159 Hai Chen Feng (2/2)
”Brother Hai... do you, you...” Jin Feng Lie remained tongue-tied as he chocked his throat with the words 'you will sit idly while he washes his hands with my blood?'.
The blue-robed man stood up, and started pacing back and forth inside the room; his blue-colored robe fluttered around his body like the waves of an ocean.
But the heart of this man was already sinking into a depression. He had already reached the peak of Sky Xuan more than a decade ago, but hadn't been unsuccessful in making the next breakthrough ever since. He too desired to obtain the Xuan Core, but was well aware that there was little hope for his success in this case as well, but was still hoping that he'd get his hands on the prize by a twist of fate. Although, he had never imagined that he'd be running into such a big problem beforehand.
This blue robed man was known as Hai Chen Feng, and he had always lived his life free and easy like the waves of the oceans, acting on his own moods and whims. For people with such skill, it is often hard to determine the difference between right and wrong.
Ten years ago, he had arrived in the Tian Xiang City and had ended up spurring a clash with a very powerful family of the city. Although he was defeated in the battle which took place a result of the falling out, his life was spared. If it weren't for Jin Feng Lie's care and protection, the seriously injured Hai Chen Feng would have succumbed to his injuries.
After his recovery, Hai Chen Feng assisted Jin Feng Lie with the Jin Yang gang's operations, and they managed to establish the gang as the strongest one in the city's territory in just one year's time, after which Hai Chen Feng left the Tian Xiang City.
He had returned to the Tian Xiang city with the hope of using the Jin Yang gang's network to procure the Xuan Core. After all, the Jin Yang gang's network was ingrained into the roots of the city, and his deep-rooted connection with them would obviously increase his chances of winning the Xuan Core.
He had never expected that the Jin Yang gang would come asking for help at a time when he wanted their help!
Hai Chen Feng's heart was suffering unbearable angst, and he simply couldn't help asking himself: [Is the Tian Xiang City a forbidden territory for me? Why can't I ever set foot in this place in peace? Why is it that every time I come here, I find some big trouble waiting for me?]
[According to Jin Feng Lie's story, the strength of this man in black is at least as much as mine…. Probably more…. what should I do?]
He continued to pace about, only to realize that he still couldn't console his heart. Then, he raised his head and sighed deeply as he made his decision: [I'm Hai Chen Feng, and I must act here….. This man in black is either my doom, or he's dead!]
He looked at Jin Feng Lie gently: ”Brother Jin, you go and tell that man that I will be waiting for him in the forest, south of the city…. three days from now!”
”Thank you Brother Hai!” Jin Feng Lie was overjoyed: ”I knew that my Brother wouldn't just sit idly!” Over the years, Jin Feng Lie had grown confident that Hai Chen Feng would never fail at any task. Naturally, Jin Feng Lie firmly believed that even though his enemy was extremely strong, he'd never be able to defeat his Brother; Hai Chen Feng!
Jin Feng Lie was already thinking of going and celebrating...
He had never even considered that even Hai Chen Feng wasn't invincible!
He was completely unaware of the bitter hardships that Hai Chen Feng's mind was going through at the moment!
[The appearance of this mysterious man in black reeks of an ominous sign! I believe that even if I win by a fluke, my victory will still be extremely tragic, and I will definitely be rendered incapable of competing for the Xuan Core. This is the last time that I will try to help Bother Jin. Whatever the outcome of this battle is, I will leave the Tian Xiang City immediately after the battle, and I will never return again!]
”Brother Hai, you came to the Tian Xiang City for the Xuan Core, right?” Jin Feng Lie looked very excited: ”I will immediately send out search groups to explore all angles surrounding this matter… ha ha ….. in fact, when I heard that you're coming, I immediately realized that you're here for the Xuan Core, and I set about in making the arrangements to help you get it.” Jin Feng Lie smile and said: ”If a power like you is being assisted by the Jin Yang gang, then I believe that procuring even a level nine Xuan Core shouldn't be an issue.”
”No! You're wrong…. I didn't come here for the Xuan Core.” Hai Chen Feng slowly shook his head as a trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes: ”It's been a decade, and I've dearly missed my Brother. I came here especially to meet you, and spend some time with you.”
[Since I've already assessed the dangers of my predicament, what's the point of getting him involved? I will carry the pain of the consequences of this matter… alone.]
”So...” Jin Feng Lie couldn't help feeling a bit sad, and so he said: ”That... since you've come especially to see me, you must spend an extra two days with me…. And you'd have made the breakthrough by the time we meet next, right?”
Hai Chen Feng's lips curved into a bitter smile as he gently shook his head, [breakthrough? I've already given up on that!] ”After three days from now, I will leave this city, irrespective of the result of the battle. I will leave the city immediately and I will never return again my Brother. So we only have three days to spend together Brother...”