Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"How's it going, kid?"

"I wasn't lying to you, was I?"

Seeing Lu Feng's astonished expression, Xia Xihai grinned and then habitually picked his nose.

"I had long heard of Vice Dean Xia's renowned skill in 'divine calculation,' and seeing it with my own eyes today, it truly lives up to its reputation...!"

Composing himself, Lu Feng immediately stored the Ice Shield Axe in his storage ring, then bowed respectfully to Xia Xihai opposite him, his face filled with reverence.

Although the other party is usually unkempt, slovenly and dissolute, and has a somewhat sleazy and greasy appearance, Xia Xihai's weapon-forging skills are really not bad. He truly deserves to be known as the "Master of Divine Refinement" throughout the Yuanfeng Realm!

As for the reforging of the Extreme Ice Shield Axe, the improvement in Lu Feng's strength is also obvious!

With his current Yuan Power cultivation, coupled with the complete Yuan Sea aura, the Soul Devouring Technique, and the reforged and enhanced Extreme Ice Shield Axe, Lu Feng will still have the strength to fight even if he encounters some experts at the sixth level of the Yuan Sea Realm in the future!

"Alright! I've taken care of things for you now. As for the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament, there's still some time before it starts. You must train diligently and not disgrace the reputation of Falling Star Academy."

Waving his hand to indicate that Lu Feng didn't need to flatter him, Xia Xihai stood with his hands behind his back, his face remaining calm and composed, as if his actions in reforging the Extreme Ice Shield Axe were just a trivial matter to him, nothing at all!

"This disciple will remember Vice Dean Xia's teachings...!"

Lu Feng agreed with Xia Xihai's reminder and took his leave.

After all, the Frost Shield Axe has already been reforged, and there's no need for him to linger here and waste time.

Swish!

Just as he left Gaoxing Peak, before Lu Feng could even return to his personal residence on Shanxing Peak, a beautiful woman in yellow suddenly flew towards him from halfway up the mountain. She resembled a restless little sparrow and immediately stopped her.

"Lu Feng! Wait a minute...!"

Huang Shangqian's figure landed in front of Lu Feng in one swift step. Her pretty face was slightly flushed, and she was panting a little. It seemed that she had been looking for him for a long time. It was none other than Consort Ren Xuan, the Prince of Luo of Dongyun Kingdom.

"Fei Xuan?"

Upon seeing that the visitor was Ren Xuanfei, Lu Feng was taken aback for a moment, then a playful smile appeared on his lips. "Why are you acting so flustered, like you've been chased by a dog? Is there something you need?"

"Pah! Pah! You're the one who got chased by a dog!"

Teased by Lu Feng, Consort Ren blushed as well, then said somewhat irritably, "Besides, this time I didn't come to see you on my own initiative. It's because my brother has important matters to discuss, so he asked me to convey his message..."

"His Highness the Crown Prince is looking for me?"

"Yes! I've searched the entire Falling Star Academy these past few days but haven't found a trace of you. I thought you were dead out there, but it turns out you're still alive, just secretly hiding on High Star Peak playing hide-and-seek with me...!"

At this point, Ren Xuanfei crossed her arms again, her tone tinged with a hint of resentment, as if she felt that Lu Feng was deliberately avoiding her.

"Consort Xuan, what are you saying? Your husband dotes on you so much, how could he possibly avoid you now..."

Faced with Ren Xuanfei's slight resentment, Lu Feng also looked innocent and immediately pretended to protect her, "Come on, don't be angry, let your husband give you a kiss~"

However, facing Lu Feng's hungry pounce, Ren Xuanfei dodged to the side, pouting slightly as she said, "Don't be so conceited! Don't forget we're only engaged; we're still a long way from being husband and wife...!"

"What? But we clearly consummated our marriage back then. Could it be that Consort Xuan has forgotten what happened in the underground tomb at the site of the Loyal King's tomb..."

"Okay! Stop...!"

Ren Xuanfei quickly interrupted Lu Feng, her pretty face flushing even more, as if recalling a shy memory. She immediately changed the subject, saying, "You should come with me to see my brother, the Emperor. We can talk about these personal matters later..."

After saying that, Ren Xuanfei immediately turned and left, like a little sparrow fleeing in panic.

Seeing that the other person turned and left, unwilling to be intimate with him in public, Lu Feng did not insist. He simply shook his head and smiled, and then followed after him.

As the saying goes, a forced marriage is never sweet.

Moreover, Consort Ren was merely naturally proud and competitive; she wasn't truly indifferent to her husband, Lu Feng. Otherwise, she wouldn't have taken the initiative to come to Jiayuguan to find him.

Therefore, Lu Feng didn't take Ren Xuanfei's polite refusal to leave to heart, considering it just a little bit of fun between the two of them as husband and wife.

...

At the foot of the vast mountains, in a guesthouse in Luoxing Town

A figure in brocade robes was pacing back and forth. His handsome face showed a hint of anxiety, and his brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was struggling with something important.

Knock knock knock...!

Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door.

"Brother, I'm back!"

The next moment, the door was pushed open, and two young figures flashed in one after the other.

"Fei'er? And Brother Lu...!"

Hearing the voice, Ren Lingyun looked up and saw Lu Feng, who was keeping a low profile, following behind Ren Xuanfei. Ren Lingyun's face also lit up with joy, and he immediately stepped forward to greet him, "Brother Lu, you've finally arrived!"

"Your Highness, I heard you were looking for me?"

Seeing Ren Lingyun's solemn expression, as if he had something on his mind, Lu Feng was somewhat surprised, but he didn't ask too many questions. He simply cupped his hands in return.

"Brother Lu! To be honest, the reason I sent my sister to invite you here is solely for the purpose of the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament!"

Ren Lingyun, after bowing with his hands clasped in greeting, did not continue with the pleasantries but instead got straight to the point.

"Four-way martial arts?"

Lu Feng raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. Ren Xuanfei, standing beside him, also looked puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Brother, isn't it a bit too early for you to discuss this with Lu Feng now, four or five months before the Four Kingdoms Martial Arts Tournament?"

"Fei'er, in the past, this would indeed have been a bit too early, but plans can't always keep up with changes..."

Faced with Ren Xuanfei's doubts, Ren Lingyun merely shook his head slightly, then his tone gradually became solemn as he said, "In recent years, the Wusheng Sect, which once wreaked havoc on most of the Eastern Xuan Region, has not only shown signs of resurgence, but its expansion speed has also become increasingly astonishing. Even in the Southern Barbarian Lands, many Wusheng Sect branches have sprung up...!"

"As for the four kingdoms of Lingnan, although they have been suppressing and besieging the Wusheng Sect in recent years, and have wiped out many of its branches, no one can say for sure whether these demonic cultists will reappear and cause trouble again...!"

"Therefore, to avoid any unforeseen complications and to prevent the remnants of the Wusheng Sect from seizing the Yuan Stone mine, the high-ranking officials of the four Lingnan Kingdoms and Sect Leader Yin of the Taiji Sword Sect have jointly decided to convene a martial arts competition of the four kingdoms ahead of schedule!"

At this point, Ren Lingyun glanced at Lu Feng beside him again, his tone completely undisguised.

After all, Lu Feng was not only his brother-in-law, but also the current Duke of Fan of Dongyun Kingdom and the Minister of the Luo Prince's Mansion. He was definitely one of their own, so there was nothing to hide!

Moreover, if Dongyun Kingdom wants to retain its position as the top of the four kingdoms in Lingnan and at the same time seize more Yuan Stone mines in the martial arts competition among the four kingdoms, it will ultimately need the strong support of Lu Feng, its "big brother"!