Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 481 Wanted Lin Feng

A simple yet heartwarming meal lay on the table, and the group chatted and laughed, reminiscing about the past few days. Li Hua recounted interesting stories from the village, drawing laughter from the crowd. Chen Xiner shared her travel experiences, her eyes sparkling with intelligence. Lin Feng and Xu Tian listened quietly, occasionally interjecting, their faces brimming with relaxation and satisfaction.

However, happy times are always short-lived, and the time of separation quietly approaches. Li Hua put down his bowl and chopsticks, his expression becoming solemn. He looked at Lin Feng and Xu Tian and said earnestly, "Children, you must be careful and cautious on this journey. While meritorious service is important, don't lose your life because of impatience. In this world, nothing is more important than staying alive." His eyes were filled with concern and worry, as if he saw those young soldiers on the battlefield again, fearless yet fragile.

Lin Feng and Xu Tian felt a surge of warmth in their hearts, their eyes moistening unconsciously. They recalled the past with Li Hua, all those earnest teachings and caring moments, now transformed into a sense of reluctance to part. However, before their tears could fall, Li Hua's face hardened, and he sternly reprimanded them, "Men don't cry easily! You have a mission to fulfill, how can you be so sentimental?"

Lin Feng and Xu Tian quickly wiped away their tears, straightened their backs, and solemnly assured Li Hua: "General, don't worry, we will never let you down. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will come back alive." Their voices were firm and powerful, full of determination.

Li Hua nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. He then turned his gaze to Lin Feng and Chen Xiner and said with a smile, "Lin Feng, Chen Xiner is a good girl. You must not let her down."

Lin Feng looked at Chen Xiner, his eyes full of affection and determination: "General, don't worry, I will definitely protect Xiner and will never let her come to any harm." Chen Xiner's cheeks flushed slightly, but her heart was full of sweetness. She snuggled gently beside Lin Feng, feeling the warmth and peace of mind.

They chatted for a while, reminiscing about past adventures and future aspirations. Finally, Lin Feng and the other three stood up and said goodbye to Li Hua. Their figures, bathed in the sunlight, seemed a little forlorn, yet filled with strength.

As they set out on the road back to Lingyuan City, the four of them gradually recovered from the sadness of their departure. They followed the winding path, flanked by yellow sand and the occasional drought-resistant plant. The sky was a brilliant blue, without a single cloud, and the sun shone unobstructed across the land, adding a touch of heat to the journey.

Xu Tian walked in front, occasionally glancing back at his companions, his eyes etched with determination. Chen Yu followed silently behind Lin Feng and Chen Xin'er, his hand always resting on the hilt of the sword at his waist, always on guard. Chen Xin'er walked side by side with Lin Feng, her hand gently linking with his arm, enjoying this moment of peace and happiness.

However, this tranquility didn't last long. After walking for half a day, the sound of hurried horse hooves suddenly rang out in the distance. Everyone stopped and looked warily in the direction of the sound. They saw Hongze, riding a horse, panting towards them. His face was pale, sweating profusely, and he looked extremely anxious.

"What's wrong with Hongze? Why is he so anxious?" Chen Yu frowned and said in confusion.

Hong Ze quickly arrived in front of the four men. He pulled the reins, and the horse neighed, raising its front hooves high. Before he could even catch his breath, Xu Tian couldn't wait to ask, "Boss Hong, what happened? You look so anxious."

Hongze looked at them and said anxiously, "Four of you, I finally found you. Something terrible has happened!" His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of fear and worry.

"What exactly happened?" Lin Feng walked forward and asked solemnly.

Hong Ze took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said, "You'd better not return to the city yet. Many masters have come to the city now, from the five major sects, as well as some large families from the capital. Moreover, and...some forces have specifically issued a wanted warrant for Lin Feng with one million Xuanjing coins!"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned. Lin Feng's face instantly darkened. He hadn't expected to become a wanted man, and with such a high reward. Xu Tian and Chen Yu clenched their fists, their eyes gleaming with anger. Chen Xiner subconsciously grasped Lin Feng's hand, her eyes filled with worry and fear.

"One million Xuanjing coins to wanted list Lin Feng?!" Xu Tian's eyes widened, his face full of shock, and he looked as if he was looking at an incredible wonder.

Chen Xiner's hand unconsciously grasped Lin Feng's arm, her fingertips slightly white, her eyes full of worry: "How could this happen..."

Chen Yu, on the other hand, frowned and stared at Hong Ze with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to find more clues from his face.

Lin Feng suddenly laughed, and that smile was somewhat free and unrestrained: "I didn't expect that my head is so valuable, I didn't even know it myself." His voice echoed on the edge of the empty desert, with a hint of ridicule, but also a different kind of firmness.

"It's already this late, and you're still laughing!" Chen Xin'er stamped her feet anxiously, her eyes slightly red as she said coquettishly, "Now let's talk about what we should do?"

Hong Ze wiped the sweat from his forehead. The beads of sweat slid down his cheeks and evaporated instantly on the hot sand. His eyes were full of anxiety. "Lin Feng, you can't go back to the city. It's better to take a detour." His voice trembled slightly with anxiety, as if the danger was already at hand.

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking for a moment. The sunlight cast a resolute outline on his face. After a long pause, he slowly said, "Looks like we have no choice but to take a detour." His tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet it also revealed a clear assessment of the situation.

Chen Yu looked at Hong Ze, his eyes full of confusion: "Boss Hong, those big forces have come to Lingyuan City, is it really just for Lin Feng?" His voice was low, with a hint of confusion.

Chen Xiner gently pulled Chen Yu's sleeve and whispered, "Brother Yu, Lin Feng has the Star Blade, the third-ranked weapon on the list. This is worthy of all the major forces gathering here." Her voice was soft, but like a key, it opened the door of doubt in Chen Yu's heart.

Chen Yu suddenly understood, and a glimmer of enlightenment flashed in his eyes: "So that's it!" His voice unconsciously rose a few degrees, with a little regret that he didn't think of it earlier.

Hong Ze watched them whispering, bewildered. He scratched his head and said, "What are you talking about?" Then, as if remembering something, his expression straightened as he unloaded the news of all the major forces converging on Lingyuan City. "It's said that there's a god's mansion in the northwest."