Chapter 310: Success
"Huh? Lin Feng, what's going on? Why are you so happy?"
Hearing his voice, Su Yanxue came out of her bedroom and asked, her face full of curiosity.
"It's nothing. Just something I've always wanted to do is finally possible."
Lin Feng rubbed the tip of his nose and answered with a wide grin.
"Oh, I see. Congratulations, then!"
Hearing Lin Feng mention his breakthrough, Su Yanxue immediately cheered and jumped for joy, her face lighting up with a sweet, adorable smile.
Lin Feng was already in high spirits, but seeing Su Yanxue's reaction and her smile simply melted his heart.
"Alright, I'm going out to buy a few things. You be good and stay here, don't go running off. I'll be back later."
After giving Su Yanxue a few instructions, Lin Feng turned, went into his room, and closed the door.
He needed to perform alchemy now, but he didn't have a pill furnace.
Besides, this Meridian Opening Pill wasn't as simple as the other pills he had made before. The changes in medicinal properties involved were extremely complex.
So, he would have to go buy a proper alchemy furnace first.
But he didn't notice that just as he left the hotel, a kilometer away, a man in black lowered his binoculars and spoke softly into the walkie-talkie in his hand.
"The target has appeared. Prepare to move in."
...
At the same time, in another hidden location, a group of masked men were quietly approaching Lin Feng.
Lin Feng was completely unaware. He first took a taxi to the largest traditional Chinese medicine shop in the city.
He bought some supplementary herbs and an alchemy furnace, then prepared to take a taxi back to the hotel to begin the alchemy.
But on the way, he suddenly sensed that he was being followed.
A cold smirk touched Lin Feng's lips. He carefully scanned his surroundings and, in a single glance, spotted the people hiding in the shadows, watching him.
"Hmph." Lin Feng snorted. He stomped his foot, and in an instant, his entire body shot into a nearby alley.
'There are too many ordinary people on the main road. I have to hold back. But in these side alleys... I don't have to be so restrained!'
Lin Feng's speed was extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye, he was weaving through the narrow alley.
His figure flickered like a phantom as he dodged his pursuers' attacks, all while pressing deeper into the alley.
At this, the men following Lin Feng realized something was amiss and immediately gave chase.
"Damn it! Where the hell did that guy go?"
"Search every corner! We can't let him escape!"
"Our mission is to capture him alive, not to let him die!"
The masked men chattered amongst themselves, but they couldn't find any sign of Lin Feng. In fact, the harder they chased, the more spread out they became.
But even though they knew it was probably fruitless to keep pursuing him like this, they gritted their teeth and pressed on. They had been paid for this job.
...
Lin Feng weaved through the streets and alleys, deliberately testing his pursuers' patience. He kept it up for half an hour, until he could no longer hear any sign of them behind him.
Only then did he start to casually make his way back to the hotel, planning to begin the alchemy.
"Heh, you're quite the runner."
And just as Lin Feng was about to turn and leave, a mocking voice sounded, causing Lin Feng's brow to slightly furrow.
"Who?"
Lin Feng vigilantly turned around and looked towards where the voice came from. He did not see the other party's figure, but he felt an extremely distinct aura.
"Well, well. I didn't expect this. You've got a few tricks up your sleeve, actually managing to notice me."
Lin Feng saw a figure walk out of the woods. He had a playful expression, looking at him with great interest.
When Lin Feng saw the man, his eyes narrowed. He clenched his fists, his gaze turning grim.
'A Late-Stage Innate Powerhouse?'
'Masters of this caliber used to be incredibly rare. Why are they popping up like weeds now?'
Lin Feng stared at the man, his tone casual, but his fists slowly tightened.
After all, a Late-Stage Innate Ancient Martial Artist was an extremely formidable figure, no matter where you went.
"Oh? I didn't think you'd be able to discern my level of strength. You're not half bad, kid."
The man who appeared grinned, his tone filled with ridicule and mockery.
"What do you want?"
Lin Feng frowned, unsure of what this man wanted with him. 'Is he here for revenge?'
The thought flashed through his mind and was gone. He dismissed it, since he didn't even know this Ancient Martial Artist. The man had no reason to attack him.
"Heh heh, you don't need to worry about why I'm here. All you need to know is that I've come to send you on your way."
"Don't blame me. Lust is a blade hanging over a man's head. If you have to blame someone, blame yourself for messing with a woman you shouldn't have touched."
With a sinister smile, the man cracked his neck and stepped towards Lin Feng.
"Send me on my way? You won't even give me your name. I doubt a coward who hides his face has what it takes."
Lin Feng scoffed. His condition had only just stabilized, but it wouldn't be easy for a mere Late-Stage Innate Ancient Martial Artist to kill him.
Besides, Su Yanxue was back at the hotel, protected by Black Rose and people from the Murong Clan, so he had nothing to worry about on her account.
"Hahaha! You really are an arrogant brat! I'd love to see what gives you the right to be so cocky!"
The man roared to the sky, then his right leg suddenly shot out, kicking fiercely at Lin Feng.
A vicious gust of wind rushed toward him!
Lin Feng's pupils contracted. He formed his right hand into a palm strike to meet the kick.
"BANG!"
Using profound footwork, Lin Feng nimbly dodged the man's attack and threw a punch with his left hand.
The force of his punch seemed to make the air itself crackle.
"SMACK!"
The man sidestepped the blow and countered with a palm strike, landing it squarely on Lin Feng's chest.
"Hm?"
The man's face changed slightly. His strike would have likely shattered even a stone.
But Lin Feng's body only swayed for a moment before he steadied himself, as if that last strike had been nothing more than a tickle.
"Oh? You can take one of my punches?"
Lin Feng's eyebrows rose slightly. 'This guy's stronger than I thought.'
"Hmph. In that case, I'll let you have a real taste of my power!"
The man roared, circulating his Inner Strength. He unleashed a fierce sweeping kick with his right leg, creating a sharp whistling sound as it cut through the air.
Lin Feng, however, stood his ground. He moved his fists in a blur, a flurry of fist-shadows crashing against the incoming leg.
"BAM!"
The muffled thud of flesh on flesh echoed as a wave of energy erupted from the impact.
A massive force sent Lin Feng staggering back three steps. He looked up at the man in astonishment, surprised that his opponent had actually managed to push him back.