allonlinenovel Chapter 208 Undercurrent
Chapter 208 Undercurrent
Lin Feng came to the door of Chen Xiner's room and said softly, "Xiner, you should go to bed early. Call me if you need anything." His eyes were full of concern. He didn't want Chen Xiner to be hurt.
Chen Xiner looked at Lin Feng, nodded, and said, "You should also go to bed early, Lin Feng." Her heart was warm, knowing that Lin Feng had always cared about her.
Lin Feng turned and left, returning to his room. Then, like a nimble cat, he silently climbed onto the roof of the inn. He stood there quietly, like a cold statue. His gaze, sharp as a cold star, slowly scanned the entire town.
The night breeze blew, his long hair dancing wildly in the wind. He narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully observing every street and every corner. He thought to himself, "This town may seem peaceful, but danger may be lurking in the shadows. I must ensure safety here and not let Xin'er and the others fall into any danger." His expression was serious and focused, and his powerful aura seemed to make the air around them become heavy.
The night was like a heavy black curtain, enveloping everything. In the inn room, candlelight flickered gently in the breeze, casting mottled shadows.
Chen Xin'er sat quietly on the bed in her room, dressed in plain clothes. Her frail figure seemed lonely in the dim candlelight. She lowered her head slightly, her gaze fixed on her folded hands, her heart filled with longing for her father. Her brow furrowed slightly, her delicate face filled with worry.
She murmured softly, "Father, are you okay now? Xin'er misses you so much." Her eyes gradually became moist, as if a layer of mist filled them. She pondered in her mind: "How can I get home? How dangerous will the journey be? Will I really be able to get home safely?" Her hands unconsciously twisted the corners of her clothes, and the subtle movement revealed her inner tension and anxiety.
In another room, Chen Yu lay in bed, his broad chest rising and falling rhythmically. His eyes were wide open, staring at the mottled ceiling, a solemn look in his gaze.
The fragile figure of Chen Xiner kept appearing in his mind, and he secretly swore in his heart: "I must protect the young lady and never let her suffer any harm. This is my responsibility to the Chen family and my inner promise." His fists clenched unconsciously, and the firm belief burned like a flame in his heart.
In the room, Xu Tian was immersed in his cultivation. He sat upright on the bed, his eyes closed, his face solemn. An invisible current seemed to surge around him, the power fluctuations emanating from his cultivation.
A strong desire raged within him: "I must become even stronger. Although I've already reached the realm of a Sixth-Rank Grandmaster, this isn't enough. In this world where the strong reign supreme, only with sufficient strength can I protect the people I care about." Fine beads of sweat formed on his forehead, trickling down his cheeks, but he paid no heed. His hands continuously shifted spells, frantically practicing his techniques, as if entering a state of ecstasy.
In that distant forest, the atmosphere was eerie and terrifying. A dozen people knelt on the ground in a panic, led by none other than Hong Niu, the man Chen Yu had defeated. Their bodies were covered in wounds and blood, their miserable appearance resembling wild beasts being chased by hunters.
Hong Niu's face was full of fear. He looked at Hu Fei in front of him and pleaded in a trembling voice: "Sir, please spare us. We just wanted to capture Chen Xiner to claim the reward, but we didn't expect to meet a tough guy and were defeated by them. We know we were wrong, please have mercy on us and let us go." His eyes were full of despair, and his frightened expression was like a lamb to be slaughtered.
Hu Fei, the eldest elder of the Hu family, was a stern-faced middle-aged man. He wore a long black robe that rustled in the wind. His eyes gleamed with a cold, merciless gleam that seemed to penetrate the soul.
He looked at the men kneeling on the ground and said coldly, "You useless people, you can't even handle such a small matter. What's the point of keeping you?" His voice was like an icy blade, chilling people to the bone. With a wave of his hand, he pounced on them like hungry wolves.
Suddenly, a shrill cry echoed through the forest. Like ruthless butchers, the men brutally slaughtered Hong Niu's men one by one. Blood gushed from the wounds like a fountain, staining the ground red. The pungent smell of blood filled the air, making people sick.
Hong Niu's eyes widened as he watched his men fall one by one, his heart filled with fear. Hu Fei walked up to him and kicked him hard. The powerful kick made Hong Niu's body fly out like a rag bag. Hu Fei said viciously: "Get out, useless thing. I'm annoyed by the sight of you."
Hong Niu fled the scene in a tumbling scramble. Hu Fei watched him depart and muttered to himself, "Looks like I'll have to do it myself. I can't let anyone else snatch Chen Xiner's reward." His eyes gleamed with greed, as if he had already seen the mountain of black crystal coins.
Near the town, several other groups of people were hiding. Among them was a group clad in black robes, exuding a strange aura. They were none other than the dreaded demonic cult. They lurked quietly in the darkness, like venomous snakes waiting for their chance to strike. Their eyes, concealed by their black robes, gleamed eerily, as if they were plotting something.
On this silent night, the entire town seemed enveloped in an invisible atmosphere of tension. Chen Xin'er and the others in the inn were unaware of the approaching danger. Meanwhile, in the shadows, various forces were waiting for the perfect opportunity. This town was destined for a sleepless night.
Lulin Town, the heart of the Lu family, was ablaze with lights. Patriarch Lu Wen sat upright on a throne carved with ancient patterns. His features were sharply defined by the light, and his eyes, sharp as an eagle's, stared intently at his kneeling subordinate. The subordinate's voice trembled slightly, "Patriarch, we have news that Chen Xin'er has arrived in Lulin Town with all her heart and is currently resting in an inn."
Lu Wen slammed the armrest, his voice resounding like thunder. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The bounty on Chen Xin'er is a whopping 100,000 Mysterious Crystal Coins. If we can capture her and return her to the Chen family, our Lu family will surely become famous in this world, and wealth and status will roll in."