The Capital's Dragon Doctor

Although he had the upper hand in the recent battle, it had come at a great cost.

Wang Lu was a genuine Peak of Late-Stage Innate Powerhouse. The only reason Lin Feng had won the bloody struggle was due to his own extraordinary reflexes and agility, coupled with his masterful use of combat techniques. It had been a narrow victory.

Lin Feng muttered, "I'm still not working hard enough."

"I wonder when I'll be able to recover my peak strength... or even surpass it..."

Lin Feng sighed. His current cultivation speed wasn't slow by any means, but it was still a far cry from his former power.

Especially with the major powers now making their moves, it would undoubtedly be much harder for him to regain his former power.

'Ah, forget it. Now's not the time to dwell on these things. I should focus on recovering quickly and getting back to the hotel.'

Lin Feng shook his head, pushing the thoughts to the back of his mind.

Slowly regulating his breathing, Lin Feng gently closed his eyes and began to recover.

Lin Feng's regenerative abilities were formidable. In just a few minutes, he had already recovered sixty to seventy percent of his stamina.

'Phew. I'm about eighty percent recovered. Now I'm confident enough.'

Lin Feng let out a long sigh of relief and slowly got to his feet.

His Inner Strength was almost completely depleted. However, his recovery rate far surpassed that of an ordinary Ancient Martial Artist, allowing him to maintain a high level of combat effectiveness.

"Now that the hidden enemy has been eliminated, I can head back to the hotel. Then I can get ready to take Yan Xue back to Xijing City," Lin Feng muttered to himself, then strode forward.

The mountain path, which would be extremely steep for a normal person, was like flat ground beneath Lin Feng's feet. He pulled out his phone and dialed a number as he walked.

"Hello, it's me."

"Lin Feng! Are you okay?!"

Yan Xue's concerned voice came from the other end of the line. She had just come out of the hotel bathroom when she saw Lin Feng jump straight out the window in pursuit of someone.

Only now, with Lin Feng's call, could she finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Don't worry, silly girl. I'm fine, just a little hungry," Lin Feng replied, deliberately making light of it.

Even though he had just survived a life-or-death battle, he didn't want to make Su Yanxue worry, especially since he hadn't been injured.

"Hungry?" A smile graced Su Yanxue's lovely face upon hearing Lin Feng mention food, and she quickly asked.

"Yeah, a little hungry. Could you order us two steak takeouts? Also, grab me a soda. Ice cream would be good too," Lin Feng said casually, rubbing the tip of his nose.

On the other end of the line, Su Yanxue smiled faintly.

She wasn't stupid; of course she knew Lin Feng didn't want her to worry. So, she didn't press the issue, just replied with a sweet "Okay!" and hung up.

"Heh, that girl is pretty understanding," Lin Feng grinned, slipping his phone back into his pocket.

...

Not long after, Lin Feng returned to the hotel and happened to run into Su Yanxue in the lobby, carrying two bags.

"Lin Feng!"

Seeing Lin Feng, Su Yanxue happily rushed over and hugged his arm tightly.

Lin Feng patted her on the head. "There now, Xiaoxue. Did the takeout arrive?"

"Yup, perfect timing! Hee hee!" Su Yanxue said playfully, swinging Lin Feng's arm.

"Let's go."

"Mhm."

Lin Feng followed Su Yanxue into the room. His stomach rumbled loudly at the sight of the lavish spread on the table.

Without any ceremony, Lin Feng picked up his plate and began to wolf down the food, while Su Yanxue watched him in silence.

After he had eaten and drunk his fill, Su Yanxue asked, "Lin Feng, are you alright? You jumped out in such a hurry just now. Were we in some kind of danger?"

"Are you hurt?"

Her expression was filled with deep concern.

"Haha, silly girl, do I look hurt to you?" Lin Feng laughed heartily and reached out to pinch Su Yanxue's soft, rosy cheek.

Hearing this, Su Yanxue carefully studied Lin Feng's expression. After a long moment, she finally nodded. "You don't look hurt."

Lin Feng said with a smile, "See? Don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one can bully you."

Hearing Lin Feng's reassurance, Su Yanxue breathed a sigh of relief.

She suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, right, Lin Feng. Murong Qian came looking for you just now. She said she had something important to discuss."

"Hmm? She came looking for me?"

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow.

"Yes. She said it was very important and asked me to tell you as soon as I saw you."

Su Yanxue thought for a moment to recall the details before she spoke.

Lin Feng frowned. Logically speaking, his business with Murong Qian was already concluded.

He had helped cure her of the chronic illness afflicting her body, and in return, she had provided the cold qi he needed and ensured Su Yanxue's safety.

'For her to show up here again now... could it be...'

"Lin Feng, what are you thinking about?" Su Yanxue asked, blinking her beautiful eyes as she stared at him in confusion.

"Er, it's nothing. Wait for me in the room. I'll go see her first," Lin Feng said, shaking his head after a brief pause.

...

On the top floor of the hotel, Murong Qian stood before a floor-to-ceiling window, looking out at the city lights. She wore a white dress, and her long hair was draped over her shoulders.

She waited there quietly by the window. Although her expression was icy, her delicate and exquisitely beautiful profile still exuded a unique charm.

KNOCK KNOCK.

The knock on the door broke the girl's reverie. She turned her head, and her eyes lit up when she saw the young man standing in the doorway.

"Lin Feng, let's talk."

Murong Qian smiled faintly. It was a gentle and serene smile, beautiful enough to outshine a field of blooming flowers.

"Talk? What do you want to talk about?" Lin Feng asked, his eyes narrowing with a playful glint.

After he had completely neutralized the cold qi in her body, she had recovered quite a bit from her perpetually frosty state. At the very least, she was capable of other expressions now.

"Why don't you come in first," Murong Qian said with a captivating smile before turning back into her room.

Lin Feng didn't hesitate, pushing the door open and stepping inside.

After all, this wasn't the first time they had worked together; they both knew each other's temperaments.

"Sit."

Murong Qian gestured to the sofa, indicating for Lin Feng to sit.

Lin Feng sat down on the sofa without hesitation, looking at Murong Qian with great interest.

"So, what did you want to talk about? Or rather, what do you need me to do?"

He was sure she wasn't so bored as to visit him for no reason. She definitely needed his help with something.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have had him come over at a time like this.