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Chapter 17: Master Realm
Antang gazed at the spot hidden in the shadows where the sword was poised to strike. He pondered for a moment and said, "The ones who should appear have all shown themselves."
With that, Antang hurled the Broken Sword into the darkness. The Broken Sword sliced through the void, piercing forward with astonishing speed. At the same time, he unsheathed the remaining blade from his back and advanced toward the Black-Clad Leader.
"Master Realm."
The Black-Clad Leader was taken aback, fear gripping his heart, and his will to fight dissipated. He immediately opened his storage bag and hurled out all the magical artifacts within.
Swords, spears, halberds, tripods, mirrors, and various other treasures radiated divine light, forming a barrier in front of the Black-Clad Leader. He then fled at the fastest speed possible.
"Ah..."
A scream echoed from a nearby shadowy corner; the ambusher had already met his end as the Broken Sword returned.
Antang gripped the remaining blade in his right hand and gently swung it. The blade arced like a crescent moon, cutting through the array of magical artifacts to strike at the back of the masked figure.
Simultaneously, Antang caught the returning Broken Sword and stepped into the Void. With each step he took, he shattered the magical artifacts beneath him.
A fierce and domineering aura emanated from Antang, reminiscent of a God King.
After dispatching two foes with ease, Antang looked down at Lin Feng and several peak Fate Realization Walkers who were embroiled in chaos. Lin Miaomiao had also joined the fray, and together they fought against four opponents, gaining the upper hand.
"Stop fighting; let's go make some noodles. I'm feeling a bit hungry," Antang remarked as he slowly descended from the Void.
While counterattacking, Lin Feng replied, "If you want to eat sooner, we need to take care of these people first."
"Get out of the way, you're in my way," Antang said irritably.
Lin Feng glanced at Lin Miaomiao, and with a nod between them, they struck down their opponents before flying back to the entrance of the noodle shop.
The four peak Fate Realization figures in black saw two generals fall and dared not linger. After exchanging glances, they immediately activated their life-saving treasures and attempted to flee.
"Do you think you can escape in front of me?"
After saying this, Antang slightly raised his hand and commanded, "Go."
As soon as the word 'go' left his lips, the chopsticks scattered on the ground suddenly flew up, shooting toward the four men in the blink of an eye.
Two of them summoned spiritual weapons from the Enlightenment Realm. A blinding red light shone, forming a terrifying wall of condensed power. They used this moment to pull out jade slips that could allow them to escape over a hundred miles.
It was all too late.
The chopsticks were too fast; almost instantly after taking off, they pierced through the red barrier and stabbed into their hearts.
While Lin Feng was astonished by this person's terrifying strength, he did not forget to leap over. He removed their Essence Blood from their foreheads to feed the Blood Devouring Cauldron. Lin Feng was excited to have obtained the Essence Blood of two Enlightenment Realm powerhouses today—one at the Initial Stage of Enlightenment and one in the mid-Enlightenment stage.
The Blood Devouring Cauldron had never consumed the Essence Blood of an Enlightenment Realm powerhouse before. Previously, he had encountered Enlightenment Realm figures, but unfortunately, the Sword Technique bestowed upon him by Master Ancestor was too domineering, directly obliterating those Enlightenment Realm powerhouses into ashes.
Lin Feng carefully stored away this Essence Blood, planning to use it when he was alone.
At that moment, Flying Fish Gang's leader Tu Yu arrived and immediately congratulated him, saying, "Lin Brother! Boss Lin, congratulations on regaining your freedom."
Lin Feng looked at Tu Yu and said, "You're just in time; I was about to ask you. Didn't you say there wouldn't be any more trouble? What's going on?"
Tu Yu glanced at the bodies on the ground and frowned. "These people are not following the rules of our path. Why would they target Boss Lin? I heard the sounds of fighting and rushed over to help."
"It seems we can't stay here any longer."
Just as Tu Yu was about to respond, An Tang lazily spoke up, "Boss, I'm starving. I've helped you fight and taken care of the enemies. Isn't it time to make me some noodles?"
"Coming right up, Senior."
Lin Feng smiled. When dealing with such powerful individuals, regardless of their background, one must serve them well with good food and drink while flattering them. Lin Feng then turned to Tu Yu and said, "Let's not worry about anything else for now; find us a safe place to stay."
"Sure thing. Lin Brother, follow me."
Tu Yu led Lin Feng and the others through Azure Fish Alley. After half an hour, they arrived at an empty courtyard. This courtyard was located in a secluded corner of Azure Fish Alley, making it quite peaceful. Inside, all the necessary furnishings were present.
An Tang found a chair and sat down, saying, "Boss, when are you making those noodles? I'm about to starve here."
Lin Feng frowned and replied, "Senior, the supplies here are incomplete; I can't make noodles right away. How about we go out to eat instead?"
An Tang shook his head repeatedly. "No way! The food outside isn't clean; it'll upset my stomach."
"Seems like what I cook isn't considered 'outside' food for you?"
Lin Feng muttered under his breath, pondering what to do next. Just then, Tu Yu revealed a proud expression and said, "Lin Brother, don't worry. I've already had everything prepared for you. The kitchen is fully stocked."
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng went into the kitchen and found that indeed everything was complete. There was even freshly made bone broth available. Looking at Tu Yu with a knowing glance, Lin Feng remarked, "If it weren't for our bond forged through hardship, I would genuinely think today's assassination attempt was orchestrated by you."
"Lin Brother, that's not a joke to make lightly. I have matters to attend to; I'll take my leave now."
Tu Yu bid farewell and left, glancing back at An Tang several times as he departed. He had actually arrived at the noodle shop earlier; at that time, An Tang hadn't made a move yet while Lin Miaomiao was protecting everyone with her Manifestation of Divine Powers.
As Tu Yu contemplated what to do next, he witnessed An Tang unleash an unstoppable force in action.
“Gaojing actually has someone of Grandmaster level, and I have never heard of his name,” Tu Yu thought to himself.
In the kitchen, the bone soup was authentic, bought by Tu Yu from elsewhere. The noodles were also perfectly cooked. Antang really could eat; he finished twelve bowls before finally stopping.
After finishing the beef noodles, Antang let out a satisfied burp and patted his belly, saying, “There’s nothing more interesting in this world than eating. Nothing is more practical than filling one’s stomach. Boss, the soup and noodles prepared in this courtyard are truly authentic. If you want to do good business, you need to lay a solid foundation.”
“Senior, you speak wisely.”
Lin Feng smiled as he looked at Antang, already suspecting his identity. He said, “May I ask, Senior…”
Before Lin Feng could finish, Antang interrupted, “Boss, you’re a grown man; why are you speaking so softly? Are you afraid someone will hear? It’s not like we’re discussing anything shameful.”
Hearing this, Lin Feng noticed the flicker in Antang's eyes and understood his hint. There were indeed people secretly watching; they must be from Dusi Mansion.
“Senior cannot reveal his identity yet.”
Lin Feng thought to himself and then laughed heartily, pretending to speak loudly, “Senior, you may not know this, but there are many lurking individuals in Gaojing. They love to pry into others’ affairs when they have nothing better to do. Is this a sickness? It needs treatment!”
Antang nodded in agreement, “It certainly needs treatment.”
After that, Antang stood up and said, “It’s getting late today, and I have nowhere to go. Boss, do you have any vacant rooms here?”
“We have plenty of vacant rooms; it’s just that I wonder if Senior has enough silver with you?”
“You saved my life, and you still want to charge me?” Antang looked astonished.
“Senior misunderstands. When you helped me out of trouble, it was in exchange for a lifetime of free noodles. This accommodation is a separate matter, isn’t it?”
“I don’t carry money. When have I ever paid?”
"Enough joking around, please."
Lin Feng led Antang to choose a room and casually asked, "You’re not really planning to stay in my noodle shop for life, are you?"
"What about you?" Antang replied with a smile.
Lin Feng thought about it; how could a Grandmaster-level expert possibly remain as his personal bodyguard forever?
Dusi Mansion. In the hall.
An old man hurriedly entered and began recounting the events that had transpired at Lanzhou Noodle House to Cold Rain.
Cold Rain picked up his teacup, inhaling the aroma of the tea, and after a moment of contemplation said, "Have you found out anything about this person’s background?"
The old man shook his head. "There isn’t much information on him. All I know is that he has been seen entering and exiting the Medicine King Pavilion."
"Oh?"
Cold Rain took a sip of tea and murmured to himself, "No mention of Qijian Pavilion. He has been to Medicine King Pavilion; could he be from the Guan Family? Does the Guan Family still have such strong experts? Why is the Guan Family so protective of Lin Feng?"
"It’s just a dispute among rivals. General Xie has suffered significant losses at that noodle shop multiple times. His reputation has taken a hit. Such occurrences are rare in Gaojing."
In the eastern outskirts of Gaojing, in a courtyard.
God of War Xie lay on a lounge chair beneath the grape trellis, resting with his eyes closed. He was waiting for news, hoping for good news. But as time passed, he sensed that the light was fading. The people he sent out had yet to return.
He knew that good news no longer existed; instead, bad news was on its way.
"The noodle seller has escaped yet again. Is it his skill or just sheer luck?"
God of War Xie slowly opened his eyes and sat up, then looked towards Gaojing Qingyu Alley and said, "No matter the reason, you must die. Otherwise, how can I maintain my face in Gaojing?"
"Where is Xu Fu?"
"General, I am here." An elderly man dressed as a strategist appeared, stepping into the grape arbor.
God of War Xie asked, "Is Qiu Feihu resting?"
"Reporting to the general, not yet."
"Let’s go pay him a visit."
Under the strategist's guidance, God of War Xie walked through the corridor and soon arrived at an ordinary door. The strategist gently knocked and said, "General Qiu, are you resting? The general has matters to discuss."
With a creak, Qiu Feihu opened the door and boomed, "Brother Xie, please come in."
This was his own courtyard; God of War Xie nodded slightly and took a seat after entering.
"Where is General Xiao? Out on business again?" God of War Xie casually asked.
Qiu Feihu replied, "I never know what the second brother is up to."
God of War Xie got straight to the point: "I risked being accused of treason to let you and General Xiao escape and took you in. In this world, who doesn’t face difficulties? We should help each other."
"General Xie is right. I, Qiu Feihu, will always remember the kindness shown to me by General Xie," Qiu Feihu expressed gratefully.
"Now, I find myself in trouble. I hope General Qiu can assist me."
"General Xie speaks truly. The second brother instructed me that we owe General Xie a debt. If you need help, I cannot refuse. I will certainly help you resolve this matter," Qiu Feihu said confidently while patting his chest.
"Help me kill a person. He is in a quiet courtyard at Azure Fish Alley. There are three people in the courtyard; if it's convenient, General Qiu, eliminate the other two as well."
"Killing is nothing to worry about, General Xie. I will ensure that not a single soul remains there."
Qiu Feihu was about to leave when God of War Xie immediately stopped him, saying, "Now is not the time. Wait for my notification, General."
"Understood. When you need me, General Xie, just let me know."
Having found the Eighth Demon General, God of War Xie did not believe Lin Feng could survive. As long as they waited for that Master Realm cultivator Walker to leave the noodle shop, it would be the best opportunity to strike. (To be continued...)
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