Meanwhile, Lin Feng was again carrying Wang Xiaoyun, fleeing for their lives. This time, he spared no effort, truly running for his life. Wang Xiaoyun, having wandered alone in the mountains for half a day, was deeply moved when Lin Feng appeared, blocking an enemy’s attack for her. Her nose tingled with emotion, tears nearly falling. However, before she could say a word of heartfelt gratitude, she was once again hoisted onto Lin Feng’s shoulder. She wanted to struggle free but was stunned by the mountain-splitting scene in the forest. Was it an earthquake? Instinctively, she clung tightly to Lin Feng’s shoulders, her heart in her throat.
Lin Feng ran aimlessly, taking advantage of his agile footwork to navigate through the treacherous terrain, finally stopping to rest after running over ten miles, feeling his strength nearly depleted.
“Lin Feng, what happened? Was that explosion from a bomb you threw?” Wang Xiaoyun, having seen the mysterious white-robed woman effortlessly destroy Lin Feng’s machete with a blue light, mistakenly thought she had used some advanced laser weapon. Then, seeing Lin Feng casually swinging his arms and causing a series of explosions, she naturally assumed he had used some kind of portable bomb.
Panting heavily, Lin Feng, hands on knees like a panting dog, felt as if his chest was on fire, bile rising in his throat. He was too out of breath to explain.
“Ah, you nodded, you got these bombs from somewhere? Were you fighting a lot of enemies just now? Wow, what kind of bomb has such power to shake the earth and sky, shouldn’t those people be dead by now? Why are we still running?”
“There… there… there…” He raised a finger but couldn’t finish his thought. Lin Feng wanted to say there was only one formidable enemy, but seeing Wang Xiaoyun’s eager expression, he dared not tell the truth. The old witch’s bizarre methods were something Wang Xiaoyun wouldn’t believe, and if it piqued her curiosity, she might sneak back to see what was happening, which would be disastrous.
“A hundred people? Wow, they want to revolt? I need to call the police right away…”
“Shh, Xiaoyun, don’t talk…” Lin Feng suddenly stopped her, sensing something or someone probing around them. After careful observation, he found nothing; the surroundings were eerily quiet, no sign of any intruders. Now without adrenaline shots and his energy completely drained, he wished he had taken more IV saline from the hospital. If the old witch caught up, at least he would have the strength to keep running. What to do? The air in the valley was thick with moisture, making it impossible to stay hidden any longer. Seeing that the day was waning, Wang Xiaoyun couldn’t help but wonder, “What about this venomous woman?” She nudged Lin Feng, whispering in his ear, “Hey, Lin Feng, what’s the plan now? It’s getting dark.”
Indeed, as darkness approached, the deep mountains would become quite perilous, especially being alone with this smelly guy. What if he had any bad intentions? Despite his heroic effort today, rushing to save her without regard for his own safety, did she really have to repay him with her body as seen in the movies? What if, in this eerie place, he took advantage of her… Wang Xiaoyun was unaware of how serious the situation really was, believing that Lin Feng, who seemed omnipotent in her eyes, had already cleared all obstacles. If that weren’t the case, her thoughts wouldn’t be so light-hearted.
Lin Feng, oblivious to Wang Xiaoyun’s thoughts, felt an odd tickle from her whispering in his ear. He suddenly realized his foolishness, scolding himself for being so disheartened by setbacks. He had to pull himself together, especially for Xiaoyun, to ensure she wasn’t captured by the old witch to become some kind of Yin body or vessel for spirits. He gently said, “Xiaoyun, help me guard while I recover my strength.” The best course of action now was to take one step at a time, starting with regaining some energy.
“Grandpa, please protect me and your granddaughter. Help us get away before the old witch catches up,” Lin Feng silently prayed. He then remembered the most terrifying aspect of the old witch was the blue flame at her fingertips. If he could find a way to resist that, he might stand a chance against her. “Niu Niu, any ideas on how to deal with the old witch’s blue fire?” he called out to Niu Niu in his mind, but received no response, leaving him frustrated yet determined to rely on himself.
Lin Feng sat on a large stone slab, closed his eyes, and entered a meditative state. Surprisingly, he entered a state of emptiness much faster than before. Almost instantly, his inner energy circulated through his organs and limbs with the force of a tidal wave. More astonishingly, he heard Grandpa’s loud voice again in his consciousness, as if Grandpa was right in front of him, reciting the Dao De Jing: “The Dao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Dao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the origin of Heaven and Earth; the named is the mother of all things…”
Simultaneously, within his consciousness, the interface of the Niu Niu Intelligent System changed once more. A line representing someone’s moral value suddenly spiked upwards, turning into a golden mist as Lin Feng’s internal energy circulated. At the same time, Niu Niu’s core emerged from his consciousness, moving in sync with his energy flow. The previously calm system background now showed vibrant colors with fresh green shoots emerging from the ground, and rays of light piercing through the sky, infusing the scene with vitality.
Among the locked magic cards in his inventory, one began to change due to the surrounding environment. It morphed into the shape of a golden shield, exuding a sense of power and solidity. The shield card floated above Lin Feng’s head, casting a golden light like a newborn sun, illuminating the now dim valley bottom.
Brave Medal: Courageous Protection, Increases Body Recovery Rate by 10%, Triggers Technique: All or Nothing!
In the valley, an eerie silence prevailed. Lin Feng sat motionless on the bluestone, his body resonating with a faint sound of thunder. Around him, numerous tiny, invisible particles swarmed towards him. In less than a cup of tea’s time, Lin Feng was encased in a thick layer of transparent armor, which continued to grow.
A light point shot from Lin Feng’s left palm, growing in the wind to the size of a palm, forming a transparent card. The surrounding transparent material converged towards it, as if finding its purpose. The card, now tangible, began to ripple, with layers of golden light spreading across its surface. Suddenly, the card seemed to come alive, its golden light enveloping the dark valley.
Wang Xiaoyun, who had been pretending to guard Lin Feng with a submachine gun, was stunned by the strange events unfolding. Her mouth gaped open in shock, large enough to fit two eggs. Just then, she spotted a white, ominous mass quickly approaching. Without hesitation, she opened fire.
