Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 218 Red Gold Mountain

They laughed and joked for a while, and when it was almost time, Lin Feng and the others stopped teasing Xu Tian. Lin Feng said to Xu Tian, ​​"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. Finish your meal quickly, we're ready to go." Xu Tian nodded and began to eat his meal voraciously.

Although they had temporarily left the Lu family, they all knew the crisis wasn't over. After all, the Chen family in Jinyan City had offered a reward of 100,000 Mysterious Crystal Coins, and there would undoubtedly be those desperate to capture Chen Xiner. Furthermore, Chen Xiner's stunning beauty would not only attract those seeking the bounty, but also many with ulterior motives who would take advantage of this opportunity to do something unethical to her.

After finishing their meal, the group left the restaurant and mounted their horses. They left Green Forest Town and galloped towards Chijin Mountain. They encountered quite a bit of trouble along the way. Some people, motivated by the high bounty, organized a group to block the road, attempting to forcibly send Chen Xiner back to the Chen family. However, these people were no match for Lin Feng and Chen Yu, and were easily defeated. Bandits and the like were even more ferocious, but under the hands of Lin Feng and Chen Yu, they had little chance of survival and were all killed.

After two days of arduous trekking, they finally arrived at Scarlet Gold Mountain. From afar, it resembled a massive crimson beast, lying silently upon the earth. The mountain was a dark red, as if stained with blood. The vegetation on the mountain was sparse, with only a few low shrubs and scattered trees. Legend has it that Scarlet Gold Mountain got its name from a horrific battle long ago, which stained the mountain red with blood. From then on, the mountain became known as Scarlet Gold Mountain.

Lin Feng, Chen Xiner, Chen Yu, and Xu Tian tightened their reins, preparing to embark on the mysterious Red Gold Mountain. At this moment, the air around them seemed to freeze, and the silence seemed to conceal a danger.

Suddenly, a chaotic sound of footsteps broke the silence. A group of people rushed out from the surrounding woods like ghosts. They were dressed in tattered clothes, holding various weapons in their hands, with fierce expressions on their faces. They quickly surrounded Lin Feng and his group.

A bandit leader, with a ferocious face and fierce eyes, stepped forward. His gaze darted back and forth between Lin Feng and the others, like a wolf sizing up its prey. He grinned, revealing a row of yellow teeth, and shouted, "I built this road, I planted this tree. If you want to pass this way, leave me some money!" The other bandits joined in the commotion, uttering strange cries.

However, when their gazes fell on Chen Xin'er, they all stared at her, as if under a spell. Chen Xin'er's beautiful face was like a fairy descended from the earth. Her large, watery eyes were like a clear lake, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. Beneath her straight, delicate nose, her slightly rosy cherry lips were charming and alluring. Her skin was as white as snow, radiating a soft glow in the sunlight. Her graceful figure was perfectly outlined by her plain dress, every curve perfectly defined, as if meticulously sculpted by heaven.

These bandits had never seen such a beautiful woman in their lives, and their eyes were filled with burning desire. Some of them even swallowed uncontrollably, their gazes seeming to see through Chen Xiner. Chen Xiner felt their unscrupulous gazes, and her body trembled involuntarily, a strong sense of disgust and unease welling up in her heart. She frowned slightly and subconsciously leaned closer to Lin Feng, one hand tightly grasping the corner of Lin Feng's clothes. Her fragile appearance made people feel pity.

Lin Feng sensed Chen Xin'er's fear. His stern face grew even colder, his eyes flickering with a dangerous light. He thought to himself, "How dare these villains have such thoughts about Xin'er? They're truly unforgivable." He took a deep breath and, with a sudden jolt, his entire body's Qi surged. A powerful pressure surged from his body, sweeping towards the bandits like a tide.

The bandits had no time to react before they were crushed to the ground by the overwhelming pressure. Some of the weaker bandits, under the impact of the pressure, turned pale instantly, blood spurted from their mouths, and they died instantly. Only two bandits at the Half-Step Grandmaster level were still struggling to hold on. They, too, were crushed to the ground, blood oozing from their mouths. They struggled to raise their heads, their eyes filled with terror.

One of the bandits, a half-step Grandmaster, said in a trembling voice, "Sir, please spare our lives. We are only following orders. Please be magnanimous and let us go."

Another bandit echoed, "Yes, sir, we are blind and have not recognized a great man. Please spare us." Their voices were filled with fear and despair.

Lin Feng looked down at them, his cold gaze seeming to penetrate their souls. He frowned slightly, thinking to himself: These bandits are just minions. If I want revenge, I have to find their leader.

So, he dismounted and slowly walked over to the two half-step grandmaster bandits. He squatted down, gently lifted the chin of one of the bandits with one hand, and asked coldly, "Are your three leaders on the mountain?"

The bandit's body trembled violently when Lin Feng's cold hand touched him. He stammered, "Up there... up there, sir. The three leaders are all up there on the mountain."

Lin Feng's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of sneer. He said, "Okay, you two lead the way and take us up the mountain."

The two bandits were frightened when they heard Lin Feng's words, but they were also cowards. They knew that if they didn't agree, their lives would be in danger. So, they immediately compromised and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, sir, we will take you up the mountain right away."

Lin Feng, Chen Xiner, Chen Yu and Xu Tian skillfully wrapped the reins around a thick tree. The horse seemed a little restless, snorting and digging the ground with its hooves.

The four of them followed the two frightened bandits up the mountain. The path was rugged, surrounded by waist-high weeds that rustled gently in the breeze. Trees were sparse, and only occasionally a single, withered tree stood alone, its twisted branches as if tormented by the whirlwind of time.

As the two bandits walked, they carefully reminded Lin Feng and the others, "There are many traps on this mountain, all of which are used to stop those who want to attack our Chijin Mountain. If there is no one to lead the way, it will be troublesome. If you are not careful, you will fall into the trap." They lowered their voices, as if they were afraid of being heard by someone.