Chapter 196: Seeing Lin Wan'er Again

Cheng Feng had people inquire about the medicinal ingredients needed for the Tiger Bone Soup in the Dragon Bone Secret Essence; the auxiliary ingredients were already gathered, but the three main ingredients were: tiger bone, Sky Eye Sparrow, and True Orchid Flower.

In Qingxi County, one could only buy tiger bone; Sky Eye Sparrow and True Orchid Flower were not sold in any of the pharmacies throughout Qingxi County.

Holding the Dragon Bone Secret Essence, Cheng Feng felt somewhat helpless. Although it had broadened his horizons, now even buying medicine had become a problem, and he could only worry in vain.

It is tasteless to eat, yet a pity to discard!

This made Cheng Feng realize that Qingxi County was indeed too small. No wonder they said it was hard to get by in the provincial capital; the Martial Artists who left the county almost all flooded into the provincial capital, where it was a mixed bag of people, and it was indeed very difficult to get ahead.

Yet the tranquility and isolation of Qingxi County made him feel even more helpless. He understood that if he wanted to achieve greater development, he had to step out of here and go to a wider world to seek opportunities.

"Perhaps, is it time to go to the provincial capital to take a look?" Cheng Feng sat before his desk, his fingers tapping lightly on the tabletop, his gaze deep and firm. He seemed to see a brand-new path, a path that might bring him more opportunities and challenges. The light in his eyes flashed by, only to be replaced by a touch of doubt.

"The provincial capital... I am unfamiliar with the place and the people, everything is unknown." Cheng Feng muttered to himself, his tone carrying a hint of hesitation.

Stepping out of Qingxi County meant entering a strange world where the realms of Martial Artists were bound to be higher and the competition more intense. For him at present, venturing into the provincial capital alone did not seem like a wise move.

He thought of the women, children, and elderly parents at home; they were the most important people in his life. If he left Qingxi County, such a long separation would make him worry incessantly.

The women were all important figures for his own improvement in strength, and resources were also considered for the sake of the women and children.

He already had a stable career and foundation in Qingxi County; giving these up to pursue an unknown future carried too great a risk.

"Perhaps, is there another way to improve my strength?" Cheng Feng furrowed his brows, struggling to think of other possibilities. Suddenly, his eyes lit up: "Right, I can go ask Wang Hu!"

Cheng Feng stood up immediately and hurried toward the Hong Sect Leader's study. As the Fumen of the Hong Sect, Wang Hu was knowledgeable and experienced. Perhaps he could provide some useful suggestions or help find other ways to improve his strength.

Arriving at the door of the study, Cheng Feng pushed it open impatiently, only to see Wang Hu sitting at the desk with a serious expression. Seeing Cheng Feng's anxious look, Wang Hu's heart couldn't help but tighten, and he thought to himself: Could something urgent have happened again?

Cheng Feng looked at Wang Hu and said: "I need a medicinal ingredient called Zhenlan Flower as a main ingredient. I have checked all the major pharmacies in Qingxi County, and none of them sell it. Do you have any methods or connections to buy medicine in the provincial capital?"

"Send a few disciples?" Wang Hu probed.

"Do you even need to ask? Just look at the situation with the refugees outside; if I give them silver, I'm afraid they'll be robbed before they can even run ten miles."

Wang Hu thought again about the connections and channels he handled, and his eyes lit up: "I've got it, how about an Escort Agency? The one that cooperates with Tieshan Martial Arts Hall has guaranteed strength."

Cheng Feng rolled his eyes: "That's my master's Martial Arts Hall business, do you think I wouldn't know? They aren't taking any jobs to the provincial capital recently, no chance."

Wang Hu also looked distressed and muttered: "Let me think, the Lin Family Merchant Caravan is leaving tomorrow, but they don't take private jobs, that won't work. The scope of Weiyuan Escort Agency doesn't include the provincial capital..."

Cheng Feng suddenly interrupted Wang Hu: "Wait, whose merchant caravan did you say is leaving tomorrow?"

Wang Hu was stunned and asked suspiciously: "The Lin Family's merchant caravan. Sect Master, you might not know, but they never take private jobs! And our Hong Sect hasn't even gained a firm foothold in South City yet; wouldn't it be a bit unwise to provoke the Lin Family at this time?"

Cheng Feng frowned and pressed: "Oh? The Lin Family in North City?"

Wang Hu nodded helplessly and replied: "That's right, the one in North City. Their family specializes in the grain business. In these years of famine, if it weren't for them helping to mediate the grain, everyone would probably have starved to death."

The corners of Cheng Feng's mouth rose slightly, revealing a confident smile, and he said: "Hmm, I understand. You may go down first."

Watching Cheng Feng's confident appearance, Wang Hu couldn't help but grumble in his heart; he really couldn't figure out why the Sect Master was so certain. After all, he had never heard of the Sect Master having any relationship with the North City Lin Family.

After Wang Hu left, Cheng Feng sat in his chair, his hands crossed over his chest, lost in thought. He was secretly calculating how to use the Lin Family's resources to solve the current predicament.

He was the man who had bought the Lin Family's residence and even saved Lin Wan'er's life. If he could get the Lin Family's help, perhaps he could successfully solve this problem.

Cheng Feng pondered in his heart that if he let Wu Feng and Xu Miao take the Tiger Bone Soup, it might increase their probability of entering the Bone Refining Stage. Thinking of this, he decided to go in person to pay a visit to the Lin Family, hoping to find an opportunity to buy the medicine.

Not long after, a carriage slowly pulled up in front of the Lin Mansion. Cheng Feng waited quietly for the Lin Family servant to go in and report.

Before long, Lin Wan'er hurried out from inside the mansion, her face full of joy.

When she saw Cheng Feng waiting outside the door, she immediately glared at the servant beside her and said: "Cheng Feng is a distinguished guest of my family. You must keep this in mind. In the future, if he comes to visit again, there is no need to report; bring him directly into the hall." The Lin Family servant nodded quickly, indicating they understood.

Immediately after, Lin Wan'er walked quickly toward Cheng Feng and said softly: "Brother Cheng, please come in quickly. Let's talk inside."

Looking at Lin Wan'er's intimate attitude toward him, the tension in Cheng Feng's heart dissipated quite a bit.

He smiled and responded: "Alright, let's go inside and talk in detail."

The Lin Family servants witnessed this scene and were all dumbfounded, unable to help but think: "Who exactly is this man? The daughter of the Lin Family would actually be so gentle and considerate to this man?"

Since meeting Lin Wan'er, Cheng Feng had never seen her cold side; in Cheng Feng's heart, Lin Wan'er had always been gentle and lovely.

Looking at the gentle-mannered Lin Wan'er, Cheng Feng spoke directly.