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Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Breaking Through the First Layer
Lin Feng cupped his fists at the several merchants who were eagerly looking at him to purchase the bearskin. "Gentlemen, I’ve already sold the bearskin to the shopkeeper of Lai’s Trading Company. Therefore, it is no longer mine. If you are truly keen on it, please seek other means."
As he spoke, he gave a command to his horse and galloped away.
During the journey, Yang Min curiously asked: "Lin Feng, how much did you sell that bearskin for? Oh, I’m not asking because I want a share of the profits, so don’t get me wrong. After all, I can hardly thank you enough for helping me complete the mission. It’s just pure curiosity."
"About over 200 Gold Pearls," Lin Feng said.
"200? Just for one bearskin?" Yang Min was astounded.
Lin Feng shrugged his shoulders, "200 is not a high price. Look at those merchants, they were willing to pay five to six hundred."
"With such a high price, they must have money to burn," Yang Min shook his head. As a bounty hunter, the reward he got for completing a mission was merely several dozen Gold Pearls.
"Merchants are always on the lookout for profit. They would never make a loss-making deal. You must know that, near Black Wind Mountain, there’s only one Black Wind Bear. Moreover, it’s very powerful. I think, most of its value probably lies in its reputation. Just hanging that bearskin as a sign is like having a famous trademark," said Lin Feng.
"Hmm, you do make a lot of sense. Lin Feng, sometimes I really feel you don’t come across as a 15-year-old," Yang Min suddenly made this remark.
Lin Feng smiled wryly upon hearing this; living two lifetimes, it would be a shame if he couldn’t see through such trivial matters.
"Also, about what you said last time, that we had a connection in our past lives, was it true?" Yang Min suddenly blinked and asked.
Lin Feng replied with a smile: "What, do you believe it now?"
"Yes, I do," Yang Min nodded earnestly. "Otherwise, why would you help me? There’s absolutely no reason."
Lin Feng laughed out loud, "If you believe it, that’s good. A connection from the past, repaid in this life, consider it settling the regrets in my heart. Let’s keep moving."
Lin Feng waved his hand and quickly went on his way, leaving Yang Min muttering to herself.
"Connection from the past, repaid in this life..."
Yang Min’s eyes brimmed with emotion and without a word, she immediately kicked her horse to catch up.
...
Returning to Divine Wind Camp at dusk,
Yang Min excitedly went to report the completion of her mission, planning to invite Lin Feng for a drink in a few days. Lin Feng smiled and promised before returning to his room, where he pondered over his next plan.
The first thing on the agenda was to eliminate Yu Wen Tuo. Lin Feng had not once wavered from this thought. He knew Yu Wen Tuo was a venomous snake; unless struck at its vital spot with a deathblow, even beheading him wouldn’t stop him from biting back, extremely and evilly venomous. So, Lin Feng had always intended to wipe him out directly.
But it was complicated; after all, the latter had two Earth Martial Masters following him by the Seventh Prince’s side, making it impossible to take him down without anyone noticing.
"It won’t be long before the entrance trial, and he definitely won’t let me off the hook. For me, it’s also an opportunity, but I must consider everything thoroughly because it’s very likely that those two Earth Martial Masters will still be with him."
...
Every day in the Divine Wind Camp, everyone was in desperate cultivation.
However, Lin Feng was living a very comfortable life. He helped with digging and watering in the morning and by the afternoon, he had nothing to do, so he simply cultivated inside his room. While cultivating, the Soul Jade Stone also continuously nourished his spiritual power.
Although it couldn’t make his spiritual power soar drastically in an instant, the subtle influence over time undoubtedly made him far superior to the average person.
Of course, to be able to operate two Stars in battle simultaneously was an immensely immense feat, a long journey ahead.
One day, Yang Min came to him, telling him that yesterday when Liu Feng came back, his face was all contorted with anger because his plans had been upended. He had prepared a mountain of things, only to find nothing when he arrived at the Bear Nest.
Yang Min laughed until she nearly fell off her horse while telling him about it, successfully accomplishing her mission.
Afterward, she made an appointment to drink with Lin Feng two days later.
After seeing Yang Min off, Lin Feng was about to practice for a while when a loud shout came from outside his hut.
"Lin Feng, get out here!"
Lin Feng opened his eyes, a little surprised. Was it that Liu Feng?
Lin Feng opened the door, and standing outside was none other than an angry Liu Feng.
Seeing Lin Feng, Liu Feng burst into a rage and said, "Lin Feng, tell me, were you and Yang Min secretly following us? Then after we left, did you use some despicable method to kill the Black Wind Bear? Do you know that my big brother and I discovered that Black Wind Bear first!!"
Since returning yesterday, Liu Feng grew more and more displeased, certain that they were the first to find the lair of the Black Wind Bear. But when they went to the Bear Nest with a load of equipment, full of confidence, they found someone else had already reaped the rewards, and the one who hunted the Black Wind Bear wasn’t them.
Lin Feng was amused by Liu Feng’s words. He really was like a little brat. "You say you discovered it first, so is it a fact? Besides, the assessment is judged by who gets the bear fur, not who discovers it first, If you’re not up to par, there’s no point in blaming others."
Liu Feng flew into a towering rage: "To hell with that! I’m telling you, I’m not here for anything else today, just because I can’t swallow this humiliation..."
"Get lost!"
Just then, a low growl sounded. Liu Feng hadn’t recovered his senses when he was pushed aside by someone else. Liu Feng was about to explode in fury, but he silenced himself upon seeing who it was.
"Lin Feng, you finally show up. If Grandpa Hu doesn’t beat the *#@% out of you today, then you must be squeaky clean!"
This person was none other than the Fifth Generation Disciple Hua Hu.
