Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 126 Understand the situation

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly struck out, unleashing a powerful internal force. The Chu family elder and Chu Yi felt their vision go dark before they passed out. Lin Feng quickly gagged them tighter and tied them up with several thick ropes again, ensuring that they had no chance of escape.

After doing all this, Lin Feng carefully covered the entrance of the cave with branches and weeds. From the outside, it was almost impossible to find that there was a cave here.

"I hope you can stay here honestly." Lin Feng whispered to himself.

Then, Lin Feng's figure flashed, and he rushed towards Northwest Village like a flash of lightning. His figure shuttled through the mountains and forests, bringing with it a gust of wind.

Lin Feng's mood grew increasingly anxious, and his pace quickened. Along the way, branches and thorns scraped against his clothes, but he paid no heed. He had only one thought in mind: to get to Northwest Village as quickly as possible.

Finally, the outline of Northwest Village appeared in front of Lin Feng. However, when he arrived at Xu Tian's house, he was stunned by the scene before him.

The once familiar house has now become a charred ruin, the broken walls and broken walls appearing particularly desolate in the wind. The air is filled with a pungent smell of burning, which makes people feel sad.

Lin Feng's face instantly became extremely gloomy. He clenched his hands into fists, his nails digging deeply into his palms.

"What...just happened?" Lin Feng muttered to himself, his voice full of anger and confusion.

He walked into the ruins with heavy steps, and the ashes under his feet made a "crunching" sound.

At this time, a passing villager saw Lin Feng, and a hint of surprise and vigilance flashed in his eyes.

Lin Feng hurried forward and asked anxiously, "Big Brother, how did this house become like this?"

The villager looked him up and down, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Two nights ago, Xu Tian was preparing to worship his deceased father, and all the relatives and neighbors came. Just when he and his uncle were boiling water and killing chickens, there was a sudden explosion. Xu Tian was seriously injured and fell into a coma, and his uncle died on the spot... Alas!" The villager said, and couldn't help sighing.

Lin Feng's heart sank suddenly, and he asked, "How is Xu Tian now?"

The villagers shook their heads. "The explosion caused a fire, and we risked our lives to rescue Xu Tian and his uncle. Xu Tian was seriously injured and was sent to the city for treatment. His uncle...was already dead, so he had to be sent back home."

Lin Feng's eyes were filled with pain and anger. He gritted his teeth and said, "Someone must be behind this!"

The villagers looked at Lin Feng and said cautiously, "Young man, please don't cause any trouble. This matter is very strange and it's beyond our control."

Lin Feng thanked the villagers and looked firmly in the direction of Xihai City.

"Xu Tian, ​​I will definitely find the truth and rescue you!"

Lin Feng bought a set of clothes at a roadside stall. He found a quiet corner to change into them. Although the new clothes were simple, they were much better than his old clothes that were stained with blood and tattered.

As night fell, the walls of Xihai City appeared taller and more majestic in the moonlight. Lin Feng quietly approached the city gate and, while the guards were not paying attention, slipped into the city like a ghost.

The city was ablaze with lights and bustling with activity. The streets were bustling with people, and the cries of vendors filled the air. However, Lin Feng had no interest in appreciating the bustling scene; his thoughts were completely focused on finding Xu Tian.

Lin Feng moved among the crowd, observing everything around him with keen eyes. His face was solemn, his brows furrowed, and he did not miss any possible clues.

Lin Feng slowed down as he passed a rather large inn. A red lantern hung at the inn's entrance swayed gently in the wind, its dim light illuminating the slightly weary faces of the two guards. Lin Feng took a deep breath and decided to go in and investigate.

As soon as he stepped through the inn's door, a warm air, mixed with the aroma of food and wine and the noise of people, hit him. The lobby was filled with people of all kinds, some chatting and laughing loudly, while others were immersed in drinking. Lin Feng found a seat in the corner and was greeted warmly by the waiter.

"Sir, what would you like to order?" The waiter asked with a professional smile on his face.

Lin Feng raised his head slightly, looked at the waiter calmly, and said in a low voice: "Bring me a pot of wine and two small dishes."

The waiter responded and quickly brought the food and wine. Lin Feng picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and then asked the waiter casually, "Brother, I just arrived in the city. I heard that things are not very peaceful here recently. What's going on?"

The waiter looked around and said in a low voice, "Sir, you don't know? Some time ago, Master Man from the Nine Emperors Pavilion led a group of fellow apprentices to encircle and suppress the remnants of the Demon Cult. I heard that the remnant of the Demon Cult was called Lin Feng. In the end, when they returned, Master Man was the only one seriously injured and unconscious. The other apprentices are nowhere to be found. Two days ago, the ten elders of the Nine Emperors Pavilion came to our Xihai City. They said they wanted to thoroughly investigate this matter and encircle and suppress the remnants of the Demon Cult."

Lin Feng's heart was shaken, but he remained calm as he continued to ask, "Then how could Master Wen of the Man family be so badly injured?"

The waiter leaned in closer, his voice lowered. "I heard they encountered a formidable opponent. We don't know the details, but this incident has become a major incident. The city lord has even increased security. No one is allowed to enter or leave the city after sunset, fearing that the remnants of the demonic cult might take advantage of the situation to cause trouble."

Lin Feng frowned and fell into deep thought.

At this time, several gangsters at the next table also started talking.

"I think the Jiuhuang Pavilion has suffered a great loss this time and lost face." A big man with a stubble on his face said, his voice rough and a little drunk.

"That's right. I heard that the Chu family also captured the remnants of the Demon Cult and handed them over to the Tenth Elder of the Nine Emperors Pavilion." Another thin man continued.

"The Chu family knows how to please the Nine Emperors Pavilion. Maybe they can get a lot of benefits." An old man said while stroking his beard.

Hearing these words, Lin Feng's doubts grew even more intense. He recalled his fight with Man Jiawen and his fellow apprentices. He had clearly shown mercy, leaving most of them only seriously injured. How could it be that only Man Jiawen had returned? Could he have run into Wang Taiming?

The more Lin Feng thought about it, the more complicated the situation seemed. If Wang Taiming had indeed arrived in Xihai City, the situation would be difficult to handle. Wang Taiming was known for his ruthlessness and powerful tactics. If he were to encounter the Nine Emperors Pavilion, it would undoubtedly be a fierce battle. His own clash with Man Jiawen and the others had indirectly led to losses for the Nine Emperors Pavilion, and his relationship with them would be difficult to smooth over.

Lin Feng put down his wine glass, stood up, paid for the wine, and hurriedly left the inn.

Walking on the quiet street, Lin Feng felt extremely heavy-hearted. The moonlight cast a long shadow on him, making him look lonely and determined.