Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 312 Sending People to Search for the Star Blade

After hearing this, Chen Yu suddenly realized something. He slapped his head and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Yes, why didn't I think of it! Then we have to hurry to Jinyan City." His mood instantly became high and his pace became more hurried, as if as long as they walked fast enough, they could find Chen Xiner immediately.

Xu Tian frowned, a little worried. "But there are so many roads to Jinyan City. How do we know which one they'll take? If we choose the wrong one, we might miss Xin'er." His eyes were filled with worry as he looked at Lin Feng and Chen Yu, hoping for an answer. He clenched his fists, secretly blaming himself for not being strong enough to better protect everyone and find Chen Xin'er.

Lin Feng nodded slightly, slowing his pace and falling into deep thought. His eyes grew serious, and he analyzed as he walked, "They absolutely wouldn't dare take the main road. Think about it, if someone powerful sent Xin'er back to Jinyan City for the bounty, it would be too embarrassing if the news got out. Powerful people are respected wherever they go, and money will come to them. If someone were to capture someone and send them back for the bounty, they would be gossiped about behind their backs, ruining their reputation. And if they weren't powerful, taking the main road would be too conspicuous, and would definitely attract attention. Then they wouldn't be able to safely get Xin'er to Jinyan City." His voice was low and slow, and every word sounded carefully considered.

Chen Yu and Xu Tian listened, finding this quite plausible, and nodded. But Chen Yu immediately frowned again, scratching his head. He said with some distress, "But there are so many paths leading to Jinyan City. We have no idea which one they'll take." Confusion crossed his eyes again, and a sense of powerlessness welled up within him. He looked at the bustling crowd around him, feeling like a ship lost in the vast ocean.

Lin Feng did not answer immediately. He pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked at Chen Yu with a gleam in his eyes, as if he had grasped the key: "Chen Yu, where is the intersection of the path from Xixuan City to Jinyan City?" Although his voice was weak, it carried an unquestionable majesty.

Chen Yu was stunned by Lin Feng's question, but then his eyes lit up with surprise. He said excitedly, "I understand! The intersection of the roads is where they must pass. We just need to wait there and we'll definitely find Xin'er!" His eyes gleamed with hope, as bright as the stars in the night sky. He instantly became excited, as if he could already see the moment he found Chen Xin'er.

Xu Tian also smiled. "Brother Lin, you're so smart! Let's hurry to the intersection of the paths." His face was filled with a confident smile, sweeping away his previous worries. He quickened his pace and walked ahead, his heart full of fighting spirit.

So, the three of them quickened their pace, hurrying towards the intersection of the paths. They weaved through the crowd like fish swimming upstream, their goal clear and resolute. Their figures appeared remarkably resolute in the sunlight, each step punctuated by their determination to find Chen Xin'er. That resolve burned like a blazing flame within them.

As Lin Feng hurried along, he fell into deep thought. His eyes grew hazy, as if he were pondering a complex puzzle. He felt that the recent series of events was somewhat suspicious. The gambling house in the capital and the Cao family in Xixuan City seemed to have some subtle connection. Chen Xiner's disappearance and the loss of his Star Blade were likely more than coincidences.

He recalled learning about the Cao family's presentation of a fake Star Blade in the palace, and thought to himself, "Could it be that the Star Blade is no longer in the Cao family? Could it be that they have colluded with the forces behind the Capital Casino and moved the Star Blade away? But what is their purpose?" His brows were furrowed, and various possibilities kept emerging in his mind, but he had no clue.

He shook his head and thought to himself: "Forget it, the most urgent thing now is to find Xiner. Someone will naturally take care of the Cao family's affairs." He tried hard to pull his thoughts back from the matter of the Star Knife and concentrate on finding Chen Xiner.

By this time, the sun had risen high in the sky, its blazing rays showering down upon them. Sweat soaked their clothes, but they never stopped. The surroundings gradually became more remote, with fewer and fewer houses, replaced by fields and woods. The trees lining the path grew denser, their branches intertwined to form a natural green dome. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting patches of golden light on the ground, like a dreamlike painting. The occasional chirping of insects echoed through the grass, the interplay adding a touch of mystery to the quiet path. Occasionally, a few birds flew past the branches, their crisp chirps breaking the slightly dull atmosphere.

When the figures of Lin Feng, Chen Yu and Xu Tian disappeared on the horizon of Xixuan City, this originally peaceful city and the distant capital were like being hit by a stun bomb and instantly fell into chaos and noise.

In the streets and alleys of Xixuan City, people rushed to tell each other the news, their faces filled with shock and fear. The once bustling market became cacophonous, and stall owners, distracted from their business, gathered with their customers, chattering. "Have you heard? The Star Blade, ranked third on the weapon rankings, has reappeared! It's in the Cao family in Xixuan City," a vegetable vendor whispered, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of excitement and fear.

"This is terrible. The Star Blade is a legendary artifact. The Cao family is in trouble now." An old man next to him shook his head, his face full of worry.

In the capital, news spread like wildfire, reaching every corner. Inside the palace, the Emperor sat atop a magnificent hall, surrounded by ministers who whispered among themselves, their faces filled with solemnity. The Emperor's brow furrowed, his eyes deep and commanding. He knew all too well what the Star Blade's revelation meant. This artifact possessed the power to upend the world. If it fell into the hands of those with ulterior motives, it would unleash a bloodbath. He slapped the armrest of the dragon throne, stood up, and shouted, "Come, summon the Imperial Secret Agents 992, 993, and 994." His voice echoed through the empty hall, carrying an undeniable authority.

A moment later, 992, 993, and 994 hurried into the hall, knelt on one knee, and shouted in unison, "Your Majesty!" Dressed in black, they stood tall and straight, their gazes resolute and cold, like three unsheathed blades. The Emperor's gaze swept across them, and he spoke slowly, "I command you to immediately proceed to the Cao family in Xixuan City and secretly search for the Star Blade. You must bring it back before all other forces can. No mistakes!" "As you command!" The three men accepted the order and quickly exited the hall. Their footsteps were light and swift, and they soon disappeared into the depths of the palace.