Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 230 Increase the Bounty

Chen Xiner stood quietly, gazing intently at the direction her grandfather had left. Her small figure looked particularly lonely in the breeze. Her eyes were red and swollen, tears still welling up in them, her heart filled with reluctance and concern for her grandfather.

After a long moment, Lin Feng approached with steady steps. He looked at Chen Xin'er's heartbroken expression, and a wave of pity filled his heart. He frowned slightly, sighed softly, and then walked over to Chen Xin'er, saying gently, "Xin'er, I know you're reluctant to leave Grandpa, but we can't stay here forever. Time is running out, and we should get going." His voice was gentle, like a warm spring breeze, trying to soothe the pain in Chen Xin'er's heart.

Chen Xiner trembled slightly. She slowly withdrew her gaze, taking one last look at the place where her grandfather had disappeared. The nostalgia in her eyes seemed to solidify. She bit her lip lightly, then nodded slowly, looking both well-behaved and heartbreaking. Seeing this, Lin Feng bent down slightly and carefully picked up Chen Xiner. His movements were gentle and steady, as if he was holding the most precious treasure in the world. He whispered, "Xiner, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Then, Lin Feng lightly tapped the ground with his toes, and his figure soared like a flash of lightning. His sleeves rustled in the wind, and he seemed to merge with the world. He stepped firmly on the lake, and the ripples on the surface rippled under his feet, like beautiful flowers blooming in an instant. Holding Chen Xiner, he glided across the lake lightly like an immortal, and soon arrived in front of Xu Tian and Chen Yu, who had been waiting by the lake.

Xu Tian and Chen Yu saw Lin Feng flying over with Chen Xiner in his arms, and their faces showed admiration. Xu Tian widened his eyes and exclaimed: "Lin Feng, your strength is really amazing!" Chen Yu also nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of envy. Lin

Feng gently placed Chen Xin'er on the ground, then looked at them and said sternly, "Mount your horses. We can leave now." His eyes were determined, as if he was ready to face any challenge. Without hesitation, Xu Tian and Chen Yu quickly mounted their horses. The four of them mounted their horses, their hooves kicking up a cloud of dust as they galloped towards the capital.

During their two-day journey, they slept in the open air. At night, they rested in a forest. Chen Xiner sat quietly by the campfire, her hands clasped around her knees, a hollow look in her eyes. She thought about her grandfather, wondering how he was doing and whether he was worried about her.

Lin Feng noticed Chen Xiner's mood. He walked over, sat next to Chen Xiner, and said softly, "Xiner, don't worry too much. Once we have solved the problem, you can see your grandpa again." Chen Xiner raised her head slightly and looked at Lin Feng with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.

Two days later, they arrived at a small town. In the town's tavern, they heard shocking news. Everyone in the tavern was buzzing with discussion, and a bearded man shouted, "Have you heard? The Chen family in Jinyan City has issued a bounty! A full 300,000 Mysterious Crystal Coins! Capture Chen Xiner and bring her back to the Chen family, and you'll get the money!"

Another thin man said, "This is a huge sum of money, but I heard that Chen Xiner is with a guy named Lin Feng. This Lin Feng is said to be very powerful and can even defeat the Lord of Xihai City."

The big man said disdainfully, "So what? The bounty is so high. If we take a chance, we can turn our feet into a carriage. Even if Lin Feng has some skills, he can't withstand so many people coming together."

When Lin Feng and the others heard the news, their faces turned serious. Lin Feng frowned and thought to himself, "This Chen family really doesn't miss any opportunity."

Chen Xiner's face turned pale. She said fearfully, "Lin Feng, what should I do? So many people want to arrest me."

Lin Feng held Chen Xiner's hand and comforted her, "Xiner, don't be afraid. I won't let them succeed."

The news immediately alarmed all parties. In a luxurious mansion, a family patriarch sat on a throne, his brow furrowed slightly as he surveyed the intelligence in his hand. He addressed the group below, "Don't miss out on this bounty! While Lin Feng possesses some skills, three hundred thousand Mysterious Crystal Coins is no small sum. Send a few experts to intercept them. Capturing them would be great, but if we can't, we can't let them off easy."

The people below quickly responded, "Yes, Patriarch, we will arrange it right away."

As Lin Feng and his companions traveled, troubles arose one after another. One day, they were riding along a mountain path. Suddenly, a group of civilians rushed out, holding sticks and with greed and determination in their eyes. One of them shouted, "Hand over Chen Xiner. We don't want to embarrass you."

Lin Feng frowned and said coldly, "You people, the reward has gone to your heads. Don't ask for trouble." The people, however, ignored him and rushed forward, brandishing sticks. Lin Feng sighed helplessly, dismounted, and moved through the crowd like a ghost. Every time he struck, someone was knocked to the ground. His eyes were cold, and he felt a little angry. These people were willing to sacrifice their lives for money. Soon, the people were beaten and fled.

They continued walking and encountered another group of bandits. They were on horseback, holding gleaming swords. The bandit leader shouted, "I built this road and planted these trees. If you want to pass this way, leave Chen Xin'er behind."

Lin Feng's eyes grew even colder. He said, "You bandits, you really don't know how to live or die." He then drew his Star Blade, a flash of cold light flashed, and he charged at the bandits. Seeing this, the bandits also rushed forward, brandishing their swords. Lin Feng's swordsmanship was sharp, and each strike carried a powerful momentum. The bandits were like ants in front of him. In a short while, they were beaten to the ground by Lin Feng.

Even the masters sent by some of the larger families didn't get the upper hand against Lin Feng. During one encounter, several masters from the larger families surrounded Lin Feng and his group. Each of these masters had a calm demeanor, evidently martial artists with years of training. One of them said, "Lin Feng, hand over Chen Xin'er. We don't want to fight you."

Lin Feng sneered, "You think you can stop me?" He then shielded Chen Xin'er behind him and, along with Xu Tian and Chen Yu, engaged in a fierce battle with these masters. Lin Feng's Star Blade gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and each of his moves contained immense power. Although the masters were formidable, they were gradually defeated by Lin Feng's fierce attacks.