Jiangshan Dream - Chapter 45
The forty-six strategies in the main text
Lin Feng and Bei Chenxiang arrived with a large number of men. The men in black in the carriage broke through the encirclement and finally entered the tent. The leader, a man in black dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, was the most skilled in martial arts. He even killed many people while being entangled by Qin Zheng. Lin Feng was shocked and thought to himself that this man was probably comparable to Bei Chentian Lei Ran.
Upon seeing this, Bei Chenxiang raised his eyebrows, let out a loud shout, and leaped off his horse! A powerful burst of energy shot through the air! The man in black was truly skilled! He had managed to fight Bei Chenxiang and Qin Zheng to a standstill. The vastness of Yin Sang truly revealed the many extraordinary individuals among them!
His men rushed forward desperately, and Bei Chenxiang and Qin Zheng were temporarily entangled. The man in black had already lifted the carriage curtain with his sword and leaped inside!
At that moment, a group of people carrying goods suddenly appeared on the official road, carrying large boxes identical to those of Lin Feng's group. The people who had been protecting the boxes so closely had suddenly lost their formation, allowing the other group to rush in. Shouts were still being heard: "Murder! Murder!"
The person in the front row protecting the luggage shouted, "Are you all crazy?!"
Those people just shouted nonsense, carrying boxes and ramming into the line, scattering the whole group.
However, all eyes were already focused on the tent, so who would pay attention to such a thing?
After a period of chaos, the person dragging the suitcase finally left, and the people protecting them immediately stood in formation, once again protecting them flawlessly, as if nothing had happened.
A sharp female voice rang out from inside the car, and the man in black suddenly jumped out again. Although his face was not visible, his eyes were filled with intense anger and resentment. His sharp gaze swept around as if he were trying to find something.
Lin Feng smiled coldly, sitting on his horse without moving an inch as he watched him. He sighed inwardly, thinking that this man was definitely not an ordinary character. If he left today, things might get complicated. Since he was here, he was definitely an enemy, not a friend. It would be better to nip him in the bud. Now was the perfect opportunity!
"Bow!" Lin Feng gestured behind him, and someone immediately handed him a finely carved longbow. The man immediately engaged in combat with someone, his hands moving constantly while his eyes searched for the target. When his gaze fell on Lin Feng, his eyes widened in surprise!
Lin Feng stood as steady as a mountain, holding a longbow and aiming it at him. His sharp eyes and a hint of arrogance proclaimed that he was different from ordinary people.
"Finally found you, it must be you!" The man's eyes met Lin Feng's gaze in the air for a moment, and the two seemed to understand many things. Lin Feng knew that this man was probably of very high status, while the man knew that all the conspiracies were probably planned by Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's upper body remained completely still on the horse as he drew his bow to its fullest extent and shot an arrow with a "whoosh!" The man, seeing the arrow's immense force, dared not be careless and quickly rolled to avoid it. Before he could even stand up, Lin Feng's second arrow arrived!
Although Lin Feng seized the opportunity perfectly, he didn't notice that his companions were around. The other men in black rushed forward to shield him from arrows and knives, blocking Lin Feng and his group's pursuit. Suddenly, the man in black laughed wildly, ripped off his face mask, and revealed a handsome and extraordinary young man's face.
"Remember this! I will make you pay the price!" Han Xing blinked coldly, pointing his finger at Lin Feng's face, his arrogance spreading everywhere. Lin Feng, however, didn't take it seriously at all, and smiled again, as if he had accepted his challenge head-on. He drew his arrow and shot it out once more!
The man in black lingered, quickly straightening his body and leaping into the air, disappearing into the forest with a display of his light-footed skill! His men fought desperately to protect him, preventing Lin Feng and the others from giving chase. Besides, he was a formidable opponent; even if they caught up, they might not be able to defeat him. Lin Feng waved his hand to stop the others: "Don't pursue a desperate enemy; let him go." He sighed inwardly, fearing he had made another enemy, and his future might not be so pleasant.
Bei Chenxiang and his men quickly lifted the carriage curtain and stepped inside, only to see Xiao Cui, pale-faced and slumped on the ground, pointing tremblingly at the woman lying in the carriage.
Bei Chenxiang was anxious and stepped forward, reaching out to touch her, only to be shocked and take several steps back! This woman had been dead for quite some time! What had happened!
Xiao Cui asked in a weak voice, "What...what happened to the Princess?" Her beautiful eyes showed no sign of tension, but unfortunately, no one paid attention to her and did not notice.
Bei Chenxiang said in a low voice, "Dead!" But his mind was racing. He could tell that the princess hadn't just died. Her body was already cold. No matter how much medicine was used to maintain her, it could only keep her as a corpse. She was very different from someone who had just died. He was afraid that the princess had been dead for many days.
His elder brother never liked to tell others about his plans, could this be a play he orchestrated? Bei Chenxiang wasn't stupid; he could tell something was off about the man's expression just now, especially since he had been glaring fiercely at Lin Feng...
"Prince Xiang, do you know who those assassins were?" A clear and melodious voice rang out beside him. Bei Chenxiang was slightly startled. It turned out that Lin Feng had walked up to him at some point, but she did not seem surprised by the situation inside the carriage. Her attitude was so obvious that it confirmed Bei Chenxiang's thoughts.
Lin Feng remained calm. He was no longer angry that she had concealed the truth. After all, Bei Chentian rarely let others know about his plans. On the contrary, Bei Chenxiang admired Lin Feng's magnanimity even more. He could remain calm at this time. Could it be that he trusted him and was certain that he would not turn against him?
A warmth filled his heart, and he laughed loudly, "I didn't recognize that person at first. I only realized it when he took off his mask. He's the most powerful of the twelve Venerables of Fengyu Kingdom, with martial arts skills that are awe-inspiring. If Qin Zheng and I hadn't been here today, he probably would have gotten his hands on him long ago." He paused, then shook his head and said, "However, whether we got his hands on him or not, we've fallen into a trap. That Yi Qing is known as the eccentric genius of Beichen, with a strange and intelligent mind. This time, she suffered a great loss at the hands of Brother Wang and Brother An, so I'm afraid she won't be so forgiving."
Lin Feng knew that Bei Chenxiang was smart, so she didn't need to say much. Seeing that he wasn't angry at all, she was secretly pleased to have found such a useful partner: "Prince Xiang is also a very easygoing person. I really admire you now."
“We are kindred spirits, as you yourself said. Besides, Brother Wang’s arrangements all have their reasons. If I were to make wild guesses, it would only put Brother Wang in a difficult position. Therefore, there’s no need for thanks. If you want to have a drink with me, that’s no problem.” Bei Chenxiang smiled.
Thinking of the pungent liquor, Lin Feng quickly took a step back, revealing a fearful expression: "My alcohol tolerance is terrible! I'm afraid I can't satisfy Your Highness's enjoyment..." Suddenly, he changed the subject: "However, the liquor is indeed excellent. Since Your Highness is in such high spirits, I have no choice but to risk my life to accompany you."
She was all smiles, showing no sign of being "risking her life." Seeing her happy smile, Bei Chenxiang walked up to her and tapped her with a smug look: "You don't need to hide anything from me anymore. Tell me the whole story quickly!"
Lin Feng, knowing his doubts, nodded and called to Xiao Cui, who was happily putting on an act. Xiao Cui stuck out her tongue and sat back in the carriage. Then, Lin Feng openly announced to the procession that Princess Chechi had been attacked by assassins from Fengyu Kingdom and was now dead. He had ordered someone to go to Chechi to report the news. Although the surrounding area was mountainous, it was also an official road, with several groups of people coming and going. Except for those crazy people pushing their boxes, everyone else avoided the area. However, the news could not be kept secret, and these events would soon become a major rumor in Yin Sang.
The caravan continued on its way. Lin Feng called Bei Chenxiang to get into the carriage, and without even riding the horse, he slowly recounted the whole story. Bei Chenxiang couldn't help but be more and more surprised as he listened, looking at Lin Feng as if he were a monster.
How did you even think of that?!
Lin Feng smiled but did not answer, instead asking, "Couldn't Prince Xiang have thought of that?"
Bei Chenxiang paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It's not that we can't think of it, it's just that we don't have the courage to do it. Feng Yu and Che Chi may not be fools, and they may not be able to be manipulated by us. If we arouse suspicion, we may not have enough manpower and we may lose our lives instead of gaining any benefits."
"Of course they're not fools, but what we want is their doubts. They won't believe us completely, but there's another kind of rumor in this world that's quite terrifying. As the saying goes, public opinion is a fearsome thing. Why did I choose this roundabout official road? It's so that people will see that as soon as rumors start circulating in Yin Sang, Che Chi and Feng Yu Kingdom will probably be unable to sit still. At that time, why would Chen Tian need to take action personally?"
Bei Chenxiang looked at her and saw that her eyes were as bright as the stars in the sky, but she was looking into the distance instead of at him. He felt a pang of jealousy and said, "Why do you keep mentioning my royal brother?"
Lin Feng was taken aback, scratched his head, and knew that this person's stubborn temper had flared up again. He couldn't help but chuckle: "Didn't Prince Xiang notice that your tone right now sounds just like a woman fighting over a man?"
Bei Chenxiang became embarrassed and laughed, "Fine, you've been hiding this from me for so long, and I haven't settled the score with you yet! You actually said I'm like a woman, don't you want to die!"
Seeing that he was about to hit him, Lin Feng said pitifully, "Prince Xiang, please be gentle. If you kill me, there will be no one to drink with you."
Bei Chenxiang's hand, which was suspended in mid-air, didn't swing down. He met Lin Feng's smiling eyes and stared at them for a long time before finally bursting out laughing at the same time.
"Your plan is treacherous; there's probably more to it than meets the eye." Bei Chenxiang knew that Lin Feng must have another plan he hadn't revealed yet. Although Feng Yu and Che Chi were at war, it was mostly minor skirmishes, and even with this incident, they weren't likely to engage in a full-blown battle. Thinking about it now, the hidden plan, though simple, was difficult to decipher. Once caught in it, every step would be fraught with danger and utter confusion.
"Of course there are backup plans, but doesn't Prince Xiang think it's more interesting to see them than for me to tell you?" Lin Feng said in a grand and respectful manner, but in reality, he was just not telling him.
Although Bei Chenxiang was speechless, he was still impressed and put his arm around Lin Feng's shoulder, saying, "Say what you will, but I'm definitely getting my share of the drinks tonight!"
"Sigh, it looks like the convoy will be half a day late again tomorrow," Lin Feng said with a bitter face, but his expression showed no displeasure.
The main text contains more than forty-seven parts.
On their way to Chechi, Lin Feng and his group found that many people from other countries were already interested in her. In Fengyu Kingdom, Tianzun Yiqing, the leader of the Twelve Venerables, was asking his subordinates about the situation, and the result surprised him greatly.
"What! No background information for that person? They can't even find out what identity they used when they traveled?"