Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 286 Two Anxious People

The two of them found their way to the river, where the water shimmered golden in the setting sun. Lin Feng was even more anxious than Chen Yu. He ran along the river like a madman, calling out Chen Xiner's name.

"Xin'er! Where are you? Come out quickly!" Lin Feng's voice echoed in the air, full of pain and despair.

Chen Yu was relatively calm. He knew that in this situation, he had to remain calm in order to find Chen Xiner. He kept urging Lin Feng to calm down.

"Brother Lin, calm down! We will definitely find Xin'er." Chen Yu's voice was full of determination and confidence. He hoped to give Lin Feng some comfort.

However, Lin Feng did not listen to Chen Yu's advice. He began to blame Chen Yu, thinking that if Chen Yu had been there when he went to chase the thief, perhaps Chen Xiner would not have been lost.

"It's all your fault! If you had been guarding Xin'er at that time, she wouldn't have disappeared!" Lin Feng's voice was full of anger and blame, and his eyes revealed a desperate madness.

This sentence seemed to sting Chen Yu's heart, and a trace of pain appeared on his face. He knew that Lin Feng was in a bad mood, and he didn't want to argue with Lin Feng. He still advised Lin Feng to calm down.

"Brother Lin, I know you are very anxious now, but we can't lose our composure. We have to calm down before we can find Xin'er." Chen Yu's voice was full of helplessness and worry. He hoped that Lin Feng could listen to him.

But Lin Feng seemed to have lost his soul. He could not listen to Chen Yu's advice at all. His eyes were full of despair and pain. He didn't know what to do to find Chen Xiner.

Chen Yu had no choice but to push Lin Feng into the river. The water instantly submerged Lin Feng's body. He struggled on the surface for a moment before calming down. The coolness of the water cleared his mind, and he began to reflect on his actions.

Lin Feng gradually sank. Seeing Lin Feng sink, Chen Yu became anxious. His heart was filled with fear and anxiety. He didn't know if Lin Feng was in danger. He immediately began to take off his clothes and was about to jump in to save Lin Feng.

At this moment, Lin Feng floated up, his face facing upwards, looking at the sky and lost in thought. His eyes were filled with confusion and pain, and he didn't know what to do to find Chen Xiner.

Chen Yu was relieved to see Lin Feng floating on the river with his eyes open. He knew that Lin Feng had calmed down now, and he hoped that Lin Feng could find a way to find Chen Xiner.

"Brother Lin, are you okay?" Chen Yu asked with concern.

Lin Feng didn't answer Chen Yu. He just stared at the sky quietly, thinking about his next move. He knew he couldn't go on like this anymore. He had to calm down before he could find Chen Xiner.

The river flowed slowly beside them, as if telling their story. The setting sun shone on them, casting a golden glow on them. Their figures by the river looked particularly lonely and helpless, but their hearts were filled with hope and courage.

Lin Feng floated quietly on the river, the cold water seeping into his skin like mercury, gradually calming his once frantic and flustered heart. His hair fluttered gently in the water, like inky ribbons swaying with the current. Lin Feng's eyes, initially confused and tormented, gradually became deep and focused, as if two bottomless pools of water reflected his inner thoughts.

He began to carefully consider the various possible reasons for Chen Xin'er's disappearance. The thief's behavior during the day was too strange. His strange movements and deliberate collisions were clearly intended to distract them and seize the opportunity to capture Chen Xin'er. Lin Feng analyzed two possible reasons for capturing Chen Xin'er.

The first possibility was that the thief might have wanted to return Chen Xin'er to the Chen family in order to collect the bounty. After all, Chen Xin'er was the eldest daughter of the Chen family and held a distinguished position. If she were returned, he would surely receive a generous reward. However, this thought only flashed through Lin Feng's mind, and he quickly dismissed it. If it was just for the bounty, the thief could have simply taken Chen Xin'er and brought her to the Chen family to claim the reward, without having to go through the trouble of stealing his wallet to distract them.

Then, the only possibility left was the gambling house. Thinking of the gambling house, Lin Feng immediately came to his senses. While at the gambling house, they had already attracted a lot of attention, especially the gambling house owner and the mysterious figure who appeared later. They must have thought Lin Feng and his group were not simple, so they captured Chen Xiner to blackmail them or achieve some other purpose. The more Lin Feng thought about it, the more he felt that the gambling house was the more likely possibility.

Meanwhile, in a dimly lit woodshed, Chen Xiner slowly regained consciousness. A stale smell permeated the woodshed, with scattered hay on the damp ground. The air, like the lingering sorrow of years, stirred a sense of inexplicable oppression.

Chen Xin'er lay on the haystack, her body shifting slightly, only to find herself tightly bound. Her mouth was tightly stuffed with a piece of cloth, and she could only utter faint whimpers. The cloth seemed like an insurmountable barrier, firmly blocking her voice in her throat.

Chen Xiner's eyes slowly opened, adjusting to the dim light before she began to survey the unfamiliar surroundings. Her gaze betrayed panic, like a frightened deer. The dim woodshed, its walls mottled with marks, seemed to speak of the vicissitudes of time. The roof was riddled with holes, allowing the occasional cool breeze to blew in, sending a chill through her.

She struggled to sit up, but found herself completely powerless. Her hands and feet were bound tightly with thick ropes, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't break free. The ropes seemed like stubborn shackles, tightly restraining her freedom. She tried to use her Qi again, but found that it was suppressed by an invisible force, unable to be mobilized at all. Clearly, the drug hadn't worn off yet.

Chen Xin'er was filled with anxiety. She didn't know why she was brought here, nor what fate awaited her. Tears shone in her eyes, like stars twinkling in the night sky. Those tears contained fear, anxiety, and longing for Lin Feng. She wished so much that Lin Feng would appear by her side immediately and rescue her from this predicament.

She began to recall what had happened before. When she came out of the gambling house, she saw Lin Feng and Chen Yu chasing the thief. She wanted to follow them, but suddenly a hand patted her shoulder and she lost consciousness. She secretly regretted that if she had been more careful, she might not have been caught.