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Lin Feng could guarantee that he really didn't have any special awareness about shaking hands with a beauty like Liu Yanran. He had met quite a few beautiful women himself.
"Well, let's continue with our Jade Exhibition. As for you, young brother Lin Feng, just follow my granddaughter. The old man keeps his word; you can visit our Liu Family's Back Mountain." Since it was already decided that Lin Feng would visit the Liu Family's Back Mountain, Liu Lao naturally hoped Lin Feng could set off soon. Of course, to avoid drawing attention and to prevent people from thinking that today's Jade Exhibition was specially prepared for Lin Feng, Liu Lao had to stay behind and continue hosting the exhibition.
Otherwise, although Liu Lao held significant authority in the Jade Industry, he couldn't leave those who had come from afar to attend his Jade Exhibition without an explanation. If they came to see Lin Feng and Hou Qian's Gambling Stone, only to watch with envy as Lin Feng went to the Liu Family's Back Mountain with the goddess of the Jade Industry, Liu Yanran, it would be somewhat inappropriate even for Liu Lao.
"Mr. Lin, please come with me," Liu Yanran said with a smile directed at Lin Feng, seeing that Grandpa was staying behind to entertain the guests from the Jade Industry.
After saying that, she walked away, knowing that Lin Feng would follow her.
"Okay." Lin Feng naturally wouldn't refuse. Although he didn't know what wonders awaited him at the Liu Family's Back Mountain, he could tell from the expressions of those present that being able to visit the Liu Family's Back Mountain was indeed a rare opportunity. Since it was rare, Lin Feng believed there must be something special about it.
Lin Feng followed Liu Yanran, leaving Yuling and Chen Sheng behind. Before leaving, Lin Feng had already told Chen Sheng and Yuling that if they were interested, they could participate in this Jade Exhibition since they were already here. If not interested, they could return to the shop. Lin Feng didn't expect them to meet important figures in the Jade Industry at such an exhibition; although he wanted to push Chen Sheng and Yuling into the spotlight to represent him in the jade business, he wouldn't force them—everything should happen naturally.
However, Chen Sheng and Yuling thought differently. Being able to attend such a Jade Exhibition was a rare opportunity for them, so they naturally couldn't leave. They unanimously decided to wait for Lin Feng until the exhibition ended.
To this, Lin Feng gladly agreed.
The Liu Family's Back Mountain was indeed located in the mountains. The Liu Family estate was built at the foot of the mountain. After exiting through one of the gates of the estate, Lin Feng began climbing with Liu Yanran.
Strangely enough, as a big family, although Lin Feng didn't know how large the Liu Family truly was, given that they could build such a large estate and own a Back Mountain, they must be quite wealthy. Yet, Lin Feng noticed no signs of construction on the path leading to the Liu Family's Back Mountain; it was merely a small trail worn down by footsteps.
What puzzled Lin Feng even more was that while he used Internal Energy and had no problem traversing this mountain path without breaking a sweat, Liu Yanran—a seemingly delicate beauty—was also climbing this long path without much difficulty. This struck Lin Feng as quite strange.
"Ha ha... Miss Liu, do you often go hiking?" With a question in mind, Lin Feng would ask as long as the conditions were right, and at this moment, he naturally asked.
"Yes, I often go hiking," Liu Yanran replied leisurely while continuing to climb.
"Oh, your stamina is really impressive. But that doesn't make sense; even if you, Miss Liu, hike frequently, you seem completely unfazed right now. Regular exercise should only enhance your endurance; I remember it shouldn't make you feel this relaxed, right?" Since he had already asked, Lin Feng continued to probe further. He was genuinely curious unless Liu Yanran also had some martial arts skills.
However, despite using his Mental Power multiple times along the way to sense her abilities, Lin Feng found no indication that Liu Yanran was skilled in martial arts. This was also why he had asked.
"Ha ha... don't call me Miss Liu anymore; just call me Yanran," Liu Yanran seemed to have no intention of answering Lin Feng's question and instead changed the subject.
She turned back with a smile that indeed had a charming quality.
"Ha ha... didn't you call me Mr. Lin? How about this: since we are peers, let's just call each other by our names," Lin Feng understood that Liu Yanran was deliberately avoiding the topic. Since she was unwilling to speak about it, he decided not to press further and followed her lead.
"Alright then, Lin Feng. Don't just talk about me; I see you also have a calm demeanor. You must be someone who practices martial arts too, right?" At this point, Lin Feng stopped asking questions, and instead, Liu Yanran began to inquire more directly than he had.
Lin Feng was taken aback; here he was, a master, and yet he found himself being questioned less directly than by a young woman. It felt somewhat embarrassing.
"Ha ha... I've practiced a bit," Lin Feng admitted casually.
"No wonder..." Liu Yanran smiled again.
Just when Lin Feng thought Liu Yanran wouldn't say anything more, she suddenly turned back to him and said, "About your earlier question, if there's an opportunity later, you'll understand everything."
After saying that, Liu Yanran turned back to continue on her way. However, her response only left Lin Feng more confused.
Nevertheless, Lin Feng was not someone who lacked understanding. Since Liu Yanran had said that, he had nothing more to say. After all, Lin Feng was now bold and confident; not to mention that the Liu Family had no enmity with him, they shouldn't set a trap for him. Even if he didn't know why there might be some animosity between him and the Liu Family, if they were to scheme against him, Lin Feng wasn't afraid. He knew that with his current cultivation level, even if he wasn't invincible, there were very few people in the world who could stop him if he wanted to leave.
Perhaps this was what they called confidence.
"Alright, we've arrived. This is the gate of Back Mountain," Liu Yanran stopped in front of a large gate and pointed it out to Lin Feng.
"Oh, then let's go in," Lin Feng said, feeling curious about what might be inside this grand and magnificent gate.
"Wait, Lin Feng, the door isn't open yet," Liu Yanran stopped him as he was about to step inside.
"Oh, is there a door here?" Lin Feng looked at the impressive structure made of several large pillars and an entranceway. It was indeed grand and majestic, but it seemed more like a formality without any actual door panels. How could it possibly stop anyone from entering? So he asked.
"Yes, there is a door. Just take a few more steps and you'll see," Liu Yanran said, knowing that explaining wouldn't help much.
"Oh, okay, let me see," Lin Feng replied as he realized Liu Yanran wasn't going to elaborate further.
Although he continued walking in the same manner, knowing that something might appear ahead made Lin Feng cautious when he lifted his foot again.
Though he was bold due to his skills, Lin Feng understood the saying "A cautious sailor can sail for ten thousand years." Being careful was always a good thing.
Strangely enough, this visit to the Liu Family's Back Mountain was originally meant as a reward but had turned into an adventure. However, Lin Feng naturally enjoyed exploring, so it wasn't surprising that he made such a decision at this moment.
Sure enough, after carefully taking a few steps, Lin Feng suddenly felt an invisible barrier appear in front of him. Although he couldn't see it, he could feel it; Lin Feng was certain that this barrier was blocking his way, and given the situation, he realized that with his Internal Energy, he still couldn't advance.
In other words, this barrier could stop someone like him, an Inner Strength Expert.
As a result, Lin Feng's impression of this barrier, the Liu Family, and even the Liu Family's Back Mountain completely changed. He had initially thought that the Liu Family was merely wealthy and powerful, but now it seemed that the Liu Family was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
"Yanran, is this an energy barrier?" Since he couldn't force his way through for the time being, Lin Feng could only retreat and ask Liu Yanran. No matter what, he needed to clarify the situation first.
"Yes, this is what I referred to as a gate; it's also a type of formation," Liu Yanran explained, which was expected in response to Lin Feng's question.
"Then how are we supposed to get in?" At this moment, Lin Feng remembered that he had been invited by the Liu Family to visit Back Mountain. Since he was invited as a guest, it was natural for someone from the Liu Family to open the door for him.
"I'm sorry, I can't take you in; you'll have to go in by yourself," Liu Yanran unexpectedly replied with that statement.
This was too irresponsible; Lin Feng's current view of Liu Yanran and the Liu Family was that they brought their guest to the door and then told him to open it himself.
Alright, even if you want me to go in by myself, at least give me a key.
With nothing at all, am I supposed to break down the door?
"Why?" Lin Feng naturally wouldn't give up easily and asked.
"Because I can't go in either," Liu Yanran said as she sat down in the nearby grass, looking helpless.
"Uh..." Lin Feng was almost amused to the point of laughter by Liu Yanran. How could she lead the way without opening the door?
"Alright, who can go in?" Lin Feng took a step back and asked.
"My Grandpa, but he won't open the door for you," Liu Yanran replied again, still looking helpless.
"But your Grandpa can't go back on his word. Your Liu Family is considered a big family, right?" Lin Feng said.
"How is my Grandpa going back on his word?" Liu Yanran was unwilling to accept that her Grandpa was being accused of dishonesty and retorted.
"Didn't he say he would give me a chance to visit your Liu Family's Back Mountain? Now you're blocking the door; how am I supposed to get in?" Lin Feng quoted Liu Lao's original words.
"Hehe... I think my Grandpa didn't make it clear. He agreed to give you a chance to go to our Liu Family's Back Mountain, but he never said he would definitely open the door for you," Liu Yanran continued to explain. However, Lin Feng felt this explanation was more like a ruse; she was just splitting hairs.
"Oh, then I'll go back." Lin Feng wasn't a fool; no matter how curious he was, he wouldn't think about how to break through this barrier at the entrance of the Liu Family's Back Mountain. A family capable of setting up such a barrier was certainly not an ordinary one.
"No way... you can't go back." What Lin Feng didn't expect was that upon hearing he wanted to leave, Liu Yanran actually stood up, spread her arms, and blocked his way.
For a moment, Lin Feng was dumbfounded.
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