Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 228 Entrusting Chen Xiner to Lin Feng

Chen Xiner backed away, staring intently at the pavilion, her eyes filled with worry. She silently prayed in her heart, "Grandpa, Lin Feng, please be safe. What should I do if anything happens to you?" Tears welled up in her eyes, ready to burst out at any moment.

Chen Minghui saw Chen Xiner's worry, and he comforted her again: "Xiner, don't worry too much. This means that their battle inside has entered a critical moment. The old patriarch and Lin Feng are both sensible people, they will not put themselves in danger." Chen Minghui's voice was steady and powerful, as if it had a soothing power.

Chen Xiner nodded slightly, but her heart was still uneasy. She bit her lip and clenched her hands tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh. The figures of Lin Feng and Grandpa kept appearing in her mind. She hoped so much that they could come out of the pavilion safely.

Sunlight streamed down upon the tranquil lake, shimmering the waters. The invisible barrier, centered around the pavilion, grew ever larger, like a magic ring driven by a mysterious force. As it expanded, the surrounding waters were forced outward, as if driven by an invisible hand. When the barrier reached its limit, there was a sudden, resounding boom, and an explosive aura erupted.

This aura, like a raging dragon freed from its shackles, spread outward with furious force. The water, squeezed to the edge, was instantly blown away by this powerful force. The water droplets shimmered dazzlingly in the sunlight, like countless tiny diamonds being tossed into the air. When the lake calmed, everyone was stunned to discover that half the water had disappeared. The once shimmering, emerald surface was now empty, revealing vast expanses of mud and gravel at the lake's edge.

In his conscious world, the battle between Lin Feng and Chen Shanchang had reached a fever pitch. Lin Feng's eyes were bloodshot, and sweat streamed down his forehead and cheeks, soaking his clothes. His chest heaved violently, and every breath was accompanied by a heavy gasp.

During the hand-to-hand combat with Chen Shanchang, he felt his strength steadily draining away, each move becoming increasingly strenuous. Meanwhile, Chen Shanchang's gaze was sharp, calmly observing Lin Feng's every move. He keenly sensed Lin Feng's fatigue and, decisively, seized upon this opening and unleashed a powerful, ultimate move, instantly defeating the conscious Lin Feng and ending the fierce battle.

The two returned to the real world. Lin Feng adjusted his breath slightly, a humble smile on his face. He cupped his fists and respectfully said to Chen Shanchang, "Old Patriarch Chen, your strength is truly formidable. I admire you."

His eyes were filled with respect for Chen Shanchang, and he lowered his head slightly, his attitude very sincere. Chen Shanchang narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Lin Feng carefully, and then said truthfully: "To be able to defeat a grandmaster, your strength must be more than this."

Lin Feng quickly waved his hands and said modestly, "Old Patriarch, you are too kind. In front of a master like you, I am just a rookie."

He wore a faint smile, as if deliberately downplaying his own abilities. Chen Shanchang frowned and said seriously, "Lin Feng, you don't have to be so modest. I've seen the strength you displayed in battle."

Lin Feng scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly: "Old Patriarch, I know I still have many shortcomings and need to continue learning and honing my skills."

As they exchanged humble praises, Chen Xiner and Chen Minghui, in the distance, saw that the standoff had ended and hurried over impatiently. Chen Xiner's eyes were filled with concern, her gaze darting back and forth between Lin Feng and Chen Shanchang, her heart filled with worry. Xu Tian and Chen Yu also returned to the lakeside, standing quietly by and watching. Their expressions were solemn, as if they were pondering the deeper meaning behind this battle.

When Chen Shanchang saw Chen Xiner return to his side, a meaningful smile appeared on his face. He slowly said, "I originally wanted to repay the Nine Emperor Pavilion, but it seems that I have to be an ungrateful person." There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiner hurriedly said, "Grandpa is not an ungrateful person. He is the most loyal and righteous person." Her eyes widened, a hint of anxiety in them, as if she was defending Grandpa. Chen Shanchang and Chen Minghui saw Chen Xiner's anxious look and burst into laughter. Chen Xiner suddenly seemed to realize something, her face flushed like a ripe apple, and she lowered her head shyly. Her heart felt like a little rabbit was jumping around, and the shy feeling made her feel a little overwhelmed.

Lin Feng immediately stood up, clasped his fists and bowed, and said in a firm tone: "Thank you, Patriarch Chen, for your help." At this time, Chen Shanchang and Chen Minghui also stopped laughing.

Chen Shanchang sighed slightly and said, "I'm just giving you one chance. If Xin'er returns to the Chen family, she will still have to marry into Jiuhuang Pavilion." There was a hint of helplessness in his eyes, as if he was making a difficult decision.

Chen Xiner was startled when she heard this, and her eyes were filled with fear. She thought silently, "I only like Lin Feng. I don't want to marry into the Nine Emperors Pavilion as a concubine."

Lin Feng also understood Chen Shanchang's intention. He said solemnly: "I will not let down the old master Chen and Chen Xiner." There was a firm light in his eyes, as if he was making a solemn oath.

Chen Shanchang frowned slightly and said seriously, "I have a rough idea of ​​your strength, but I can't ignore the Chen family. Do you understand?"

Lin Feng nodded seriously and said, "I understand." His eyes revealed understanding. He knew that Chen Shanchang shouldered the responsibility of the entire Chen family.

Chen Shanchang narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "It seems that the difficulty is still a little low for you." When these words came out, several people were stunned, not understanding what Chen Shanchang meant. Their eyes revealed a puzzled look, as if they were pondering the deeper meaning of Chen Shanchang's words.

Chen Shanchang went on to say, "For the sake of the Chen family, I can only increase the reward and have someone come to capture my granddaughter." There was a hint of helplessness in his tone, as if he was making a difficult decision.

Lin Feng cursed secretly in his heart: "This old guy, is it not exciting enough?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes, and he felt that Chen Shanchang's behavior was a bit excessive.