Chapter 81

Jiang Feng walked through the streets of Taicang City, the previous fear having completely dissipated, replaced by deep thought.

When Wen Liangji was introducing the demon race to him, he had mentioned something in passing.

Sensory ability increases with the enhancement of Ming power. Therefore, the stronger one is, the wider the sensory range and the sharper the sensory ability.

Jiang Feng could now sense a range of ten zhang, which was indeed quite good for someone at the Dawn Realm, but compared to experts like Hua Su and Wen Liangji, he was still far behind.

When he became strong enough, even if high-level demons concealed their demonic aura, he could detect them upon close contact.

Wen Liangji had mentioned this in passing, which reassured Jiang Feng.

Earlier, Wen Liangji had been concerned about his physical discomfort and used Ming power to check his condition, finding no abnormalities.

This indicated that he had no demonic aura in his body, meaning that the golden bloodline did not belong to the demon race?

Relieved both for his own safety and for his self-identity, Jiang Feng felt a weight lift off his shoulders.

The appearance of more and more demon holes, and their increasing proximity to bustling cities, made Jiang Feng somewhat worried.

He lifted his head and looked around.

Taicang City was the largest city in Yushui Prefecture, located on the Changchuan River, with convenient transportation and great prosperity.

A city like this, if demons were to appear... the casualties would be unimaginable!

If there were a way to detect the existence of demon holes in advance, it would be great...

For the first time encountering the great enemy of humanity, Jiang Feng couldn't help but think a lot, somewhat neglecting his surroundings.

But this neglect was only relative to his usual state. Soon, he noticed that several people were following him at a distance, having been trailing him for quite some time.

Whose people were they?

It was his first time in Taicang City, and he had come straight to the Jiezi Pavilion without having the chance to meet anyone.

No, there was someone he knew...

Jiang Huiming!

Were these people sent by Jiang Huiming? What did he want?

After noticing, Jiang Feng began to walk faster and slower, constantly changing direction. Soon, he determined that there were five people behind him, all of whom were martial cultivators at the Dawn Realm or higher.

Among them, the highest rank was one chain with five cavities, and the lowest was one chain with two cavities.

These people walked with slick movements, clearly familiar with Taicang City, and seemed to be local thugs.

Jiang Feng suddenly changed his direction and walking style, and the people behind him noticed.

One of them approached the tallest man and whispered, "Boss Hu, he's noticed us."

The tall man snorted coldly, "Do you think I didn't see that? Of course I did! This kid is quite sharp. But this area of Taicang City is my territory, as long as he doesn't run to the Jiezi Pavilion, we have nothing to fear!"

Indeed, the further Jiang Feng walked, the farther he got from the Jiezi Pavilion. Clearly, he had no intention of seeking help there. Even if he did, he wouldn't be able to, as Qin Hu and his gang were extremely familiar with the area and could easily show him the "right path."

As Jiang Feng walked, he left the martial cultivator commercial district in the southern part of the city, heading deeper into less populated areas.

Qin Hu's eyes flashed, and he whispered, "You two, quickly go around. The three of us will follow quickly and block him on Changchuan Second Street!"

Soon, Jiang Feng arrived at the Changchuan River.

The place was very quiet, with a neatly paved stone path leading straight ahead. On one side was a stone railing by the river, and on the other, willows drooped gracefully, with houses hidden behind them, silent and still.

The Changchuan River narrowed slightly at this point, with a swift current, and the splashing water added a bit of noise to the otherwise tranquil place.

In the distance, a large red-roofed boat was slowly approaching from upstream, clearly a pleasure boat.

Jiang Feng stopped, staring at the boat for a moment, and said without turning his head, "Since you're here, come out."

Two in front and three behind, Qin Hu and his gang emerged, blocking all of Jiang Feng's escape routes.

Qin Hu sneered, "You've got some nerve, kid. What, did you call for backup?"

His words were filled with obvious mockery.

They had been following Jiang Feng all the way, and he hadn't even noticed their presence at first, and had never been out of their sight. How could he have had the chance to call for backup?

Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow, "Whether you have backup or not, you should know. Speaking of which, you're all local toughs in Taicang City. What did I do to offend you today?"

With five against one, Jiang Feng was just a young man who had recently entered the realm. Now, in this deserted place, surrounded by his own people, Qin Hu felt confident he could easily capture him. He sneered, "Sorry, kid, you haven't offended us, but someone wants your life!"

Jiang Feng was taken aback, repeating, "Wants my life?"

Qin Hu laughed, "No wonder you're so calm, you didn't even realize your situation! You think a beating will be enough? Sorry, today you'll leave your life here!"

Jiang Feng's mind raced, quickly piecing together the entire situation.

This was definitely orchestrated by Jiang Huiming.

He saw Jiang Feng being favored by Wen Liangji at the Jiezi Pavilion, assuming he had joined some powerful figure. With a new background, he feared Jiang Feng would bear a grudge against the Jiang family and take actions against them, so he decided to have him killed outright!

He couldn't act openly, and Li Ming couldn't be controlled by him. Finding five relatively strong local thugs was not a bad idea.

Understanding Jiang Huiming's thoughts, Jiang Feng patted his forehead and laughed, "It's rare for the Jiang family to have such a decisive descendant, worthy of being the future clan leader!" He suddenly raised his head, his eyes like lightning, "But, wanting me to leave my life here? It's not that easy!"

As his words hung in the air, he began to move.

He swung his palm, charging straight at the two people blocking his path. These two had been street thugs for a long time, and their reactions were not slow. In a moment, they roared and attacked Jiang Feng from both sides!

Jiang Feng's palm moved downward, and a wave of air suddenly rose beneath his feet. Using this wave, he flipped over the two and landed behind them!

Qin Hu's face changed, and he shouted, "Not good, he's trying to run!"

To his surprise, Jiang Feng had no intention of running. He turned around and struck the two with two waves of air. They were already charging forward, and this strike was like a strong push, causing them to lose control and rush towards their three companions!

Qin Hu rushed forward, extending his left and right hands, and gently pushed, shouting, "Steady!"

His movements, though light, instantly canceled the momentum of the two. Then, he leaped up, like a great bird spreading its wings, flying towards Jiang Feng!

Jiang Feng's body flickered, not turning to run as Qin Hu had imagined, but instead circling around him and charging towards the other four!

Qin Hu was taken aback and sneered, "Looking for death! Brothers, attack!"

The four didn't need his encouragement, immediately rushing forward and surrounding Jiang Feng again.

They had always acted together, and their coordination was well-practiced. With five against one, they wouldn't hinder each other but could constantly adjust their attacks to support each other.

However, no matter how well-coordinated they were, they couldn't touch a single hair on Jiang Feng.

He moved forward and backward, left and right, like a butterfly darting through the five, moving with grace and agility.

He occasionally pushed one or nudged another. He rarely attacked, but each time he did, it was perfectly timed, not only disrupting their coordination but often redirecting their attacks towards their own companions.

The willows swayed in the wind, leaves breaking and flying, and the stone floor trembled continuously.

Jiang Feng, fighting against five, looked relaxed and composed, showing no signs of defeat!

In Jiang Feng's eyes, the environment around him had changed.

He was using his Ming power vision, and the five people had transformed into intense light, constantly trying to collide with him.

The light on their bodies was constantly flowing, which Jiang Feng had previously found hard to see clearly, but now it was exceptionally clear.

These were the trajectories of the Ming power flowing within their bodies. The foundation of martial cultivators was Ming power, and their techniques were preceded by the movement of Ming power.

By observing these trajectories, he could predict their next moves.

Not only the flow of Ming power, but at this moment, the Tianji Cube was rapidly calculating.

Every kick and punch from the five people fed a large amount of data into the Tianji Cube. This calculation was child's play for it, and based on this data, it could quickly predict the next move of the opponent and list the best response.

This response was not just for one person but for all five!

In a sense, although Jiang Feng was fighting against five, it was no different from a one-on-one battle for him.

Moreover, these five, worried about accidentally hurting their teammates, couldn't attack with full force. As a result, their team combat strength was actually weaker than usual.

Jiang Feng fought with increasing ease. At first, he mainly avoided their attacks. Gradually, he began to take the initiative more often. He rarely used his own strength to punch or kick, mostly guiding their actions to make them attack each other!

He realized that with the Tianji Cube, combined with his Ming power vision and his own calculations, his ability in group battles was even stronger than in one-on-one fights!

In the distance, the red-roofed pleasure boat was getting closer.

This was a two-story boat, and upon closer inspection, it was intricately carved and beautifully decorated. At the bow was a symbol: a simple tree with nine branches and seven leaves, the lines strong and bold.

This symbol was well-known among martial cultivators. The nine branches and seven leaves symbolized the highest level of martial cultivators and the complete form of the Mingxin Tree. This was the emblem of the Mingxin Society!

On the upper deck of the pleasure boat, two elderly men were playing chess, and another elderly man was watching intently. Several maidservants gracefully moved about, serving tea and water, and fanning leisurely.

Suddenly, one of the maidservants casually looked up and saw the battle on the shore.

She stood up, squinted her eyes, and suddenly giggled, "Gentlemen, look, this young man is quite interesting!"

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