Chapter Forty-Four Entering the Scene

  Lin Feng brought Su Yan and her brother directly to the old mansion at 301 Wangfeng Road.

  "This is where I live." Lin Feng said with a faint smile, "The house is a bit broken, Su Yan, Su Ying, just stay for one night!"

  "Thank you, Lin Feng big brother." Su Yan said gratefully.

  "Lin Feng big brother, your dwelling place... is really very shabby!" Su Ying furrowed her brow slightly, a bitter expression appearing on her small face.

  The house was already somewhat dilapidated, and today Lin Feng and Tong Meng fought with several uncles, and the courtyard wall was also destroyed. This house looks even more shabby.

  Since she was a child, Su Ying has always been pampered and spoiled, how could she have lived in such a shabby place?

  "Ying'er!" Su Yan said in a low voice, "Don't talk nonsense!"

  "But it's really run down!" Su Ying pouted, "Lin Feng big brother, why don't we move to a different place? I'll get Brother Su Yan to pay for it."

  Lin Feng slightly furrowed his brow, imperceptibly shaking off Su Ying's hand which still tightly grasped his own, and said lightly: "Su Yan, the test is tomorrow, I won't accompany you all anymore. The rooms here, you can stay in whichever one you like!" With that, he walked back to his own room.

  "Lin Feng big brother!" Su Ying wanted to follow him, but the door had already been closed.

  "Ying'er, my good sister!" Su Yan sighed with a bitter smile, "This is not the way to be a guest! Where has it ever been heard of that when you arrive at someone's home, you complain about their house being old and worn out?"

  "But this place is really uninhabitable!" Su Ying said with a pout, "How could Lin Feng big brother live in such a place?"

  "Shut up!" Su Yan growled, "Lin Feng is already angry!"

  "Really?" Su Ying was shocked.

  Su Yan didn't say a word, and could only smile helplessly. Su Ying's eyes rolled around, and she giggled: "Lin Feng is still quite petty! But it doesn't matter, I'll go comfort him later! With my lovely face that everyone loves, I don't believe he'd dare to be angry with me, humph!"

  "Girl, you!" Su Yan shook his head in frustration. "The stronger a person's inner self is, the less likely they are to be tempted by external appearances. Have you forgotten what happened at Old Soldier Bar? Ying'er, your arrogant habit should also be changed!"

  Just as the brother and sister were talking, a thunderous voice suddenly came from outside: "Xiao Feng! Xiao Feng!"

  As they spoke, Fang Ba led a dozen or so people into the courtyard.

  "What's going on here?" Su Yan was also startled by this fierce and menacing group of strong men.

  "We are the seniors of Xiao Feng, all retired knights from Rong Jun Yuan." Fang Ba chuckled, "Little girl, you look pretty good, and you're quite a match for our family's Xiao Feng!"

  "Ah?" Su Ying was taken aback, and then a faintly shy smile appeared on her small face. "Thank you, Uncle!"

  "Haha!" Fang Ba and others all burst out laughing.

  "Uncle Fang, how did you come?" Lin Feng opened the door and walked out.

  Fang Ba laughed and said, "These are all old brothers from our big squad. I heard that Lin's son is back, and they all said they wanted to come over and take a look. Also, we know you have guests here, and we want to come over and help you tidy up. The little girl has come to our house for the first time, how can the courtyard be in such disrepair? This matter will be left to us old brothers!"

  The old soldiers behind Fang Ba also nodded at Lin Feng with a smile.

  Su Ying listened and her face turned red, she lowered her head to look at her toes. Su Yan saw his sister's appearance and couldn't help but secretly sigh in his heart.

  Lin Feng was taken aback and immediately forced a smile, saying: "Uncle Fang, you misunderstood. Su Ying and I are just ordinary friends."

  "Yeah, just ordinary friends, haha, I didn't say it wasn't! Fang Ba laughed loudly and waved his hand, "Alright, old brothers, Xiaofeng you've all met, let's get to work!"

  A dozen old soldiers sprang into action, immediately busy at the edge of the courtyard wall, while a few went outside to buy some materials. Lin Feng smiled wryly, looking at Su Ying's blushing face, also slightly furrowing his brow.

  ……

  Half an hour later.

  The old exterior wall has been renovated, and the gate has also been completely replaced. The two-story small building inside was also fully painted. A dozen or so veterans with at least fifth-degree Tiger Fist martial arts skills can easily handle this kind of work.

  "Alright!" Fang Ba looked at the new mansion with a satisfied smile, "Xiao Feng, we'll leave now and not disturb you guys anymore, haha!" He then turned to Su Ying and smiled: "Girl, take good care of my Xiao Feng, got it?"

  "I know, Uncle Fang!" Su Ying replied obediently.

  "Haha!" Fang Ba laughed loudly, waved his hand at Lin Feng and quickly left with the old soldiers, it was indeed a hasty arrival and departure.

  "Lin Feng, you're really something!" Su Ying exclaimed with shining eyes. "You actually have such a deep background in the Xuanwu Heavy Cavalry and so many veterans are coming to help you! What's your relationship with Uncle Fang Ba and the others?"

  "They're all friends of my father."

  "What about your father? Is he also a knight of the heavy cavalry? He must be very powerful!" Su Ying continued.

  "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore." Lin Feng said, "Su Yan, Su Ying, get some rest early. We still have to get up early tomorrow and can't afford to be late." With that, he walked back to his own room.

  "Hum! Petty ghost!" Su Ying's little nose wrinkled.

  Su Yan could only shake his head and sigh.

  ……

  The next morning, Lin Feng brought Su Shi and his sister to the military camp of Xuan Jia Heavy Cavalry at the foot of Luoyun Peak.

  The test of joining the Xuan Jia Heavy Cavalry is being held here.

  Outside the military camp gate, two rows of heavily armored knights stood rarely. The knights were all fully armed, with tall war horses under them, their faces hidden behind metal visors, only a pair of eyes shooting out cold and fierce glints. The armor emitted a cold glow, the scarlet cloak fluttered in the morning wind, and the scattered killing intent was so intense that it seemed to be substantial.

  Obviously these are not newcomers in the army, but all are old soldiers who have experienced many years of bloody battles.

  Young heroes from the Lu Yun Sect's sphere of influence have all gathered outside the military camp. Most of them are boys, with only a dozen or so girls among them. Facing these knights who exude an aura of slaughter, the young people are both intimidated and envious at the same time.

  To become one of them was their goal for this trip.

  The sun rises, the gate of the military camp slowly opens, and the boys line up one by one, walking into the military camp.

  A gloomy old man stood at the gate, his eyes fixed on the young boy entering the military camp like a hawk. This old man Lin Feng vaguely remembered should be the commander of the Five Great Squadrons of the Xuan Jia Heavy Cavalry, Wen Hou.

  "Halt!" Duke Wen suddenly spoke up.

  A thin young boy who was just walking in front of him trembled: "Sir!"

  "Your age has already passed!" Duke Wen said calmly.

  "How is this possible?" The youth cried out, "I was born on June 9th, and I'm still one day short of fourteen and a half!"

  "Your birthday is not June 9th, but June 6th!" Wen Hou said gloomily, "So you should have taken the test half a year ago."

  "But my dad said I was born on June 9th!" The young man exclaimed anxiously, his eyes welling up with tears.

  "Your father is wrong!" Duke Wen said calmly, "Take 20 lashes and then get out!"

  "But—"

  "Come here!" A knight swung his whip and it was already wrapped around the young man.

  "Take the whip, or die!" Duke Wen said coldly.

  The young man's body trembled, standing there, but tears flowed out.

  "Bang!"

  "Bang!"

  The whip came down, flesh and blood flying everywhere.

  This scene was extremely terrifying in the morning light, and the military camp entrance was silent.

  Su Ying's small face was pale, and she couldn't help but stretch out her hand to tightly grasp Lin Feng's hand. Lin Feng slightly furrowed his brow, looked at Su Ying's tense appearance, and finally didn't pull his hand back.

  After a short while, 20 lashes were finished, and the young man was already covered in blood. Fortunately, he was also a strong fourth-level practitioner of Tiger Shape Fist, so he didn't fall down yet.

  "Get out of here!" The knight put away his whip and said in a low voice.

  The young man walked out with a tremble and finally burst into loud wails.

  "Continue!" Duke Wen ordered.

  The tide is still moving forward.

  Just as they were about to reach Wen Hou's side, Su Ying finally came to her senses and hastily let go of Lin Feng's hand.

  "Halt!"

  Lin Feng walked up to Wen Hou, but was stopped by Wen Hou himself.

  Lin Feng stood there, also slightly stunned. Himself... shouldn't his age be fine?

  "Are you Lin Feng?" Duke Wen asked.

  "Yes." Lin Feng replied respectfully.

  "Hu Xing Quan's sixth heavy blow!" Wen Hou's tightly knitted face rarely cracked a smile.

  This smile also made Lin Feng feel quite unexpected, and everyone else was also shocked. The sixth heavy tiger-shaped fist had at least a dozen or so, and several had already passed in front of them.

  "Lin Heng has such a son, and that's not bad." Duke Wen patted Lin Feng's shoulder, "Young man, whether your father's honor can be regained depends on you!"

  "Thank you!" Lin Feng's eyes were slightly moist.

  "Come on in!" Wen Hou said with a warm smile.

  Lin Feng nodded and walked into the military camp.

  Xun Jian's face suddenly turned extremely gloomy again after he coughed.

  This scene left all the young men stunned. For a moment, they were all guessing Lin Feng's identity.

  "Lin Feng's background is really huge!" Su Ying judged in her heart.

  ……

  The heavy cavalry of the Xuanjia Corps on the training ground.

  This is a flat land of about ten miles in circumference, with one side leaning against the Luoyun Peak. Inside the school grounds, hundreds of iron riders stood still, emitting a fierce and murderous aura.

  Today is the first day of testing. The second large team of Xuan Jia Heavy Cavalry, who are guarding the Luoyun City, except for those on duty, all stood here.

  On the high platform in front of the school grounds, five figures clad in heavy armor sat. Below the platform, over a hundred young men and women stood solemnly.

  These five people are the five great leaders of the Xuan Jia Heavy Cavalry. Within the sphere of influence of the Luoyun Sect, they have a very high status.

  Ye Zi! Qin Hao! Tie Yi! Jian Lan! Wen Hou!

  The young men looked at the five people on stage, their eyes filled with fervent color. When you're young, there are always dreams, and many people fantasize about wearing heavy armor and sitting in that glorious position one day.

  But Lin Feng's gaze fell on a figure in the center.

  Although his face was hidden behind heavy armor, who else could possess such a calm and detached gaze?

  "Yè zǐ, I've arrived! Did you see me?"

  ……