Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 513 Return to Lingyuan City

For the next few days, Lin Feng lived a peaceful yet fulfilling life in Moyan Village. In the mornings, he would work in the fields with the villagers, feeling the fragrance of the earth and the sweat of their labor. In the afternoons, he would sit in the courtyard, listening to Li Hua recount more of his past, trying to piece together a complete self from those stories. In the evenings, he would stroll the village paths, watching the sun set and the villagers return home, a longing for home gradually welling up in his heart.

Finally, Lin Feng decided to embark on the journey home. Before leaving, Li Hua held Lin Feng's hand tightly, his eyes full of concern and reluctance. "Your home is in Muyang Town, Qingmu City, at the southernmost part of the empire. The journey is long and arduous, so you must be careful."

Lin Feng nodded vigorously, his eyes slightly red: "General, don't worry, I will take good care of myself. When I regain my memory, I will definitely come back to see you."

After bidding farewell to Li Hua and the enthusiastic villagers, Lin Feng continued along the winding path. The sun shone warmly on him, and wildflowers bloomed wildly along the roadside, a vibrant array of colors. A gentle breeze carried wafts of fragrance. The sky was a sapphire-blue, with occasional white clouds drifting by, as if guiding his direction.

After a full day of walking, as the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the earth a golden hue, Lin Feng arrived at Lingyuan City. At the city gate, a throng of people streamed in, the cries of vendors echoed one after another, creating a bustling atmosphere. As Lin Feng entered the city gate, a group of people suddenly surrounded him.

"Boy, we finally waited for you!" A burly man said viciously with a greedy look on his face. His eyes were fixed on Lin Feng, as if he was looking at a priceless treasure.

Lin Feng frowned and looked at the people around him warily, feeling uneasy: "What do you want to do?" His voice was low and calm, and there was a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

At this moment, two young men in fancy clothes emerged from the crowd. One was Li Yi from the Li family, and the other was Ding Yu from the Ding family. Li Yi sneered, his eyes gleaming with resentment. "Lin Feng, I didn't expect you to be alive. But don't think you'll leave easily today." His voice was sharp and piercing, like the cry of a night owl.

Lin Feng's heart trembled. Although he had lost his memory, he could sense a deep hostility in the other party's words and attitude. He calmly observed the situation around him, secretly gathering his Qi, preparing for any possible attack. His body tensed slightly, like a cheetah poised for action.

"Hmph, we don't care about your Divine Mansion affairs." Ding Yu continued with a smug smile on his face, "Sending you to those big sects will definitely bring you a lot of money." He rubbed his hands, his eyes full of desire for money.

The crowd around them began to talk. Some looked terrified and hid far away, fearing they would be affected by the conflict. Others, just watching the excitement, pointed and whispered to each other. Lin Feng looked around and couldn't help but sigh: The atmosphere at the city gate is completely different from the tranquility of Moyan Village.

"Aren't you afraid that I will resist?" Lin Feng said coldly, his eyes revealing determination and confidence. His gaze swept across everyone's faces with a hint of disdain.

Li Yi laughed heartily, his laughter full of sarcasm: "Just you? Even though you came back from the Divine Mansion, there are so many of us, you can't escape even if you even have wings." He took a step forward, tapping his palm lightly with the folding fan in his hand, looking like he was sure of victory.

Lin Feng knew that while these people were greedy, they were not powerless. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "If that's the case, don't blame me for being rude." His voice was deep and powerful, like thunder emanating from his chest.

Those who attempted to capture Lin Feng for money were pinned down by an invisible, giant hand, unable to move, by the pressure he unleashed. Their bodies pressed to the ground, their faces twisted with fear and exertion, sweat streaking from their foreheads, leaving streaks in the dust. Some stretched their arms forward, as if grasping for a glimmer of hope, but were easily suppressed by the overwhelming force, leaving them with only groans of pain.

Amidst this eerie scene of chaos and silence, a rapid, steady sound of footsteps approached from afar. A group of neatly dressed guards surrounded a tall, imposing, middle-aged man, hastily approaching. This man was none other than Gao Jinghao, the Lord of Lingyuan City. He wore a magnificent brocade robe and a jade pendant at his waist, symbolizing his status as Lord. In the setting sun, he exuded a unique majesty. Yet, his face was filled with an unconcealable look of anxiety and anticipation.

Gao Jinghao came to Lin Feng, stopped, straightened his robe slightly, then clasped his hands together, bowed respectfully, and said in a loud and flattering voice: "Mr. Lin, welcome back to Lingyuan City!" His voice echoed at the city gate, breaking the suffocating silence.

Lin Feng heard the voice and slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Gao Jinghao. His eyes were filled with confusion and caution, as if he were sizing up a complete stranger. He asked, "Do you know me?" His voice was low and hoarse, carrying a hint of weariness from the vicissitudes of life.

Gao Jinghao was slightly stunned, a puzzled look appeared on his face, and a trace of imperceptible nervousness flashed in his eyes. He forced a smile and said, "Mr. Lin, don't you remember me? It's true that you are a forgetful person. Let me remind you that six years ago, Xu Tian was executed by me in the city." As he spoke, he carefully observed Lin Feng's expression, trying to find some familiar traces from his reaction.

Lin Feng's face darkened at the mention of "Xu Tian" and "execution." In his hazy memory, Li Hua's account resonated like thunder in his ears. Xu Tian was his comrade, a life-and-death comrade who had fought alongside him on the front lines. Now, hearing the news of his execution here, how could Lin Feng not be furious? His eyes instantly grew icy, as if they could freeze the air around him. He stared intently at Gao Jinghao and demanded, "What did Xu Tian do wrong? Are you executing him?" His voice was deep and powerful, simmering with uncontrollable fury.

Gao Jinghao saw Lin Feng's expression suddenly change, and he secretly thought something was wrong. A cold sweat broke out on his forehead. His mind quickly flashed back to the scene six years ago. Lin Feng had personally approached him and asked him to replace Xu Tian with someone else, but now Lin Feng seemed to have no recollection of the incident. He was filled with doubt and unease, but he didn't dare to speak the truth easily. He could only cautiously test the waters, "Mr. Lin, do you really not remember the crimes Xu Tian committed in the city?" His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of panic.