Lin Feng was about to ask where the body was?

Zhao Erniu, however, had already spurred his horse and, with a whooshing sound of armor plates clashing, galloped away after the convoy, leaving only his burly back view.

"That guy, he's fast."

Lin Feng muttered something under his breath, but his heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat.

The reappearance of the white jade token indicates that the master of lightness skill is dead.

We must figure this out as soon as possible.

With a swift, flowing movement, he weaved through the crowd and arrived at a relatively open space on the side of the street, ahead of Zhao Erniu.

When Zhao Erniu arrived, Lin Feng said, "Erniu, see you at Wangchun Pavilion tonight."

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached Zhao Erniu's ears amidst the noisy street.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Erniu turned around on his horse, grinned, and nodded vigorously in Lin Feng's direction.

Lin Feng watched as Zhao Erniu, along with the new city lord's entourage, marched into the city lord's mansion in a grand procession before turning his gaze away.

Time passed slowly as we waited, and the lights of Yongguan County began to come on.

Wangchun Pavilion was the most famous den of iniquity in the city.

At this moment, the octagonal lamps illuminated the pavilion brightly.

Lin Feng changed into a clean and neat brocade robe and entered the gate of Wangchun Pavilion.

He's a regular here now, generous with his money, and never causes trouble because of it. He's very popular with the girls.

Therefore, when the sharp-eyed madam saw Lin Feng enter, her face, painted with rouge and lipstick, immediately filled with a warm smile, and she swayed her slender waist to greet him.

"Oh my, young master, you've finally arrived! Wan'er has missed you so much!"

Please go to the private room upstairs.

The madam's voice was sickeningly sweet as she led the way, asking questions familiarly.

"Shall we listen to a song from Miss Xueyao tonight, or have Miss Wan'er keep you company tonight?"

Lin Feng waved his hand, his expression calm: "I'm not looking for a girl today, I'm waiting for a friend."

"Please prepare a quiet private room for me, and serve some good tea and snacks."

"Alright! This way, Young Master Lin, the Lanfangzhai on the second floor is the quietest."

Upon hearing that they were waiting to discuss business, the madam immediately understood and, without asking any further questions, courteously led Lin Feng to a tastefully furnished and well-soundproofed room on the second floor.

The entire Wangchun Pavilion was indeed very welcoming to Lin Feng, this generous guest.

Generous with money, demanding but not difficult to deal with, and never throwing a tantrum, they are practically the most valuable customers in their eyes, like ladybugs.

Lin Feng leaned against the second-floor railing, waiting for Zhao Erniu.

Around 7 p.m., an incongruous figure appeared at the entrance of Wangchun Pavilion.

Zhao Erniu changed out of his conspicuous armor and into a dark blue short jacket that ordinary martial artists usually wore.

But his imposing physique and slightly tanned skin still made him stand out from the crowd.

Upon entering Wangchun Pavilion, a fragrant aroma filled the air, leaving one unsure of what to do with their hands and feet.

His face was filled with tension and unease; he wanted to look but dared not look too long at the scantily clad, smiling girls.

This was the first time he had ever stepped into a brothel, and he felt extremely uncomfortable, as if countless eyes were staring at him.

Lin Feng, on the second floor, waved down and called out, "Er Niu, over here, come up."

Zhao Erniu looked up when he heard the sound, saw Lin Feng, and seemed to have found a savior. He nodded hurriedly, then, with his head down, he almost ran up the stairs.

The pimp and madam who were originally greeting customers at the door initially ignored Zhao Erniu's country bumpkin appearance.

But as soon as he saw Lin Feng greeting people on the second floor, his expression immediately changed.

The madam swayed her hips and went up the stairs to greet him in her sweet voice, "Oh, it's Young Master Niu."

"Please come upstairs quickly, Young Master Lin is waiting for you!"

Zhao Erniu's nose itched from the strong fragrance emanating from the madam, and he dared not utter a word.

With her head down, she quickened her pace and went upstairs, leaving the madam behind in just a few steps.

Upon reaching the top of the stairs, Lin Feng was already waiting at the entrance of the private room and led him inside.

The madam wanted to come in and say something polite, but Lin Feng waved his hand and said, "No one needs to serve you here. You can leave."

Remember, no one is allowed to approach this room without my permission.

"Yes, yes, Young Master Lin, rest assured, absolutely no one will disturb you two."

The madam tactfully withdrew, closing the door behind her, and instructed a servant to keep watch at the stairwell from a distance.

Once the door was closed, shutting out the noise from the outside world, Zhao Erniu finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

He wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead and said somewhat awkwardly to Lin Feng, "Young Master Lin, the prices here are quite high."

"Just find any place, right?" He still habitually addressed Lin Feng as "Young Master."

"I've already told you, just call me Lin Feng. Don't use 'Young Master' or 'Young Master,' it sounds too formal."

Lin Feng sat down opposite him, poured him a cup of tea, and got straight to the point, "Alright, let's get down to business."

He took out the white jade token and asked again, "Where exactly did you find it? What about the corpse?"

What exactly is the situation?

The more detailed the better.

Seeing Lin Feng's serious expression, Zhao Erniu also put away his previous embarrassment and seriously recalled: "Oh, it happened three days ago."

About fifty miles northeast of Fuhu Mountain, there is a place called Xihu Village.

I and a few brothers from Fuhu Mountain are resting in the village.

The body was found in the old forest behind the village.

He took a sip of tea and continued, "The body was lying by a mountain stream, wearing gray clothes and a tattered straw hat. There were no wounds on the body, but the face was black as if it had been poisoned. It was very strange."

He must have been dead not long ago.

Why do you say that?

"The body wasn't stiff yet. I found the white jade token on him, and I felt that leaving the body exposed in the wilderness was not a good thing."

They found a place with loose soil, dug a shallow pit, and hastily buried him, hoping he could rest in peace.

After burying it, I quickly left that woods.

After saying this, Zhao Erniu looked at Lin Feng and smiled憨厚ly: "Lin Feng, back in Fuhu Mountain, you saved me with such a valuable thing. I, Zhao Erniu, will always remember this favor."

"This white jade is useless to me; it would only bring trouble. Giving it to you is just right, and it's a way of repaying your kindness."

Lin Feng nodded, not bothering with formalities; he was more concerned about the body itself and the location where it was found.

Do you still remember the exact location of that place?

Even just a general location or any obvious landmarks around it would be fine.

I need to confirm the deceased's identity.

Zhao Erniu nodded vigorously and patted his chest: "I may not be able to say the exact location, but the woods are quite dense."

But I'm sure I can find it.

When I buried him, I made sure to remember the way. It was not far from under a crooked old pine tree, and there was a big rock next to it.

"That's fine then."

Lin Feng's eyes lit up. "There's no time to lose, take me there now."

"Now?" Zhao Erniu looked at the pitch-black night outside the window and hesitated.

"It's pitch black here, and you can't see the road at all in the forest. Plus, there are lots of wild animals in the mountains at night, including monsters."

"It's alright," Lin Feng said confidently. "As long as you can point me in a general direction and I can recognize it when I get closer, the black dots are actually more convenient."

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