CHAPTER 105: CHAPTER 105: MYSTERIOUS RAINY NIGHT_1

However, Lin Chen’s arrival gave him a glimmer of hope.

Lin Chen concealed it well. A smile quickly covered his face again. He stepped forward, placing himself between Qin Feiyang and the masked woman.

The masked woman, left with no choice, released Qin Feiyang.

Lin Chen asked, "Ling’er, why did you come to Black Bear City?"

The masked woman frowned. "What does it have to do with you?"

Lin Chen laughed. "If you had given us some notice, we could have traveled together!"

"No need, I know the way." The masked woman’s reply was lukewarm; she was clearly not overly fond of him.

But Lin Chen didn’t mind. He cheerfully suggested, "Why don’t we head back to Yan City together tomorrow?"

"We’ll see about that tomorrow," the masked woman replied coldly.

During their conversation, Qin Feiyang signaled to Ling Yunfei and Fatty with his eyes. The two understood perfectly. So, they quietly slipped away.

But just as Qin Feiyang had barely crossed the threshold, the masked woman noticed, shouting, "Jian Haotian, where do you think you’re going?"

"You two carry on with your chat. I have some errands; I’ll be on my way," Qin Feiyang uttered without turning his head, then used his Smoke Step and fled as if for his life.

"You bastard, stand still!" the masked woman shouted, ready to give chase.

But at that moment, Lin Chen’s eyes flashed. Stepping in front of her, he smiled and said, "Ling’er, this is my first visit to Black Bear City, and I’m unfamiliar with the place. You grew up here, so you must know the area well. Why not show me around?"

Ling Yunfei glanced at Lin Chen, then turned to Luo Xiong and the others, cupping his hands. "Elders, I’ll take my leave now."

Fatty also chimed in, "This disciple will be off as well."

Then Ling Yunfei, along with his mother and Fatty, quickly left the courtyard in pursuit of Qin Feiyang.

The masked woman’s delicate eyebrows knitted together tightly. She tried to get past Lin Chen, but he kept blocking her way, smiling, "Ling’er, let’s go for a stroll!"

This time, the masked woman was furious and shouted, "A stroll, my ass! Can’t you see it’s raining outside? If you want to go, go by yourself!"

Lin Chen laughed. "A walk in the rain sounds rather romantic!"

"Who wants to be romantic with you?" the masked woman scolded angrily. Damn it, how could I be so unlucky to run into this idiot?

Feng Cheng, who was standing nearby, also frowned, looking very displeased.

Luo Xiong and Elder Mo shared a glance, remaining silent. But their eyes held a certain amusement.

「On a narrow path.」

Fatty looked around, chuckling. "Brother Jian really is lucky to find such a fierce fiancée. I’m genuinely worried about his future!"

"Just keep gloating!" Ling Yunfei rolled his eyes, then shook his head and added, "But that woman... she’s truly not someone any ordinary man can handle."

"Yunfei, you can’t speak about others like that," Ling Yunfei’s mother chided. "After all, Miss Ling’er is your senior martial sister; you’ll need to rely on her in the Elixir King Palace in the future. Moreover, Miss Ling’er is just a bit hot-tempered, but deep down, she’s a kind-hearted person."

"Mother is right," Ling Yunfei nodded quickly.

"I’m here!"

At that moment, Qin Feiyang’s voice suddenly called out. The three of them turned to look and couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Qin Feiyang was hiding behind a small tree, peeking out from behind them, completely soaked.

Ling Yunfei shook his head. "Stop looking. She was blocked by Lin Chen and didn’t follow us."

"PHEW!" Qin Feiyang let out a long sigh of relief and stepped out from behind the tree.

Fatty looked at him with contempt. "Brother Jian! To think you kept your cool in front of so many important people when Ling Yunfei and Ling Sheng were battling. How come you’re now scared of a little woman? You’ve truly disgraced us men. If it were me, I’d just push her down and be done with it!"

Qin Feiyang’s face twitched. "Don’t just talk the talk. If you have the guts, you go."

Fatty’s face immediately turned green. He laughed awkwardly. "Master Fatty would like to, but alas, I can’t. After all, she’s my future sister-in-law. This arduous task is for you to complete!"

Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes at him, then turned to Ling Yunfei’s mother and smiled. "Auntie, please excuse my earlier behavior."

Liu Zhi replied with a smile, "No need for apologies. Young people are bound to be rash sometimes."

"Rash?" Qin Feiyang paused, then let out a bitter smile.

Liu Zhi asked, "May I call you Haotian?"

"Of course, you can," Qin Feiyang nodded.

Liu Zhi said, "Haotian, Yunfei told me everything about how you helped us, and I want to sincerely thank you. It’s Yunfei’s greatest luck in this life to have a friend like you."

Qin Feiyang smiled. "Auntie, you’re too kind. They were just small matters, really."

"You are so sensible and polite, truly a good young man." Liu Zhi was all smiles, obviously taken with Qin Feiyang. She sighed. "If only Yunfei were half as promising as you, then I could rest peacefully in the afterlife."

"Mother, your son isn’t that bad either!" Ling Yunfei protested. "And please, don’t say such inauspicious things in the future. You’ll surely live a long and healthy life."

"Yes, yes, yes." Liu Zhi nodded, her face full of affection.

Witnessing this heartwarming scene, an image of a demure figure involuntarily appeared in Qin Feiyang’s mind. He looked up at the pitch-black night sky, murmuring, "Mother, are you doing alright in the Imperial Capital?"

Ling Yunfei suddenly patted his shoulder, smiling. "My mother has reserved a table at the Spring Wind Building. Firstly, to thank you, and secondly, for our farewell meal. How about it? Will you honor us with your presence?"

"Since Auntie has personally come, of course, I’ll go." Qin Feiyang collected his thoughts and responded with a nod and a smile.

Fatty hurriedly said, "What about me? Don’t forget that Master Fatty also lent a big helping hand back then."

Ling Yunfei shook his head and laughed. "I certainly won’t forget you. I’ll be sure to have a good few drinks with you later."

"I’m game!" Fatty chuckled.

The group of four, huddled under two umbrellas, cheerfully left the Elixir Palace.

「In the rain-soaked night.」

Two shadowy figures surreptitiously trailed behind the group of four. However, there was another figure behind the two silhouettes. He was cloaked and wore a black mask that hid his face.

Fatty furrowed his brows and whispered, "Jian Haotian, Ling Yunfei, do you sense them?"

"Yes," the two responded and discreetly glanced over their shoulders.

In such heavy rain, it was rather unusual to see people still out on the streets, especially since they were being tailed.

"What’s the matter?" Liu Zhi asked, puzzled, turning her head to look.

Ling Yunfei quickly pulled her back, smiling. "Mother, it’s nothing. Let’s hurry along!" After speaking, he shot a quick glance at Qin Feiyang and Fatty.

The two nodded in response. Ling Yunfei did this to prevent his mother from worrying.

A short while later, the four finally arrived at the Spring Wind Building. This was the largest, most luxurious, and most high-class restaurant in Black Bear City. Of course, it also had the highest prices. Most of its patrons were children of wealthy families.

Currently, Qin Feiyang and the others were also considered celebrities in Black Bear City.

Upon seeing them, a waiter immediately greeted them warmly. "Honored guests, please come inside."

Ling Yunfei asked, "The private room I reserved, is it ready?"

The waiter smiled. "It’s on the second floor. Let me take your umbrellas first."

Qin Feiyang and Fatty folded their umbrellas and handed them to the waiter. At the same time, Qin Feiyang glanced outside, spotting the two shadowy figures standing on the opposite side of the street, watching them. Upon seeing his gaze, the two hurriedly turned their heads and walked forward, away from them.

Qin Feiyang’s lips curled into a smirk, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

After the waiter placed the umbrellas on a rack outside the door, he ran back inside, leading the four upstairs to a private room.

Meanwhile, the two shadows returned and stood outside the Spring Wind Building, looking up at the second floor. They were two burly men, both approximately forty years old. They had powerful builds, and each had a long scar on his face, making them appear ferocious and frightening.

A waiter near the counter saw the men and approached them with a puzzled look. "Gentlemen, are you here to dine?"

The two men retracted their gazes, ignored the waiter, and directly turned and left.

"How strange," the waiter muttered, scratching his head before returning to his duties.

「In the private room.」

Qin Feiyang scanned the surroundings. The decor was extremely luxurious, and the room was spacious. Not only was there a dining area, but there was also an independent tea room. The dining table was large enough for more than twenty guests.

The waiter asked, "What would you like to order?"

Ling Yunfei replied, "One serving of each of your specialty dishes, and three jugs of wine."

"Alright!" the waiter called out energetically, then turned, left the room, and closed the door behind him.

At that moment, the masked man, having removed his cloak, also walked into the Spring Wind Building.

"What’s with all the weirdos today?" the waiter behind the counter muttered, his eyebrow quirking as he saw the man. He approached and asked, "Sir, do you have a reservation?"

"I’m meeting someone," the masked man replied.

The waiter said, "Which private room? I can show you the way."

"No need, I can find my own way." The masked man waved dismissively and went straight up to the second floor. He arrived in front of the private room occupied by Qin Feiyang and his companions, pushed the door open, and entered.

Instantly, three icy glares fell upon him.

The masked man felt a chill down his spine. After closing the door, he hurriedly turned to find Qin Feiyang, Ling Yunfei, and Fatty surrounding him, their eyes flashing with cold light.

He quickly raised his hands. "Don’t attack! It’s me!"

"Eh?"

"Doesn’t his voice sound familiar?"

The three exchanged glances, confusion creeping onto their faces.

The man removed his black mask, revealing a familiar face.

It was Jiang Wei!

Ling Yunfei frowned. "Why were you sneaking around and following us?"

Fatty barked, "Speak up! Are you up to some sort of scheme? Let me tell you, Master Fatty isn’t someone to mess with!"

"No, no, no." Jiang Wei quickly waved his hands, smiling fawningly. "If I had a plan, I wouldn’t have just barged in like this. Actually, I have an issue to discuss with my dear brother."

Fatty stared blankly, then asked in confusion, "Who’s your dear brother?"

"Jian Haotian," Jiang Wei smirked.

Fatty exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, so you two are actually half-brothers!"

"Cut the crap!" Qin Feiyang glared at him, then whispered to Ling Yunfei, "Things feel off tonight. Take your mother out and arrange for another private room, preferably far from here, so she doesn’t get scared."

"Alright." Ling Yunfei nodded, then turned to say a few quiet words to Liu Zhi.

Liu Zhi looked questioningly at the group but didn’t say anything.

Then, mother and son turned and left the private room.