Chapter 383: Borrowing Momentum

With the moonlight in the sky, Cheng Feng was sleeping sweetly, embracing his beautiful wife and Concubine.

Tossing and turning, he felt nothing but softness; the level of comfort went without saying.

Suddenly, the maid on night duty came to report that someone had come to visit outside the gate, and had also produced a token.

Cheng Feng was already exhausted, so being woken up in the middle of the night naturally filled him with anger.

But upon hearing there was a token, Cheng Feng felt a bit more alert.

After soothing the Concubines who wanted to get up to serve him by dressing him,

he washed up simply, wiped the rouge and powder off his body, threw on two robes, and went outside the gate.

Sure enough, what the little maid on night duty held in her hand was the very Jade Pendant he had only given to Lin Wan'er that afternoon.

"I didn't expect that even though the Hong Sect disciples wanted to help, they weren't of any use, yet this object was what allowed entry into my Cheng Mansion." Facing the cool breeze, Cheng Feng's mind cleared a little.

He said to the little maid: "Go quickly and invite the guests to the study, then call two more maids to go to the study and brew a pot of high-quality White Cloud Fragments."

The little maid was somewhat surprised; White Cloud Fragments were the master's favorite tea leaves, and he had never brought them out to treat guests before.

Are the guests who arrived now that important?

The little maid dared not delay and went off in a hurry.

Cheng Feng returned to his room and tidied himself up again.

The little maid had just said that there were two people who had arrived, and their features were similar, like father and daughter.

Cheng Feng guessed that it must be Wan'er and her father, Lin Xiong.

"But didn't Lin Xiong go out because he had business?"

Lin Wan'er's arrival made Cheng Feng's originally comfortable night become somewhat restless.

"I hope it's not any bad news!"

The moonlight was like water; within the quiet Cheng Mansion, Cheng Feng, dressed in neat robes, walked toward the study with steady steps.

In his heart, there was both curiosity and wariness.

After all, to be able to visit at this hour holding the Jade Pendant he had gifted to Lin Wan'er,

it definitely would not be a small matter.

Who is a decent person to disturb someone's sleep in the middle of the night!!!

Inside the study, the candlelight flickered.

Cheng Feng sat at the desk, holding an ancient book, but his gaze looked toward the door from time to time.

Before long, the little maid led a middle-aged man and a young girl inside.

The middle-aged man had a burly build, but his complexion was slightly pale; it was clear he had suffered a serious injury not long ago.

The young girl was delicate and moving, gentle and quiet; it was indeed Lin Wan'er.

"Little Brother Cheng, I apologize for disturbing you late at night." Lin Xiong spoke first, his voice low and somewhat weak; it was clear his injuries had not yet healed.

Cheng Feng smiled slightly, signaling for the two to sit down. "It is no matter. To have the two of you visit late at night, there must be an important matter to discuss. Please sit, the tea is already prepared."

The little maid and another maid quickly served the tea.

The fragrance of the White Cloud Fragments instantly permeated the entire study.

Cheng Feng took a light sip and turned his gaze toward Lin Xiong, pondering to himself.

These White Cloud Fragments were his own favorite tea leaves, and he had never used them to entertain guests before.

This time, for Lin Xiong and his daughter, it could be considered an exception.

"I wonder why you have visited late at night, Uncle?" Cheng Feng put down the teacup in his hand and stared closely at Lin Xiong, trying to glean some information from his expression.

Lin Xiong coughed twice and said slowly: "Nephew Cheng, to tell you the truth, I have come this time for the sake of Wan'er's safety."

Cheng Feng was startled and hurriedly looked at Lin Wan'er, only to see her biting her lip, her eyes slightly red; it was clear she was also full of worry.

He hurriedly asked: "Uncle, what exactly happened? Why would Wan'er be in danger?"

Lin Xiong took a deep breath and said: "Previously, by a stroke of luck, I consumed a Tiger Bone Pill and stepped into the Bone Refining Realm.

I originally thought that with my Martial Dao achieved, I would be able to be on my own and protect myself.

However, things are unpredictable; I encountered the Red Lotus Sect rebels slaughtering civilians.

After stepping in to help, I learned the news that Qingyang County had been taken.

Likewise, I was caught up to by an expert among the Red Lotus Sect rebels, and only managed to escape after clashing head-on once.

Just after returning to the Lin Mansion, I learned from Wan'er that you had sent the same news."

Speaking to this point, Lin Xiong's expression became solemn. "Little Friend Cheng, I learned from Wan'er that the news of the Red Lotus Sect rebels attacking was something you took the initiative to reveal.

Your news and your friendship toward my Lin Family, I, Lin Xiong, will keep in my heart.

But now the situation is turbulent and the Red Lotus Sect rebels are rampant; with Wan'er staying at the Lin Mansion, I truly cannot set my mind at ease.

I know that you have feelings for Wan'er, and correspondingly, Wan'er is not without feelings for you.

But the current situation cannot be bothered with the trivialities of romance.

Therefore, I would like to ask for your help to look after Wan'er for a while.

If possible, give Wan'er a status."

Watching Lin Xiong's appearance of entrusting his daughter and looking at Lin Wan'er's shy, pitiful appearance, a strong sense of protectiveness surged in Cheng Feng's heart.

"Rest assured, Uncle. With Wan'er here, she will definitely be safe and sound." Cheng Feng nodded solemnly, his gaze looking firmly at Lin Xiong.

Upon hearing this, a gratified smile appeared on Lin Xiong's face. "With those words from you, Nephew Cheng, I can rest easy.

Wan'er, you shall stay here for the time being."

Lin Wan'er nodded gently, tears of reluctance shimmering in her eyes.

The disadvantage of the Lin Family having a large estate was revealed at this moment.

As the Patriarch, it was naturally impossible for Lin Xiong to abandon the family.

But for the sake of his daughter's safety and happiness, Lin Xiong had no choice but to make a trade-off.

On the way here, Lin Xiong had already explained the situation clearly to Wan'er.

In these turbulent times, how rare a thing it is to be able to find a safe harbor.

Although this trip was hasty, as long as the goal is achieved, that is enough.

Moreover, Lin Xiong firmly believed that Cheng Feng must have a backup plan.

To be able to lead the Hong Sect to dominate Qingxi County at such a young age,

and after unifying the underworld, to remain neither arrogant nor rash,

while also knowing how to play it safe,

and incidentally pulling off a trick of retreating behind the scenes—

quietly and without a sound, the position of Hong Sect Leader changed hands,

and outsiders still have no way of knowing.

A person with such methods and shrewdness is naturally someone one would rather have as a friend than an enemy.

No matter what Cheng Feng's backup plan is, as long as Lin Wan'er can escape the vortex of war, Lin Xiong will be content.

Lin Wan'er had also struggled and resisted, but she was still pacified by Lin Xiong, which is how the scene before them came to be.

Cheng Feng looked at the scene of fatherly love before him and suddenly suggested, "However, I think Uncle must also be clear that the Red Lotus Sect rebels are powerful.

According to my plan, the final foothold for the Cheng Family is in Heimu Prefecture.

If the Lin Family is willing, they can go to Heimu Prefecture to meet up with the Cheng Family."

The night grew deeper, and the atmosphere inside the study became increasingly grave.

With war imminent, no one dares to say they can stay out of it.

After Lin Xiong entrusted Lin Wan'er to him, Cheng Feng also understood Lin Xiong's meaning.

He secretly admired in his heart how this favor was handled,

and how the timing of the matter's resolution was truly just right.

If it weren't for the fact that Babai is soul-bound to him,

and the Hong Sect disciples stationed on the perimeter of the Cheng Mansion reporting that many spies from various factions had appeared outside,

Cheng Feng would have almost believed this prospective father-in-law of his.

However, since he is to be his father-in-law in name in the future, he still has to give him this bit of face.

"Babai, have the Hong Sect disciples take care of the eyes outside."

Unknowingly, Lin Xiong's goal had also been achieved.

This is the reason why even Cheng Feng admires Lin Xiong.

With one stone killing two birds,

Cheng Feng himself is even willing to do things for others.

This feeling is truly extraordinary.