Chapter 260: Calling for Help

In the dark of night, Wu Feng and Xu Le hurried along, their hearts filled with a sense of urgency; they had to deliver the emergency situation that had occurred within the Lin Mansion back to Qingxi County.

Before setting off, Wu Feng had specifically confirmed the two characters "Lin Mansion" on the door plaque and memorized the address—the end of the street in Hongdou Ward.

The two wove through narrow and dim alleys, every step appearing exceptionally cautious, fearing they might startle someone who shouldn't be startled.

The streetlights were sparse and the light faint, barely able to illuminate the road a few steps ahead; as they gradually approached the East Gate, the surrounding environment became even more silent.

Pedestrians on the street had almost vanished; only the occasional sound of the night watchman's clapper and the barking of dogs in the distance made one realize this was not complete deathly silence.

Wu Feng and Xu Le walked pressed against the walls, minimizing their presence as much as possible while maintaining high vigilance, constantly paying attention to the movements around them.

Finally, they arrived beside a hidden path outside the East Gate. This place was far from the bustling market and appeared exceptionally desolate. But it was precisely such a place that made it easier to hide secrets.

Wu Feng whispered to Xu Le, "This is it. Liu Luo, a member of Black Ear, lives here. We must act carefully."

Xu Le nodded, and the two looked at each other, both seeing determination in the other's eyes. They knew the upcoming actions might be filled with danger, but they were already prepared.

They approached Liu Luo's residence silently and peeked inside through a crack in the door. They saw the room was brightly lit, and Liu Luo was busy with his head down, seemingly unaware of the movement outside.

Wu Feng quickly formulated a plan; he signaled for Xu Le to stay outside and keep watch, while he himself snuck into the room to make contact with Liu Luo.

Wu Feng carefully pushed open the door, trying his best not to make any sound. He moved quickly and nimbly through the living room and arrived at the door of the room where Liu Luo was. He took a deep breath and knocked lightly on the door.

From inside the door came Liu Luo's vigilant voice: "Who is it?"

Wu Feng lowered his voice and replied, "It's me, Wu Feng. There is an emergency that needs to be reported to the main hall."

The door was quickly opened a crack, and Liu Luo poked his head out. Seeing it was Wu Feng, his expression relaxed slightly. He quickly pulled Wu Feng into the room and closed the door.

Under the dim light, Wu Feng's words were concise and powerful; he carefully chose his vocabulary to avoid leaking too much sensitive information.

After hearing this, Liu Luo's face was filled with shock and worry, but he quickly adjusted his mindset, displaying the calmness and decisiveness of a Black Ear member.

"To think you could escape from a place like the Lin Mansion; you truly have a lucky life," Liu Luo said in a low voice. "However, you are right; we indeed need to report this situation to the main hall as soon as possible. The Lin Mansion's influence in the Prefecture City is vast; it is by no means something we can easily provoke."

Wu Feng nodded in agreement: "Yes, that is why we decided to split up. You leave tomorrow morning, and we will find another place to hide. After all, we are not sure if anyone from the Lin Mansion is following us."

Upon hearing this, a trace of gravity flashed in Liu Luo's eyes: "You have considered this very thoroughly. I will act carefully and also notify Zhao Si so he can adopt the strategy of splitting up as well. As for you two, you must be careful above all else."

Wu Feng looked at Liu Luo with gratitude. Seeing that the matters were clearly explained, he used the paper and brush at Liu Luo's place to write two letters, then hurried away.

He knew well the importance of delivering the message, and he understood that at this critical moment, any slight negligence could lead to fatal consequences.

Wu Feng was not someone without experience; he had already suffered many losses among the gangs in Qingxi County, so naturally, he had a few tricks up his sleeve.

The message naturally had to be sent out through multiple channels; what if someone intercepted it?

After writing the letters, Wu Feng did not linger. He quickly packed his things and left Liu Luo's residence with Xu Le. He naturally dared not return to the house they had bought; with so many inns outside, Wu Feng did not believe that Lin Mansion was that powerful!

According to Liu Luo, this Lin Mansion was a major family in the Prefecture City, with a vast sphere of influence, involved in multiple fields such as officialdom and the business world; their strength was formidable and comprehensively developed, with almost no obvious weaknesses.

More importantly, the family also had Lianzhan Martial Artist as their backing; these powerful martial artists could suppress other competitors, making the Lin Family stand out in the Prefecture City.

It is reported that the Lin Mansion has three Lianzhan Martial Artist on the surface, and their strength is awe-inspiring, making them an existence many dare not easily provoke.

Such a background made the Lin Mansion a hegemon in the Prefecture City, and no one dared to easily challenge their authority.

In the night, they wove through the narrow alleys, looking for a safe place to hide.

"We need to find a remote inn to stay in," Wu Feng said to Xu Le. "No matter how great the Lin Mansion's influence is, they can't possibly monitor every inn."

Xu Le nodded in agreement. They finally found an inn located in a remote corner of the East City; it was sparsely populated, just right for them to lie low for a while.

After nightfall, the inn was silent. Wu Feng lay on the bed, his mind constantly replaying the various scenes inside the Lin Mansion and Liu Luo's grave words. This matter was far more complex and dangerous than they had imagined.

But thinking of the courage and breadth of mind of the first Sect Master Cheng Feng, and the strength and methods of the second Sect Master, he felt only stability in his heart; perhaps these things were not major issues for the two Sect Masters?

Thinking of this, Wu Feng's mood calmed down a little, and he said to the restless Xu Le: "Xu Le, get some rest quickly; there is still work to do tomorrow."

Xu Le replied: "Brother Wu, you sleep first; I can't sleep for now."

Wu Feng could understand Xu Le's mood; after nodding, he closed his eyes and seized the time to rest.

In the quiet of the inn, Xu Le watched Wu Feng fall asleep so simply, and a complex emotion could not help but surge in his heart.

What a big heart he must have!

He admired Wu Feng's resilience and calmness, being able to quickly adjust his mindset and enter a state of rest under such perilous circumstances. If it were himself, he would likely have been crushed and unable to breathe by these successive changes.

Xu Le stood up gently, walked to the window, and pushed it open a crack, letting the night wind blow against his face with a hint of chill. He stared at the pitch-black night sky outside, his heart filled with a thousand thoughts.

Recalling everything from today, Xu Le could not help but feel some lingering fear. From being captured by the Lin Mansion to the misunderstanding that he was about to be punished, and then being rescued and escaping,

it had only been a few days, and they had experienced so many twists and turns and dangers. But it was precisely these experiences that made Xu Le realize more profoundly the sinister nature of the jianghu and the difficulty of survival.

Xu Le did not care about Wu Feng, but he himself definitely could not sleep; growing up, besides having his sister's protection, he didn't seem to have done anything worth praising.

Being forced to join the Hong Sect was also for his sister, but after later learning that his sister's life was not as miserable as he had imagined, but rather quite vibrant, Xu Le rarely went to disturb his sister.

Inside the Hong Sect, great importance was placed on Martial Dao strength; promotion required not only merit but also meeting the standard of cultivation realm—a double assessment.

He himself was now at the Skin Refining Late Stage, one layer away from perfection; this was also achieved through the silver his sister gave him privately, plus his own hard work.

Looking at his sister's happy smile, Xu Le felt the Hong Sect was really quite good; at least he had a place to stand.

As if sensing Xu Le's mood, Wu Feng, with his eyes closed, suddenly said: "Set your heart at ease; we also have backing. Your brother-in-law is the first Hong Sect Leader, and the current Hong Sect Leader's strength is even more not to be underestimated. We just need to wait for reinforcements."

Listening to Wu Feng's words, Xu Le's somewhat heavy thoughts also became lively: "That's right, I also have backing! No matter how powerful my brother-in-law's talent and methods are, I am still his brother-in-law!"