Chapter 1623: Chapter 875: Court Affairs (Part 2)

"Although the Imperial Censor has already left, the two of us brothers can still gather together. Let’s go and have a drink to our heart’s content."

Lin Feng cheerfully pulled up Wu Fa, and the two of them walked into the inner room.

Wu Fa also had a joyful expression, for in these chaotic times, being able to drink freely together here was indeed a blessing.

Wu Fa and Lin Feng walked into the room, and Lin Feng placed dish after dish prepared by Wu Fa onto the table.

A rich aroma immediately filled the air, consisting of stewed beef from Peace City, roasted rabbit, and braised cod.

This stewed beef used the high-grade yak meat from Jiuxiao Realm Heavenly Mountain; its taste was exceptionally fresh and the beef was very tender.

The roasted rabbit was also superb, this cumin roast rabbit was one of Lin Feng’s special skills, which he passed on to Wu Fa during his free time. But how this braised cod was prepared, Lin Feng was a bit puzzled and asked Wu Fa.

"With such vast deserts, where did the cod come from?"

Wu Fa, hearing Lin Feng’s question, began to chuckle.

"You wouldn’t know, but at the end of these boundless sands lies the vast sea. I sent someone especially to retrieve it from the seashore. The person rode a Flying Sword, coming and going quickly, returning within a day."

"Such costly and labor-intensive endeavors should be done less often." Lin Feng said lightly to Wu Fa.

Wu Fa nodded eagerly.

"By the way, I brought back quite a few treasures the other day, you can choose some for yourself to see if they’ll be useful. Although most are already incomplete, they are at least items above the grade of treasures, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse."

Seeing Lin Feng offering him some treasures, Wu Fa suddenly remembered the Light Pearl placed on the table when Lin Feng returned, and with interest asked Lin Feng: "I see there’s still some Light Pearls on the table, could you give me a few."

Lin Feng picked up a piece of beef, and before it reached his mouth, the savory juices started to drip.

Lin Feng said: "If you want them, take them."

Wu Fa was delighted as if he had obtained some exotic treasure, his joy overwhelming.

"Really? That’s wonderful!"

Lin Feng continued casually, adding another remark about the Light Pearls: "I still have a few here, you should take them to our trusted brothers, and have them stay alert at night."

There seemed to be more behind Lin Feng’s words, but Wu Fa simply assumed he intended to distribute treasures among the group, and didn’t probe further. Lin Feng deliberately kept some things unsaid, there must be a reason.

"Alright, then I’ll thank you on behalf of my brothers, esteemed Alliance Hierarch."

Lin Feng chewed on a piece of stewed beef, savoring each bite. After swallowing, he leisurely continued telling Wu Fa: "Hey, hold on. Don’t call me Alliance Hierarch, there’s no alliance in Peace City now, let’s not create unnecessary trouble."

Wu Fa understood this was Lin Feng’s fear that the Court troops in Peace City might suspect him of a coup, leading to unnecessary conflict.

He lightly smacked his own mouth.

"Look at me, flapping my mouth."

Lin Feng, also open-hearted, picked up a wine jug and poured a drink for Wu Fa.

Wu Fa held the cup in both hands as a sign of respect.

"We brothers are now life-and-death companions and shouldn’t take it too much to heart. I’ve been lonely for half my life, and meeting such a good brother like you and several other brothers is truly worthwhile."

Wu Fa chuckled in response: "Such things are only natural for us."

After drinking with Wu Fa, Lin Feng returned to his room to rest.

Just before he could relax, he heard drums beating from outside, knowing it’s an emergency alert he rushed out immediately.

"Clang, clang, clang"

"Hurry up and gather, what are you standing there for?"

Upon exiting, Lin Feng saw soldiers assembling in urgency.

Lin Feng stepped forward and stopped a soldier to ask:

"What’s happened, why the rush?" Gathering hastily twice in one day was something that hadn’t happened for a long time.

"Don’t you know? After the Imperial Censor left, the city’s military force was halved, and today the enemy troops have started gathering within ten miles outside the city!!"

"What!"

Lin Feng still had his hand gripping the soldier’s shoulder, the soldier broke free without saying anything further and ran off to assemble.

"Could it be Qingling has started attacking Peace City again?"

At this moment, Lin Feng silently pondered, Hua Shengmi also sensed the unrest in Lin Feng’s heart, and awakened.

"What’s going on, Lin Feng, why so flustered?"

Hua Shengmi, a bit lost, asked Lin Feng.

Lin Feng hurriedly told Hua Shengmi: "Today’s Court is in turmoil, now a sizable force of enemy troops is gathering outside the city and Peace City is in imminent danger. I can’t sit idly by, I must do something."

Without waiting for Hua Shengmi to reply, Lin Feng decided he would first find Wu Fa to discuss.

At Wu Fa’s door, at that moment Wu Fa happened to open the door.

Clearly, he too had sensed the commotion outside, intending to come and find Lin Feng to confer.

Upon seeing Wu Fa, Lin Feng urgently told him: "No time to lose, we’ll talk as we walk."

Then Lin Feng turned to leave, and Wu Fa followed closely behind.

Walking briskly, Wu Fa asked Lin Feng: "What’s the hurry?"

"Outside the city, there’s an enemy gathering! I suspect Qingling is causing trouble again."

"What?"

Seeing Wu Fa’s shock, Lin Feng quickly informed him: "Let’s go out and investigate, you notify your brothers and remember to do it secretly."

Wu Fa received his orders.

Seeing Lin Feng finally willing to take him to the battle, Wu Fa couldn’t express how happy he was, bringing back memories of 25 years ago, during the battle against the Ao family troops.

At that time, Lin Feng was filled with a fighting spirit, heroic and daring, unlike now where caution dictated his actions, his expression like a wooden figure.

Lin Feng had endured many hardships to reach today, his success owed to his prudence.

Finished arranging things with Wu Fa, Lin Feng wasted no time and transformed himself into a streak of light, heading toward the woods outside the city.

Around Peace City, cedars were planted in large numbers, these cedar trees were exceedingly resilient as Second Rank spirit woods, allowing them to grow in the desert. These cedars caused the surrounding sand to gradually transform into soil. Being surrounded by woods, the city was not affected by sandstorms.

However, after leaving the city about tens of miles out, one would gradually enter the desert.

At this time, a sizable force of enemies was assembling beside an outer pocket companion woods, resoundingly imposing.

The enemy troops were clad in black armor, armed with swords and forks. Amongst them, Demon Beasts mingled, most were at least Third Grade.

The army’s horns blared, flags were hoisted.

The sight was overwhelming.

Adjacent to the enemy army, people had already come to ambush, awaiting the Court’s soldiers to attack, then launching themselves down to intercept the enemy at its waist and catch them off guard.

Lin Feng transformed into a streak of light and arrived in the dense forest, seeing there were several cultivators ambushed here; their attire showed they weren’t outsiders. Therefore, he approached to greet them.

A chubby man spotted Lin Feng walking toward him and immediately shouted: "Kid, do you want to die? Get down!"

With that, he signaled Lin Feng to lower his posture.

Lin Feng reacted swiftly, crouching down slightly as he approached them.

"Who are you?"

The chubby uncle was clad like a martial arts practitioner, appearing smart and sharp, unlike ordinary folks.

Seeing Lin Feng’s question, he quickly replied: "You’re not from the Six Great Sects?"

Lin Feng shook his head, indicating he didn’t come with them.