Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 321 Jian Cang and Sun An were tricked

At a remote intersection, surrounded by overgrown weeds and dense thorns, a few hares occasionally darted through the grass, their ears alert, as if sensing the tense atmosphere. Lin Feng, Chen Yu, and Xu Tian hid deep in the dense grass, their figures almost blending in with the surroundings.

Lin Feng's brow furrowed, his eyes revealing endless anxiety and worry. His lips trembled slightly as he whispered to himself, "Xin'er, where are you?" His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the exertion, as if he were concentrating all his anxiety on these clenched fists. A flicker of self-blame occasionally flashed in his eyes. If he had been more careful, Xin'er wouldn't have been kidnapped.

Chen Yu gently patted Lin Feng's shoulder, trying to comfort him. "Brother Lin, don't worry. We've been waiting here for two or three days. I know you're worried about Xin'er, but we need to remain calm. Maybe they just took a different route or were delayed." Although there was worry in Chen Yu's eyes, he tried to remain calm. He knew that at this moment, he couldn't panic, otherwise it would only make the situation worse. His eyes were always vigilantly scanning the surrounding environment, not missing any suspicious signs.

Xu Tian stared intently at the intersection, his weapon tightly gripped, its cold gleam faintly visible through the gaps in the grass. He leaned forward slightly, like a cheetah poised for action, ready to respond to any unexpected situation. "Along this road, besides some merchants, there are only martial artists passing by. It's indeed a bit strange. Our intelligence shouldn't be wrong," Xu Tian said softly, frowning, his heart filled with doubt. His expression was focused and serious, ready to fight in the search for Chen Xiner.

Lin Feng gritted his teeth, his eyes growing more resolute. "My intelligence is absolutely correct. Xin'er must have been taken this way. I can feel it. Let's keep waiting. We must wait until we find her." Chen Xin'er's face kept resurfacing in his mind: her sweet smile, her bright eyes, and the wonderful times they had spent together. Those memories, like bright stars, twinkled a ray of hope in his dark world, and now became his motivation to persevere.

The two or three days of waiting felt like a long nightmare to Lin Feng. Every minute and every second was like a sharp knife, slicing at his heart. His heart was filled with worry for Chen Xiner and resentment towards her kidnapper.

On the winding path, Chen Xin'er lay tightly bound, her wrists and ankles bruised with deep red marks that glared against her fair skin. But her eyes held no trace of fear; instead, they gleamed with determination and wisdom. Before her stood Jian Cang and Sun An, both men, smug and triumphant, as they led her toward Jinyan City.

The path was rugged and uneven, surrounded by dense woods. Sunlight could only filter through the gaps between the leaves, casting patches of light and shadow on the ground. The woods were filled with a damp smell, and the occasional bird song broke the silence.

"Little girl, stop struggling in vain. When we take you to Jinyan City, you'll be in trouble." Jian Cang said viciously as they walked. His eyes revealed a greedy and evil look, as if he had already seen the rich reward he was about to receive. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a ferocious smile. From time to time, he looked at Chen Xiner with malicious intent.

Chen Xiner sneered, disdainfully saying, "Hmph, you're the only ones who can do this? Don't dream." She was mentally plotting how to escape. She knew she couldn't act rashly now and had to wait for the right moment. A sly glint flashed in her eyes. Although bound, she maintained a proud demeanor, showing no sign of submission.

Along the way, Chen Xiner fully demonstrated her amazing intelligence. Whenever she encountered a fork in the road, she would cleverly mislead Jian Cang and Sun An.

"Go this way. I remember this is the shortcut to Jinyan City." Chen Xiner feigned innocence, her eyes clear and innocent, making it hard to doubt her words. Her voice was crisp and pleasant, but to the two villains, it sounded like the whisper of a demon.

Jian Cang and Sun An looked at each other, a hint of doubt flashed in their eyes: "You didn't lie to us, did you?" Jian Cang frowned, his eyes revealing vigilance.

"What good would it do me to lie to you? You've already caught me," Chen Xin'er replied with a look of grievance. Her lips trembled slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes. Her acting was perfect. But in her heart, she was secretly laughing as she watched these two guys being fooled around by her.

Jian Cang and Sun An hesitated for a moment, but eventually headed in the direction Chen Xiner pointed. However, after walking for a while, they found themselves in a dead end, surrounded by steep stone walls, making it impossible to pass through.

"You stinky girl, how dare you lie to us!" Jian Cang raised his hand angrily, as if to hit Chen Xiner. His face flushed red with anger, his eyes flashed with a fierce light, and the veins on his arms bulged.

Chen Xin'er, however, was unfazed. She raised her chin and looked Jian Cang straight in the eye. "I meant well, but who knew this road would turn out this way? Maybe I remembered it wrongly." A subtle cunning glint flashed in her eyes. Her heartbeat quickened slightly, but she tried to remain calm, not letting her emotions show.

Jian Cang had originally planned to reach Jinyan City in three days, but now, before the halfway mark, they were still going in circles on this small road, being played around by Chen Xin'er. Jian Cang and Sun An's patience was gradually wearing thin, and they became increasingly irritable, arguing constantly along the way.

During a brief break, Chen Xin'er suddenly spotted the knife behind Jian Cang. It was a familiar knife to her; it was Lin Feng's. She was startled, and instantly understood everything. It turned out that Lin Feng's knife had been taken from the Anyuan Hall in Xixuan City by the Cao family. When Lin Feng went to retrieve it, Jian Cang appeared and abducted her. It was clear that the Cao family and Jian Cang were in cahoots, and the knife was just a lure to separate Lin Feng and capture her.

In the forest, sunlight filtered through gaps in the dense foliage, casting patches of golden light that dappled the path strewn with dead branches and fallen leaves. Chen Xin'er, her hands bound, walked between Jian Cang and Sun An. Her steps were graceful, but a flicker of worry crossed her eyes. Jian Cang was a burly figure, muscular, and with a wolf-like gaze, while Sun An was smaller and thinner, his eyes shone with cunning.