Chapter 2764 - 2740: Thunder Valley
Chapter 2740: Thunder Valley
This!
Lin Feng was momentarily stunned when he saw the woman in front of him. She was more beautiful than anyone he had ever seen. Although he was surrounded by a bevy of beauties, it was the first time he encountered someone with such an ethereal aura. After a long pause, he finally understood the meaning behind Geomancer Qianjue’s actions. It turned out that every encounter with this woman had been orchestrated by Geomancer Qianjue, and his appearance before this woman was also meant to ensure she waited for him. Truly, the geomancer was meticulous.
Gazing at the beauty before him, Lin Feng asked directly, "What is your name?"
"Xuan’er, Han Xuan’er," the woman replied, her voice no longer raspy as before, but as light as a lark’s. It was hard to imagine how she managed to disguise herself earlier.
However, Lin Feng knew that Geomancer Qianjue hadn’t chosen Han Xuan’er for her beauty alone. There must be something extraordinary about her, especially since the geomancer had said she could assist him. Lin Feng then asked, "Why did you disguise yourself in Jincheng?"
"I’m a woman, so it’s inconvenient for me to do business as myself; thus, I disguised myself," Han Xuan’er responded indifferently. She noticed how young Lin Feng was yet still extremely capable. Lin Feng had saved her before, but she hadn’t expected him to be the person her master had foretold. Being chosen by her master undoubtedly had intent.
Amused by such a straightforward answer, Lin Feng chuckled and said, "So, have you monopolized commerce in Jincheng with the Han Family? How long did it take you?"
Looking at Han Xuan’er, who was only in her twenties, he found it hard to believe a young woman could possess such immense experience and knowledge, unless she had innate talent. However, he still didn’t know what made her special.
"Three months," Han Xuan’er smiled at Lin Feng, explaining that she had been interested in commerce since childhood. Meeting Geomancer Qianjue taught her much about the art of divination, which aided her business ventures. Thus, whenever she aimed for success, business thrived.
"How did you achieve this?" Lin Feng asked Han Xuan’er, puzzled. The woman before him was truly extraordinary, monopolizing Jincheng’s commerce within three months.
"It’s simple: act quickly and with grandeur, and focus on their areas of expertise," Han Xuan’er explained, further elucidating to Lin Feng: "I chose Jincheng for its large scale and sparse population. Consumption was mostly controlled by the five large Prominent Families, and the artifact refining industry prospered. That’s where I focused; I opened eight chain stores specializing in dharma treasures across the city, directly buying out other family businesses."
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng was astonished, not expecting someone from Myriad Heavens Divine Realm to have such awareness. He had ascended from Earth, and the business strategy of Han Xuan’er drew parallels to his Holy Pill Pavilion, compelling him to reassess her.
Moreover, he could see the woman was decisive and astute; he now understood why Geomancer Qianjue wanted Han Xuan’er to assist him. Having her by his side would save considerable effort. He then asked directly, "Will you come with me?"
Han Xuan’er wasn’t surprised by Lin Feng’s proposal; her master had instructed her to wait for Lin Feng presumably to aid him. After a brief hesitation, she responded, "I can, but if I leave, my family won’t last long."
This hesitation stemmed from her concern for her family; although her capabilities ensured her family’s stability wherever they were, her absence could mean their downfall. Her father’s well-being also troubled her.
Thinking it through, Lin Feng felt responsible for Han Xuan’er’s family. Her sudden departure would greatly impact them, so he asked directly, "Can you liquidate the family’s assets and have your people contact the auction house at Myriad Gods Tower, mentioning they’re sent by Lin Feng? They’ll ensure arrangements are made, and once a sect base is found, we can bring them there."
The sect was in need of personnel; if Han Xuan’er agreed, her family could relocate, allowing frequent reunions.
Han Xuan’er’s surprise at Lin Feng’s proposed condition was apparent, but she nodded in agreement, relieved he would bring her family along. It was the best outcome.
Lin Feng then retrieved an elixir from his spatial storage, offering it to Han Xuan’er, "This elixir will quickly enhance your strength. Have your family take it so they can protect themselves in case of danger."
"Thank you, Young Master Lin," Han Xuan’er smiled at Lin Feng, donned her cloak and mask again, and departed.
In the subsequent days, Lin Feng, Ma Biaohu, and Tangyuan stayed at the inn, keeping an eye on Han Xuan’er. Rumors spread in Jincheng about the Han Family suddenly selling off their assets during peak business, bewildering the locals, who speculated that the Pan Family assassination attempts had scared them away.
"Boss, why aren’t we out searching? Did you find what you’re looking for?" Ma Biaohu asked curiously. They had stayed at the inn without venturing out for days, which seemed strange to him.
With a contemplative smile, Lin Feng glanced at Ma Biaohu. Just then, there was a knock at the door...
Ma Biaohu opened the door to see a hooded figure, taking a moment to recognize her. He remembered saving this person in the streets previously and invited her in.
Upon Han Xuan’er’s arrival, Lin Feng stood immediately and said, "The person we’ve been waiting for is here. Let’s go!"
Hearing Lin Feng’s words, Ma Biaohu, Xiao Jiu, and Tangyuan all looked at Lin Feng in astonishment, secretly wondering, what’s going on? Wasn’t it supposed to be a beautiful woman? What’s the meaning of this sudden appearance of a black-robed person?
𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
Lin Feng smiled faintly, ignoring their expressions. He also didn’t want Han Xuan’er to show her real face, as she was too beautiful and unnecessary trouble should be avoided. Moreover, when establishing a Sect in the future, he wanted Han Xuan’er to be a hidden trump card, helping him behind the scenes without needing to show up for anything. Thinking of this, he said to Ma Biaohu, "Call her Military Advisor from now on."
"Huh?" Ma Biaohu saw that Lin Feng had said so, although filled with questions, he swallowed them back. The Boss was the Boss, and he didn’t dare to argue. He then nodded.
Thinking that there was nothing left in Jincheng, they left the inn directly. Too much time had been delayed on this journey, so they boarded the Aurora and headed to Thunder Valley.
Throughout the journey, Ma Biaohu, Tangyuan, and Xiao Jiu were extremely curious about Han Xuan’er’s background. They had heard about the beautiful woman mentioned by Geomancer Qianjue, but the black-clothed person in front of them didn’t look like a woman at all. They could only look at each other, not daring to ask more.
Thus, they flew on the Aurora for two full months, finally arriving near Thunder Valley.
As they approached the area of Thunder Valley, Lin Feng felt a strong aura of lightning, and then he said to Ma Biaohu, "The book says it’s extremely dangerous here, let’s walk over."
From the Aurora, they could see a valley hundreds of miles away below them, shrouded in thick fog. Above the mist were layers of dark clouds, occasionally accompanied by thunder and lightning. Strangely, the surrounding area was clear and sunny, only this valley had such conditions.
Moreover, the color of the lightning was very different from ordinary ones. The lightning emitted from the black fog was actually black, shooting straight down from the clouds, giving off an indescribably terrifying pressure.
The group got off the Aurora and stood at the entrance of the valley. The valley was surrounded by mountains on three sides, and only this entrance could lead inside. The three people and two beasts stood at the entrance, Ma Biaohu was quite excited upon seeing the scene, possibly because he hadn’t yet experienced what it felt like to be struck by lightning, eager to rush in.
"Boss, this place looks really awesome." Ma Biaohu said to Lin Feng, showing his interest in such places and thinking that there’s nothing scary about just lightning.
Tangyuan looked at Ma Biaohu and made a ghost face, while Xiao Jiu and Han Xuan’er looked at Lin Feng, waiting for his instructions.
Looking at the Thunder Valley ahead, Lin Feng suddenly recalled the thirty years of thunder baptism he endured in the Secret Realm of the Lower Realm. Even if this thunder was more powerful, it couldn’t harm him. However, the pressure this thunder gave him was very different. A Divine King Powerhouse would surely be struck dead upon entering, and even a Divine Venerable couldn’t withstand it for long. He was also curious about what was truly going on in this valley, so he decided to go in alone.
But before Lin Feng could speak, Ma Biaohu said, "Boss, I’ll go in first to scout the way for you guys."
Lin Feng smiled helplessly. Given Ma Biaohu’s strong physical body, he would certainly find it unbearable, but there wouldn’t be any major harm. So he said, "Alright, you go first."
"Alright!" Upon hearing Lin Feng’s command, Ma Biaohu hurriedly walked towards the entrance of the valley, but as soon as he entered the valley, he regretted it...
"Ah!"
"Oh!"
"Oh my god!"
...
Ma Biaohu’s wails echoed from the valley, and Lin Feng outside couldn’t help but laugh, while Tangyuan and Xiao Jiu laughed so hard they were rolling on the ground. They thought Ma Biaohu probably wouldn’t dare suggest entering Thunder Valley again.
Not even half a stick of incense time later, Ma Biaohu rushed out from the valley. At this moment, Ma Biaohu’s entire outfit was scorched, smoke rising from his head, and he looked as black as a beggar, extremely embarrassed as he looked at Lin Feng with a wronged expression.
"Hahahahaha!" Tangyuan and Xiao Jiu laughed so hard at Ma Biaohu’s sorry state, clutching their stomachs unable to stop.
Even Han Xuan’er, who had not spoken a word the whole way, couldn’t help but let out a giggle. Lin Feng looked at Ma Biaohu and asked, "What did you find out?"
Lin Feng knew the outcome would be like this, but he was still surprised to see Ma Biaohu in such a state, because normally lightning striking Ma Biaohu’s physical body wouldn’t affect him at all. It seemed this Thunder Valley was indeed unusual, increasing his curiosity about what was really the reason behind it.