Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 299: Excited Jian Cang

In the evening of Xixuan City, the streets were already bustling with people. Vendors bustled around setting up their stalls, preparing for the bustling evening market. The air was filled with the aroma of various foods and the sounds of people's laughter.

Lin Feng walked alone on the street, his eyes firm and focused, unaffected by the bustle around him. He had only one goal in mind: the Cao family. His steps were firm and powerful, and he quickly made his way through the crowd, heading towards the Cao family.

Lin Feng's figure stood out in the crowd. His temperament was cold and resolute, and he disappeared from people's sight in an instant like a flash of lightning.

The Cao family mansion was brightly lit and bustling with activity. It was dinner time for the Cao family, and a huge mahogany table stood in the hall, as if to narrate the splendor and glory of the Cao family.

The old patriarch of the Cao family, Cao Hong, sat at the innermost seat. Though over eighty, he looked remarkably energetic. His hair, half gray, was neatly combed, and his eyes revealed the wisdom and dignity of years. To his left sat the current patriarch, Cao Junyi. Cao Junyi was a sturdy man with a resolute face, his eyes filled with confidence and determination. He wore a dark blue robe, tied with a golden belt around his waist, highlighting his noble status.

To Cao Hong's right sat Jian Cang. Dressed in a white robe, Jian Cang displayed a stern demeanor, his eyes gleaming with a sharpness. He was the Eighth Elder of Xinghai Peak, a man of high esteem and formidable martial arts prowess. To Jian Cang's right sat, in descending order, the youngest members of the Cao family: Cao Junjie, Cao Junda, Sun An, Cao Qing, and Cao Ze. Cao Junjie was handsome, his eyes shone with a hint of cunning; Cao Junda appeared calm and reserved, his eyes full of thought; Sun An, dressed in a cyan robe, had a delicate complexion, his eyes revealing a hint of intelligence; Cao Qing was a beautiful woman, her eyes revealing a hint of gentleness and kindness; and Cao Ze was a young, energetic man, his eyes revealing a hint of arrogance and unruliness.

On the far left of Cao Junyi sat Cao Junmao, Cao An, Cao Ming, Cao Yan, etc. Cao Junmao was short, but his eyes revealed a hint of shrewdness; Cao An was a simple and honest man, his eyes revealed a hint of simplicity; Cao Ming had a stern face, and his eyes revealed a hint of coldness; Cao Yan was a lively and lovely woman, her eyes revealed a hint of playfulness.

At this moment, the Cao family's hall was filled with the rich aroma of food, and the table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes. Cao Hong raised his glass and said respectfully to Jian Cang, "Elder Jian, it is a great honor for the Cao family to have dinner with you today. I toast you." His voice was loud and powerful, full of respect.

Jian Cang smiled slightly, raised his glass, and responded: "Master Cao, you are too polite. It is my honor to have dinner with everyone in the Cao family." His voice was steady and powerful, full of confidence.

The other Cao family members also raised their glasses and toasted Jian Cang. Their faces showed respect, and their eyes were full of anticipation.

Jian Cang responded to their toasts enthusiastically, with a smile on his face all the time, making people feel like they were in the spring breeze.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Cao Hong and Jian Cang began to exchange pleasantries. Cao Hong praised Jian Cang's martial arts prowess and integrity, saying he was a role model in the martial arts world. Jian Cang, in turn, praised Cao Hong's leadership skills and said the Cao family was a prominent and prestigious family in Xixuan City.

The two men's pleasantries made the atmosphere even more harmonious, and the Cao family members listened with great interest. They knew that Jian Cang was the Eighth Elder of Xinghai Peak, a man of high status and great martial arts skills. To receive his praise was an honor for the Cao family.

Finally, after the pleasantries were over, Cao Hong coughed slightly and said, "Elder Jian, I have another gift for you today." His voice was full of mystery.

Jian Cang was confused. He frowned slightly and asked, "Old Master Cao, I wonder what the gift is?" There was a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Cao Hong did not explain, but smiled mysteriously and said, "Ze'er, bring the things up." His voice was loud and powerful, full of majesty.

After hearing this, Cao Ze immediately stood up, took a step back, and said with a bow, "Yes, grandpa." His voice was crisp, powerful, and full of energy.

Cao Ze turned and walked out of the hall. A moment later, he walked in with two servants. The two servants were carrying a sword, looking very strenuous. This sword was Lin Feng's sword, a Tang sword. The blade was not big, and the black scabbard and handle made it look ordinary, but it was also very heavy.

At this moment, Jian Cang and Cao Hong were attracted by this scene, and their eyes revealed a hint of curiosity. Jian Cang looked at the knife, and an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart. He felt that the knife seemed to have a mysterious power that attracted him.

When Jian Cang saw the knife clearly, he suddenly stood up and looked at it in shock. His eyes revealed a hint of surprise and excitement, as if he had seen a rare treasure.

Cao Ze walked up to Jian Cang and asked the servant to put down the knife. Then Cao Ze bowed to Jian Cang and said to him, "Elder Jian, this is a gift from the Cao family to you." His voice was full of respect and expectation.

Jian Cang excitedly walked to the front of the knife and picked it up. The servants who had just lifted the knife were shocked. Such a heavy knife was easily picked up by the elder Jian in front of them.

Jian Cang picked it up and looked at it excitedly, then he gripped the hilt tightly with his right hand and pulled it out with a sudden jerk. The blade flashed with a cold light, which made people shudder.

Jian Cang stared intently at the two characters "Xingchen" on the blade. His eyes revealed a hint of enthusiasm and excitement, as if he saw what he had been pursuing all his life.

Jian Cang became even more excited, and then he brandished the Star Blade in front of everyone. The blade flashed, the momentum was majestic, and people felt an unparalleled power.

The Cao family was puzzled. Isn't it just a knife? Xinghai Peak is such a large sect, what treasures do they have? And now Elder Jian was so excited about a knife?

Sun An saw everyone's confusion, he smiled slightly, and then explained: "You don't understand, this is the Star Sword ranked third in the weapon rankings." His voice was full of pride and pride.

Everyone was shocked by these words. The top three weapons had been missing for hundreds or even thousands of years, and their reappearance in the world would surely cause a bloody storm.

Everyone in the Cao family thought that this knife belonged to Lin Feng. How did Lin Feng get this knife? Who is Lin Feng?