Faced with Dong Yichen's instigation, Lin Feng paid no mind.
He and Lin Zhen were destined to clash. If Lin Zhen dared to provoke him, he wouldn't mind starting early.
"Brother-in-law, Miss Hua is here!"
Just then, Shen Nan ran over to announce.
"Hua Yu is here!"
Lin Feng was a little surprised, but then he thought about it. With such a major incident, Hua Yu must have received some news.
"I understand, I'll go meet her."
Lin Feng got up and went to the Shen family's main hall. There, he saw Hua Yu, who had rushed over, looking travel-worn.
Hua Yu was wearing a light yellow dress, as beautiful as ever. However, a hint of melancholy now graced her brows, making anyone who saw her feel a pang of concern.
"My dear Miss Hua, how did you get here?"
Lin Feng actually wanted to ask how Hua Yu got here and what she was doing.
Hua Yu, however, mistook Lin Feng's question for asking about her mode of transport. She said in a low voice, "I didn't have enough money for a plane ticket. I heard you captured Ye Kuang, so I took a train overnight. Trains are slower, so I arrived late."
*Pfft!*
Hearing Hua Yu's reply, Lin Feng felt a mixture of amusement and exasperation.
"You've truly been inconvenienced. It's not really a big deal, just a Ye Kuang. It's not worth you traveling all this way."
Lin Feng said with a smile.
Hua Yu, however, looked displeased. "Lin Feng, this isn't a big deal?"
"You've gone after Ye Lingtian's son. Do you think Ye Lingtian will let you off?"
"I know you're trying to prove yourself for me, but you're no match for Ye Lingtian. Don't you know about 'developing stealthily'? [Wěisuǒ fāyù]"
"Why did you act so impulsively because of me? We don't have any feelings for each other. By doing this, you're only making me feel more indebted to you!"
Hua Yu said furiously. She then took out a dried plant from her pocket.
The plant resembled ginseng somewhat, but was also different. It looked more like a dried root or stem of some plant.
"This is Celestial Snow Lotus Grass [Tianxin Xuělián Cǎo]. Eating it can slightly boost your strength. This is all I can do to help you,"
Hua Yu said calmly.
This snow lotus grass was something she had secretly stolen when she left the Hua family. She had originally intended to use it to replenish her body when she was at her weakest.
But now that Lin Feng was surrounded by enemies because of her, it was time for her to do something for him.
"For me?"
Lin Feng took the dried snow lotus grass, feeling a touch of warmth.
Anyone else, knowing he had offended the Ye family, would have wanted to distance themselves from him.
Yet, Hua Yu had traveled overnight by train to bring him something. It was impossible for him not to be moved.
"Thank you. You've already done so much. But don't overthink it; it's not for you, it's for myself."
Lin Feng rubbed Hua Yu's shoulder, suddenly finding the young woman more pleasing to the eye than before.
He held the snow lotus grass, intending to return it to Hua Yu. But at that moment, a new prompt appeared in his mind.
The prompt showed a plump little pig with a blade of grass growing on its head.
"Hua Yu, where did you get this snow lotus grass?"
Lin Feng, realizing the snow lotus grass was related to the new prompt, quickly inquired.
"I... I stole it from home. Why are you asking?"
Hua Yu was a little confused by Lin Feng's excited question.
"I'm not asking you that. I'm asking where this snow lotus grass grows?"
Lin Feng was extremely excited. If he could unlock his sixth skill now, his chances against Lin Zhen and Ye Lingtian would be even greater.
"Snow lotuses naturally grow on snowy mountains. Don't you even have this basic knowledge?"
Hua Yu felt like laughing. She thought Lin Feng was a bit endearing.
"Yes, snow lotuses definitely grow on snowy mountains. Which snowy mountain is it?"
Lin Feng awkwardly touched his nose, feeling a bit foolish.
"Kunlun Snow Mountain. This snow lotus grass was something Uncle Shou [Shou Bo] accidentally obtained when he was a disciple of the Kunlun Sect."
Hua Yu replied truthfully.
"Great! Then I'm going to Kunlun Snow Mountain right now. Hua Yu, thank you. You've been a tremendous help to me this time."
Lin Feng excitedly gave Hua Yu a big hug.
Hua Yu, suddenly embraced by Lin Feng, initially wanted to break free. But for some reason, she suddenly didn't feel so resistant.
Thinking about Lin Feng's current predicament, Hua Yu held back, allowing Lin Feng to take some liberties.
After all, this guy had already done so much for her. A little indulgence was acceptable; it was a form of compensation.
"Hey, Brother Lin, don't be showing off your affection at a time like this."
"You said you're going to Kunlun Snow Mountain. What do you plan to do about Lin Zhen and Ye Lingtian?"
"If you leave now, they'll think you've chickened out!"
Dong Yichen reminded him.
"It doesn't matter. When I return, I'll seek them out. I have an urgent matter to attend to this time, and I can't delay."
Lin Feng could no longer afford to bother with other things.
"Then I'll go with you. Kunlun Snow Mountain is mysterious and dangerous; I've long wanted to see it."
"And I can learn from you along the way. I'm truly curious how your strength has improved so quickly."
Dong Yichen said with a smile.
"Alright, you can come if you wish."
Lin Feng was indifferent. Dong Yichen coming to find him at this time showed he was someone trustworthy.
"I'll go with you too. Wherever you go, I'll follow."
Hua Yu suddenly said. She had no other choice now.
Lin Feng's current situation had caused too much of a stir; the Hua family would surely take action.
If she stayed behind alone, the Hua family might seize the opportunity to drag her back and punish her.
"That's fine. It will be safer by my side. I'm also worried the Hua family might trouble you in my absence."
Lin Feng also considered Hua Yu's concerns.
"Brother-in-law, if you all leave, what about Ye Kuang?"
"He's a ticking time bomb. I can't keep him here!"
Shen Nan said urgently.
"If you want to keep him, I wouldn't trust you. I must keep this guy with me. No one is allowed to rescue him!"
Lin Feng would not let Ye Kuang off so easily. He signaled Shen Nan to find people to make a handcart and tied Ye Kuang securely to it. He planned to drag Ye Kuang all the way to cross the snowy mountains.
With everything prepared, Lin Feng didn't hesitate. He took a helicopter and set off for Kunlun Snow Mountain overnight.
Just as Lin Feng left, Lin Zhen arrived at the Shen residence.
"What? Lin Feng left, and he took Ye Kuang with him?"
Lin Zhen let out a laugh of anger upon hearing Shen Yunfei's reply.
"Hmph, I thought Lin Feng had a backbone. Now he's made a mess and run off, leaving my Lin family to clean up after him?"
Lin Zhen scoffed dismissively.
"Lin Zhen, my brother-in-law isn't scared. He has an urgent matter to attend to. He said he'll come find you when he gets back."
"Your feud will be settled sooner or later."
"Don't be too arrogant. It's still unknown who is stronger between you and my brother-in-law. In any case, I have more faith in my brother-in-law."
Shen Nan detested Lin Zhen's condescending demeanor.
"Shen Nan, you are not qualified to speak to me."
"In my eyes, Lin Feng will always be a stray dog. He's not worthy of being my opponent."
Lin Zhen said coldly.
"Oh, and by the way, Miss Hua Yu has also left with my brother-in-law. They're going together like husband and wife. Are you angry?"
Shen Nan said with a smile, provoking him.
"You scoundrel! Are you looking for death?"
Lin Zhen was enraged. Hua Yu was his sore spot.
"You don't need to get agitated with me. I'm just a minor character; if you lay a hand on me, people will laugh."
"If you truly have the ability, then wait for my brother-in-law to return and compete with him. If you defeat him, you'll naturally silence all rumors."
Shen Nan was not afraid of Lin Zhen and continued to provoke him with his words.
"Fine. I won't touch you. I'll make sure you see clearly with your own dog eyes."
"You'd better pray Ye Kuang doesn't meet with any accidents. If anything happens to him, your Shen family will face annihilation!"
Lin Zhen uttered a harsh threat and turned to leave.