Battling Records of the Chosen One

C12 - Secret to Be Uncovered

The night grew darker.

There were several figures waiting at the top of the hill when Lu Ting arrived.

They were led by a man with cold eyes, who was wearing a scarlet cloak and sitting on a hideous steed covered with flakes. He was no other than the Captain of the village guardians, Lian Rufeng.

"How was it?" He asked the moment he saw Lu Ting.

"Captain, that boy is quite tricky. I was nearly defeated by him." Lu Ting looked ashamed, and was especially reluctant to admit his failure.

Lian Rufeng and the others were all shocked by surprise, as they could not understand how could a 12 or 13-year-old boy beat a man whose cultivation had reached Inner Strong, the second level of Martial Realm.

After he told them about the fight in details, Lu Ting concluded, "Captain, I think you are right about him. He must be the helper invited by that old man, Shiao Tianren."

Lian Rufeng sneered after a long time of silence, "If what you said is true, Lin Xun is merely a kid whose cultivation has reached the level of Inner Strong. Shiao Tianren must be stupid enough to pin his hope on a kid."

He paused, and then waved his hand, "Now that the boy is not a threat, he is no longer worthy of our attention."

"Why don't we take this opportunity to kill him and send Shiao Tianren a warning, Captain?" Lu Ting was not ready to let it go as he felt shame at the defeat.

"No hurry. Let them live for a few more days. The most important thing right now is to blend in and earn us a place in Green-sun Tribe. Only in this way, we will have somewhere to go after we entirely cut our ties with Feiyun."

Lian Rufeng took a deep breath, and continued with glaring eyes, "This is our first priority. After we gain a footing in Green-sun tribe, with its influence and our capabilities, we are bound to make a huge success in Donglin Town!"

Donglin Town was one of the most prosperous cities outside of the Three-thousand Mountains. It was densely populated, and the streets were always crowded. Its traffic lines were extending in all directions, making it an indispensable trading center at the southwest border of Ziyao Empire.

It was said that anyone who could secure a place in Donglin would be acknowledged as an eligible citizen, which would be way much better than living in a perilous badland.

The thought of this set their hearts on fire and made them long for the happy days to come.

"Lu Ting, I need you to stay behind with Qian Qi. His cultivation has reached Viscera Opening, the third level of Martial Realm. The two of you work together, then no one in the village dare to fight against you. Remember, keep a close watch on Shiao Tianren. If you see anything out of place, lock him up first."

Lian Rufeng stared at Lu Ting and another robust middle-aged man in cold eyes and gave them the order in a lowered voice, indicating he would not take no for an answer.

Lu Ting and Qian Qi looked at each other and both agreed.

Lian Rufeng was quite satisfied. He nodded his head and shouted, "Three months! Three months at most! Everything owned by Feiyun will belong to us! By then, we will become rich and win a place in Green-sun Tribe, and the door of Donglin will be open for us!"

"Let's go!"

After these words, Lian Rufeng rode away into the mountains, followed by the rest guardians. They soon disappeared in the darkness.

Lu Ting and Qian Qi, on the other hand, went back to Feiyun.

...

In Lin Xun's cottage, the window was open and cool breeze was gently blowing in.