Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 122: Gathering Information

"Lin Feng, you are finally back!" Xu Tian's voice was full of concern and surprise.

Lin Feng collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, sweat mixed with blood dripping from his forehead. Although Lin Feng's injuries had recovered halfway before returning, the long journey would still cause the wounds to crack and the physical exhaustion to overdraw.

"Xu Tian, ​​we're in trouble this time." Lin Feng panted, his voice filled with helplessness and fatigue. "The same method can't be used again. If we use Chu Yi and the elders of the Chu family to lure the Chu family out, the people from the Nine Emperor Pavilion will definitely be lured here as well. By then, let alone destroying the Chu family, we ourselves won't be able to protect ourselves." Lin Feng frowned, his eyes full of worry.

Xu Tian clenched his fists and said angrily: "Are we just going to let the Chu family go like this? I won't accept this, Lin Feng, I must avenge my family!" His eyes were red and his teeth were chattering.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, "Don't worry. The most important thing right now is to understand the situation in Xihai City so that we can formulate the next plan. But my appearance has been exposed, so it is not convenient for me to enter or leave Xihai City."

Xu Tian said without hesitation: "Lin Feng, let me go!"

Lin Feng raised his head and looked at Xu Tian's determined eyes. He hesitated a little: "Xu Tian, ​​going to Xihai City is full of dangers. You..."

Xu Tian interrupted Lin Feng: "Lin Feng, don't worry, I'm not afraid! For revenge, I can face any danger."

Lin Feng was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, Xu Tian, ​​you must be careful."

Xu Tian began to prepare to go to Xihai City. He straightened his worn clothes and tightened the dagger at his waist.

"Lin Feng, I'm leaving." Xu Tian turned around and walked out of the cave.

Lin Feng stopped him: "Xu Tian, ​​remember, don't be impulsive. If there is any danger, save your own life first."

Xu Tian nodded heavily: "I understand, Brother Lin Feng."

At night, after leaving the cave, Xu Tian quickened his pace toward Xihai City. Along the way, moonlight cast a solitary shadow over him. His steps were firm, his eyes resolute. The wind brushed across his face, ruffling his hair, but it couldn't dispel the obsession within him.

After Xu Tian left, Man Jiawen, on the other side, dragged his almost broken body and struggled towards Xihai City. His clothes were stained with blood, and every step left a deep blood mark.

"Brothers... I must bring the news back..." Man Jiawen murmured to himself. His eyes were a little blurred, but the obsession in his heart supported him to move forward.

Originally, Man Jiawen had been informed of Lin Feng's situation by the Chu family, and had brought over twenty of his fellow disciples and the Chu family's chief elder, Chu Feng, to encircle and suppress Lin Feng. The fierce battle with Lin Feng at Xihaikou had resulted in heavy losses, with most of the men suffering serious injuries.

On their way back, the sudden appearance of the remnants of the Demon Cult put them in a desperate situation.

"Let's fight! Cover Brother Man and let him leave!" The disciples of Jiuhuang Pavilion roared, and chose to stay and stop the remnants of the Demon Cult by self-destructing, buying a chance of survival for Man Jiawen.

However, Chu Feng, the eldest elder of the Chu family, was missing in the chaos.

Man Jiawen gritted his teeth and ran desperately. When he finally reached the west gate of Xihai City, his body could no longer bear it. His vision went black and he fainted on the ground.

"It's Lord Manchu! Hurry!" The guards guarding the city exclaimed, quickly carried him down and sent him to the clinic for emergency treatment.

Two days later, Xu Tian arrived at the bustling West Sea City. He entered with a nervous yet determined heart. The city was bustling, its streets lined with shops and bustling with people. Xu Tian's eyes eagerly scanned the crowd, knowing full well that he was shouldering an important mission.

Xu Tian first walked into a seemingly bustling teahouse. He found a seat in a corner and sat down, observing his surroundings cautiously.

"Waiter, bring me a pot of tea." Xu Tian tried his best to make his voice sound calm, but his slightly trembling tone still revealed his inner nervousness.

The waiter responded enthusiastically, "Okay, sir, please wait a moment!"

After a while, the waiter came over with a steaming teapot and skillfully poured a cup of tea for Xu Tian.

While the waiter was pouring tea, Xu Tian asked softly, "Brother Waiter, is there anything new happening in the city recently?" His eyes were full of anticipation and a hint of imperceptible anxiety.

The waiter wiped the teapot in his hand and said in a low voice: "Sir, you have asked the right person. The city has been in turmoil recently! The Mandarin from the Nine Emperors Pavilion returned seriously injured two days ago. I heard that they encountered an extremely powerful opponent outside. When the Mandarin was carried back, he was covered in blood and is still unconscious. Even the mayor of our Xihai City went to visit him in person. Do you think this matter is a big deal?" The waiter's expression was rich and he described it vividly.

Xu Tian's heart tightened, his brows furrowed unconsciously, and he asked, "Is there any movement in the Nine Emperor Pavilion?"

The waiter leaned close to Xu Tian and whispered mysteriously, "I heard that the Tenth Elder of the Nine Emperors Pavilion is on his way here after receiving the news. He's galloping all the way here, not daring to stop for a moment."

Xu Tian nodded thoughtfully, paid for the tea, and hurriedly left the teahouse.

He then came to a small street stall, which was filled with all kinds of strange little gadgets, but Xu Tian's mind was not on these things at all.

Xu Tian pretended to pick things with great interest and chatted with the stall owner.

"Boss, this city has been a bit unstable lately, right?" Xu Tian asked seemingly casually, but his eyes were fixed on the stall owner's reaction.

The stall owner looked around vigilantly, and after finding nothing unusual, he whispered, "That's right, sir. The Chu family's recent actions have been terrifying. They have joined forces with the Qi family and the Wei family, and I don't know what earth-shattering event they are planning in secret." The stall owner's voice was extremely low, as if he was afraid of being heard by others.

Xu Tian frowned and asked, "Do you know what exactly happened?"

The stall owner shook his head, sighed, and said, "How would I know? But judging by the situation, it's definitely not a small matter. I'm just an ordinary citizen, and all I want is to live a peaceful life."

Xu Tian rushed around the city, constantly communicating and asking questions with all kinds of people. Every time he got a piece of information, he carefully analyzed and pondered it in his mind.

The hustle and bustle of Xihai City was but a backdrop to Xu Tian's quest for revenge. He journeyed through the city's streets, sometimes disappearing into the crowds, sometimes pausing quietly outside the Chu family's imposing mansion.