The golden morning sun bathed the entire Big Market City.

In the open square outside Tianlin Mansion.

"Young Master, make sure to visit Big Market City whenever you have the time." Zi Ling held onto Luo Feng, reluctant to part, her small face tear-streaked.

Luo Feng reached out to wipe away the tear stains from Zi Ling’s eyes and nodded with a smile, "I’ll come back to see you whenever I get the chance. Don’t cry, or else Xiao Sang and Xiao Yue will laugh at you."

Xiao Sang said softly, "I won’t cry..."

"Zi Ling, don’t worry, while Young Master is away, I’ll look after you," Xiao Yue, with her lively nature, chuckled and patted Zi Ling’s tender shoulder, emulating Luo Feng.

"I’m not your little sister..."

Zi Ling pouted slightly, rubbed her eyes, and looked up at Luo Feng, saying, "Young Master, take care on your journey."

"You all take good care of yourselves too."

Luo Feng nodded and said to Luo Ying beside him, "Sister Luo Ying, I’m leaving this in your hands."

Luo Ying smiled faintly, "Go practice without worries. Lin Hongyi, my cousin here tends to act impulsively, please look after him on the road."

Lin Hongyi was lost in thought, watching the group. Upon hearing this, she glanced at Luo Feng and slightly pursed her lips, nodding.

"Sister Luo Ying, I’m not a child anymore..."

Luo Feng felt a bit embarrassed and muttered, then said, "We’re heading off now."

With that, Luo Feng nodded to Lin Hongyi, and the two turned to leave.

"Young... Young Master... wait a moment,"

Xiao Sang suddenly ran up, lowered her head, and handed a black teakwood box to Luo Feng, "Young Master... inside are some snacks I prepared for you. You can try them if you get hungry along the way..."

Luo Feng was taken aback. Although Xiao Sang was quiet, she was very meticulous. Previously, he had casually mentioned snacks, but unexpectedly she remembered.

"Thank you, Xiao Sang."

Xiao Sang’s face turned slightly red, and she lifted her head with effort, waving her small hand to Luo Feng, "Young... Young Master, take care."

"Mm."

Luo Feng took the teakwood box and left with Lin Hongyi.

Walking down the street, Luo Feng released his soul power, staying vigilant of his surroundings. Noticing Lin Hongyi seemed distracted, he asked:

"Hongyi, what are you thinking about?"

Lin Hongyi glanced back towards Tianlin Mansion, her lips forming a slight, unemotional smile, "I just feel a bit envious. I can tell they truly care about you."

Luo Feng noticed Lin Hongyi’s expression and felt moved, asking, "What about your family?"

A cold glint flashed deep in Lin Hongyi’s eyes, and she shook her head, "They passed away when I was very young. It was a family elder who raised me."

Luo Feng furrowed his brows, surprised by Lin Hongyi’s background. During a fleeting moment, he sensed a hint of killing intent from her, suspecting there might be hidden circumstances. However, since she didn’t elaborate, he didn’t press further, saying:

"I’m sorry."

"No need to apologize, I’m used to it."

Lin Hongyi gave a faint smile, her beautiful eyes suddenly flashing as she looked towards the left street, saying, "The fish has taken the bait."

Luo Feng nodded subtly. Without turning back, he sensed everything within several hundred meters through his soul power.

As soon as they left Tianlin Mansion, they were immediately tailed by several furtive figures. Just moments ago, two among them had dashed in other directions. Unsurprisingly, these two discovered they were heading towards the city gate, likely going to notify Evil Saber.

"Evil Saber will catch up soon. Let’s pretend to flee first, then I’ll find an opportunity to strike and teach him a lesson," Luo Feng said.

"Alright."

Lin Hongyi nodded. She had witnessed Luo Feng’s Drawing Saber Technique, swift as the spring wind and impossible to trace, a marvel of a saber technique that still made her feel a bit cold. It would be perfect for an ambush.

"Let’s go."

With no more words exchanged, they quickened their pace towards the city gate.

Inside a restaurant in Big Market City.

Thud, thud, thud...

A burst of hurried footsteps sounded, and two martial artists barged into a private room.

"You..."

Evil Saber was about to get angry, but the leading young martial artist, catching his breath, immediately said, "Sir, Luo Feng and his companion headed towards the south city gate!"

Crack!

The wine cup in Evil Saber’s hand was crushed to pieces. He got up, laughing fiercely, "Boy, you finally can’t sit still. Today is the day you die."

"Is he alone?"

"No, there’s a beautiful young woman in red with him, and they seem very close."

Evil Saber immediately thought of Lin Hongyi, his eyes filled with murderous intent, coldly chuckling. Last time he was chased by that madwoman from the Wild tribe in Southern Forest; today, he would go on a killing spree to vent his anger!

He wasn’t afraid of Luo Feng and Lin Hongyi joining forces. From their last encounter, Luo Feng was only at the early stage of the Ninth Level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, and Lin Hongyi hadn’t even reached the Ninth Level. His cultivation far exceeded the two of them, with innumerable lives on his hands, and experience the two upstarts couldn’t compare to. In every aspect, he was sure to win.

Worried about losing their trail, Evil Saber waved his hand, grabbed the five-foot-long saber by the table, and prepared to leave.

Seeing that Evil Saber was about to leave, the young martial artist hurriedly said, "Sir, the remaining Yuan Stones..."

Evil Saber, in a good mood, casually tossed a pile of Yuan Stones on the ground. The next moment, he disappeared from sight.

"These... these are Second Grade Yuan Stones! We’re rich, we’re rich!"

The young martial artist looked at the Yuan Stones on the ground, shaking with excitement, his voice trembling slightly.

There were thirty or forty Second Grade Yuan Stones, equivalent to tens of thousands of First Grade Yuan Stones, a massive fortune for martial artists at their level.

Thunk!

Suddenly, the young martial artist felt a sweetness in his throat, spat out a mouthful of blood, looked incredulously at his partner behind him, and fell to the ground, unconscious.

The martial artist behind him calmly walked out, picked up a Second Grade Yuan Stone, his eyes glowing.

He glanced at the unconscious young martial artist, coldly smiling:

"It’s not ’we’re’ rich; it’s ’I’m’ rich! Don’t blame me; blame yourself for being too young, just like that reckless Luo Feng..."

...

Exiting Big Market City, Luo Feng and Lin Hongyi immediately used Qinggong, dashing towards the northwest.

"He’s coming!"

After traveling not far, Luo Feng sensed Evil Saber’s presence. Within his soul power perception, several miles behind, a large blood-red saber light wrapped around a figure, flying rapidly towards them.

Lin Hongyi glanced at the crowds on the street and said, "This place is not suitable for a fight."

Luo Feng nodded. He didn’t want to expose too much of his strength in front of people, saying, "Let’s find a secluded place to engage."

As soon as he finished speaking, they accelerated simultaneously, their shadows like two sharp blades cutting through the air, producing a deafening sound.