novelraw Chapter 724: Is Feng Ling in Danger?
Chapter 724: Is Feng Ling in Danger?
Zhou Yi nodded, "The authorities must have already noticed and might have even sent someone to look into it."
"I hope so. I just can’t figure out, what are these two guys doing at the border? Could it be that they’re making some kind of deal with the Black Dragon Sect?" Ling Feng asked with a furrowed brow.
"Yu Linglong has always had a connection with the Black Dragon Sect Hierarch, so it’s not entirely certain. Later, you can contact Feng Ling and ask about the situation."
Thinking of that delicate girl, Ling Feng couldn’t help asking, "Hasn’t she been to the Nine Heavens for quite some time?"
"Seems like it. I haven’t seen much of her, especially after Yu Linglong arrived, I haven’t seen her once!" Zhou Yi nodded.
After pondering for a moment, Ling Feng said, "Let’s go home first and then talk about it after reaching the Nine Heavens."
After returning to Shiliu Village, the two found Li Shiyun in the Nine Heavens.
As they asked her, indeed, it had been a long time since she last saw Feng Ling.
However, she had mentioned before that the Black Dragon Sect had been busy with numerous affairs lately, so it was likely that she wouldn’t come as often as before, so no one paid much attention.
Now that they thought about it, it had already been more than a month, which was indeed a bit odd.
"Shiyun, go back and give her a call, see if you can get in touch, and ask what she’s been up to recently!" Ling Feng said.
Li Shiyun nodded, "Okay, and what will you be doing?"
Ling Feng narrowed his eyes and glanced towards the deep part of the Second Layer Heaven’s jungle, "I’m going to find Yu Linglong."
"Oh?"
Li Shiyun and Zhou Yi both looked surprised; after exchanging glances, both revealed a bitter smile, "If you go find her, she’s probably not going to see you!"
"How do I know if I don’t try?"
Ling Feng smiled and stepped into the forest.
Seeing this, Zhou Yi exchanged greetings with Li Shiyun and then immediately followed.
Speaking of which, ever since Yu Linglong arrived at the Nine Heavens, Zhou Yi had developed the best relationship with her. To prevent Ling Feng from getting into a conflict with her, Zhou Yi felt it would be better if he followed.
The two ventured deep into the forest, quickly reaching the ruins where the Spirit Stone was previously discovered.
The place had lost its original appearance; the stone house had been rebuilt, exuding the essence of a quaint cottage amidst the woods.
Approaching the entrance, Ling Feng coughed, "May I come in?"
"No, who allowed you to come here!"
The voice of Yu Linglong came from inside the house instantly, mixed with surprise and a hint of anger.
Ling Feng chuckled, "This is my turf; I come and go as I please, without anyone’s permission!"
"..."
There was silence in the house for a moment before Yu Linglong continued, "I don’t care what this place is, but inside the house is my private space. If you dare to intrude, I will fight you to the death!"
"What now? Your wounds are healed, and you can take me on?" Ling Feng asked with a sneer.
Zhou Yi, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but roll his eyes, "Did you come here just to quarrel? Can’t you talk about serious matters?"
Being reprimanded by her, Ling Feng could only sigh and said solemnly, "I did come to you with important matters. Your two companions have shown up!"
"What of it?" Yu Linglong asked coldly, devoid of any emotion.
Ling Feng replied, "Nothing much, it’s just that the place where they appeared is a bit strange, quite close to the Black Dragon Sect. You should know Feng Ling, right? I’m afraid they might harm her!"
Yu Linglong fell silent once again.
After a while, just as Ling Feng was getting impatient and about to kick in the door, the wooden gate creaked open, and Yu Linglong, dressed in white, came out.
She wore a white dress and skirt, which had been her attire since arrival and had not changed since. One really wonders how she manages her laundry.
Ling Feng sized her up, then asked with a smile, "Why? Are you anxious just hearing about Feng Ling?"
"The one who’s anxious is you, right? Otherwise, why would you come to find me?" Yu Linglong narrowed her eyes, asking coldly.
"You might be thinking too much; while I’m concerned about Feng Ling, it’s not like I have to find you. I just wanted to thank you for ’The Complete Book of Formation’ you gave me, and then to ask about those two people casually," Ling Feng said with a laugh.
Yu Linglong didn’t pay him any attention, turning her head to Zhou Yi, "You come in, I’ll speak with you!"
"Alright."
Zhou Yi felt helpless, not understanding why she held such a big grudge against Ling Feng, and so he nodded and followed her into the house.
Ling Feng, left standing outside the door, felt really unhappy but didn’t dare to barge in. If he truly irritated Yu Linglong, he guessed he wouldn’t end up with anything good!
So he just found a rock by the door to sit down and patiently wait.
This wait turned out to be half an hour before the room’s door finally opened and Zhou Yi came out.
"What did she say?"
Not seeing Yu Linglong, Ling Feng quickly asked.
"Let’s talk about it when we get back."
Zhou Yi, taking his hand, walked away from the stone house.
Only when they reached the edge of the forest and came next to the medicinal field planted by Li Shiyun and Wang Wan’er did she finally start talking, "Yu Linglong said that those two people are looking for her!"
"Why? Weren’t they partners before? Do they have to push her to her death?"
"Of course, because Yu Linglong has something they need!" Zhou Yi nodded.
"What is it?"
Ling Feng perked up, thinking it must be some treasure.
The result was just Zhou Yi giving him a look, "Don’t even think about it, she didn’t tell me at all!"
"Oh, looks like she doesn’t completely trust you, huh!" Ling Feng said with a wry smile.
"Not exactly, doesn’t everyone have some secrets they can’t reveal to others? Does she need to tell me everything?" Zhou Yi gave him an exasperated look.
"That’s true," agreed Ling Feng, not particularly bothered, and nodded, "Those two certainly wouldn’t have thought that Yu Linglong would be with me; otherwise, they would have reached Shiliu Village by now!"
"That’s right, but what I’m most worried about now is that they might have gone to look for Feng Ling!" Zhou Yi nodded again.
Ling Feng was taken aback, "Your meaning is, Feng Ling might be in danger?"
"It’s just speculation. Let’s wait and see if Shiyun has gotten through on the phone."
Just as she finished speaking, Li Shiyun walked in from outside, and Ling Feng quickly asked, "Have you been on the phone for so long?"
"At first, I couldn’t get through; then it connected later. Feng Ling said everything is pretty good on her side, with nothing happening," Li Shiyun said.
Ling Feng heaved a sigh of relief, nodding, "That’s good to hear!"
"She said she would find time to come over today. If you need to talk to her about anything, you can ask her face to face then," Li Shiyun said.
"That’s even better!" Ling Feng said with a smile.
Despite having said she would come, as the evening came there was still no sign of her, which worried Ling Feng. So he teleported back home and immediately dialed Feng Ling’s number.
The ringing sound lasted a good while before it connected, and then Feng Ling’s light laughter came through, "What made you think to call me?"
"You girl, didn’t you say you would come to the Nine Heavens? I waited for you all day and still nothing! Why haven’t you come yet?" Ling Feng asked with a roaring tone.
Feng Ling was taken aback on the other side, "I didn’t say I’d definitely come over!"