The Greatest Village Doctor In The World

Chapter 657: The Next Plan

Ling Feng’s mood had reached its nadir.

Although the rescue of Huaihua was a fortunate event worth celebrating,

the Spirit Stone was gone, and Yu Linglong had not been captured; not even a single valuable clue was left behind. It had to be said, the mission had ultimately failed!

Even the upcoming auction for the Spirit Stones now seemed meaningless.

Having taken the Giant Spirit Stone, Yu Linglong and her associates were definitely not going to show up again.

When they got back to the parking spot, both Chu Nan and Wang Laogen could tell from Ling Feng’s expression just how displeased he was.

So the two exchanged glances, and Chu Nan immediately said, "As long as everyone is safe, that’s what matters. Let’s head back to the hotel first, shall we?"

"Alright!"

Ling Feng nodded, turned, and walked back to his Hummer, only to have Zhou Yi beat him to the driver’s door: "I’ll drive. You and Huaihua take the back seat!"

After a glance at her, Ling Feng knew that Zhou Yi was aware of his foul mood and worried he might drive recklessly, so he didn’t protest and simply nodded, entering the back seat with Huaihua.

Once the car started, Ling Feng tried to calm his emotions and turned to look at Huaihua: "Was it Lu Changsheng who tricked you into going out?"

"Yes, he kept asking me to have dinner with him, which I never agreed to. But today, he brought along several classmates from our class, and I couldn’t find a way to refuse..." Huaihua said with an emotion that hadn’t yet stabilized, a hint of fear still in her voice as she spoke with her head lowered.

Seeing her like this, Ling Feng didn’t want to say anything more. His mood was already sour, and any harsh word might only make her feel more guilty.

So he reached out and took Huaihua’s small hand, saying only one sentence: "It’s all right now, it’s all in the past."

No one spoke again in the car until they returned to the hotel’s parking lot.

Everyone went upstairs. Ling Feng and Wang Laogen, among others, entered one room, while the girls accompanied Huaihua to the next room to comfort her.

Once seated, Wang Laogen was the first to break the silence: "Yulingong’s methods are sharp, but I think there’s no need to dwell on them, such domineering means can’t be used too often!"

"But just using it once would be enough to leave me dead without a place to be buried!" Ling Feng said, looking at him.

"That’s true, but I bet that until the very last moment, when your life is truly in danger, she would absolutely not use that against you," Wang Laogen nodded and said.

"That’s correct. You’ve previously mentioned the Gate of Heaven and Earth, and when she left, she also said she would seek you out again. Now, you’ve successfully attracted her attention!" Chu Nan agreed with a nod.

Ling Feng offered a bitter smile: "What’s the use? I’m no match for her. The next time she comes for me, it may well be the end of me, right?"

Chu Nan and Wang Laogen exchanged glances, both showing a hint of helplessness in their eyes.

It was Wang Laogen who spoke up first: "You lad, are you so easily defeated?"

Seeing that Ling Feng said nothing, he continued with a smile: "On the contrary, I think this is a great opportunity to spur you to concentrate on your cultivation rather than wasting time loafing around!"

Ling Feng: "..."

"You surely don’t accept defeat and don’t want to die. In that case, why not seize the time to elevate your realm?" Wang Laogen persisted.

Ling Feng looked up at him and replied, "You make it sound easy. Have you forgotten about the Giant Spirit Root? I have to cultivate cell by cell. Who knows how many years that will take!"

"Well, you might as well give up then. If you don’t believe in miracles yourself, how can others help you?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Laogen let out a snort, leaned back on the sofa with his hands behind his head, and said nothing more.

As the atmosphere stiffened, Lu Zihao finally spoke up: "Ling Feng, even though Yu Linglong and her accomplices got away, we didn’t come away empty-handed. At the very least, we know she has some connection with the Sect Hierarch of the Black Dragon Sect, don’t we?"

Ling Feng was startled, "What does Brother Lu mean?"

"I think we might be able to get some clues from the Black Dragon Sect!" Lu Zihao said.

"That’s feasible, but because of Luo Nanlin’s incident, and with Feng Ling, I reckon as soon as we see each other, we’ll end up fighting!" Ling Feng said with a wry smile.

"Not necessarily!"

Lu Zihao smiled, "Feng Ling came to the provincial city and even met with you; there might still be room for maneuver!"

"Brother, are you suggesting that I find Feng Ling and then probe the intentions of the Black Dragon Sect?" Ling Feng asked.

"Exactly, but it’s up to you, I won’t interfere. If you don’t want to go, then forget it!" Lu Zihao said with a smile.

Ling Feng hesitated for a moment but nodded his head, "Okay, I’ll call and ask later."

He had hardly finished speaking when Mo Lan walked in from outside, "Ling Feng, there’s someone named Feng Ling downstairs who wants to see you!"

"She’s here?"

Ling Feng was startled, not expecting this girl to react so quickly. He had only been back for ten minutes and she had already rushed over!

Since she was already here, and he had just mentioned wanting to talk to her, Ling Feng quickly stood up, "Please wait here for a while, I’ll go down and check."

After saying this, he turned and walked out. Once he was gone, Chu Nan turned to Wang Laogen, "See that? He hasn’t lost his fighting spirit at all. Your goading method doesn’t work on Ling Feng!"

"If none of you are going to speak, then I guess I have to do it. After all, I can only think of that one method!" Wang Laogen rolled his eyes.

Chu Nan smiled faintly, then turned to Lin Huaqiang, "Do we have any way to help Ling Feng?"

"I’ve been thinking all the way here, and I can’t come up with anything. What do you think, Elder Chu?" Lin Huaqiang said with a wry smile.

"At the very least, we should ensure he isn’t distracted, and help protect the people around him," Chu Nan said.

Lin Huaqiang nodded, then gave a bitter smile, "That might be a bit complicated. As you know, Ling Feng has quite a few close female friends..."

"Let’s do what we can. We can’t always be threatened like we were just now," Chu Nan sighed.

Ling Feng went downstairs and saw Feng Ling standing alone by a car at the entrance, so he approached and asked, "Why aren’t you waiting in the car?"

"I was afraid you wouldn’t know which car to look for. Have you taken care of everything?" Feng Ling asked.

"Pretty much, and I have something I want to ask you. Shall we talk in the car?" Ling Feng said, moving to open the car door.

But Feng Ling shook her head, "No need, shall we take a walk?"

Ling Feng was surprised. It was well into the night, and there were hardly any cars on the street. Where to walk?

Although he wasn’t in the mood for a walk, facing Feng Ling’s request, he still nodded, "Alright then."

So the two of them left the hotel entrance and started walking down the street.

As they walked and talked, Ling Feng told her everything that had happened by the river.

After listening, Feng Ling did not speak. She lowered her head as if pondering something, so Ling Feng had no choice but to ask, "What was your father’s reaction when he found out about Luo Nanlin?"

Feng Ling did not answer but looked up at Ling Feng, "Why do you ask?"

"I want to know his stance, and then see if there is a possibility of meeting him," Ling Feng said.

Feng Ling pursed her lips, "No need, you won’t be able to see him."