right from wrong, but he also severely injured Qian Hua.
In his anger, Lin Feng had lost the mood to drink anymore.
He took a deep sigh, thinking how ironic it was that after doing good deeds, people would turn on you, and even bring suffering to others. The Six Great Sects were indeed inflexible to the extreme.
There was no reason left for Lin Feng to stay; he didn’t want any further entanglements with the Six Great Sects. After all, they were too deeply poisoned and could not be saved.
Heavenly Dao, if implemented properly, should be proactive. If one does not help oneself, what else can be done?
The next day arrived quickly.
The room was bright, and Lin Feng didn’t have much to pack, as everything was stored in the Qiankun Bag and Storage Silk Bag.
Lin Feng opened the door and saw a graceful young girl dressed conspicuously waiting outside.
It turned out she had been waiting for him outside. Lin Feng gently asked her: "Why didn’t you knock?"
The young girl’s face flushed red, unsure of what to say, holding her small hands shyly.
Lin Feng said to the girl: "From now on, we’re family. Treat me as your brother."
The young girl understood that Lin Feng had no such intentions towards her, so she nodded since being an older brother was quite acceptable.
"Let me tell you, there are many handsome men in Peace City. When you find one suitable, let me know." Lin Feng said to ease the tension in the air.
The girl replied: "I don’t want to. If I marry, it will only be with you. Since you’re not ready, I’ll wait by your side."
Lin Feng felt a sudden rush of embarrassment at her words, his face turning slightly red.
He wondered why the young girl wanted to marry him; did she not care that he was already married and that if she joined as a wife, she would only be a concubine?
Even though Su Liqian’s whereabouts were unknown, Lin Feng wouldn’t agree.
The two packed their things and prepared to leave the inn, but just then, Liu Qian arrived. It seemed Fat Uncle couldn’t convince Lin Feng, so he brought in reinforcements.
Liu Qian, being the princely heir of Yunzhou, would still receive some respect from Lin Feng. But what Fat Uncle didn’t know was that Liu Qian wasn’t there to seek an alliance leader for the Six Great Sects, but to recruit Lin Feng for Yunzhou’s forces.
Presently, Yunzhou and the Central State Court were splitting the world in two. Yunzhou had already taken Biyao City, while the court no longer had the strength to counterattack, only able to recuperate and passively endure.
Although Yunzhou’s forces also suffered heavy losses, they were still better off than the court. If they received Lin Feng’s help, taking over the realm would be a matter of time.
Yunzhou’s marquis would never betray Lin Feng like the stubborn Six Great Sects, biting the hand that feeds them. The Marquis of Yunzhou was always enlightened and fair, a truly good ruler. With Lin Feng’s joining, it wouldn’t be long before the Human Realm was unified, bringing peace and avoiding the ravages of war for the people.
As Lin Feng reached downstairs, he saw his path blocked and realized it was Liu Qian, the princely heir of Yunzhou.
Liu Qian bowed to Lin Feng, holding a folding fan gracefully.
"Brother Lin, long time no see."
