TFHS: Chapter 58

In Gaoyang County, there were very few cultivators who didn’t know the Xuanyue Secret Realm. Therefore, the auctioneer didn’t explain in detail about the situation of the secret realm. He just directly announced the start of the auction.

The Xuanyue Secret Realm opened once every 30 years. It could be called a secret realm with relatively rich resources in Gaoyang County.

It was well known that even though the Xuanyue Secret Realm had been opened many times, there were still places in the secret realm that hadn’t been explored by cultivators. It just depended on whether the cultivators would have this opportunity or not.

It was said that there was once a cultivator who obtained a copy of an alchemy inheritance in the Xuanyue Secret Realm. This person was very smart. Once the news leaked out, he knew that even if he managed to save his life in the secret realm, all parties wouldn’t allow such an inheritance to stay in his hands once he left the secret realm.

Therefore, before the cultivator left the secret realm, he announced in a very high profile manner that he was going to join Sihong Academy with this inheritance.

Among the cultivators in the secret realm were students from Sihong Academy. No matter whether it was for the sake of the academy’s reputation or other reasons, these students tried their best to protect the cultivator’s safety both inside and outside the secret realm.

People outside had already started bidding for the token. In the private room, Feng Ming brought up this story again with Bai Qiaomo and his father.

This incident might’ve happened many years ago, but it was still passed down as a beautiful story and served as an example for those who came after.

However, despite some cultivators wanting to preserve themselves in the same way later on, not everyone had the good luck of that cultivator.

“This Senior Yu Xiao is still at Sihong Academy. He is the only fifth-grade alchemist in Sihong Academy. Senior Yu Xiao’s life is really inspiring. He grew from a small person to a respected fifth-grade alchemist now.”

Bai Qiaomo nodded in agreement. “Senior Yu Xiao is indeed amazing. As his name suggests, he is a very cool and free-spirited senior.”

Feng Jinlin naturally knew this senior and commented. “From what I know, this person is very smart. He probably didn’t choose Sihong Academy casually. After all, there were many forces who entered the secret realm, but only Sihong Academy could give him great autonomy.”

Feng Ming listened to the bidding outside while stroking his chin. “I really want to meet this Senior Yu.”

Feng Jinlin felt guilty when he heard this.

Bai Qiaomo supported Feng Ming. “I think it is possible. Based on Junior Brother Ming’s talent in alchemy, Sihong Academy won’t reject you.”

Feng Ming became excited. “Brother Bai, have you decided where to go after you recover? How about we go to Sihong Academy together? I think Sihong Academy is better than the Kunyuan Sect. Dad, what do you think?”

Feng Jinlin touched Feng Ming’s head and said with a smile, “Ming’er, if you want this, go ahead.”

Feng Jinlin was even thinking that he might as well spend more yuan crystals to find a way to send Feng Ming in. He didn’t believe that he couldn’t break down the door of Sihong Academy with yuan crystals.

However, if Feng Ming wanted to become someone’s disciple, he didn’t trust the character of other alchemists except for Senior Yu Xiao.

Therefore, he would rather use yuan crystals to let Feng Ming enter than let Feng Ming expose his excellent talent.

Feng Ming was in a good mood and chatted with Bai Qiaomo about what he knew about Sihong Academy. The latter also told Feng Ming what he knew.

The two of them were talking so enthusiastically that by the time they stopped to drink tea, they found that the auction of the token had ended.

The result was very surprising. It was actually taken away by the Flying Feather Mercenary Group.

Feng Ming felt that it wasn’t too surprising. The four major families and other major forces wouldn’t be lacking this token, so there was no need to spend a huge amount of money to win the token.

As for the Flying Feather Mercenary Group, they had lost the Blue Frost Spring Water so they placed their hope on the opening of the Xuanyue Secret Realm. Perhaps they could find something in the secret realm to help them advance.

Feng Ming thought this was a smart approach. It might involve considerable risks, but risks often came with rewards.

After the Xuanyue Secret Realm token fell into the hands of the Flying Feather Mercenary Group, the auction of Jinyuan Hall came to an end. Feng Ming wiped his mouth and walked out of the private room with his father and Bai Qiaomo. He instantly received all types of gazes.

There were also some people who greeted them enthusiastically. “Master Feng, Young Master Ming, Young Master Bai, you are welcome to cooperate with our Flying Feather Mercenary Group. Our Flying Feather Mercenary Group has always had an excellent reputation.”

This was Captain Xie of the Flying Feather Mercenary Group. The one standing next to him with a smile was Deputy Captain Lin. The former was a cheerful man, while the latter was much more gentle. At first sight, it was difficult for people to have a bad impression of these two captains.

Feng Jinlin smiled and nodded. “Okay, let’s cooperate if there is a chance.”

Feng Ming smiled. “Congratulations to the two captains for getting the token.”

Captain Xie laughed heartily. “Thank you very much.”

Feng Ming’s group chatted with the two captains as they walked. The others watched the show but weren’t willing to get close to these three.

Who knew how Wu Yingyan would deal with them? What if they were implicated by getting close to them? Wu Yingyan wasn’t a man with a broad mind.

Not long after, another person joined in. It was Gong Yuming, a fearless man.

Of course, this was only in Gaoyang County. Even someone with the surname Wu wouldn’t dare to cause trouble to him here.

Feng Songhai met Feng Jinlin and chatted with him for a while. Feng Jinlin’s attitude was as indifferent as always and wasn’t warm at all.

Feng Songhai was also a bit embarrassed when he thought of Feng Linlang.

Feng Linlang was pulled away by her brother and wasn’t here, but they were still in the same auction house and might encounter each other.

He deliberately looked at Feng Ming and Bai Qiaomo a few more times and found that the atmosphere between the two of them was quite harmonious. This made him feel somewhat comfortable.

He would be even more guilty if the two of them became a resentful couple.

Feng Jinlin’s attitude was indifferent, and his words weren’t bitter, but Feng Songhai didn’t leave. Feng Jinghuai followed silently.

Feng Songhai’s eyes showed a trace of worry as they came out through the VIP channel and saw that the two groups were about to separate. “You and the child should be more careful recently. The Wu family member isn’t a very tolerant person. I’m afraid he will bear a grudge against you. If it doesn’t work, come back. The head of the family has never denied your identity. You can come back openly.”

Feng Jinlin was still indifferent. “I know. Let’s talk about it later.”

After leaving that home, he never wanted to go back.

Feng Songhai actually knew he would get such an answer, but he couldn’t help giving more advice.

Feng Jinlin wouldn’t have waited until now if he was willing to go back.

The situation must’ve been much more difficult than it was now when he first left home to make a living. At that time, Feng Jinlin didn’t have the cultivation strength he had now.

Finally, he had to say, “Send me a message if anything happens.”

After speaking, he left with Jinghuai and the rest of the Feng family.

Gong Yuming kept talking to Feng Ming, but Feng Ming was too lazy to pay attention to him.

“Hey, don’t walk so fast. Feng Ming, don’t you think we have similar personalities and can become friends?”

Feng Ming wasn’t surprised by Gong Yuming’s shamelessness and replied coolly, “That is what you think. I don’t think so. Good friends? Is it the type of friend that is a group of scoundrels?”

He turned around and left after saying this, leaving Gong Yuming and the other members of the Gong family behind. Bai Qiaomo walked at the rear and glanced over indifferently.

Junior Brother Ming’s characterization was extremely accurate. He could only become a group of scoundrels with such a person.

There were many people following behind.

The other Gong family members laughed in an unscrupulous manner when they saw the three people walk away while Gong Yuming was humiliated.

Someone who was close to Gong Yuming placed an arm around his neck and said happily, “This is the first time I’ve seen a ger treat you like this. Haha, Brother Ming, what do you think of Young Master Ming’s proposal? The type of friend who is a group of scoundrels?”

He burst out laughing again after repeating Feng Ming’s words.

Gong Yuming wasn’t uncomfortable at all. Instead, he tapped his palm with his folding fan and said, “Feng Ming really knows my heart. I wanted to become a group of scoundrels along with Feng Ming. It turns out that he and I are destined to be friends. We have a good tacit connection.”

“Hey, aren’t you afraid of being beaten by Bai Qiaomo?”

“It’s okay. I’m not trying to steal his identity of a partner.”

The group of people walked out while talking and laughing. Behind them, Feng Linlang and Feng Hongrui walked out. Feng Linlang looked ahead with a slightly complicated look in her eyes.

She didn’t regret her choice at all, but she didn’t want to meet Bai Qiaomo at this time. Thus, she avoided him.

But she just discovered that there really wasn’t a decadent look on him.

Was it because Bai Qiaomo knew he would never rise up again that he accepted the current situation?

Forget it. She would be going back to Sihong Academy soon. How many chances would there be to meet in the future? They were already on different paths and could only be strangers if they met again.

Feng Hongrui said unhappily, “That ger is indeed a shameless person. He actually hooked up with that loser Gong Yuming. Does he think that the Gong family will let him take advantage of the situation?”

Feng Linlang told him, “Okay, let’s go home and return to the academy tomorrow. I will participate in the opening of the Xuanyue Secret Realm in two months. You should stay at the academy and train well to improve your cultivation as soon as possible.”

“Okay. Sister, are you really ignoring Brother Wu?”

“Don’t involve me with him. I will really be angry if you keep doing this.”

Feng Hongrui surrendered. “Okay, okay. I won’t say anything else.”

He thought to himself that it seemed he would have to take it slow. However, his sister had always been soft toward him.

As for that ger called Feng Ming, this ger was already a dead person in his eyes. He would never admit that such a person had any connection with the Feng family.

Once the siblings left, a few more people came out. A man looked in the direction where they left and said meaningfully, “I didn’t expect Gaoyang County to be so lively now. The Feng family actually has such a son and ger grandchild.”

The attendant beside him said, “The Wu family is too arrogant. They dare to come to Gaoyang Country to cause trouble. It is obvious that they don’t care…”

The young man in the middle interrupted. “It is good to be arrogant. The higher they jump, the better. The people in Imperial City are hoping that the Wu family will do such a thing. Don’t worry about it. Someone will take care of them.”

“Yes, Young Lord.”

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Wu Yingyan didn’t actually confront Feng Ming face to face, which surprised the onlookers. They thought Wu Yingyan wouldn’t be able to hold back.

Feng Ming didn’t care. He would never lose in a verbal battle if Wu Yingyan showed up.

As for taking action? Would Wu Yingyan dare to take action in the inner city under the jurisdiction of Lord Zong?

After returning to the outer city, Feng Jinlin closed the gate to block the eyes of the people outside.

Feng Yue hadn’t attended, but news about what happened at the auction spread outside even before the auction ended. Therefore, she also knew that Feng Ming and Wu Yingyan had a conflict.

Outsiders thought their group didn’t leave Gaoyang County and return to Qingyun City because they were worried about being targeted by Wu Yingyan after leaving the city. It was thought that they would be afraid of the Wu family.

Little did they know that the group just closed the door to let Bai Qiaomo concentrate on repairing his dantian.