Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 192 Bad News

"How could Lin Feng..." Chen Xiner murmured to herself, with a hint of trembling in her voice.

At that moment, Xu Tian hurried over. His face was also filled with anxiety. He was wearing a white robe and his hair was a little messy. "Xin'er, we have to find Lin Feng," Xu Tian said anxiously.

Chen Xiner nodded immediately and said, "Okay, let's go now."

The two were about to leave when they were stopped by Chen Hongtao. He was wearing a dark blue robe, his hair neatly combed, and a serious expression on his face. "You can't go. The Nine Emperors Pavilion is powerful, not someone we can provoke," Chen Hongtao said firmly.

Chen Xiner said anxiously: "Dad, but Lin Feng..."

Chen Hongtao frowned slightly and explained, "Since the news has been released, Lin Feng should be fine, or just slightly injured. After all, Lin Feng is from the Empire, and they dare not kill him."

Although Chen Xiner and Xu Tian were stopped, their worries did not diminish. They stood there, their eyes full of reluctance and helplessness.

After a while, Chen Xiner bit her lip and said, "Dad, we can't just ignore Lin Feng like this."

Xu Tian also said on the side: "Uncle Chen, we must go find Lin Feng."

Chen Hongtao sighed helplessly and said, "You are taking a risk. We cannot afford to offend the people of the Nine Emperors Pavilion."

However, Chen Xiner and Xu Tian were not swayed by Chen Hongtao's words. They decided to sneak out at night to find Lin Feng.

At night, the moonlight was like water, spreading across the earth. Chen Xiner and Xu Tian quietly slipped out of the Chen family's house, their figures appearing somewhat nervous and cautious in the moonlight. They walked along the mountain road towards the Nine Emperors Pavilion. Along the way, their hearts were filled with worry and anticipation, wondering what Lin Feng was doing now.

At this time, it was late at night and everything around was silent. Only the occasional low chirping of night insects broke the deathly silence.

Lin Feng dragged his exhausted body, taking arduous steps, slowly reaching the foot of the mountain. His figure seemed particularly lonely and insignificant in the hazy night. Each step seemed to exhaust all his strength, and his heavy footsteps made a slight sound on the ground. His face was pale, and his eyes revealed deep fatigue. The wounds on his body ached slightly, causing him to frown from time to time.

The horse he had ridden upon arrival was still quietly tethered there, like a loyal companion awaiting its master's return. The horse's eyes flickered faintly in the darkness, and the moment it caught sight of Lin Feng, it snorted softly, as if expressing its joy and concern. Lin Feng walked over to the horse, reached out his slightly trembling hand, and gently stroked its mane. The mane was soft and warm, bringing a sense of comfort to Lin Feng's heart.

He slowly untied the reins and led the horse around, searching for a place to stay. Not far away, he saw a house. The house glowed faintly in the night, like a beacon in the darkness, bringing a glimmer of warmth and hope. Lin Feng's heart was filled with joy, as if he had seen a lighthouse in the vast ocean. He hurried towards the house.

He reached the door and knocked gently. The knock was particularly clear in the quiet night, as if knocking on one's heart. There was a soft sound of footsteps from within, and then the door slowly opened. A young man appeared at the door, his eyes a hint of vigilance. The man's name was Ah Niu, he was a burly man with dark skin, dressed in simple coarse cloth. His hair was a little messy, and he wore a simple smile on his face, but now it was filled with vigilance.

"Who are you? What's going on?" Ah Niu asked, his voice full of vigilance. His eyes were fixed on Lin Feng, as if he was examining a stranger.

Lin Feng quickly explained: "I am a passer-by who went to visit the Jiuhuang Pavilion. I accidentally fell when I came down, and I would like to stay here for one night." His voice was a little weak, and his face showed a tired expression.

Ah Niu's eyes remained skeptical when he heard Lin Feng's words. He looked Lin Feng up and down, and seeing the injuries and fatigue on his body, he felt a little hesitant. At this time, a young woman came over. She was Ah Niu's wife, Ah Hua. Ah Hua had a beautiful face and gentle eyes. She was wearing a light blue coarse cloth dress, and her hair was neatly combed back. She looked at Lin Feng with a hint of curiosity on her face.

"Aniu, what's wrong?" Ahua asked.

Ah Niu told Ah Hua about Lin Feng's situation. Ah Hua looked at Lin Feng, her eyes also filled with vigilance. Behind them, an old man came over. His name was Niu Qing. Niu Qing's hair was gray, and his face was covered with wrinkles, but his eyes were very sharp. His back was a little hunched, but he still gave people an impression of calmness.

"What's going on?" Niu Qing asked.

Ah Niu and Ah Hua told Niu Qing about Lin Feng's situation. The three of them looked at Lin Feng warily, fearing that he was a bad guy. Lin Feng looked at their wary eyes and felt helpless. He knew that his current appearance was indeed easy to arouse suspicion.

"I'm really not a bad person. I just went to visit the Nine Emperor Pavilion and accidentally fell. Please believe me." Lin Feng explained again, his voice full of sincerity.

The three of them looked at Lin Feng in silence for a moment. Finally, Niu Qing said, "Well, you don't look like a bad person. Since you're injured, why don't you stay with us for one night?" His voice was low and hoarse, carrying the vicissitudes of life.

Lin Feng was delighted and quickly thanked him. Ah Niu and Ah Hua also let down their guard and took Lin Feng into the house.

The room, though simple, was remarkably tidy. A worn table sat in the center, surrounded by several chairs. A bed, covered with simple bedding, sat against the wall. The faint smell of woodsmoke filled the room, bringing a sense of homely warmth.

Ah Hua brought Lin Feng some food: steamed buns, pickled vegetables, and a bowl of hot water. The buns were a little hard, but they tasted especially delicious in Lin Feng's mouth. The pickled vegetables were salty, but they made Lin Feng feel satisfied. The hot water warmed his stomach and his heart.

"Eat something first," Ah Hua said softly. Her eyes were filled with concern, which made Lin Feng feel warm inside.

Lin Feng looked at Ah Hua gratefully, took the food, and began to eat. He hadn't eaten for a long time, but these simple foods seemed particularly delicious in his mouth. He ate slowly, savoring the taste of every bite.