Chapter 78

In the Jiao Yang District, the Shi family residence.

"It's him, it must be him!" Shi Zhong sat on a leather sofa, his veins bulging.

On the micro-projection in front of him, a man with brown eyebrows wearing a police uniform appeared. He was Inspector Zhong Lei of the Jiao Yang District, his face stern. "Uncle Shi, I'll leave it at that. As for the rest... you'll have to decide for yourself. Just a reminder, although I don't know what happened, Lin Feng is very strong, possessing the strength of a high-level ancient martial general."

"I think... we should inform Wulong as soon as possible."

*Snap!* The video projection ended.

Shi Zhong clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with bloodshot rage.

For the past two months, he had neglected sleep and meals to investigate the identity of the murderer, not letting any clue slip by. The most suspicious person was Lin Feng, but he was never certain because Lin Feng was a gene warrior, while the murderer... was an ancient martial artist.

But now, all doubts were gone!

"Sir." The four-star bodyguard, Lu Cheng, hesitated to speak.

"Enough talk!" Shi Zhong's face was cold. "Murder must be avenged. If I can't avenge my son, how can I stand in the world!" Shi Zhong's eyes were bloodshot. "Isn't it just about capturing his sister? Even if it means rape, so what? At worst, I'll marry her. For the Lin family to marry into the Shi family is a blessing they've been praying for generations!"

Lu Cheng sighed inwardly.

He knew about Shi Wenlong's usual misdeeds, but now... it was useless to say anything.

Shi Zhong was already consumed by rage.

"But sir, according to Inspector Zhong, Lin Feng's strength... is very formidable. Should we inform the Young Master?" Lu Cheng asked.

"Wulong is currently undergoing special training in the Dragon Slayer Divine Wind Team on Dragon Slayer Island. The competition there is intense; don't disturb him unless it's necessary. The future of the Shi family depends on Wulong." Mentioning Shi Wulong, Shi Zhong's tense face relaxed slightly. Zhong Lei was his childhood friend, but even now, Zhong Lei was only the inspector of the Jiao Yang District, while Shi Wulong had already leaped to a higher level, with an unlimited future.

"Then..." Lu Cheng's brows furrowed.

"No rush. He's in the open, we're in the shadows. We'll play with him slowly!" Shi Zhong's eyes were filled with malice. "Money can move mountains. So what if he's a high-level martial general? Even if it means bankrupting myself, I'll take his life! But before that, I'll make him suffer step by step!"

"He cares most about his family. I'll start by destroying his mother and sister!" At this moment, Shi Zhong seemed possessed by a devil.

Lu Cheng's body trembled.

He suddenly remembered that this seemingly weak sir had once been a gene warrior who roamed the ruins for years, having seen countless battles. But after becoming a businessman, he had hidden his ferocity and brutality.

"Sir, but dealing with the family of an ancient martial artist... could result in severe punishment, even the extermination of the entire clan!" Lu Cheng was wary.

Shi Zhong snorted coldly. "I'm not so foolish as to act personally. In a place like the Peaceful Neighborhood, there are many ordinary people. Pay a few of them to create some 'special' accidents in the neighborhood. What's so hard about that? Conflicts between ordinary people, the Ancient Martial Alliance won't even bother to investigate!"

Lu Cheng's eyes lit up. "Sir, you are wise. I'll take care of it immediately."

Shi Zhong nodded, his eyes filled with menace. "Do it cleanly!"

"Yes, sir."

***

At this moment, the Peaceful Neighborhood was about to be shaken by a major event.

Magnetic levitation cars represented the strength and status of martial artists.

The Hanxue Baoma A3 high-end model was undoubtedly one of the best, rare even in the Sunset City. It was definitely a vehicle for a Martial Venerable. In the Jiao Yang District, there were no more than a handful of people who owned such a vehicle.

"It's Ruhua's son, Lin Feng!"

"I saw him too. The sound of the engine, I looked out the window, and it scared me."

"A 300 gold coin vehicle. Hasn't Little Feng just entered the Battle Academy? Where did he get so much money?"

...

This was undoubtedly the hottest topic in the Peaceful Neighborhood since its establishment.

After all, the Peaceful Neighborhood was not a high-end residential area. The people here had enough to eat and live, but not much wealth. Truly wealthy families bought villas or even mansions, like the Shi family, which had an independent villa with guards.

Lin Feng's return was shocking.

In the Peaceful Neighborhood, the phrase "other people's children" echoed throughout the night.

...

In Lin Feng's home, the atmosphere was warm and natural.

The family gathered around the table for dinner, enjoying a simple but happy life.

"What, Brother, you've become a special instructor at the Sunset Martial Hall?" Lin Yuer's eyes widened.

Mother Ji Ruhua just smiled gently.

Lin Feng nodded and said softly, "Pack up tonight. We'll move in early tomorrow. The special instructor at the Sunset Martial Hall earns 30 gold coins a month. Mom, we'll use this money for household expenses."

30 gold coins a month for household expenses?

Lin Yuer was stunned.

"What are your plans after this, Feng'er?" Mother Ji Ruhua asked.

"I have about half a month left. I want to go to the ruins to train. I'll return at the end of the month, and on May 1st, I'll go to the Qinhuang City with Brother Lei." Lin Feng pondered. "First, I'll have Doctor Cai treat Ali, then I'll meet with the supervisor and enter the Floating Elemental Island."

For Lin Feng, treating Ali was a major concern.

More important than entering the Floating Elemental Island.

However, he still needed more money.

"The Elemental Merchant Alliance..." Ji Ruhua murmured, smiling.

"Be careful."

Lin Feng smiled. "Don't worry, Mom."

With his current strength, entering the ruins was no problem.

...

The next morning.

A ray of sunlight shone down, warm and cozy. In the neighborhood, elderly people could be seen exercising.

Below Lin Feng's home, it was bustling.

"Little Feng, come back to visit when you have time."

"Ruhua, you've finally seen the light. Your son is successful, but mine... sigh, he's still a good-for-nothing."

"Being able to settle in Sunset City, we envy you, Ruhua."

"Yuer, don't forget about me and Rongrong!"

...

Farewells were always emotional.

Especially after living in the Peaceful Neighborhood for so many years, it was hard not to feel a sense of loss, including for Lin Feng himself.

But, one must always look forward.

...

Moving into the Sunset Martial Hall.

Lin Feng did not make a big fuss, not wanting to draw attention. Guo Li and other Battle Academy students came to help, and the moving work was completed in just a morning. It must be said, the treatment at the Sunset Martial Hall was quite good.

The special instructor's dormitory.

Over 500 square meters, three floors with an underground training room, and a fragrant little courtyard, unique and charming.

"Tsk, a garden villa. The Sunset Martial Hall only has about twenty of these." Guo Li said enviously.

"The environment is better than I expected." Lin Feng smiled.

Birds singing, flowers fragrant, the scenery was beautiful. Most importantly, it was very safe, and no one could enter without permission.

"Thanks for your help today." Lin Feng smiled.

"It's no big deal." Guo Li said casually. "By the way, I heard from Yuer that you're planning to go to the ruins? C02?"

"C02?" Lin Feng was surprised. "How did you know?"

He hadn't mentioned such details to Yuer. C02 was the first area he had entered in the ruins.

"That's not hard to guess." Guo Li said matter-of-factly, looking at Lin Feng. "For the past few months, there have been rumors about rare earth elements in C02. At first, I thought it was a rumor, but it turned out to be true. At the end of last month, a seven-person squad returned from C02 with rare earth elements worth over 30,000 gold coins... Now, the entire Sunset City is buzzing."

Lin Feng was shocked.

30,000 gold coins?

A high-level Martial Venerable earned less than 10,000 gold coins a month.

"Rare earth elements..." Lin Feng murmured to himself.

Previously, he had obtained some heavy rare earth elements 'erbium' by chance. Although it was just a small amount, 24 milligrams, it was worth nearly 30 gold coins, which was quite astonishing. The 30,000 gold coins Guo Li mentioned seemed a lot, but at 1.2 gold coins per milligram, it was only about 25 grams, less than half a pound!

"Not just Martial Generals, even Martial Venerables from surrounding cities are flocking to C02. It's quite lively now." Guo Li smiled.

Lin Feng nodded.

Where there is profit, there will be competition.

Especially for rare earth elements, who wouldn't be tempted, except for those legendary figures beyond the Martial Venerable level?

"To be honest, Brother Lin, Ge Yi and I, along with a few friends from Area A, have formed a seven-person adventurer squad and are planning to enter C02 to try our luck." Guo Li said, looking at Lin Feng with admiration. "But we can only explore the outer areas, not like you. With your strength, you could probably go to the deepest part of C02."

"Maybe." Lin Feng smiled.

Back then, he couldn't even enter the outer areas of C02.

"Here's to our good luck, let's make a fortune." Guo Li smiled, extending his fist.

"Good luck." Lin Feng also extended his fist to touch Guo Li's.

"Right."

...

Everything was settled, with no issues.

Including his sister's smooth transfer to the Sunset City Junior Gene Academy, even skipping the brain domain width test.

Old Wine Bottle was indeed a powerful figure in Sunset City, with extensive connections.

Lin Feng then returned to the Battle Academy.

Before entering C02, he had many preparations to make.

...

In Area S, Dormitory 102100.

"Gene liquid, enough primary gene liquid, no... intermediate gene liquid."

"Limitless Qi Sea third level, the accompanying Fish Swimming Body Technique, and the seventh and eighth moves of the Seven Spin Slash, at least a few thousand battle points, tsk tsk."

"I wonder if the battle points on the crystal card Brother Lei gave me are enough?"

...

With anticipation.

Lin Feng placed the golden crystal card in front of the superbrain sensor.

*Beep* As the sensor sounded, the screen immediately displayed a clear number. Lin Feng took a deep breath, his eyes wide with shock.

He couldn't be seeing this wrong, could he?

...

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