"Xiao Wu, it's Xiao Wu." The crowd looked in shock at the young man who had fallen before them, exclaiming in surprise.
Xiao Wu's strength was even stronger than Feng Qian's, and he was quite famous in Yangzhou City. However, he was still kicked out by Lin Feng. This was the consequence of doubting Lin Feng.
"Who is this person, so arrogant."
The crowd exchanged glances, wanting to see if anyone recognized the young man. How could they not know of such a talented figure in Yangzhou City?
However, if the crowd knew that this arrogant young man was the rumored waste that the Lin family had expelled, they would have no idea what to think.
The other six people in the hall were also intimidated by Lin Feng's actions. This guy was really arrogant.
"Is there anyone else who has objections?" Lin Feng turned around, his indifferent eyes sweeping over the crowd, making the few people in the hall feel a chill and dare not speak more.
"Ha ha." Qiu Lan laughed, then walked to Lin Feng's side, glancing at the crowd in the courtyard, and finally her gaze fell on Feng Qian, who had not yet left.
"Feng Qian, there's one more spot, you come."
Feng Qian was taken aback, glanced at Lin Feng beside Qiu Lan, and then nodded: "Alright."
"Follow me." Qiu Lan said to Lin Feng, and walked toward the back of the hall.
Lin Feng did not refuse, and followed Qiu Lan to the back of the hall. This was another small courtyard with a few rooms, elegant and unique, and also somewhat secluded, quite a nice place.
"Do you plan to participate in the martial arts meeting like this?"
Qiu Lan said to Lin Feng as they came to a stone table.
Lin Feng's eyelashes trembled slightly, looking at Qiu Lan thoughtfully: "What do you mean?"
"If I'm not mistaken, you should have entered the Spirit Martial Realm by now." Qiu Lan smiled at Lin Feng and said, "A Spirit Martial Realm at sixteen, very talented. However, you don't think you can stand up to the Lin family and the City Lord's Mansion with just the cultivation of a newly entered Spirit Martial Realm, do you?"
Qiu Lan's eyes showed a confident smile, as if everything was under her control. She continued, "A waste of the Lin family, yet stepping into the Spirit Martial Realm at sixteen, surpassing many so-called geniuses, Lin Feng, I admit many people have misjudged you. But you should be clear that there are quite a few people who want you dead now."
Lin Feng looked at Qiu Lan in surprise. This woman really knew a lot. It seemed that Qiu Lan was not as simple as she appeared, just a talented young martial artist.
"What should I do, according to you?" Lin Feng did not reveal anything, knowing many things in his heart was enough.
"Do you mind waiting a moment?" Qiu Lan smiled charmingly, quite different from her usual image, with a hint of coquettishness. It had to be said that the already beautiful Qiu Lan, showing a shy smile, was indeed charming, though her image and the martial attire she wore did not quite match.
"Of course not." Lin Feng shook his head.
Qiu Lan walked into a room and did not keep Lin Feng waiting long. In her hand, she held something that shimmered with a silver glow in the sunlight.
"Check if the size fits."
Qiu Lan handed the item to Lin Feng. It was a silver-white mask that only revealed a pair of eyes and half a face.
Lin Feng took the mask from Qiu Lan and put it on. It fit perfectly.
Wearing the mask, Lin Feng exuded a mysterious aura. Dressed in white, carrying an ancient sword, his exposed eyes were clear, deep, and resolute, making Qiu Lan slightly dazed.
"After this battle, many women in Yangzhou City will surely be captivated by you." Qiu Lan teased, though she was not exaggerating. People have a strong curiosity, and Lin Feng was already handsome. Now, with the silver mask, it added a mysterious charm to his already handsome appearance. Combined with his strength, it would certainly cause a stir in Yangzhou City.
"The Lin family probably never dreamed that Lin Feng, who was just expelled from the family, would vie for the brilliance that belongs to Lin Qian in the martial arts meeting." Qiu Lan thought to herself. Of course, she was confident that the main character of this martial arts meeting would not be Lin Qian, but it would not be Lin Feng either.
...
In the early morning, the people of Yangzhou City became active, all heading early to a certain place in the city, where the City Lord of Yangzhou City resided.
The City Lord's Mansion of Yangzhou City, also known as the Nalan family, was located in the northern part of the city. The towering castle was majestic and imposing, with gates made of fine iron, standing five meters tall, extremely grand.
A wide road led to the castle. Today, the City Lord's Mansion was open to all, as today was the day of the martial arts meeting in Yangzhou City, one of the most sensational events of the year. Not only could one see the young talents of Yangzhou City and admire their formidable strength, but also see the important figures from the major families in Yangzhou City.
Lin Feng was also among the crowd.
Wearing the silver mask, Lin Feng walked with the other six people behind Qiu Lan. The crowd made way for them, whispering and pointing at Lin Feng and the others, their eyes filled with envy. They knew that these eight people would soon appear on the battle stage of the martial arts meeting, admired and full of spirit. Moreover, if they were favored by the City Lord, their future would be bright, and entering the powerful Spirit Martial Realm would only be a matter of time.
"Just a City Lord's Mansion, and it rivals the imperial palace of the previous life." Lin Feng looked at the majestic castle and thought to himself. In the Nine Heavens Continent, human strength was incredibly powerful, and many people could easily lift objects weighing millions of pounds. The buildings they constructed were naturally more magnificent. If placed in the previous life, they would be called miracles.
Entering the castle, the scene was different. The vast training ground could easily accommodate a hundred thousand people. This was where the City Lord usually trained his private army.
However, at this moment, five battle stages were set up in the center of the vast training ground, forming a square. Four battle stages were located at the four points, and in the middle, the highest main battle stage.
At the same time, four viewing stands were built around the five battle stages, higher than the battle stages, prepared for the figures from the four major families.
The viewing stands in the east, west, and south were already filled with people, representing the Gu family, Lin family, and Wen family. At the front of these three families, eight young disciples stood in neat rows, exuding a formidable aura.
"Look, on the southern viewing stand are the Lin family. Sitting in the center is Lin Bardao. It seems the rumors are true; Lin Hai has been crippled and expelled from the Lin family along with his waste son." Many people noticed the Lin family and discussed it, as the rumors about the Lin family had caused quite a stir in Yangzhou City, and were now confirmed.
"That's Lin Qian, so beautiful, but a bit cold. I heard she has already reached the Spirit Martial Realm. A Spirit Martial Realm at sixteen, truly remarkable. If she could become my woman, that would be great."
"Get lost, don't drag me into your dreams. If the Lin family hears you, they'll cripple you."
"Hehe, just talking. Look over there, the City Lord's Mansion has arrived. That's City Lord Nalan Xiong and Princess Nalan Feng. Nalan Feng's beauty is no less than Lin Qian's, and her strength has also reached the Spirit Martial Realm. It looks like there will be a good show today."
The crowd discussed animatedly. At this moment, the people of the Nalan family had also walked up to the viewing stands and sat down.
Nalan Xiong lived up to his name, tall and imposing, with a stern face, clearly a domineering and magnificent person.
He glanced at the crowd and smiled, then said loudly, "Today, everyone has gathered at my Nalan Mansion, and I, Nalan Xiong, am very pleased. However, let me make it clear first: today is the day of the martial arts meeting in Yangzhou City. If anyone dares to cause trouble, don't blame me, Nalan Xiong, for being impolite."
The crowd nodded. This was the City Lord's Mansion, and even if they wanted to cause trouble, they would need the ability to do so.
"Alright, I won't say more. I know you're not here to see this old man. Let's invite the young talents of Yangzhou City to the battle stage." Nalan Xiong sat down, nodded to the heads of the other families, and then the young talents at the front of the four major families all stepped forward, heading toward the battle stage.
At the same time, Qiu Lan, Lin Feng, and the others also walked toward the battle stage.
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