In the central square of the ancient and imposing city, a spatial fluctuation suddenly emanated, followed by a large, black ship that pierced through the void and appeared in the center of the square.
However, the guards stationed in the vast square were unsurprised.
This was because this was the location of the spatial wormhole of Tianbei City. After the ship landed, several figures leaped down from it. The enormous black spaceship suddenly shrank to the size of a palm and was then stored in Lin Feng's storage ring.
"Is this Tianbei City?"
Lin Feng murmured slightly after scanning his surroundings.
He recalled his promise at Canaan Academy to help Han Yue, a student at the academy, with some trouble. Of course, there was a reward for this.
After waiting for a while, no one appeared to greet him, and Lin Feng couldn't help but feel puzzled.
"Han Yue hasn't shown up yet. Could something have happened?"
The guards on the plaza, seeing the group still lingering there, including several stunning beauties, didn't bother to greet them.
Judging from the magnificent spaceship they'd seen earlier, even if they weren't powerful experts, they must have powerful backers.
Under these circumstances, it was best not to cause trouble.
"Lin Feng, that little girl Han Yue, could something have happened to her?"
Little Fairy Doctor and Cai Lin were fine, but the naturally restless Zi Yan, feeling bored, looked around and asked.
"I don't know either. Why don't we go directly to the Han family? Even if something happens, with our strength, we can handle it!"
"My husband is absolutely right. I just roughly sensed the aura of the powerful figures in the city, and I didn't detect anything that made the Devouring Python feel uneasy. Presumably, there are no Dou Zun experts in this city, so there's no need to worry!"
Cai Lin, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly spoke up, her tone cold. Little Fairy Doctor beside her nodded.
"Sister Cai Lin is right. Even if it's a Dou Zun expert, the four of us can beat them to a pulp."
"In that case, let's go directly to the Han family!"
"Are you gentlemen going to the Han family's residence?"
Just as Lin Feng and the others were about to set off, a guard standing in the square gritted his teeth, ignored his companion's objections, and stepped forward, cupping his fists in greeting.
"Oh, and you are?"
"My lords, I am but a nobody. I only wish to provide you with some information in exchange for some cultivation resources."
The nameless guard was overjoyed to see that Lin Feng was not angry, and clasped his hands in greeting again. These wealthy and powerful people were mostly extremely arrogant and often killed the weak without reason. If
he hadn't wanted to rise above his station and obtain some cultivation resources from this lord, hoping to change his life, he wouldn't have risked stepping forward.
"Well, in that case, you will lead us to the Han family and tell us about the situation in Tianbei City!"
Seemingly understanding the guard's intentions, Lin Feng didn't mind.
"If the information you provide is indeed useful, this two-patterned Azure Spirit Pill will be your reward!"
He took out a small jade bottle from his storage ring, containing the two-patterned Azure Spirit Pill that Lin Feng had refined many years ago. At this moment, this level of pill was naturally of no use to him.
However, its value was now being realized in exchanging for some intelligence.
"Yes, sir! We will tell you everything we know!"
The five guards clasped their fists excitedly again, their excitement evident to everyone.
"My lords, this way please!"
After walking for a while, the guard finally led Lin Feng and his companions to a grand and magnificent mansion.
During this time, through the guard, Lin Feng learned why Han Yue hadn't come to the space wormhole to receive him in time. He also gained a slight understanding of the situation in Tianbei City.
Unlike the simple description in the original work, Tianbei City was home to numerous families, large and small.
Among them, three forces were the strongest, followed by various other families from different walks of life. Behind these forces were the shadows of powerful forces from other places.
These three forces were the City Lord's Mansion, the Hong family, and the Han family!
The City Lord's Mansion, as the builder of this city, was quite strange, seemingly indifferent to Tianbei City.
However, after the nameless guard's explanation, Lin Feng understood the whole story. It turned out that although Tianbei City was built by the City Lord's Mansion, it had long since declined after many years of vicissitudes.
The strongest ancestor in the clan was only at the initial Dou Zong level, far inferior to the ancestors of the Hong and Han families.
However, the people of the City Lord's Mansion were quite adept at self-preservation. Years ago, they ceded the largest profit-generating space in Tianbei City, the wormhole, to the then-powerful Han family.
The Han family only needed to give 20% of the profits to the City Lord's Mansion. Later, Tianbei City was brought under the control of the Fenglei Pavilion. However, the people of the City Lord's Mansion, through some unknown method, still retained their 20% share of the profits. As
for the conflict between the Han and Hong families, it had nothing to do with the Hong family.
"My lord, a few years ago, the Hong family's prodigy joined the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. After several years of resource allocation, the Hong family's overall strength has long surpassed that of the Han family."
The five guards who had received Lin Feng's Two-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill found these lords quite gentle and didn't want them to lose their lives by getting involved in the conflict between the Han and Hong families.
Therefore, as they were about to leave, they cautiously transmitted their voices to Lin Feng.
"Today, the Hong family is even trying to forcibly seize the Han family's control over the spatial passage. Moreover, it's said that the Hong family's prodigy who joined the Wind and Thunder Pavilion has taken a fancy to the Han family's darling, Miss Han Yue."
"If my lord has no urgent business, please leave the Han family immediately!"
Lin Feng, who was about to head towards the Han family's gate, suddenly received the transmission from the five guards. He paused for a moment, then a smile appeared on his lips. With a slight flick of his fingers, a beam of divine light shot out almost imperceptibly towards the rapidly departing guard.
Within it were some resources used for Dou Ling cultivation!
"Wait a moment, gentlemen!"
When Lin Feng and Cai Lin arrived at the gate of the Han family, the guards at the entrance suddenly stopped them.
"What brings you to the Han family? If you do not have invitations, please allow me to enter and announce your arrival!"
After glancing almost imperceptibly at Lin Feng and his companions' attire, the guard said extremely politely.
"My name is Lin Feng. I have come at Han Yue's invitation. You may go and report this to her!"
"Are you Master Lin Feng?"
Upon hearing Lin Feng's name, the guards at the entrance suddenly trembled, as if they already knew his name.
"Master Lin Feng, please come in. The clan leader and young lady have already given orders that anyone arriving, Master Lin Feng, need not be announced; he must be brought inside immediately."
Looking at the respectful guards, Lin Feng was puzzled. Based on his understanding of Han Yue, she would surely send a family member or even personally wait at the spatial wormhole.
Yet today, he had come to the Han family on his own. Had something unexpected happened?
"Master Lin Feng, the Hong family has come today, which is why the clan leader and young lady did not personally greet you. Please forgive them!"
Seemingly sensing Lin Feng's confusion, the perceptive guard explained.
"I see. The Hong family?"
After walking around the Han residence for a while, Lin Feng suddenly stopped.
"Clan Chief Han, my Hong family's prodigy has entered the Wind and Thunder Pavilion and gained the attention of its branch leader. With Chen'er's talent, he may even become a high-level Dou Zong in the future."
A loud voice came from the front hall, and from the grim face of the guard beside him, Lin Feng could guess that the Han family's situation had been very bad recently.
"The Han family has been refusing this marriage. Do you look down on Chen'er, the Hong family, or even the Wind and Thunder Pavilion?"
"Clan Chief Hong, please calm down. My Han family has no such intentions!"
Just then, a rather old voice suddenly rang out, and the guard beside him explained that this was the Han family's Second Elder.
"However, my Han family's eldest daughter went to Canaan Academy to study and has already developed feelings for a young sixth-grade peak alchemy master. The two have already made a private vow to be together forever."
At this moment, the Second Elder changed his tone, and the meaning conveyed in his words made Lin Feng pause in surprise.
Meanwhile, Cai Lin and Little Fairy Doctor's expressions became subtle. Even Zi Yan, who had grown into a young woman in her prime and had clearly defined her relationship with Lin Feng, narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Let Patriarch Hong know that the existence behind a young prodigy capable of refining a peak sixth-grade pill is something my Han family dares not provoke."
"Even his own power is beyond my Han family's ability to withstand."
"If Patriarch Hong insists on forcibly marrying my Han family's jewel, then we'll see if you can withstand the power of this prodigy!"
"Hmph!"
Hearing the hidden threat from the Second Elder of the Han family, Patriarch Hong clearly didn't believe it and waved his hand.
"Second Elder of the Han family, this is not your place to speak!"
Then, a powerful battle aura began to rise in the hall.
"Han family, my Hong family isn't negotiating with you. At the latest, this marriage must be settled a year from now, once my Chen'er returns from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion."
"As for this peak sixth-grade alchemist, humph! Do you think I, the patriarch, am so easily fooled?"
"How could there possibly be such a young sixth-grade alchemist in the Northwest Continent? Even if there were, they would never have taken a liking to your Han Yue; they would only treat her as a plaything!"
"Today, I, the patriarch, will not say any more to you. When Chen'er returns, the elders of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion will negotiate with you!"
"Let's go!" As
soon as the words fell, a large group of figures emerged from the hall ahead, led by a burly man in luxurious clothes. Needless to say
, this was the Hong family patriarch who had just arrived. Passing by Lin Feng and the others, he paused when he saw Cai Lin.
He then looked Cai Lin up and down, his expression quite subtle, but he didn't say anything and turned to leave.
However, in that one glance, Cai Lin's expression turned extremely cold. Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan, standing nearby, were also furious. If Lin Feng hadn't sent a telepathic message, and if they hadn't acted again tonight, the women would likely have killed the Hong family head on the spot.
After the Hong family left, Lin Feng, led by the guards, arrived at the Han family's main hall, where he was met with the Han family members' distressed faces.
"Elder Lin Feng!"
Han Yue exclaimed in surprise upon hearing footsteps. Then, her face became extremely awkward. With her intelligence, she had already guessed that Lin Feng and Elder Little Fairy Doctor must already know about their conversation.
And the Second Elder's statement about her and Elder Han Feng's secret engagement must have been known to these two. How could she possibly hold her head up now?
If she knew about the relationship between Cai Lin, Zi Yan, and Lin Feng, she didn't know how embarrassed she would be.
"This must be Master Lin Feng!"
Reminded by Han Yue, Han Yue's father, the Han family patriarch, and several elders of the Han family noticed Lin Feng's arrival and hurriedly spoke up.
Looking at Lin Feng's youthful face and sensing his unfathomable aura, the Han family members all wore solemn expressions. Although they already knew of Lin Feng's outstanding talent and his extremely young age through numerous transactions,
it was only when Lin Feng truly stood before them that they felt the terrifying extent of his talent!
"I am indeed Lin Feng. I have come to the Han family at the invitation of student Han Yue to resolve some matters, and the Han family has confirmed the agreed-upon reward in a letter."
Lin Feng stepped forward. "I wonder if this agreement still stands?"
"Master Lin Feng has come as agreed, so of course the agreement stands. At this moment, our Han family is facing a great calamity, and only Master Lin Feng's help can help us overcome this difficulty!"
Hearing Lin Feng's question, the Han family patriarch hurriedly replied, and the Han family elders beside him quickly echoed his words.
If they could get Lin Feng's help, the Hong family, with its power, would certainly not offend such a young, peak-level sixth-grade alchemist.
Furthermore, considering his teacher, even the Fenglei Pavilion's branch and headquarters would hold Lin Feng in high regard.
To cultivate such a young, peak-level sixth-grade alchemist, his teacher must be at least a peak-level seventh-grade or even eighth-grade alchemist!
In the Central Continent, even the Fenglei Pavilion headquarters wouldn't want to provoke the power of an alchemist!
If the Han family could truly unite with such a prodigy, they could rest easy for centuries to come! The best way would be for Han Yue, the Han family's darling, to become this master's partner.
The Han family elders, and even Han Yue's biological father, the Han family head, all subtly glanced at the several beautiful women beside Lin Feng.
"Although Yue'er's beauty is slightly inferior to these women, she has her own charm. If she takes the initiative, perhaps this young master won't refuse!"
If Lin Feng knew what the Han family members were thinking, he would definitely cry foul. Was he, Lin Feng, a lecherous man?
(End of Chapter)