The Capital's Dragon Doctor

"This time, I'll have you test that boy's strength for me. If it's truly as I suspect, then our Li Family will have stumbled upon a real treasure!"

The boy he was referring to was, of course, Lin Feng.

The notes of a zither began to play.

Suddenly, a crisp, pleasant melody drifted from a pavilion on the mountaintop, where a tall woman in a flowing gown sat on a stone bench, leisurely stroking an ornate zither.

"Master, you're here."

The woman smiled as she looked at the old man who had appeared beside her. She was a peerless beauty, whose spiritual aura alone seemed to make the surrounding flowers and trees pale in comparison.

"Mm."

The old man answered faintly, a trace of doting affection flashing in his eyes. Unlike the previous disciple, he truly cherished this female disciple.

After all, this was his very own granddaughter!!

It was just a pity that this granddaughter of his had a withdrawn personality, unwilling to associate with outsiders, and even more unwilling to marry.

This meant that he, as her grandfather, could only spend his days by her side, watching her play the zither and seek enlightenment, enjoying this rare tranquility.

He had no idea when these days would end, which was why he had decided to personally take action this time to nip this Lin Feng—the one who dared to ruin the Li Family's foundation—in the bud.

"Master, with you handling it personally, there's no doubt about the outcome, is there?"

The woman asked with a smile.

"Do you have so little faith in your master?"

Li Zhendong roared with laughter upon hearing this.

"Of course I trust you, Master. If I didn't, I wouldn't have told you about this in the first place. This is a serious matter, after all."

The woman smiled faintly, but a trace of worry lingered in her beautiful eyes.

"Hmph. Don't you worry. I'll be sending three Innate-level experts this time. As long as Lin Feng hasn't reached the Innate realm, he's a dead man!"

Li Zhendong smiled arrogantly.

...

「Xijing City.」

"Phew, finally back."

Looking at the manor before him, Lin Feng smiled faintly, a few traces of exhaustion finally showing in his eyes.

He had maintained a state of high mental concentration the entire journey, and even with his current cultivation at the Mid Stage of Innate, he was starting to feel the strain.

"Who's there? This is private property, back away—Sir?!"

Less than a minute after Lin Feng parked, several female bodyguards in black emerged from the manor. They were about to drive him away when they got a clear look at his face.

"Sir, you've returned!"

"We apologize for our rudeness just now, Sir. Please forgive us."

The bodyguards immediately stood at attention, scarcely daring to breathe.

Admittedly, they were considered top-tier among bodyguards, but they had seen Lin Feng in action.

That level of power was simply earth-shattering!

They were just ordinary people; even an Innate Grandmaster probably wouldn't be a match for Lin Feng.

"It's fine. Your vigilance is commendable. You've done well."

Lin Feng nodded, then got out of the car and walked directly into the manor.

...

「Inside the villa.」

Having washed up, Lin Feng sat quietly on the sofa, a cup of tea in his hand.

He slowly took a sip of the steaming tea and let out a comfortable sigh. He hadn't had a proper hot drink in days.

Now, this mouthful of top-grade Dragon Well tea seemed to cleanse him from the inside out.

"Sir, the car has been unloaded. The Madam is also on her way back now."

Just as Lin Feng was resting, the butler walked in, hauling a bearskin on his shoulder.

The bearskin, weighing over a hundred pounds, made his legs tremble, but he gritted his teeth and pushed on. He knew this bearskin had to be delivered to Sir's bedroom. If he didn't bring it over, he probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

Lin Feng glanced at him and nodded. "Thank you for your hard work. Go get some rest."

The butler gave a simple, honest smile, then gently placed the bearskin at the bedroom door before turning to leave.

"Now, it's time to get down to business."

Lin Feng looked at the massive bearskin, a hint of hesitation appearing on his face.

He wasn't thinking about what to do with the bearskin, but rather about the Red Flame Fruit resting quietly in his pocket.

This was the main reason he had risked the trip to Wo Hu Mountain.

It was the key to whether he could smoothly advance to the Late Stage of Innate.

However, his mind was already quite weary. If he were to start the furnace for alchemy now, the mental toll would be too great. His current mental state simply couldn't support it.

In the end, he shook his head, giving up the idea of performing alchemy with the Red Flame Fruit right away.

"Lin Feng!"

Just then, a clear voice called out, and a beautiful figure, trailing a fragrant scent, crashed into Lin Feng's arms.

"You're finally back."

Su Yanxue rested contentedly against Lin Feng's chest, taking in his familiar, warm presence. She could feel her heart thumping wildly.

"Yes, I'm back."

Lin Feng said softly, patting Su Yanxue's back. He hadn't expected this girl to come running to find him.

"Lin Feng, was your trip okay?"

Su Yanxue asked, opening her hazy eyes. Although she was tired, the moment she saw Lin Feng had returned, she felt full of energy.

"Haha, with my little lucky star waiting for me at home, of course the trip went smoothly."

Lin Feng reached out and playfully ruffled Su Yanxue's beautiful, glossy black hair, speaking with a light chuckle.

"Hee hee."

"I was busy at the company when I heard from the butler that you were coming home tonight, so I left work early."

Su Yanxue smiled sweetly, revealing two cute little dimples that could make anyone's heart melt.

"Oh, right! Lin Feng, I also got a present for you."

As if remembering something, Su Yanxue gave a playful smile, took a small box out of her bag, and placed it in front of Lin Feng.

"Er... you silly girl."

Lin Feng couldn't help but laugh. 'This girl really knows how to get on my good side.'

"Go on, open it. I hope you like it,"

Su Yanxue said with a smile.

Lin Feng nodded, reached out, and opened the box. Inside lay a crystal-clear, vermilion jade pendant. It glowed faintly under the light, its surface seemingly shrouded in a layer of mist, making it exquisitely beautiful.

"Is this... the jade we bought last time?"

Looking at the Jade Pendant in his hand, Lin Feng's gaze softened. A faint smile touched his lips as he spoke softly.

"Yes. I chose this one especially for you. I hope you like it. It's a matching pair with mine. Go on and put it on, Lin Feng."

Su Yanxue said, tugging on Lin Feng's arm with a cute pout, her voice tinged with a playful coyness.

"Alright,"

Lin Feng said with a nod.

"Yay!"

Hearing Lin Feng agree, Su Yanxue jumped for joy, striking a victorious pose.

Watching Su Yanxue act like a little girl before him, a smile appeared on Lin Feng's face, and much of the fatigue from the past few days melted away.

He much preferred this atmosphere to the formal politeness they'd had with each other at the beginning.