Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 127 9 Phoenix Pavilion Elders

"It seems that I can only go find the city lord. I hope to get more information from him and solve this mystery." Lin Feng said to himself, quickened his pace and walked towards the city lord's mansion.

Along the way, various thoughts kept flashing through Lin Feng's mind. He remembered his mission, the various grievances and hatreds in the martial arts world, and secretly vowed in his heart that he must find out the truth and clear his name.

When Lin Feng arrived outside the City Lord's Mansion, he saw that the door was closed. The guard at the door had a serious expression and was looking around vigilantly.

Lin Feng paused at the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion. He looked up at the tightly closed vermilion gate, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. He looked around and confirmed that no one was around. Then, with a flash of his body, he climbed over the wall like a ghost and entered the City Lord's Mansion silently.

The mansion was completely silent, with only the occasional footsteps of patrolling guards. Lin Feng carefully moved through the shadows, avoiding any light that might reveal him. His movements were light and agile. Although already a top-tier Grandmaster, he knew that in this unfamiliar environment, any negligence could lead to unexpected trouble.

At this moment, in a study room in the City Lord's Mansion, a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties sat alone at his desk, practicing calligraphy. He wore a gorgeous brocade robe, a jade belt tied around his waist, and was slightly overweight. His face was round, and his cheeks had a faint blush, betraying a life of luxury. His eyebrows were thick and neat, and his slightly upturned eyes revealed a hint of shrewdness and sophistication. His nose was straight, and his lips were slightly thin, but they were now tightly pursed, his concentration on the words he wrote.

The middle-aged man had just written the character "智" (wisdom) when he suddenly paused his brush and gazed out the window. His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could see through the darkness. He stared for a moment, his lips curling up slightly in a subtle smile before he resumed writing.

Just as he finished writing the words "intelligent and courageous", a young figure gently jumped in from the window. The moment Lin Feng landed, there was no sound.

The middle-aged man slowly put down the pen in his hand, straightened his sleeves, then slowly sat down, picked up the teacup on the table, and took a sip.

Lin Feng walked forward, looked at the four powerful characters on the table, and said, "Wisdom and courage, good characters, worthy of being the city lord."

The city lord smiled slightly and said, "General Lin, you're joking. I didn't know General Lin was coming so late. How rude!"

Lin Feng clasped his fists and said, "Your Excellency, City Lord, you are too polite."

The two smiled at each other and began to exchange pleasantries.

Lin Feng cleared his throat and said, "Lord City Lord, could you please give me some face?"

The city lord put down his teacup and said, "General Lin has protected our country. We are able to live such a stable life thanks to General Lin. I wonder if General Lin needs our help, but we will do our utmost to help."

Lin Feng didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Xu Tian is my subordinate. He is now in the hands of the Nine Emperors Pavilion. I would like to ask the City Lord to take Xu Tian back."

The city lord frowned, a look of embarrassment on his face, and said, "General Lin, you know this matter well. The Nine Emperor Pavilion is not someone we can provoke. The people of the Nine Emperor Pavilion may not give me face."

Lin Feng knew that the city lord was a fox and must have some ulterior motive, so he said, "I wonder how I can repay you, Lord City Lord? Xu Tian is not only my subordinate, but also my brother. We are on the front lines defending our country. If I return from the front lines and encounter the cruel murder of the people I protect, wouldn't that chill the hearts of the soldiers fighting on the front lines?"

The city lord hesitated for a moment, a sly look flashing in his eyes as he said, "General Lin is right, but you also know that you are now a colleague of the remnants of the Demon Cult. It's not that I won't help you, but my position does not allow me to help you."

Lin Feng's face darkened, and he said, "Colleagues from the remnants of the Demon Cult? Does the City Lord have any evidence?"

The city lord said calmly, "Everyone outside is spreading the news now, so it's hard for me to judge."

Lin Feng stared at the City Lord and said, "Lord City Lord, I, Lin Feng, am upright and honest. This is clearly a false accusation. I hope you will understand."

The city lord sighed softly and said, "General Lin, I believe in your character, but this matter is indeed difficult."

Lin Feng said, "Lord City Lord, as long as you can help me rescue Xu Tian, ​​I, Lin Feng, will never refuse any request for my services in the future."

The city lord touched his chin, thought for a moment, and said, "General Lin, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's really..."

At this moment, a trace of anger flashed in Lin Feng's eyes, and he said, "Lord City Lord, are you really going to watch someone die without helping?"

The city lord waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, General Lin. Let me think about it."

The study fell into a brief silence, with only the candlelight on the wall flickering gently.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, "Lord City Lord, if you don't express your opinion, I will have to find another way."

The city lord raised his head, looked at Lin Feng, and said, "General Lin, I really can't do anything about this matter."

Lin Feng gritted his teeth and said, "In that case, I'm sorry to bother the City Lord."

After saying that, Lin Feng turned and walked towards the window.

Just as he was about to jump out of the window, suddenly, the Tenth Elder of the Nine Emperor Pavilion walked out from behind a screen on the side.

The tenth elder, wearing a black robe and with a sinister smile on his face, said, "General Lin, you want to leave now?"

Lin Feng turned around, looked at the Tenth Elder and the City Lord with cold eyes, and said, "So you have been colluding with each other for a long time."

The city lord smiled awkwardly and said, "General Lin, this is also forced by the situation."

Lin Feng snorted coldly and said, "You despicable villains will get your comeuppance one day."

After saying that, Lin Feng disappeared into the night in a flash.

The city lord and the ten elders looked at each other with smug smiles in their eyes.

After Lin Feng left the City Lord's Mansion, his heart was filled with anger and helplessness. He ran wildly on the dark streets, the wind whistling in his ears.

"Xu Tian, ​​I will definitely find a way to save you." Lin Feng swore secretly.

Lin Feng's heart was beating rapidly, and every breath was filled with deep fear and determination. He knew that the Tenth Elder of the Nine Emperors Pavilion had appeared, a being he could not currently contend with. If he did not flee quickly, he would face death.

Lin Feng turned his head as he ran, his pupils constricting instantly, his heart nearly leaping out of his throat. He saw a slightly aged figure, yet one that exuded an aura of immense majesty and terror, following closely behind him. It was none other than the Tenth Elder of the Nine Emperors Pavilion, whom he had just met at the City Lord's Mansion.