Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 115 The Three Major Families of Xihai City

Then there's the Wei family, the most powerful family in all of Xihai City. They have four Grandmasters: the head of the family is a sixth-rank Grandmaster, and the other three elders are all fifth-rank Grandmasters. Furthermore, the three major families of Xihai City are very united, which is why Xihai City has thrived so well. The city lord's son is my uncle, which means we're related to the city lord.

When Lin Feng heard this, his brows furrowed, and a hint of thought flashed in his eyes.

"If I'm not mistaken, your uncle doesn't care about you, otherwise, you wouldn't be so humble." There was a hint of sarcasm in Lin Feng's tone.

Chu Yi seemed to have been poked in a sore spot, with an awkward smile on his face. He could only say awkwardly: "Please spare my life, hero."

Lin Feng snorted coldly, ignored Chu Yi, raised his hand and knocked the two men unconscious, then turned and walked out of the cave.

Outside the cave, sunlight shimmered on the sea, creating a shimmering surface. Lin Feng and Xu Tian stood side by side on the beach, the sea breeze gently ruffling their clothes and hair.

Xihai City, Chu family mansion.

A ragged, terrified man stumbled into the Chu family's gate. His eyes were wandering and his body was shaking, as if he had just escaped from a terrible nightmare.

This man's name was Chu San, the one Xu Tian had sent back to deliver the message. He ran all the way until he arrived at the lobby where Chu Hong, the head of the Chu family, was.

Chu Hong was sitting in the main seat in the lobby, his face gloomy and his brows furrowed, his heart filled with worry and anger about Chu Yi's kidnapping. When he saw Chu San's distraught look, his anger surged even more.

"Waste! What's going on?" Chu Hong roared, his voice like thunder, shaking the beams and pillars in the hall.

Chu San fell to his knees with a thud, his voice tinged with tears, "Master, something terrible has happened! The bandit is a young Grandmaster who looks to be eighteen years old. They...they defeated the Second Elder and tied him up, and they...they are demanding five million Mysterious Crystal Coins, or they'll kill them!"

Chu Hong's eyes bulged upon hearing this, veins popping out on his forehead. He stood up in a rage and slammed the sandalwood table beside him. With a loud "crack," the incredibly sturdy table instantly turned into a pile of flying sawdust.

"Bastards! How dare they be so arrogant and ask for five million Xuanjing coins from my Chu family? I can't give this to them. I absolutely can't give it to them!" Chu Hong roared, his face distorted with anger, like a beast about to lose control.

Chu Feng, the Chu family's eldest elder, stood nearby. Though equally furious, he maintained a certain composure. He narrowed his eyes slightly, stroked his beard, and after a moment's contemplation, said, "Patriarch, don't get angry yet. I'm afraid there's something fishy going on here. From what I've heard, the remnant of the Demonic Cult that's been making the rounds lately seems to be a young Grandmaster. Furthermore, the Nine Emperors Pavilion has been investigating Xihai City for the past few days, perhaps to track down this cult's remnant. Lin Feng looks only about eighteen, yet he possesses such courage and strength. Could he be a member of the Demonic Cult? He may have kidnapped Young Master Chu Yi to lure our Chu family out, draining our cultivation to enhance his own power."

After listening to Chu Feng's analysis, Chu Hong was shocked. The anger that had been burning in his heart subsided a little, and his face was replaced by solemnity and doubt.

"Great Elder, what you said is indeed very possible. Then in your opinion, how should we deal with it?" Chu Hong asked anxiously, his eyes full of expectations for Chu Feng.

A sly glint flashed in Chu Feng's eyes, and he lowered his voice and said, "Master, why don't we ask the Nine Emperors Pavilion to take action? They have been tracking down the remnants of the Demon Cult. If we tell them Lin Feng's whereabouts, they will definitely deal with him with all their might. This way, our Chu family can solve this major problem without suffering too much loss."

Chu Hong nodded slightly, a look of approval on his face: "Well, this plan of the Great Elder is very good. Then I will do as you say."

Then, Chu Hong immediately sent someone to invite Mr. Man from the Jiuhuang Pavilion.

Soon, a tall, stern-looking man, led by a Chu family servant, strode into the hall. This man was Man Jiawen, known in the martial arts world as Master Man, a high-ranking master. He wore a black brocade robe and a jeweled belt around his waist. Every gesture exuded a powerful and majestic aura.

As soon as Man Jiawen entered the hall, he crossed his arms, raised his head slightly, looked down at Chu Hong, and said coldly, "Master Chu, why did you call me here in such a hurry?"

Chu Hong hurriedly went to meet him with a flattering smile on his face: "Mr. Man, I asked you to come here because I really have an important matter to ask for." Then, Chu Hong told Man Jiawen everything about Lin Feng kidnapping Chu Yi and the second elder and demanding five million Xuanjing coins.

After hearing this, Man Jiawen frowned slightly, and a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes. "Oh? Is this true? As for Lin Feng, I fought him before in Jinyan City. I thought he was quite suspicious, but no one believed he was a remnant of the Demon Cult. I didn't expect him to stir up trouble in Xihaikou now."

Chu Hong hurriedly said, "Master Man, if you can get rid of Lin Feng this time and rescue Chu Yi and our second elder, my Chu family is willing to offer 200,000 Xuanjing coins as a token of gratitude."

Man Jiawen's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a satisfied smile: "Okay, Patriarch Chu is really straightforward. Leave this matter to me."

Chu Feng said from the side: "Master Man, I will also go with you this time to assist you."

Man Jiawen nodded: "It would be great if Elder Chu could help us."

Afterwards, Man Jiawen left the Chu family and began to gather the Nine Emperors Pavilion's experts. Soon, a powerful team consisting of six high-level Grandmasters, twenty sixth-grade Grandmasters, and Chu Feng, the Chu family's fifth-grade Grandmaster, was assembled.

Man Jiawen rode on a tall white horse, his eyes piercing towards the direction of Xihaikou, and shouted, "Brothers, we must capture Lin Feng today and rid the world of this evil!"

Everyone shouted in unison: "Yes, sir!"

The team raised a cloud of dust and marched towards Xihaikou in a mighty manner.

Man Jiawen led the Nine Emperors Pavilion's men to Xihaikou. Standing tall and straight, his expression stern, he scanned the vast area with a sharp gaze. Then, with a wave of his hand, he spoke in a deep, powerful voice, "Search thoroughly!"

Chu Feng stayed by Man Jiawen's side, his face filled with anxiety and urgency. "Master Man, we must find Lin Feng this time. Our Chu family cannot afford to lose this person."

Man Jiawen nodded slightly, his eyes firm, "Don't worry, Elder Chu, our Nine Emperor Pavilion will not fail when we take action.