Chapter 218: Ling Zhaixing's Little Thoughts

The night grew deeper, Xiao Po Zhan clutched the Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman he had lost and regained, and the great weight in his heart finally settled.

He didn't linger, since the Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman concerns the safety of tens of thousands of troops in Nanjiang; any delay could cause trouble, so that night he set off hurriedly with his followers to return to Nanjiang.

Before leaving, Xiao Po Zhan patted Jiang Feng's shoulder, his tone solemn.

"Jiang Feng, this favor this time has been recorded by the entire southern town's Wuhou Residence! In the future, whenever you need any assistance, whether in Jiangcheng or Nanjiang, just send a letter, and the Marquis will spare no effort to help you, no questions asked!"

Jiang Feng merely gave a faint smile, waved his hand as if it were nothing.

"Wuhou, no need for politeness; the item simply returns to its original owner, no need to worry."

Xiao Po Zhan also knew Jiang Feng's easygoing nature, said no more, bowed his hands and turned to leave.

The official carriage quickly vanished into the night.

Only after Xiao Po Zhan's figure completely disappeared did Jiang Feng turn and return to the hall.

Ling Zhaixing was standing by the Window, gazing at the night outside, her thoughts unknown.

Jiang Feng walked to her side, leaning against the doorframe, his tone relaxed.

"For now, don't make another move against Jiangnan Wang."

Ling Zhaixing turned her head, and upon hearing this, her brows twitched slightly, a hint of worry.

"Jiangnan Wang's loss this time is catastrophic; 600 billion has gone down the drain, and the Treasure Vault has been emptied. He must have guessed that we are behind it. His subordinates are as numerous as clouds, with deep foundations; he certainly won't just let it go and will definitely look for a chance to revenge us."

Jiang Feng nodded, his face still bearing that carefree, untroubled expression.

"You're right; his revenge will arrive soon. But if he truly dares to send people, I'll make him know what 'no return' means—whatever they bring, I'll leave the same amount behind."

Ling Zhaixing watched Jiang Feng's composed profile, and a warm current rose in her heart.

She felt her eyes slightly warm, and, moved, nodded.

These days, Jiang Feng not only intervened to save her in a life‑or‑death crisis, but also helped her avenge the Sect's Blood Sea Grudge; this favor she will never be able to repay in this lifetime.

She suddenly realized she seemed to have fallen in love with the man before her.

He appears world‑cynical, yet always manages to hold up the sky at critical moments, giving people a full sense of safety.

But she knows her own status—a wandering great thief of the jianghu, bearing the Sect's blood grudge—cannot possibly match Jiang Feng.

Thus she can only bury this affection deep within, daring not to reveal even a trace.

Jiang Feng didn't notice Ling Zhaixing's thoughts; seeing her nod, he added another reminder.

"During this period, you also be careful, try not to go out alone; if Jiangnan Wang goes mad, he might act without scruples."

"Got it."

Ling Zhaixing whispered in agreement, then returned to her usual cool demeanor, though a few hints of softness now lingered in her eyes.

After a night of silence, early the next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Jishi Hall received a special guest.

【9】 "Group Leader Lu, coming to my Jishi Hall this early? But I haven't opened for business yet."

Group Leader Lu, coming to my Jishi Hall this early? But I haven't opened for business yet.

Jiang Feng had only just gotten out of bed, which shows how early Lu Xiao arrived.

Upon seeing Jiang Feng, Lu Xiao stepped forward and clasped his fists in greeting.

"Mr. Jiang, I came specifically to thank you; had you not intervened to save me before, I might have lost my life."

Jiang Feng stepped aside to let her in, smiling and waving his hand.

"It's really nothing, just a trivial effort; if you want to give thanks, you should thank Lei Zhen, since he literally knelt and begged me, and only then was I willing to act."

That remark was indeed the truth; if Lei Zhen hadn't truly knelt, Jiang Feng might not have acted.

After all, he and Lu Xiao didn't have much rapport.

Lu Xiao, hearing that, couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

"I know, actually even if Lei Zhen hadn't knelt, given our friendship, Mr. Jiang would still have acted, after all… we're friends, right?"

After speaking, she shifted her tone, her expression turning serious.

"However, from a friend's standpoint, I must tell you, Lei Zhen's status is unusual; the forces behind him are tangled and complex, not as simple as they appear. Mr. Jiang should try not to provoke him further, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."

She had heard of Lei Zhen's background when she was at the headquarters.

The Master is one of the founding members of the Dragon Group, and even the Dragon Head must show three points of respect to him.

Moreover, Lei Zhen himself is young and capable; although now only a group leader, his future prospects are boundless.

Jiang Feng, hearing this, simply shrugged nonchalantly.

"I don't wish to provoke him, but he may not let me go; the grudge between us, he won't abandon it."

"In the future, Lei Zhen will certainly look for a chance to revenge; such matters aren't something I can simply avoid."

Hearing this, Lu Xiao also showed a helpless wry smile, without denying it.

She knows Lei Zhen's character too well—proud and vengeful.

Having been humiliated at Jiang Feng's place this time and kneeling publicly, he certainly can't swallow that humiliation; sooner or later he'll find a chance to regain his standing.

Now she knows that Lei Zhen has been secretly keeping an eye on Jiang Feng.

Obviously, he's looking for a chance to revenge.

But thinking of how many times Jiang Feng has helped her, Lu Xiao without hesitation guaranteed.

"If Lei Zhen really comes to trouble you then, rest assured, I will definitely step in to help you; regardless of whatever forces back him, I stand on your side!"

Lu Xiao's tone was resolute.

It was clear she sincerely wanted to help Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng was momentarily stunned, then smiled.

"Then let me thank Group Leader Lu first; however, I think it's still not quite that far yet."

Frankly, someone like Lei Zhen, he still doesn't merit his attention.

He paused briefly, then Jiang Feng shifted his tone, looking at Lu Xiao.

"Come to think of it, Group Leader Lu's visit this time shouldn't be solely to thank me, right?"

Lu Xiao was told to focus, a trace of embarrassment flashed across her face, she scratched her head and smiled.

Then she took a rustic notebook from her backpack.

The notebook's cover was made of brown leather, the Edge already worn, and it looked aged.

Faint knife marks could still be seen on it.

Lu Xiao handed the notebook to Jiang Feng.

"Mr. Jiang, take a look at this first."

Jiang Feng took the notebook, opened it and glanced a few times.

He only scanned it a few times and recognized it, then lifted his eyes to look at Lu Xiao.

"Is this the Standing Knife Technique?"

Lu Xiao promptly nodded, her eyes brightened a bit.

"That's right, it's the Standing Knife Technique! I told you before that I wanted to ask you to help improve this Knife Method, but later I suddenly suffered an Injury, and the matter was delayed until now."

"Now my injury has healed, I came quickly to find you; please, Mr. Jiang, lend a hand to help me improve it, I am immensely grateful!"

The Standing Knife Technique is the cornerstone of the Lu family's destiny.

Lu Xiao had also begged the family elders for a long time before they finally relented and let Jiang Feng try it.

Although modifying a cultivation Method of this level sounds like a pipe dream.