novelraw Chapter 1812 1812: Fengcheng!
Chapter 1812 1812: Fengcheng!
When they reached the top and exited the rather modest mountain range, Su Chen smiled and said:
"Everyone, let's part ways here."
"Young Master Su, aren't you coming back with us?"
Old Xu quickly said upon hearing this.
"No, I have some matters to attend to."
Su Chen replied with a faint smile.
"Alright then, I wish you all the best!"
Old Xu thought for a moment before speaking. He actually understood that someone like Su Chen couldn't possibly stay with them for long! What's more, the other party had initially come to them just to inquire about the situation!
Even so, Old Xu couldn't help but show a reluctant expression.
The others felt the same way. Although they hadn't known Su Chen for a long time, this young man had become a hero in their hearts!
"No need to be so formal, Old Xu."
Su Chen chuckled indifferently. To him, it was indeed just a matter of lifting a finger.
"Miss Xue, let's part ways here as well!"
"Thank you, Young Master Su, for saving my life!"
Xue Yiyi bowed and asked:
"May I know where Young Master Su intends to go?"
"Fengcheng."
Fengcheng was the nearest city from here. Su Chen planned to go there first to check things out, hoping to find the whereabouts of other members of the Shenfeng Dynasty.
"In that case, let's travel together."
Upon hearing that Su Chen was going to Fengcheng, Xue Yiyi's eyes immediately lit up.
"Miss Xue is also going to Fengcheng?"
Su Chen asked, slightly surprised.
Xue Yiyi nodded and said:
"The City Lord of Fengcheng is on good terms with my father. I plan to ask the City Lord to escort me back."
Xue Yiyi was also a smart person. She vaguely sensed that her capture wasn't as simple as it appeared.
Although she had been rescued, the journey back to Snow City was long, and she couldn't be sure there wouldn't be any incidents along the way!
"I see, then let's go together."
Su Chen thought for a while, and seeing no harm in it, he nodded and agreed.
After bidding farewell to Old Xu and the others, Su Chen and Xue Yiyi headed in the direction of Fengcheng...
...
Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and the two finally arrived at Fengcheng!
Although called a city, Su Chen felt it somewhat undeserving of the title, as it wasn't as impressive as Wild Bat City, his first stopping point on Yunxiao Continent, be it in size or prosperity!
However, though it seemed unimpressive, it was complete with all the necessary facilities.
Xue Yiyi had evidently been to Fengcheng before and was familiar with its streets.
But, after walking for a while, the two noticed several notices posted on walls, recruiting experts in formation with generous rewards.
Su Chen was quite intrigued and wondered why the City Lord of Fengcheng was suddenly recruiting experts in formation!
"Young Master Su, since you don't have any particular place to visit for now, why not come with me to the City Lord's Mansion?"
Xue Yiyi looked at Su Chen, her eyes filled with anticipation.
During their journey together, she had come to rely on Su Chen somewhat, not to mention he was the one who rescued her from danger!
Moreover, she found him pleasant and charming; she rarely encountered such an interesting man, which stirred a ripple in her heart!
Originally, Su Chen did not intend to visit the City Lord's Mansion, but after seeing the recruitment notice, his curiosity was piqued!
"Alright."
Su Chen nodded in agreement.
"Then let's go."
Upon hearing Su Chen's agreement, a look of joy blossomed on Xue Yiyi's pretty face.
After not much walking, they arrived at the City Lord's Mansion. Compared to the modest city, the mansion was rather grand, exuding a sense of majesty!
"Who goes there!"
As soon as they approached the main gate, a guard immediately shouted.
"I am Xue Yiyi, daughter of the City Lord of Snow City, may I trouble you to announce our arrival."
Xue Yiyi spoke up.
"Daughter of the City Lord of Snow City?"
The guards were stunned upon hearing this. The daughter of the City Lord of Snow City was august and distinguished, how could she suddenly appear in Fengcheng, and with a young man accompanying her?!
However, they dared not be careless and could not ascertain if this lady truly was the City Lord's daughter, but what if she was?
Therefore, one of them quickly went to inform the authorities!
Su Chen and Xue Yiyi waited at the gate...
...
After waiting for a while, a middle-aged man approached from afar, his voice ringing out:
"Yiyi, I didn't expect it to really be you!"
With the words falling, the middle-aged man arrived in front and laughed heartily:
"When the guards reported, I thought someone was impersonating you, wasn't expecting it to truly be you!"
"Uncle Feng, sorry for the abrupt visit, please don't take offense!"
Xue Yiyi remarked with the etiquette of a junior.
Feng Bing waved his hands repeatedly upon hearing this:
"Yiyi, what are you talking about, you're a most welcome guest, hardly an imposition."
At this time, Feng Bing's gaze fell upon Su Chen, his eyes showing a hint of curiosity:
"Yiyi, who might this be?"
"Oh, this is Su Chen, Young Master Su, a friend of mine."
Xue Yiyi introduced.
"Ah, a friend of Yiyi's, welcome, welcome."
Feng Bing nodded, and noticing Su Chen's cultivation was merely at the Cave Void realm, paid no further attention.
Subsequently, Feng Bing led the two into the mansion. Su Chen deliberately kept some distance, and it was natural for Xue Yiyi to do the same.
"Miss Xue, please don't mention that it was I who rescued you."
Su Chen approached Xue Yiyi, whispering softly near her ear.
Upon hearing this, Xue Yiyi immediately looked at him puzzled, but seeing Su Chen nod, she suppressed her confusion and nodded in agreement.
She fundamentally trusted Su Chen, so if he asked not to mention it, then she wouldn't.
In fact, the reason Su Chen did so was primarily due to the subtle shock the City Lord of Fengcheng showed when he first saw Xue Yiyi!
Though it was fleeting, Su Chen still caught it!
Logically, the man hadn't expected Xue Yiyi to suddenly arrive, so a little surprise was normal!
However, Su Chen's intuition told him that the shock wasn't merely due to her unexpected visit!
Although Su Chen trusted his intuition, it was not concrete evidence after all!
Before long, the two followed Feng Bing to a hall.
"Yiyi, why have you suddenly come to Fengcheng without even a guard by your side?"
Once seated, Feng Bing asked.
"Well, I was captured by Lisan's group through trickery on the way, and all my guards were killed."
Xue Yiyi explained, as Su Chen hadn't told her not to mention this, so she did. Besides, if she didn't, it would be hard to explain why she was there and without her guards.