Chapter 434: Discovered

It is truly a fine day.

A night of fish and dragon dances.

Even when the times are chaotic, the standard of living for those in power remains quite high.

The sturdy wooden bed remained resilient after a night of tossing and turning.

Yet the beauty on the bed had her jade neck and fragrant shoulders half-exposed.

She leaned sideways against a robust chest.

Cheng Feng had experienced much, so he was naturally long awake.

But feeling the softness in his arms, he was still somewhat reluctant to get up.

It was fortunate that Jin Ying's Martial Dao cultivation was not poor, and having been deflowered for the first time,

she could withstand Cheng Feng's charge and assault.

Jin Ying's figure also gave Cheng Feng a small surprise.

Usually plain and unremarkable, it would only bloom with majestic power at night.

Cheng Feng had once asked why she would bind that magnificent pair,

and Jin Ying shyly said, "I practice martial arts daily; it makes it hard to keep my balance, and I feel it gets in the way."

Cheng Feng was rendered speechless and chuckled.

Truly, the parched die of thirst while the flooded die of excess.

In the end, it was his own gain.

Life is truly marvelous!

Looking at the shyness of the beauty before him, Cheng Feng's appetite was whetted.

Just as he was about to take action, his subordinate arrived with an urgent report.

"Master, Sect Master Wei says he has an urgent matter to discuss with you."

Cheng Feng had no choice but to set aside his eagerness.

Watching Cheng Feng prepare to go out,

Jin Ying set aside the shyness in her heart.

"Master, let this servant help you dress!"

Jin Ying's brows furrowed slightly as she prepared to endure the soreness and pain to get up,

but she was pressed back down by Cheng Feng.

"No rush. Rest well today; I will come over once I am finished."

Feeling Cheng Feng's thoughtfulness, Jin Ying felt a little more at ease.

"Mm, everything as you say, Master."

Now that the Jin family had played all their cards and the cooperation had been reached,

Jin Ying had cast off the heavy burden in her heart and was naturally no longer so anxious.

Everything was being shouldered by her own man.

Looking at Cheng Feng's upright back, Jin Ying was slightly infatuated.

Time reveals a person's heart; Cheng Feng's character was plain for all to see.

He stepped into Wei Zhuang's courtyard.

Cheng Feng complained, "Hey, brother, it's not appropriate to disturb someone on such a joyous day, is it?"

Wei Zhuang's expression was serious as he said slowly, "The sentry post discovered a tail last night. Is there a mole among your group?"

Cheng Feng was startled, his expression turning grave: "That should be impossible. We've been fighting our way here; how could a mole have slipped in?"

"It's unclear. Either there is a mole, or you were followed the entire way and haven't realized it yet."

Cheng Feng's brows locked together, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes: "Whether it's a mole or we've been followed, this matter isn't simple. Wei Zhuang, tell me in detail what the sentry post discovered."

Wei Zhuang led Cheng Feng to a table nearby and, pointing to a simple map on it, said: "The sentry post discovered suspicious traces five miles away from our hilltop; they were footprints left on the ground."

Cheng Feng leaned in to look closely at the map, his finger tracing the direction of the tracks: "Is it possible they were just passing hunters?"

Wei Zhuang shook his head: "Doesn't seem like it. Those traces show signs of extending toward our hilltop; it's more like someone was deliberately hiding their tracks, not wanting to be easily discovered. I suspect they are testing our defenses or looking for an opportunity to sneak in."

Cheng Feng stood up straight, crossed his arms over his chest, and thought for a moment before saying: "If it's a mole, then we have a major hidden danger within. We must quickly screen the accompanying personnel, especially those of unknown origin or those whose behavior has been abnormal recently."

Wei Zhuang nodded in agreement: "I have already arranged for people to investigate in secret, but this matter must be handled with caution; we cannot startle the snake. If there really is a mole, once they are alarmed, they might act like a cornered dog and do something even more dangerous."

Cheng Feng's eyes turned cold: "If I find out who it is, I will certainly not show leniency. Furthermore, if it isn't a mole but we were followed the whole way, that means our movements have been exposed. We must strengthen the hilltop's defenses, especially the various sentry posts and hidden passages; we cannot let the enemy find an opening. It seems the most likely culprit is the Red Lotus Sect."

Wei Zhuang patted Cheng Feng on the shoulder: "Rest assured, I have already redeployed the defenses and increased the number of sentries and the frequency of patrols. However, we must also prepare for the worst; if the Red Lotus Sect really does attack, we must have a countermeasure."

Cheng Feng pondered for a while and said: "The disciples who have eaten the Flood Dragon Meat are basically all here; their physical bodies are formidable, and one against five is no problem. With the supplies in the Space Ring as a backup, we don't need to fear them if a real fight breaks out.

However, we should avoid conflict if possible; after all, the current situation is unstable, and we must preserve our strength. Have your people investigate and see if you can find the whereabouts of those suspicious individuals and figure out their purpose."

Wei Zhuang replied: "Good, I will go arrange it now. Don't worry too much; with me here, I won't let anything happen to the hilltop."

Cheng Feng smiled: "With a brother like you here, I am at ease. I'll head back to see Jin Ying first; notify me immediately once you have news."

Having said this, Cheng Feng turned and walked toward his own courtyard. Along the way, his mind constantly turned over various possibilities, and he grew secretly vigilant.

Under these chaotic times, any slight negligence could lead to serious consequences.

Originally, Cheng Feng had intended to follow the widely known slogan from his past life: build high walls, store grain widely, and delay claiming the title of king, operating slowly.

He had the Sun, so territory was not a limitation.

With the Space Ring in hand, supplies were not an issue.

But if the other side pushed too hard and there was truly no other way, then he would fight to the death.

Drunk, he would lie on the knees of a beauty;

Awake, he would hold the power of the world.

That is a dream.

The reality is that one cannot keep a low profile, so one must go all out.

The rage of a common man, blood splashing five steps away, is the true portrayal.