Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 253 Farewell

Lin Feng listened quietly, his eyes fixed on his parents, full of affection. He responded, "Dad, Mom, I get it. You have to take care of yourselves too." His heart felt like it was being weighed down by a huge rock. He knew this was their last time together, but he couldn't tell them the truth.

As time passed, the sunlight's shadow in the room gradually shifted, and the moment of departure drew closer. Lin Feng's heart was filled with pain, and he slowly stood up. His movements were slow, as if each one required immense courage. His eyes were filled with reluctance as he looked at his parents, his lips trembling, wanting to say something but not knowing how to begin.

Lin Guodong and Li Yurong also noticed Lin Feng's intention. The smiles on their faces gradually disappeared, replaced by deep sadness. Lin Guodong's lips also began to tremble slightly. He wanted to say something to keep him, but he knew that his son had his own way to go.

Lin Feng fought back his tears and said in a hoarse voice, "Dad, Mom, I have to go." His body trembled slightly, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force. His eyes were full of struggle. He wanted to stay, but he knew he couldn't.

Lin Guodong walked forward and hugged Lin Feng tightly. His arms were as strong as iron clamps, holding his son tightly. His voice was tinged with tears as he whispered in Lin Feng's ear, "Son, be careful when you go out." His tears welled up in his eyes, and his chin trembled slightly. He tried hard to hold back the tears, but eventually a tear slipped down his cheek.

Li Yurong hurried over and joined the hug. Her body pressed tightly against Lin Feng, tears streaming down her face, soaking Lin Feng's shoulders. She sobbed, "Feng'er, Mom will miss you." Her hand gently patted Lin Feng's back, as if to comfort herself, and also as if to comfort Lin Feng.

Lin Feng also hugged his parents tightly, tears welling in his eyes. He buried his face between his parents' shoulders and sobbed uncontrollably. He thought to himself, "This might be the last hug I'll ever see. I'll never see them again." But he didn't dare say it out loud, so he could only bury the pain deep within his heart. His body trembled violently from his sobs, and he felt as if his heart was being torn into countless pieces.

They hugged each other tightly, tears streaming down their faces. The room was filled with sadness, with only the sobs of the three of them echoing in the air. The sunlight seemed to dim, as if it couldn't bear to witness this parting scene.

After a long time, Lin Feng knew he had to steel himself and leave. He slowly loosened his parents' embrace, and every loosening felt like tearing his soul apart. His eyes were filled with pain and reluctance, yet also with a hint of determination. He knew he had to return to the real world. Although it was filled with unknowns and challenges, that was his true home.

Lin Guodong and Li Yurong stood at the door, supporting each other. Their bodies seemed to have lost their support and were shaky. Lin Guodong's face was pale, his eyes were full of sadness, and his lips were slightly parted, as if he wanted to say something, but no sound came out. Li Yurong's eyes were red and swollen from crying, and her hands tightly grasped Lin Guodong's arm, as if it was her only support. Their eyes were fixed on Lin Feng's departing back, their eyes full of reluctance and despair.

Lin Feng didn't dare look back. He was afraid of seeing his parents' grief-stricken expressions, afraid that he would be tempted to stay. His steps were heavy and slow, each one like a step on his heart. His back looked lonely and desolate, his body slightly hunched, as if he was carrying a huge pressure.

Until Lin Feng's back disappeared from their sight, Li Yurong finally couldn't hold it in anymore. She cried out "Wow" and threw herself into Lin Guodong's arms. Lin Guodong hugged her tightly, his own tears streaming down. They just clung to each other, as if the whole world was filled with only their sadness. Lin Guodong's body was also trembling slightly, and his hand gently stroked Li Yurong's back, as if to comfort her, and as if to comfort himself.

Lin Feng walked a distance, until he could no longer see his home, before he slowly turned back. His tears still streamed as he gazed reluctantly in the direction of his humble home. His heart was filled with guilt and longing, his eyes filled with pain. He slowly knelt, his forehead pressed to the ground, and kowtowed deeply. His movements were forceful, and each impact of his forehead on the ground seemed to express his inner guilt.

His voice cried out in his heart, "I'm sorry, Dad, Mom, I owe you. When I figure out how to get back, I'll definitely go back and repay you." His forehead pressed against the ground, his body shaking with sobs. His hair was a mess, and a mixture of sweat and tears soaked the small patch of ground in front of him.

After a long moment, Lin Feng slowly raised his head. His forehead had turned red, the pressure and pain making it feel as if blood was about to seep out. He slowly stood up and wiped the tears from his face. His eyes became very determined. He knew he had to leave this false world and return to his own reality. He took a deep breath, as if to encourage himself. Then he turned and walked away from the city with one determined step.

Lin Feng is in this seemingly prosperous world, but like a lonely traveler, his heart is occupied by a firm belief, that is to return to the real world.

Lin Feng walked steadily and resolutely toward the outskirts of the city. His eyes were like the depths of a lake, calm yet revealing an unquestionable resolve. People lining the streets, whether rushing office workers or leisurely elderly people, would occasionally cast their gazes upon Lin Feng.

"Lin Feng, long time no see. You look very energetic today!" A fashionable young woman with a bright smile on her face greeted Lin Feng enthusiastically. Her eyes sparkled, as if she was expecting Lin Feng's response.

However, Lin Feng acted as if he hadn't heard anything. He stared straight ahead, his expression unwavering. He knew that while this world was as beautiful as he had always longed for, it was all a false illusion. At this moment, he had only one thought in mind: leave.