Chapter 1817 - 10: Zhou Ziqian’s Invitation

"What kind of monster is this guy?"

Gu Yun’er looked at Lin Feng with a gaze full of shock. It was precisely because she understood Lin Feng’s past that she knew how terrifying Lin Feng truly was.

In just a few years, he had already grown to this point.

Just a few years to reach heights that countless cultivators couldn’t achieve in a lifetime.

It was truly astounding.

"Ancestor, you died so tragically!"

Many from the Xue Family were kneeling on the ground, crying bitterly.

There were also many with expressions of fear looking at Lin Feng.

Because Lin Feng was simply too powerful.

So powerful.

That his presence made their hearts tremble.

The Xue Family now wished they could turn back time.

If they were given another chance.

They would definitely not choose to cause trouble for Lin Feng.

Lin Feng glanced indifferently at the rest of the Xue Family.

He did not make any further move against the other members of the Xue Family.

He didn’t even make a move against Xue Shaqi.

Because, in Lin Feng’s view.

Someone like Xue Shaqi.

Didn’t even qualify to die at his hands.

Gu Yun’er followed closely behind Lin Feng as they returned to their residence.

And the news of Xue Qianren being instantly killed by a young cultivator quickly spread throughout Dragon Blood City.

Although Xue Qianren was not a particularly powerful figure, he was at least a cultivator of the True God Realm.

And with the connection to the Long Family.

Thus.

Xue Qianren’s death still stirred some waves in Dragon Blood City.

...

The late night in Dragon Blood City remained bustling and lively.

Zhou Ziqian walked on the wide street.

The noise of the crowd and various vendor calls incessantly flowed into his ears.

But Zhou Ziqian seemed not to hear them at all.

His eyes seemed only focused on what lay ahead.

Zhou Ziqian was none other than the man who previously peddled the Black Nether Tree King’s roots in the black market.

"Swish..."

Suddenly, the originally bright street became intensely dark, and the surrounding crowd vanished without a trace.

The entire street had only Zhou Ziqian walking alone.

The sudden disappearance of the crowd did not cause any emotional ripple in Zhou Ziqian.

He didn’t even pause.

Zhou Ziqian continued to step forward.

At this moment, figures emerged in the street both ahead and behind.

They had come to ambush Zhou Ziqian, all experts from the black market.

These people suspected that Zhou Ziqian might know the whereabouts of the Black Nether Tree.

So they had come to ambush Zhou Ziqian, intending to get the Black Nether Tree’s information from him.

Thump, thump, thump...

Suddenly.

A very eerie sound echoed between Heaven and Earth.

It was like the pulse of the earth beating.

When that sound was heard.

The heart position of many cultivators burst open.

They fell on their backs, dead.

Soon, the vanished crowd reappeared, and Zhou Ziqian walked out of the illusion.

"Someone died!" a terrified voice echoed from the crowd.

"There are dead people here too!"

"Here as well!"

"Why did so many people suddenly die? Just now there didn’t seem to be so many bodies here. What exactly happened?"

...

Many people exclaimed in surprise.

At this moment, Zhou Ziqian had already left.

...

"An old acquaintance visiting! I wonder if brother is here?" called out a voice outside Lin Feng’s residence.

"Huh, this voice sounds like the cultivator who was selling the Black Nether Tree King’s roots in the black market. How did he find his way here?" Gu Yun’er said puzzled.

"This person is not simple! I’ve been waiting for him to come!"

Lin Feng smiled slightly.

Then he walked out of the room, opened the courtyard gate, and gave a fist salute, saying, "Pleasure to meet you! Please, come inside to talk!"

Zhou Ziqian also returned the fist salute.

Then he and Lin Feng entered the living room together.

The host and guest took their seats.

Gu Yun’er brought the brewed Spiritual Tea over.

"I am Zhou Ziqian, I apologize for the unannounced visit, I hope you don’t mind, Brother!"

"Isn’t it a joy to have friends come from afar? It’s a welcome pleasure for Brother Zhou to be my guest, not a disturbance!"

"Haha, you are truly straightforward, Brother. May I know how you are addressed, Brother?"

"Lin Feng!"

...

"So it’s Brother Lin. I’ve come this time with something I’d like to invite Brother Lin to do together, but I don’t know if Brother Lin would be interested?"

"Oh? What is it? Let’s hear it!"

Zhou Ziqian said, "To seize the Holy Fruit produced by the Black Nether Tree King!"

"Oh? The fruit produced by the Black Nether Tree King? It seems Brother Zhou really knows about the Black Nether Tree King! I wonder why Brother Zhou would invite me to join?" Lin Feng couldn’t help but ask.

Zhou Ziqian replied, "Because I consider Brother Lin to be a trustworthy person!"

"Hahahaha..."

Lin Feng suddenly laughed aloud, saying, "Thank you for your trust, Brother Zhou! When do we go?"

"I estimate it will take another two years to mature! This is a Sound Transmission Jade Token, I’ll communicate with Brother Lin at the time!" Zhou Ziqian took out a jade talisman and handed it to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng accepted the jade talisman.

Zhou Ziqian stood up to bid farewell, and Lin Feng personally escorted him out.

Then he returned to his residence.

Gu Yun’er said, "This Zhou Ziqian should be a person of great strength, right? Such a person? Can also fall into destitution? Now that he’s come to find you, could there be deception?"

Lin Feng said, "He is injured, severely injured, though he hides it well! But I can sense it, it should be an Origin Injury. However, he didn’t mention his injury, and I shouldn’t ask. A million Source Crystal Stones might be used to purchase Spiritual Medicine to heal Origin Injuries, but it’s not easy to find such medicine. I hope he can find it."

"As for your concern about deception? There’s no need to worry about that; I didn’t sense any malice from him. This person prefers to sell the Black Nether Tree King’s roots to raise Source Crystal Stones to buy Spiritual Medicine rather than choosing the simplest method of killing to seize treasures, which shows he has principles and isn’t one to indiscriminately kill innocents. And you may have noticed, he’s not adept at talking; I estimate his nature is quite solitary. Such personalities often aren’t good at interacting with others and thus have fewer friends!"

"As for why he found me! Perhaps indeed as he said, he trusts me highly! This trust stems from his extremely sharp judgment and insight into external matters. I must say, he has a keen eye to have found me, and I am indeed worthy of his trust."

"Hmmph!" Gu Yun’er couldn’t help but snort lightly twice upon hearing Lin Feng’s self-praise.

The next day.

After breakfast.

Lin Feng looked at Gu Yun’er, saying, "What do you plan for the future?"

Gu Yun’er’s delicate face changed slightly, as she felt the sense of parting in Lin Feng’s tone.

Gu Yun’er said softly, "Are you leaving? If possible, I’d like to stay by your side for now."

Seemingly worried Lin Feng might misunderstand, Gu Yun’er said, "Once I’ve earned enough Source Crystal Stones to repay you, I will leave!"

Lin Feng said with a teasing smile, "Tell me honestly, are you reluctant to leave me?"

Gu Yun’er’s face blushed, and she pretended to angrily glared at Lin Feng, saying, "Who’s reluctant to leave you?"

Lin Feng laughed, saying, "I have important matters to attend to, and thus I can’t take you along. But if you have nowhere to go, head to the Reincarnation Immortal Sect. I will arrange for you an identity as a servant disciple at the Reincarnation Immortal Sect for a time, where you can cultivate. Later, if you pass the assessment, you’ll have a chance to become an official disciple of the Reincarnation Immortal Sect."