Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 161 Recuperation

Xu Tian raised his head and looked at Lin Feng with tearful eyes, his eyes full of helplessness and confusion.

"Lin Feng, what should I do? I really can't lose Zi Yan." Xu Tian's voice trembled, like a candle about to go out in the wind.

Lin Feng held Xu Tian's shoulders with both hands, looked straight into his eyes, and spoke in a serious and earnest tone.

"Xu Tian, ​​believe me, we can definitely rescue Zi Yan. But you must stay calm now. Only when you stay calm can we come up with a solution." Lin Feng's eyes revealed a reassuring power.

With Lin Feng's comfort, Xu Tian gradually stopped crying and his emotions gradually stabilized.

Seeing that Xu Tian had calmed down a little, Lin Feng took a deep breath and began to explain the current serious situation.

"Xu Tian, ​​you must understand that the situation we face is extremely difficult." Lin Feng's voice was low and solemn. "If we were to attack the Chu family, we would be making an enemy of the entire West Sea City. The three major families in West Sea City have a total of eight or nine Grandmasters. The strength of the City Lord's Mansion should not be underestimated either, with at least five Grandmasters. The most powerful are City Lord Mu Yan and Teng Chong, the Tenth Elder of the Nine Emperors Pavilion. They are both at the Grand Master level."

As Xu Tian listened to Lin Feng's words, his face became paler and his eyes were filled with fear and despair.

"I'm just a fourth-rank warrior. Even at my peak, it would be very difficult for me to deal with a half-step grandmaster." Xu Tian's voice was filled with deep helplessness and frustration. "Lin Feng, do we really have any hope?"

Lin Feng frowned slightly and looked at Xu Tian with a firm gaze.

"Xu Tian, ​​don't be so pessimistic. Although they are powerful, I am not completely helpless. I might be able to handle the Chu family alone, but the City Lord and the elders of the Nine Emperors Pavilion are indeed a formidable presence. However, what I am most worried about is not how strong the enemy is, but your safety. We must formulate a thorough plan and not act rashly."

Xu Tian bit his lip, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

"Lin Feng, I listen to you. As long as I can save Zi Yan, you can ask me to do anything."

Lin Feng nodded and continued, "The first thing we need to do is gather more information about the Chu family and find out where Zi Yan is being held captive. Then, we need to find her and wait for the best opportunity to strike."

Xu Tian listened carefully and nodded from time to time.

The atmosphere within the dark, damp cave was so heavy it felt as if water could drip from it. Xu Tian leaned weakly against the stone wall, his face as pale as paper, his eyes revealing endless fatigue and worry. Lin Feng stood nearby, his brow furrowed, his gaze deep and determined, as if contemplating something extremely important.

After a while, Lin Feng broke the silence. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Xu Tian, ​​I have a plan."

Xu Tian raised his head slightly, with a hint of doubt and expectation in his eyes, waiting for Lin Feng to continue.

Lin Feng's eyes became exceptionally sharp, as if they could penetrate the darkness. "The night after you recover, we will sneak into the Chu family under the cover of darkness and rescue Ma Ziyan. Then, I will stay behind to deal with the Chu family. If there is a chance, we will simply destroy the Chu family and then find a way to escape. Even if Mu Yan comes after us, with my current strength, I am sure I can escape. The most important thing is that I will give you a chance to escape, and we will meet up in Jinyan City later."

After listening to this, Xu Tian widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief and resolute opposition: "Lin Feng, how can this be possible? This is too risky! Mu Yan and Tengchong are both grandmasters, one realm higher than you! How can you be their opponent?" Xu Tian said excitedly, his voice trembling with weakness. He struggled to sit up straight, but was unable to do so because of his injuries.

Lin Feng walked to Xu Tian, ​​gently held him down, and signaled him not to get excited: "Xu Tian, ​​calm down first. In your current condition, you can't act with me at all, you will only become a burden." Lin Feng's tone was serious and firm, but his eyes were full of concern.

Xu Tian's eyes instantly turned red. He bit his lip and said unwillingly, "But, Lin Feng, you know the battle on the front line. Twelve generals combined could not defeat a grandmaster. In the end, it took all the grandmasters together to wear down the grandmaster. How could you hold back two grandmasters by yourself?" Xu Tian's voice was filled with tears. He held the corner of Lin Feng's clothes tightly with both hands, as if this could keep Lin Feng and change his decision.

Lin Feng squatted down, held Xu Tian's shoulders with both hands, looked straight into his eyes, and said, "Xu Tian, ​​I know this is very dangerous, but this is our only chance. My training these days is not in vain. I have some trump cards, and I will not fight them head-on. I will find a way to deal with them. Believe me, as long as you can leave safely, everything is worth it." There was a firm light in Lin Feng's eyes, making it impossible to question his determination.

Xu Tian looked at Lin Feng, his eyes filled with pain and helplessness. He knew that Lin Feng's decision was difficult to change, and there was no better way. He was silent for a long time, and finally nodded slowly, saying in a hoarse voice, "Lin Feng, you must be careful. I'll wait for you in Jinyan City."

Lin Feng smiled and patted Xu Tian on the shoulder: "Don't worry, brother."

After making the decision, Lin Feng devoted himself to the work of treating Xu Tian's injuries in the next few days.

Every morning, before the sun fully rose, Lin Feng would emerge from the cave to search for precious herbs. He traversed the mountains and forests, carefully avoiding dangerous traps and wild animals. His eyes were focused and sharp, never missing a single herb that might help Xu Tian's injuries.

After returning to the cave, Lin Feng didn't bother to rest and immediately began to make a medicinal soup for Xu Tian. The cave was filled with the bitter smell of herbs. Lin Feng's forehead was covered with sweat, but his hands were always steady to control the heat.

Xu Tian lay aside, watching Lin Feng's busy figure, his heart filled with emotion and guilt: "Lin Feng, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Feng turned his head and gave Xu Tian a comforting smile: "Don't talk, have a good rest, and recover soon."

At night, Lin Feng would sit behind Xu Tian and slowly transfer his Qi into his body. His expression was focused and serious, and the veins on his forehead were slightly raised from the effort.

Xu Tian felt Lin Feng's warm and powerful Qi flowing through his body, and his painful expression gradually eased. But he knew that Lin Feng had consumed a lot of Qi to heal him.

"Lin Feng, don't be too tired." Xu Tian said softly.

Lin Feng gritted his teeth and insisted, "It's okay, I can still hold on."

Under Lin Feng's careful care, Xu Tian's injuries gradually improved. His face was no longer so pale, and his strength slowly recovered.