Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 36 So be it, thank you very much, Elder!

The two strolled slowly down the corridor. There was no noise around them, only the occasional sound of wind rustling through the bamboo leaves, creating a rustling sound that evoked a sense of nighttime wandering in Chengtian.

However, neither of them spoke, especially Mittel Tengshan.

Although he didn't know why Lin Feng had called him over alone, as a shrewd businessman, he naturally knew that someone who wanted something from another would first show their sincerity so that he could negotiate a better price.

"Elder Tengshan," Lin Feng suddenly turned around after reaching a corner and asked Mittel Tengshan, "do you still remember the Ice Emperor—Hai Bodong?"

"What!?" The moment Lin Feng uttered those words, Mittel Tengshan nearly tore off his prized beard. Ignoring his composure, he hurriedly demanded an answer from Lin Feng.

"Young friend Lin Feng, how did you learn of Elder Hai's whereabouts? In any case, please inform me. The Mittel family can fulfill any request Master Lin Feng desires."

"Really? What if we offend the royal family or the Yunlan Sect?" Looking at that anxious old face, Lin Feng knew that he had already taken the initiative.

"However, I still need to test his bottom line." Lin Feng thought to himself, "I must get rid of Mo Cheng, this potential threat, otherwise, with this mad dog watching me all the time, even if I'm not afraid of him, I'll inevitably have moments of complacency."

"Why not strike first! Let's see how sincere Mittel Tengshan is towards Hai Bodong." Watching Mittel Tengshan's changing expression, Lin Feng leisurely enjoyed the surrounding scenery.

After some hesitation, Mittel Tengshan ultimately decided that news of the Ice Emperor was more important to the family. He gritted his teeth and slowly said to Lin Feng,

"Young friend Lin Feng, please inform me of Elder Hai's news. Even if we offend the royal family or the Yunlan Sect, my Mittel family is not afraid."

Perhaps having made up his mind, his voice grew increasingly firm towards the end.

"To be honest, Elder Tengshan, I was born in the Jiama Empire. When I was young, I struggled on the border between the Empire and the Snake People. Therefore, I have been to several cities in the surrounding area."

Seeing that Mittel Tengshan showed no impatience whatsoever, Lin Feng secretly praised, "As expected of the leader of a major power, he is indeed very composed."

In reality, Mittel Fujiyama was overjoyed, thinking, "It really wasn't meant to blow me up!"

For the Mittel family, Hybodon was their pillar of strength; as long as he lived, no one would dare to covet the Mittel family's vast wealth.

However, as Hai Bodong has not appeared in public for many years, some people have begun to speculate whether he has perished in an unknown place.

Mittel Tengshan was also anxious about this. He remembered that he was just a small-time Dou Ling at the time, and he had to support this huge family. The pressure was unimaginable.

Moreover, the Mittel family cannot openly search for the Ice Emperor, as that would confirm that even the family itself has lost the news of his disappearance.

If that's the case, the enemy lurking in the shadows will likely overwhelm the already fragile family in no time.

They didn't even dare to give themselves away while searching in the shadows, because who could be sure that there might be enemy agents among them?

Therefore, as soon as the news of the Ice Emperor came out of Lin Feng's mouth, Mittel Tengshan lost his usual composure.

This has nothing to do with anything else; what has sustained him for decades is his childhood idol, the Ice Emperor—Hai Bodong.

Looking at Mittel Fujiyama's composed expression, Lin Feng curled his lips in boredom, as if he felt that some kind of perverse pleasure had not been satisfied.

"Elder Fujiyama, I remember once when I was traveling, I stopped in a small town, and an old map shop left a deep impression on me."

Seeing Mittel Tengshan's expression, Lin Feng stopped keeping him in suspense.

"There was only one old man in the shop, with an eccentric personality, who didn't seem to care whether customers came or not. But his map was unbeatable, and it saved me from a crisis."

"This must be Elder Hai. I remember many years ago Elder Hai loved to travel the continent and drew maps that were truly remarkable." Mittel Tengshan's arms, hidden inside his robe, tightened, and his expression seemed to show a hint of excitement that he could no longer contain.

"Young friend Lin Feng, please finish your story at once."

"Haha, that was the kid's fault." Looking at Mittel Tengshan who had suddenly interrupted him, Lin Feng decided to keep it short.

"When I saw the Mittel family crest on the old man, I was puzzled. I wondered why someone from the Mittel family would choose to retire in this resource-poor, war-torn, and harsh desert region. Could it be that this old man was exiled?"

Lin Feng's tone seemed to describe his confusion at the time. Indeed, even if one were to retire, it would be impossible to come to a place like this alone!

"However, after seeing the portrait of the Ice Emperor some time ago, I am now certain that this is indeed the real Ice Emperor—Hai Bodong himself."

"Young friend Lin Feng, thank you for informing me of this important news. For such a great favor, please accept my bow."

After listening to Lin Feng's account, Mittel Tengshan was quite certain that this was the patriarch of their Mittel family, the long-lost Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the ten strongest figures of the Gama Empire.

Seeing that Mittel Tengshan was about to bow in worship, Lin Feng quickly stepped aside, as he could not accept the old man's bow.

He quickly helped the old man up. "Elder Fujiyama, if we really want to express our gratitude, there is something we need your help with."

After a pause, Lin Feng tentatively asked, "Moreover, it has quite offended the Yunlan Sect. I wonder if the Grand Elder will keep his word?"

"Hahaha, young friend Lin Feng, you underestimate me and the Mittel family." After calming his excited expression, Mittel Tengshan regained the composure and magnanimity of a pillar of a great power.

"Young friend Lin Feng, please speak freely. For us merchants, integrity is the foundation of our business. Therefore, keeping promises is my lifelong motto!"

"Since that's the case, then I'll tell the Grand Elder the truth." Seeing that Mittel Tengshan indeed had the style of the Ice Emperor, Lin Feng secretly sighed, "No wonder he idolizes the Ice Emperor; could he also be a guy who enjoys playing in the peak tournament deep down?"

"The story goes like this: I have a younger sister, the woman in green who is always by my side."

After a pause, Lin Feng seemed to be thinking of his words, "And today, Mo Cheng of the Yancheng Mo family, a guest elder of the Yunlan Sect..."

"That's how it is. Is it possible for the Grand Elder to capture him? Today, I must cut off this old bastard's dog head!" Lin Feng said, his tone somewhat sinister, which startled Mittel Tengshan, who seemed to have never seen Lin Feng like this before.

"Don't worry, young friend, leave this to me. I guarantee you'll get a dog's head." Mittel Tengshan stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes slightly, as if another prey had entered his sights.

"Thank you very much, Elder!"

Last night I did some research and realized that authors who haven't published any works don't even qualify as "flop authors." So this morning I got up and started working hard; I must strive to become a flop author.

(End of this chapter)