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Chapter 191: Escape Together
Facing the white-clad man's questioning, Lin Feng casually replied, "I think they must have made a mistake."
Suddenly, the white-clad man stood up, looking at Lin Feng with authority. "I am Ouyang Chen, the Naval Commander of the Ouyang Family. This is my territory. I demand to know your identity, and you will answer truthfully."
As Lin Feng pondered how to respond, Ling'er let out a cold laugh and said, "Commander Ouyang, you have quite the imposing presence. Mr. Feng is my guest. If you wish to interrogate someone, why not start with me?"
"Ling'er, this person has an unknown background. He must be a soldier from the Tang Dynasty, and he easily defeated several Eastern Samurai. His cultivation is impressive. I worry..."
"I believe my safety does not require your concern, Commander Ouyang. Please leave," Ling'er began to dismiss him.
"You..." Ouyang Chen stormed off in anger.
Lin Feng did not want to cause any unpleasantness at Ling'er's home and felt somewhat apologetic. "Ling'er, I'm sorry for causing you trouble."
Ling'er gazed out at the falling rain and did not respond. Her figure appeared somewhat desolate and lonely.
"Ling'er, I don't want to intrude further. I'll take my leave now." Lin Feng realized he could not help her with her troubles and decided to depart.
"Mr. Feng, would you care to take a walk with me?"
Without waiting for Lin Feng's response, Ling'er suddenly stood up and left. Lin Feng was taken aback for a moment but ultimately followed her.
The two walked out of the estate and onto the street.
Lin Feng thought for a moment and said, "Ling'er, Ouyang Chen is not wrong. To be honest, I am indeed a soldier from the Northern Frontier of the Tang Dynasty, not a merchant."
Upon hearing this, Ling'er showed no surprise and replied flatly, "So what? Are you going to harm me?"
Lin Feng was about to respond when Ling'er interjected, "You won't. I've seen too many people. The depths of your eyes are clear and bright. You are someone who inherently possesses justice."
"Miss, you flatter me," Lin Feng replied awkwardly. Justice? He couldn't be sure if he was a just person. But at least he had no regrets about the things he had done.
The night was gentle. The cypress trees lining the streets were cloaked in silver, exuding a cold serenity.
The two walked in silence, unaware of how much time had passed. Suddenly, Ling'er asked, "Mr. Feng, as a soldier of the Great Tang, why do you fight?"
"Why do I fight?"
Lin Feng pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "At first, I wanted to cultivate my skills. Only by becoming a powerful Walker could I avoid being bullied and be able to bully others. Later, I became a soldier of the Great Tang and earned recognition from my superiors. I don't have particularly strong feelings for the Great Tang."
"If you ask me why I fight, I would say it is for a promise I hold in my heart."
"For the promise I fight."
Ling'er repeated Lin Feng's words and after a while said, "Actually, I have something to hide as well. I am a soldier of the Wind Nation. Like you, I fight for a promise. If one day we meet on the battlefield, please do not hold back, Mr. Feng."
Lin Feng fell silent, unsure how to respond. He couldn't fathom why Ling'er suddenly revealed this. Did she know his identity? He looked at Mo Yi amidst the desolate Snowstorm, her slender waist like a willow branch, standing straight against the cold wind, evoking a sense of pity.
Suddenly, Ling'er turned her head to look at Lin Feng. He noticed tears on her face.
What a fragile girl; this loneliness was not an act but something inherent to her being. Lin Feng felt an impulse to embrace this pitiful girl, to let her lean against his chest as her refuge.
In the end, Lin Feng furrowed his brow and turned away, unable to meet Ling'er's gaze.
The Snowstorm cut through the silence like a knife.
With tears in her eyes, Ling'er suddenly burst into laughter. She said to herself, "Since I became aware of my surroundings, I've known that I am an orphan—without father or mother."
"I was raised by my adoptive father. However, today, he has passed away, and I cannot return to pay my respects."
Lin Feng suddenly understood why she had become different from her usual self, why she felt so desolate and alone today. It was because she had lost a loved one. But why did she choose to confide in a stranger? A stranger could only serve as a listener, unable to offer any comfort.
After sharing those words, Ling Er felt a bit lighter, and a faint smile appeared in her eyes. She said, "Thank you, Young Master Feng. I should be on my way."
"I should also return."
"Young Master Feng, you have someone you love in your heart, don't you?"
Lin Feng nodded.
"I can see it deep within your eyes. She must be beautiful and kind."
"She..." Lin Feng thought of Miaomiao, the one with the radiant smile and adorable tiger teeth. He wondered how she was doing now, whether she had awakened.
"I understand now. Farewell, and I hope we meet again someday," Ling Er said with a light laugh.
"Farewell."
As the two turned to leave, a White Shadow emerged from the swirling snow. It was Ouyang Chen. Ouyang Chen looked at Lin Feng with eyes full of killing intent, then turned to Ling Er with confusion. He furrowed his brow and asked, "Ling Er, you don’t say a single sorrowful word to me, yet you can open your heart to him?"
"Young Master Ouyang, you are very good. But I..." Ling Er paused mid-sentence; her emotions were somewhat chaotic today, and she didn't want to speak or engage in any social niceties.
"Ling Er, do you mean to say that I, Ouyang Chen, am not as good as this lowly person?" Ouyang Chen's tone was somewhat furious.
Lin Feng could no longer hold back and said, "Ouyang Chen, did you step in dog shit before coming out today? And did the door slam on your head? Why doesn’t Ling Er want to be with you? Because you are not worthy."
"In terms of status, I am just as prominent as you are. I simply choose to be low-key. In terms of cultivation, we are both at the Initial Stage of Enlightenment. As for combat strength, I could easily throw you several streets away. No matter how lowly you think yourself to be, today I will tear your mouth apart."
"Lowly dog barks, I'll kill you."
Ouyang Chen had never heard such an insult in Baytai and was about to unleash his cultivation when Ling'er suddenly rushed between the two, unable to contain herself as she shouted, "Stop arguing! I'm already very annoyed."
Her voice boomed like thunder, sweeping over both sides and forcing Lin Feng and Ouyang Chen to step back a few paces.
Lin Feng was taken aback by Ling'er's display of power. She was at least a Master Realm expert. At her age, there were very few on the entire continent who had reached the Master Realm. One could only imagine how astonishing her talent was and how powerful her background must be.
"You actually intervened for him?" Ouyang Chen looked at Ling'er in disbelief.
"I'm sorry. I'm just really, really annoyed. Can you please stop bothering me?" Ling'er revealed a look of distress.
"I won't blame you, I will never blame you. I understand that you're hurting. I came today to tell you not to go back."
"What?"
"Don't return to the manor; it's a trap."
"Why? Who wants to kill me?"
"I can't say. You need to leave quickly, the farther the better. I originally planned to run away with you today, but it seems you don't feel the same way about me. It was all one-sided." A look of sorrow crossed Ouyang Chen's face.
He was willing to give up wealth and status, abandon his family, and forsake everything just to escape with the woman he loved.
"I'm sorry." Ling'er knew she had hurt Ouyang Chen but didn't know how to comfort him.
"Just go! If you don't leave now, it will be too late." Ouyang Chen urged.
"I can't. My subordinates are still at my manor."
"The only purpose of the Ouyang Family is you. They pose no danger, so hurry and leave."
After finishing, Ouyang Chen turned to Lin Feng and said fiercely, "Listen well, Lin. Since Ling'er has chosen you, I will entrust her to you. If you let a single hair on her head be harmed, I, Ouyang Chen, will search the ends of the earth to find you and tear you apart."
"Rest assured. Having her with me is far better than having her with you," Lin Feng replied solemnly, not expecting to be caught up in such a situation and pondering his next move.
"Take care. I hope you find happiness, Ling'er," Ouyang Chen said with reluctance.
"You take care too."
Lin Feng hurriedly left with Ling'er, but behind them came Ouyang Chen's loud question: "Ling'er, did you ever love me?"
The voice was swept away by the snowstorm, swirling and fading until it disappeared without a trace.
Lin Feng arrived at the border and saw countless flames ahead. He immediately stopped and said, "It seems we are too late; the border has already been sealed off."
"They shouldn't have blocked all the routes; let's head in another direction."
Lin Feng led Ling'er along a secluded path to avoid detection. They nearly crossed the entire Baytai and arrived at another trade route.
There were also people here conducting checks, but their numbers were significantly fewer than before.
A soldier clad in armor sternly asked, "You two, stop! Present your travel documents."
Lin Feng took out his documents and handed them over.
The soldier carefully examined them and said, "Yours is fine; you may pass. But what about this young lady?"
As Ling'er hesitated on how to respond, Lin Feng quickly interjected, "This officer, she is my wife, and we've lost all our belongings. Please do us a favor and let us through."
Lin Feng stuffed a pile of banknotes onto the table.
The Soldiers accepted the banknotes, their expressions softening a bit. One of them said, "This is troublesome. Recently, we've been under pressure from above to capture a woman who bears a resemblance to your wife."
"That can't be true; it must be a coincidence," Lin Feng insisted, pushing more banknotes forward.
The Soldiers continued their work, revealing satisfied smiles. One of them replied, "The higher-ups have made it clear that this person is very important. No amount of money can change that. How about this: we’ll compare her portrait. If they match, then I’m afraid we’ll have to take her in. If they don’t, I’ll let you go immediately."
One of the Soldiers took out a jade tablet and infused it with Vital Energy. The tablet glowed and projected an image of a person. The figure was dressed in white, possessing an extraordinary beauty that looked almost identical to Ling Er.
Realizing that this person was indeed the wanted criminal, the Soldier immediately shouted, "Bring her in!"
Without hesitation, Lin Feng sprang into action, snatching the Sword from the Soldier across from him and slashing towards his neck. (To be continued...)
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