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Luo Chen had walked a dozen steps when Liu Feng quickly took two steps to get to his side.

"Patriarch, this old lady is clearly stalling for time. Ding Buqun did the same thing, saying he was going to borrow money, but then he wanted to send a message to the Crimson Flame Sect. This old lady is definitely waiting for the Blazing Blade Sect to arrive, so why did you agree to her request?"

Wang Tie nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Patriarch, I haven't figured that out either. Ten days is enough time for the people from the Fierce Blade Sect to arrive from the sect itself. If they send an inner sect elder, what will we do..."

Luo Chen continued walking, glancing at the two of them.

"Of course I know she's stalling for time, but so what?"

He paused for a moment, then a smile appeared on his lips.

"If she dares to renege on her promise, I won't hesitate to wipe out the Gu family."

Liu Feng and Wang Tie exchanged a glance, their expressions shifting from initial shock to surprise.

Wang Tie pondered for a moment and felt that what the patriarch said made sense.

If we can even kill Li Wanfeng of the Wuqing Sect with one stroke, why would we be afraid of the Lie Dao Sect?

However, the debts with Wu Qingzong have not yet been settled, and if the Lie Dao Sect is added to the list, then two major sects will be offended at once.

"The patriarch is amazing. Even if she is cunning and scheming, she can't hide from the patriarch's discerning eyes."

Liu Feng nodded and gave a thumbs up.

Luo Chen turned his head and glanced at Liu Feng.

"Liu Feng, isn't there anything you're hiding from me?"

Liu Feng was stunned, almost tripped, and his face turned pale instantly.

He wasn't stupid; the patriarch's words clearly had a hidden meaning.

Wang Tie was also confused, looking at Luo Chen and then at Liu Feng, wondering what was going on.

Liu Feng knelt down on the street with a thud.

"Master! There is indeed something I haven't had a chance to report yet!"

Wang Tie was so frightened that he jumped half a step to the side.

"Brother Liu! What are you doing?"

Liu Feng ignored him, his forehead pressed against the ground, his throat tight.

"Back when I was at the Sun family, before Sun Pinming sent me to the Luo family, he privately told me... that after I arrived here, I should act as his informant and report back every move of the family head."

He knelt on the ground, not daring to raise his head, his voice growing deeper and deeper as he spoke.

"I didn't dare contradict him on the spot, fearing I wouldn't be able to leave that door. But after arriving at the Luo family, I never sent a single message to the Sun family. I was thinking of finding a suitable opportunity to explain to the head of the family, but I haven't found the right time..."

He swallowed hard.

"Since the patriarch has asked, I will tell you everything. I will leave it to the patriarch to decide, without uttering a single complaint."

Wang Tie, who was listening nearby, was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets, and his mouth was agape.

The Sun family? Insiders?

Is Brother Liu still carrying this burden?

Looking at Liu Feng kneeling on the ground, Luo Chen remained calm.

"I know you didn't agree."

Liu Feng suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with shock.

"Master, how...how did you know?"

Luo Chen smiled but didn't answer.

He knew this, of course, through the view mode of the Burial Pavilion.

He heard everything Liu Feng said to Sun Pinming at the Sun family's house that day.

"If I didn't believe you, you wouldn't be alive today."

Luo Chen's voice was indifferent, and his expression was slightly cold.

"Since you didn't do it, let's put it behind us. Get up."

Liu Feng remained kneeling on the ground, his back drenched in cold sweat.

"Master, you really... don't blame me?"

Luo Chen took out a storage bag from his pocket and threw it over.

"Here are four thousand spirit stones. You and Wang Tie each get two thousand. Use them to cultivate diligently, and stop worrying about useless things all day."

Liu Feng caught the storage bag, his hand trembled so much he almost dropped it.

Two thousand spirit stones?

He worked for the Sun family for over a decade, and at the end of the year, he was lucky to earn a hundred or two hundred yuan.

He's only been at the Luo family's house for a few days, and he's already asking for two thousand?

Wang Tie was also dumbfounded. He leaned over and craned his neck to look at the storage bag, muttering something under his breath.

"Master, this is too much... We can't accept such a generous gift without having done anything for you yet..."

Luo Chen glanced at him, his tone slightly impatient.

"Take it when I tell you to. Since you're following me, you can't be too weak. Within six months, both of you need to break through to the Grandmaster realm. If you hold me back then, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Wang Tie opened his mouth as if to say something, but his throat felt blocked.

Liu Feng held the storage bag, his eyes welling up with tears. He took a deep breath and kowtowed heavily.

"Master, you are so kind! I will remember this kindness! From this day forward, my life belongs to you!"

Wang Tie also knelt down, his voice choked with emotion.

"Me too!"

Luo Chen waved his hand: "Alright, the show's over. You all go back to the Luo family first. I have some things to take care of."

Liu Feng was taken aback: "Patriarch, don't you need us as help?"

Luo Chen had already turned around and walked towards another street, waving his hand without looking back.

"No need, you can go back first."

Liu Feng and Wang Tie stood on the street, watching Luo Chen's back.

Wang Tie scratched the back of his head and looked at Liu Feng.

"Brother Liu, where is the patriarch going?"

Liu Feng held the storage bag, his palms sweaty, and shook his head.

"I don't know. Anyway, we can't figure out what's going on with the patriarch. Let's go, don't just stand here."

The two put away the spirit stones and headed towards the city exit.

After walking a few dozen steps, Wang Tie couldn't resist coming closer again.

"Brother Liu, two thousand spirit stones! I worked for the Sun family for five years and didn't save up more than two thousand!"

Liu Feng didn't speak, but his pace quickened, and his fingers gripping the storage bag turned white.

He had only one thought running through his mind—he had chosen the right person to follow.

For over a decade in the Sun family, Sun Pinming treated him like a dog, calling out to him when he needed him and kicking him aside when he didn't. In the end, he wasn't even allowed a word of explanation before Sun Pinming decided to kill him.

But what about Luo Chen?

Luo Chen knew he had come with an inside man identity, but he still used him, gave him spirit stones, and let him cultivate spirit-level techniques.

This trust is more valuable than any mountain of gold or silver.

"Wang Tie."

"Um?"

"From now on, if anyone dares to lay a finger on the head of the family, I'll risk my life to chop him up."

Wang Tie nodded emphatically and patted the hilt of the knife at his waist.

Count me in.

On the way back, Wang Tie rode his horse at breakneck speed.

He held back for a long time, but finally couldn't resist moving closer to Liu Feng.

"Brother Liu, the patriarch said we need to break through to the Grandmaster realm within six months. How is that even possible? At my current level, it's impossible to even dream of it in less than three years."

Liu Feng didn't stop walking, but the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Since the patriarch dared to say that, he must have his reasons."

Wang Tie scratched the back of his head, still not quite understanding.

"What kind of logic is that? The patriarch couldn't possibly conjure up a cultivation level out of thin air, could he?"

Liu Feng patted his shoulder, lowering his voice slightly.

"Think about it, the patriarch gave us a spirit-level cultivation technique and two thousand spirit stones. In the past, you wouldn't be able to accumulate that much in a hundred years. Since the patriarch dared to let us break through in half a year, what does that mean?"

Wang Tie blinked twice, then suddenly slapped his forehead, his eyes lighting up.

"This means the family is giving us a great opportunity!"

Liu Feng nodded heavily.

"What else can we do? The patriarch isn't the kind of person who just makes empty promises. Since he said so, he must have a way."

Wang Tie clenched his fists, his voice rising several decibels with excitement.

"Brother Liu, you're absolutely right! The patriarch treats us so well, giving us cultivation techniques and spirit stones. If we don't risk our lives for this, what kind of human would we be?"

Liu Feng glanced at him and quickened his pace.

"Remember this: the patriarch gave us a second chance at life. No need for further words; we'll repay him with our lives."

Wang Tie punched Liu Feng's shoulder hard, his voice choked.

"That's right! From this day forward, my life, Wang Tie's life, belongs to the family head! Anyone who lays a finger on him, I'll fight them to the death!"

The two exchanged a glance, then fell silent and continued on their way.

They headed towards the Great Wilderness City, one after the other.

......

There is a mountain range 300 miles outside of Dahuang City.

There is a huge canyon in the mountains, with steep cliffs on both sides, ancient trees reaching for the sky, their branches and leaves so dense that no light can penetrate.

This is Lingfeng Valley.

Luo Chen stood on the ridge and glanced down. In the depths of the canyon, mist was faintly billowing, carrying a spiritual aura, completely different from the ordinary mountains and forests outside.

"This place might actually be hiding something good."

He found a flat stone, sat cross-legged, and focused his mind on the Burial Heaven Pavilion.

Once the Vision Mode was activated, more than a dozen green dots popped up.