hotmtlnovel Chapter 14 Spring Breeze Blows Again
Chapter 14 Spring Breeze Blows Again
"The tea is getting cold."
The aged voice rang out again, bringing Lin Feng back to his senses.
Lin Feng dared not delay, gently took Tang Ya's hand, and stepped up the stairs one by one.
The door to the pavilion was already open, and a thin old man was reclining on a recliner. He had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were as deep as stars.
"Junior Lin Feng pays respects to senior."
"Junior Tang Ya greets Senior."
The two bowed in unison.
"Sit down and have some tea," the old man said, pointing to the tea table beside him, where two cups of tea were steaming.
"Thank you, Senior." Lin Feng respectfully accepted the teacup and tentatively asked, "May I ask your honorable name, Senior?"
"I am Mu En." The old man took a sip of tea. "Your Dean Yan is my direct disciple."
Lin Feng looked bewildered; this name was far too distant for him.
Tang Ya's eyes flickered slightly, as if she had remembered something.
"It's normal that I don't know," Mu En sighed leisurely. "There aren't many people in this world who still remember me. However..."
He turned his gaze to Tang Ya, "The reason I summoned you here today is because there's been a problem with the Blue Silver Grass inside this girl's body."
Seeing the two men's expressions tighten, he continued, "That cup of tea has temporarily suppressed the dark power within her. She's safe until level 40."
"Thank you for saving me, senior." Tang Ya bowed deeply, her voice filled with sincere gratitude.
"Lin Feng," Mu En turned to him and suddenly asked, "Do you know about the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well?"
"I once heard Xiaoya mention it," Lin Feng said solemnly, "that was originally a secret realm controlled by the Tang Clan for nearly ten thousand years. Unfortunately, after the sect declined, the relevant maps and records have long been lost."
"That's why I've sought you out." Mu En nodded slightly, a roll of ancient parchment sliding out from his sleeve. "You are a member of the Tang Sect, so the powerful soul beasts in the secret realm won't attack you unless provoked. They had a pact with our ancestor Tang San. As far as I know, the last trace of the Blue Silver Emperor is in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. What you need to do is enter it and find the Blue Silver Emperor. Only by using his bloodline power to fully awaken Tang Ya can the dark power within her be eradicated."
He paused briefly, his gaze sharp: "Your Fire Lotus Martial Soul nurtures an extremely yang and powerful fire, which may be able to suppress the heavy poisonous miasma on the outer edge of the secret realm, but to force your way through... you'll need at least the cultivation level of a Soul King. This means that Lin Feng must break through to level 50 or higher before Tang Ya reaches level 40."
At this time, Tang Ya was already a level 35 Soul Master, not far from the threshold of level 40.
Lin Feng, who was also a Soul Master, was only level 33. For him to break through 17 levels in such a short period of time and advance to Soul King was simply impossible.
"Don't worry, senior."
Lin Feng, however, did not hesitate. With sharp eyes, he steadily took the ancient map.
"Since I have already accepted, I will do my utmost."
Moon gazed at him for a moment, his aged eyes concealing deep emotions: "The road ahead is fraught with peril, far beyond your imagination. If you regret it now and are unwilling to accept it, I will not blame you."
"No..." Tang Ya spoke softly, her eyes already slightly red, "This was my destiny with the Tang Clan, there's really no need for Xiao Feng to take such a risk for me..."
"Although I don't learn Tang Clan techniques, I'm still half a Tang Clan member. This is what I should do." Lin Feng interrupted her, putting the map into his pocket. His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.
He had good intentions, but he also had considerable selfish motives.
The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire is one of the three great treasure basins. Legend has it that the Water Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King, two of the nine great dragon kings, perished here, giving rise to countless opportunities.
Lin Feng was determined to make his mark, especially with the Fire Dragon King's primordial beast fire, which he was determined to obtain.
Having the identity of a member of the Tang Clan makes entering the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well much easier. This was also Lin Feng's main reason for choosing to join the Tang Clan in the first place.
Aside from the Blue Silver Emperor that Tang Ya needs, the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower that Ma Xiaotao needs is very likely among them.
As for whether the Tang Sect can be revitalized, Lin Feng really doesn't care. He didn't want to clean up Tang San's mess in the first place.
Because he cultivates the Burning Technique, he cannot cultivate other techniques, so he doesn't owe the Tang Sect anything.
The main reason is that Tang Ya's desire for revenge is too strong, which leads her to be so obsessed with revitalizing the Tang Clan.
If he could help her avenge the Iron Blood Sect, she might give up her obsession with revitalizing the Tang Clan.
Mu En waved his hand, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes: "It is I who have failed the Tang Clan and you... I have spent a hundred years recuperating, but I never imagined that the Tang Clan would decline to this state."
He looked up at the boundless blue-silver sea of grass outside the window, his voice lowering, "The time is almost up. My awakening this time was hard-won, and I will soon fall into slumber again. I hope that when I wake up next time, I will hear good news from you..."
As the words faded, golden light shimmered, and the two were transported back to their original Blue Silver Grass Sea.
"Take care, senior!" The two bowed solemnly to the ancient golden tree on the Blue Silver Grass Sea.
A final sigh drifted on the wind: "Ten thousand years have passed, and the Blue Silver Grass here is still so lush..."
Lin Feng made no further promises, but simply held Tang Ya's slightly cool hand tightly in his palm.
All words are left unsaid.
Tang Ya leaned into his arms and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.
The evening breeze swept across the blue-silver sea of grass, and faint soul power silently gathered, surging towards the newlyweds, carrying ancient blessings...
"Let's open a small shop, at least so that the Tang Clan can have a sense of home."
"Yes, we have a home again..."
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Time goes on as usual.
Goodbye, teacher!
As soon as they stepped out of the classroom, Ning Tian suggested, "Let's go get some barbecue at the east gate of the academy, it's on me!"
"Perfect timing, I can go and support Sister Xiaoya's newly opened store," Lin Feng chimed in.
Ning Tian immediately pouted: "I suddenly have no appetite, I don't want to go."
"Then I'll ask Wu Feng to go. Wu Feng, you don't mind, do you?"
"Okay, I have no objection if you treat me."
"...Ugh! I'm going too!"
The three of them soon arrived at Tang Ya's newly opened barbecue restaurant.
The entire funding for opening the store was provided privately by Yan Shaozhe.
Behind this is the result of Lin Feng's numerous negotiations.
After all, without Tang San and the Tang Sect he founded, Shrek Academy would not have enjoyed its glorious history of thousands of years.
This funding is less of a grant and more of a belated compensation from the academy to the Tang Sect.
For four thousand years, with the emergence and impact of the Sun Moon Empire's soul-guided technology, and the decline of Tang Sect's talent, the Tang Sect, which relied too much on hidden weapons, has gradually fallen into its current predicament.
Shrek Academy, constrained by pressure from various empires and its own neutral stance, could not offer much help to the Tang Sect.
"Sister Xiaoya, are there only three of you in the shop?"
"We can't afford to hire any staff right now, so we'll just have to make do for now."
Lin Feng glanced around the slightly messy shop and said with a smile, "Ning Tian, come and help tidy up."
He wanted to let this young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School experience what housework was like.
"Why only call me? Where's Wu Feng?"
"She's already started wiping the table, and you're still admiring yourself in the mirror."
"Hmph! Fine, I'll clean it up!" Ning Tian clumsily picked up a rag, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
Two hours later, the shop was finally transformed.
Tang Ya had already prepared the ingredients, and the five of them sat around the grill.
The charcoal crackled and popped, and the meat skewers sizzled and released their aroma.
"First toast," Lin Feng raised his drink, "Wishing Sister Xiaoya a prosperous opening and booming business!"
"Cheers!" Everyone drank in unison.
"This second cup," Tang Ya said, her eyes shining with warmth, "is for everyone. Thank you for your help, especially Xiao Feng."
"Cheers!" Everyone shouted in unison.