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Chapter 14: The Blindness of the Blind
Under the midnight moonlight, it was the perfect time to drift into dreams.
A figure moved silently through the night void, landing quietly in the courtyard of a noodle shop. This person was tall and robust, towering over Lin Feng by a head.
Lin Feng and his companions were asleep, unaware of the presence of a powerful Master Realm expert.
The shadow moved with a calm demeanor, as if entering his own yard. As he walked, vital energy gradually gathered in his hands. Today, he was here to kill.
His name was Qiu Feihu, an Eighth Demon General of the demon clan, at the Late Stage of Comprehension.
As Qiu Feihu's powerful vital energy spread out, Lin Miaomiao's extraordinary perception and Lin Feng's formidable divine consciousness both sensed the impending danger.
Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao quickly dressed and rushed to the front of the courtyard, where they saw the towering figure.
Upon seeing Qiu Feihu's cultivation level, Lin Feng's expression turned to one of confusion and anger. He looked at Qiu Feihu and asked, "I am just an unknown person running a noodle shop. How have I offended you? Must you go so far as to kill me?"
Qiu Feihu replied indifferently, "Powerful figures in Gaojing have their pride. You have caused them to lose face; do you think you can escape unscathed?"
His words seemed to convey a simple truth and rule.
Lin Feng understood that no matter how much he protested, death was inevitable. Faced with a Master Realm expert and without any sword technique at his disposal, how could he break free? It was a deadlock.
"Miaomiao, you need to leave quickly," Lin Feng urged with a furrowed brow. With a thought, Longing Tears fell into his palm.
"No one is leaving."
Qiu Feihu tossed his right hand, and a blood-red banner landed on the roof of the noodle shop. The banner fluttered in the wind with a haunting sound. Waves of crimson light emanated from it, enveloping the entire noodle shop in red, sealing off everything within and preventing anyone from entering or exiting.
At that moment, Magenta had also arrived beside Lin Miaomiao. The three of them displayed expressions of concern.
"Now that everyone is here, let's set off."
Qiu Feihu finished speaking and unleashed a punch. The Fist Force condensed into a wall, heading towards Lin Feng and the others.
Lin Feng looked at the wall-like Fist Force, feeling an overwhelming pressure bearing down on her. For a Master Realm Walker, the strength was indescribably powerful compared to Lin Feng's Foundation level; she had no means to fight back.
However, they were unwilling to sit back and wait for their doom.
Magenta and Lin Miaomiao simultaneously activated their Manifestation of Divine Powers. Magenta's manifestation was a scene of red autumn leaves, while behind Lin Miaomiao appeared a vast desert. As they channeled their powers, both women brought their manifestations forward to block the impending attack.
Lin Feng did not invoke a Divine Ability; instead, she tightly gripped Longing Tears in her right hand and formed a seal with her left hand, connecting to the Bloodthirsty Cauldron.
As the wall pressed down, the autumn leaves before Magenta shattered instantly. The desert behind Lin Miaomiao also crumbled in an instant. Both women were coughing up blood. The wall was now only two yards away from them.
Lin Feng stood in front of Lin Miaomiao and Magenta, using the Blood Devouring Cauldron as protection, managing to withstand some of Qiu Feihu's powerful Fist Force. However, as Qiu Feihu's Fist Force drew closer, Lin Feng gradually found it harder to hold on.
Just then, a bamboo pole appeared out of nowhere, piercing through the wall and with a swift motion, caused it to collapse with a thunderous crash.
In front of Lin Feng stood a hunchbacked old man in black robes, holding a bamboo staff.
Qiu Feihu looked at the old man and asked in a deep voice, "May I ask who you are, senior?"
The old man replied quietly, "I haven't used my name for so long that I've almost forgotten it. Let me think carefully... Oh... I have some recollection now... My surname is Liu. I go by the name Blind."
Blind? Upon hearing this name, Lin Feng couldn't help but chuckle softly. But then she remembered that this old man seemed to have come to save her. She couldn't afford to be disrespectful. Lin Feng bowed and said, "Junior Lin Feng pays respects to you, senior. Your name is well-known and highly esteemed."
Liu Mang then realized something and said, "I haven't mentioned my name for so long that I've forgotten to clarify. 'Blind' refers to the blind person. You may also call me Bamboo Elder."
"It turns out to be a blind man."
Qiu Feihu's expression turned slightly cold as he said, "I see you have difficulty walking. Do you really want to interfere in this matter?"
Liu Mang maintained a calm demeanor and replied, "Indeed, I am old and out of breath when I walk. However, after a few exchanges, I can still manage."
"Then you must insist on getting involved?" Qiu Feihu asked.
Liu Mang responded, "The Guan Family has a message for General Xie. The territory of the Qingshan Gang must be returned in exchange for this noodle shop."
"So it's someone from the Guan Family. No wonder General Xie has suffered losses time and again."
Qiu Feihu understood and snorted coldly, "General Xie's belongings are his own to reclaim; he does not need charity."
Liu Mang sighed and said, "I think you should first report back to General Xie."
"Do I need an old man like you to teach me how to do my job?"
The Guan Family indeed held great prestige in Gaojing. However, Qiu Feihu came from the Demon Clan and had not stayed long in Gaojing, so he naturally did not pay much attention to the Guan Family. Moreover, the Guan Family were disciples from Xiao Mi's generation after the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference; when they saw the Second Demon General, they still had to address her as 'Senior Sister.' Thus, Qiu Feihu cared even less.
Liu Mang clasped his hands together on his bamboo staff and said lightly, "Let’s begin."
"You're asking for death."
Qiu Feihu recognized that the old man was also at the Master Realm. Youthful strength was formidable; Qiu Feihu held himself in high regard and ultimately chose to take action. If he could deal with Lin Feng and his companions while eliminating a master, it would provide General Xie with more support against the Demon Clan. Otherwise, if everything came to light, General Xie's situation would not be easy.
Qiu Feihu's voice thundered like a storm. Behind him, a tremendous commotion erupted as countless powerful Vital Energy coalesced into a towering Shoulder Wu, an Ancient Beast over a hundred feet tall.
Qiu Feihu leaped into the center of Shoulder Wu's forehead. Then, Shoulder Wu let out a ground-shaking roar and charged toward the old man. Each step it took caused the earth to tremble. Shoulder Wu was like a Mountain.
Liu Mang remained expressionless, tapping his bamboo staff lightly on the floor. Soon, a rustling sound echoed as green bamboo sprouted from the ground.
The front yard of the noodle shop transformed into a sea of bamboo.
Shoulder Wu stepped into the bamboo sea, swinging his massive fists with force. With each punch, the bamboo shattered into pieces. He struck again in another direction, causing more bamboo to splinter and vanish.
After a few blows, the bamboo sea was crushed, and Qiu Feihu showed a look of disdain. Just as he was about to step forward to attack Liu Mang, the scattered bamboo reappeared, now transformed into black.
The black bamboo exhaled dark energy continuously, shifting positions to form a formation that exuded an eerie aura.
"Nine Profound Black Bamboo Formation, you are one of the Demon Clan?"
Qiu Feihu's tone was slightly surprised; he hadn't expected there to be another Demon Clan expert under the Guan Family. But weren't members of the Demon Clan known for wearing masks?
"So it is you."
Liu Mang spoke calmly, seemingly unconcerned. As he chanted incantations, the black bamboo emitted thick black mist, plunging the courtyard into darkness far denser than night itself.
Then, Liu Mang's figure vanished in an instant, diving into that expanse of blackness.
Occasional thunderous roars erupted from within the dark area, accompanied by Shoulder Wu's furious shouts.
Lin Feng and his companions quietly observed the dark region, but their low cultivation levels prevented them from seeing anything inside. The battle between powerful beings was deadly; even a slight misstep could lead to disaster.
After a brief moment that felt like an eternity, the black area dissipated. The black bamboo vanished as well, and everything returned to normal.
Liu Mang stood quietly, holding a slender, withered yellow bamboo in his hands. On the ground lay Qiu Feihu's corpse, charred and terrifyingly grotesque.
Lin Feng looked at Qiu Feihu's body and felt a chill run down his spine. Almost all of Qiu Feihu's flesh had disappeared, leaving behind only a stark white skeleton exposed to view.
Filled with fear, Lin Feng felt a sense of regret. A Master Realm expert—if he could obtain his Essence Blood, the Blood Devouring Cauldron would surely be greatly enhanced.
Lin Feng respectfully bowed to Liu Mang and said, "Thank you for saving my life, senior."
Liu Mang remained still, allowing the wind to lift his garments and tousle his white hair.
At that moment, Lin Feng realized something and asked with concern, "Senior, are you alright?"
Lin Miaomiao stepped forward, observing carefully before saying, "Senior Liu is severely injured and is currently recovering on his own. We must not disturb him."
Thus, Lin Feng and the others quietly sat on the steps of the shop, watching over the old man.
"Why did the Guan Family send someone to protect us?" Lin Miaomiao wondered aloud.
"Could it be that the Flying Fish Gang's backer is the Guan Family?" Lin Feng speculated.
"Even so, why would the Guan Family help us?" Lin Miaomiao continued to question.
Lin Feng thought seriously for a moment before shaking his head. "Honestly, I can't figure it out either."
"Could it be that the person who gave me the note that day was from the Guan Family?"
Lin Feng recalled that day when he was wandering in Flying Fish Alley, looking for a suitable place to settle down. Tu Yu approached him, chatted for a bit, and then handed him a note, informing him of a shop location where he could take over a noodle restaurant.
At that time, Lin Feng thought Tu Yu was completely insane. Why would anyone want to open a noodle shop? Besides, he didn’t even know how to make noodles.
When Lin Feng took the note and opened it, he was taken aback. The note contained only three simple words: Dugu Po.
"Could it be that the Guan Family knows my second senior brother? Could she be my second senior brother's girlfriend?"
Lin Feng was idly lost in thought, his mind wandering more and more.
At that moment, a cough echoed through the wind. Liu Mang had regained some strength and was able to move with relative ease. To end the battle in the shortest time possible, Liu Mang had paid a price.
"Thank you for saving my life, Senior Liu Mang," Lin Feng said respectfully, bowing again.
Liu Mang nodded slightly and said, "You ranked first in your initial trial and first in the examination; that's impressive. Come with me."
"Where to?" Lin Feng asked in confusion.
"The Guan Family wants to see you," Liu Mang replied.
"What?"
"The Guan Family wants to see you, Young Master?"
Magenta and Lin Miaomiao displayed looks of shock. (To be continued...)
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