Chapter 247: Farewell, Lin Qinghan

Jiang Feng heard that and his complexion stiffened; instinctively he raised his hand to deny.

"Which little girl? I don't know what you're talking about."

His heart gave a sudden thump.

How could Old Ye suddenly bring up someone from the Qingxiao Sect? No need to think—he knew she meant Lin Qinghan.

That old man wore a sly expression, clearly ill‑minded!

Ye Jinghong immediately stroked his beard and burst into a hearty laugh.

He raised an eyebrow at Jiang Feng, his tone full of mockery.

"Don't know? Really don't know? Then I'm puzzled. If you're not familiar, the little girl Lin Qinghan of the Qingxiao Sect—I've heard you were battling fiercely with the Heavenly Ruin Daoist at Qin Manor, all flustered and frantic?"

Jiang Feng was startled by those words.

"Lin Qinghan's here?"

Seeing that, Ye Jinghong's smile deepened, and he deliberately elongated his tone to tease him.

"Huh? That's not right—who just said they didn't know the person? How come they now know it's Lin Qinghan?"

Jiang Feng choked for a moment, his old face flushing slightly.

"Ha, just a regular friend."

He says they're ordinary friends, yet the skin behind his ears quietly turns red.

Ye Jinghong, at his advanced age, has seen every kind of scene; Jiang Feng's little scheming can't be hidden from him.

He looked at Jiang Feng's awkward posture, his eyes full of amusement, yet he didn't expose him further, merely shifted the conversation.

"Alright, I won't tease you any longer; let me tell you something important."

Ye Jinghong restrained his smile, and his tone became serious.

"Now most of the major factions have gathered; the Qin Family, to be safe, will probably set a banquet tonight to discuss the concrete plans for opening the Martial Venerable Ruins tomorrow."

At this point, Ye Jinghong's face grew solemn, and his gaze turned serious.

"Little madman, I have to be frank with you: no matter what relationship you had with those people from Yitian Pavilion before, once you enter the Martial Venerable Ruins, trust no one!"

Jiang Feng, hearing that, also set aside his casual attitude and listened attentively.

"Although the major factions had long established rules—no malicious killing or treasure snatching after entering the ruins—the rules are dead, people are alive!"

"After all, this is the Tianmu Wu Zun site; it hides opportunities that can let one ascend in a single step, and there are many like the Heavenly Ruin Daoist who desperately seek a chance at the Heavenly Human Realm!"

"Once inside the ruins, without outsiders watching, they can do anything. If you become a thorn in their side, they won't spare you; they'll only think of removing you quickly!"

These words, Ye Jinghong said earnestly, were all for Jiang Feng's safety.

The Martial Venerable Ruins are fraught with danger, not only the peril of the ruins themselves but also the treachery of human hearts.

Jiang Feng knew Ye Jinghong's intentions, offered no rebuttal, and simply nodded.

Seeing this, Ye Jinghong again softened his tone.

"Don't worry too much; if you truly encounter an unsolvable crisis, go find Senior Brother Liu. He's here this time, and with his support, ordinary people wouldn't dare act against you lightly."

Hearing the words Senior Brother Liu, Jiang Feng felt an instant warmth in his heart.

Senior Brother Liu, named Liu Tianzhou, is Ye Jinghong's personally transmitted senior disciple and the senior brother of this generation in the Lingnan Sword Sect.

Back when Jiang Feng spent six months learning swordsmanship at the Lingnan Sword Sect, Liu Tianzhou took special care of him.

Liu Tianzhou's strength is immense; years ago he had already reached the Grand Master Peak, and now he has likely brushed the threshold of Half-step Celestial Being.

With him around, he can indeed shield him from many troubles.

Jiang Feng knew Ye Jinghong truly kept him in mind, not only specially reminding him of safety but also prearranging an escape route.

He looked at Ye Jinghong, his face showing sincere expression, and solemnly said to him.

"Thank you, Old Ye, I've noted it in my heart."

"Kid, why are you still being so polite to me?"

Ye Jinghong waved his hand, his face regaining a hint of smile, though a trace of amusement flickered in his eyes.

He glanced toward the direction behind Jiang Feng and lowered his voice to Jiang Feng.

"Alright, alright, I won't say more; your good friend has already come looking for you, so I, the old man, won't linger here and become a nuisance."

As soon as the words ended, Ye Jinghong's figure gave a slight flicker.

His form drifted like a phantom, and the next second he vanished before Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng was stunned for a moment, then realized who Ye Jinghong had referred to.

He turned around and saw a white figure hurrying from the other end of the corridor.

The newcomer was Lin Qinghan.

Her hair was still a bit disheveled, clearly because she rushed and had no time to tidy it.

Between her brows lay an unrelenting anxiety, and her beautiful almond eyes kept scanning the corridor.

When her gaze landed on Jiang Feng, Lin Qinghan's steps abruptly halted, her eyes filled with sheer delight.

She hurried toward Jiang Feng, her steps somewhat urgent.

"Jiang Feng! Are you alright?"

Reaching Jiang Feng, Lin Qinghan immediately sized him up from head to toe.

"I heard on the road that you fought the Heavenly Ruin Daoist; he's a Half-step Celestial Being. Did you get injured? Is anything uncomfortable?"

Her voice trembled slightly, clearly because she was truly anxious.

Jiang Feng looked at Lin Qinghan's anxious face, felt a warm feeling rise in his heart, and shook his head to her.

"I'm fine; look at me, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"

Lin Qinghan stared at Jiang Feng for a while, seeing his rosy complexion and steady breath, indeed not looking injured, her lingering worry finally eased.

"Good that you're fine, good that you're fine, you scared me to death."

Jiang Feng looked at her frightened expression, feeling a bit warm inside.

She had just about to say something else, when she heard a burst of Footstep sounds from not far away.

Turning her head, she saw a beautiful woman dressed in a gray Daoist Robe.

The beautiful woman saw Lin Qinghan and Jiang Feng Standing together, her eyes flashed a hint of surprise, but she still smiled kindly.

"Qinghan, this is Jiang Feng?"

"Yes, Uncle, he is my friend. Jiang Feng, this is my Uncle Zi Xuan, the Divine."

Zi Xuan, the Divine, ignored Jiang Feng, and instead reminded.

"The banquet will start soon, don't let everyone wait impatiently."

Lin Qinghan, hearing that, only then remembered she had come with the sect, her cheek slightly flushed, she nodded at the beautiful woman.

"Yes, Uncle."

Then she looked at Jiang Feng again, her gaze carrying a few bits of reluctance.

"Jiang Feng, then I'll go with Uncle first, see you at the banquet tonight."

"Alright, see you tonight."

Jiang Feng Laughter nodded.

Lin Qinghan again gave Jiang Feng a deep look, confirming he was truly fine, then turned and left with Zi Xuan.

Jiang Feng raised his hand and rubbed his brow, recalling Long Bad Dao, who was still in the room nursing an Injury, and turned toward the guest room.

He needed to first check whether that guy was staying obediently nursing his Injury, and also have someone brew the Decoction, can't let that guy delay tomorrow's relic expedition.

Just as he reached the guest room doorway, he heard from inside Long Bad Dao humming a tune, making Jiang Feng Mouth corner twitch.

He pushed the door open, and saw Long Bad Dao leaning against the head of the bed, crossing his legs, humming a little tune, showing no sign of any Injury at all.

"You are indeed quite relaxed."

Jiang Feng said irritably.

Long Bad Dao, hearing the voice, Immediately put down his crossed legs, his face showing a flattering smile.

"Jiang Feng, you're back? I feel much better, nothing on my body hurts at all, maybe tomorrow we can seize the opportunity together!"

Jiang Feng glanced at him, Cold Smile once.

"Behave, the Decoction will be ready soon, drink it and then quickly go to sleep, don't mess up tomorrow."

"Got it, got it!"

Long Bad Dao nodded repeatedly, then sneakingly leaned over.

"By the way Jiang Feng, I think I just heard a girl's voice Outside, maybe a girl came looking for you?"

Jiang Feng, too lazy to waste words with him, swept a sharp glance over.

"If you keep babbling, the Decoction will be cut in half."