Jiangshan Dream - Chapter 56
The cave entrance was large. Bei Chentian led the horse into the cave and cleaned it up. Lin Feng complained about someone mistreating their employees. He went into the woods and brought back a bundle of firewood. The two of them skewered the pheasants and other game they had hunted, lit a campfire, and roasted the food.
The cave was quite large, with cold winds constantly blowing in. The thorns at the entrance were so dense that any smoke from their cooking fire was scattered by the wind and wouldn't drift far. With their martial arts skills, anyone coming from that distance would naturally not escape their notice. The two carefully surveyed the terrain; otherwise, they hadn't even planned to light a campfire to avoid attracting enemy searches.
This was the second time they had fled together like this. There was no awkwardness between Lin Feng and Bei Chentian at all. One added firewood and the other roasted meat, just like two partners who had worked together for many years.
Unexpectedly, Bei Chentian was also a first-class cook. There was no sign of the food burning. In no time, a golden and crispy pheasant was handed to Lin Feng.
She accepted it without any hesitation; Lin Feng, this woman, never knew the meaning of humility.
After taking a bite, he immediately shook his head and sighed, "Bei Chentian, it's such a waste of your talent that you're not a chef!"
Bei Chentian was busy grilling another skewer of wild game when he heard this. His hand trembled, and the food almost fell into the fire.
He was truly dumbfounded. How could this woman possibly think of making a king like him a cook?
Then Lin Feng sighed lazily, "No wine, what a disappointment!" He couldn't help but shake his head again. Did this woman think they were on a picnic? Did she not feel any tension at all? However, unconsciously, a perfect smile appeared on Bei Chentian's angular lips.
"Want some wine? Here it is." Bei Chentian took two pouches off the back of the saddle, tossed one to her, opened the other for himself, and took a few big gulps. In fact, his love for wine was not much less than Bei Chenxiang's; he just always appeared to be more self-disciplined.
However, once he was with Lin Feng, his wild and flamboyant nature could no longer be hidden. In front of Lin Feng, he didn't even bother to hide his personality, and it was unclear when this phenomenon began.
The black light armor, the bright campfire, the long, ink-black hair casually tied back, the well-proportioned and agile figure—the way the man sat sideways, head tilted back, drinking was truly dashing. In Lin Feng's words, he was very handsome and cool. Coupled with that perfectly sculpted face that could captivate countless women, Lin Feng could only clap his hands in praise, repeatedly exclaiming, "Bei Chen Tian, your pose is really incredibly cool! STOP! Don't change it yet, let me feast my eyes first."
"Cough cough cough... Do you want me to choke to death?" He glared at her resentfully, his narrow eyes slightly narrowed, and asked with a somewhat malicious smile, "Finally realized I'm good-looking? So, have you fallen in love with me yet?"
"Pah! Bei Chentian, when did you become so disgusting? Fall in love with you? If I, Lin Feng, had love in my heart, the sky would fall down!" Lin Feng spat several times, his hair standing on end. He couldn't understand what was wrong with Bei Chentian. How could the word "love" come out of his mouth? Was the heavens about to rain blood?
Bei Chentian was immediately hurt and listlessly accused her, "Don't I have any charm at all? The most handsome man in the world is standing in front of you, and you're not even tempted! Are you even a woman?"
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow mischievously: "Do you want to try it?"
Seeing her somewhat frightening expression, Bei Chentian initially wanted to say "okay," but wisely swallowed the words. Judging from Lin Feng's personality, this "try" was probably not a good thing at all...
The campfire crackled, and a sudden silence fell between the two. Lin Feng tore off a chicken leg, but felt the intense gaze of the outrageously handsome man beside him, and a chill ran down his spine. For some reason, he couldn't eat anymore.
"Hey, what's wrong with you today? Your actions and words are all weird. Did you take the wrong medicine?" In order to put his mind at ease and eat, Lin Feng took a swig of wine, swallowed a mouthful of food, and asked in confusion.
Bei Chentian's eyes, illuminated by the campfire, resembled two dazzling red diamonds, yet also held a deep and profound quality.
"Aren't you surprised that I'll bring people there?"
Lin Feng paused for a moment, licked his greasy fingers, and looked thoughtful: "I think you will come."
"Is that so?" Bei Chentian's smile suddenly became somewhat eerie: "Lei Ran has laid a trap for you. After receiving the news, I had almost no time to prepare. Why are you so sure I would go to help you? Don't forget, this is tantamount to putting myself in danger. If the situation had gone wrong even slightly, we would all have perished with that army. If it weren't for the surprise attack, we would already be a pile of corpses by now, and even now we might not be out of danger..."
Given Bei Chentian's personality, he shouldn't put himself in danger. He should ensure everything goes smoothly. As a king, he should abandon what needs to be abandoned and let those he can't rescue fend for themselves. This is why Lei Ran was deceived by him. When Bei Chentian appeared, Lei Ran genuinely believed that Bei Chentian had brought a large army to overthrow him and kill him.
"But...you've come!" Lin Feng said calmly, a slight smile appearing on his usually cold face.
Chapter Fifty-Seven: Evil Spirits
The night wind in the mountains outside the cave was cold, but inside the cave it was unusually warm. The light from the campfire shone on two equally stunning faces, shimmering with different colors.
Lin Feng's gaze seemed nostalgic, somewhat hazy. Through the red glow of the campfire, he seemed to see something, a rare sight that wasn't so ruthless or cold-hearted. She drank her wine, casually tossing a few pieces of firewood into the fire. She had eaten most of a chicken, and her stomach was almost full. Her head was spinning, and she didn't want to think about anything else.
Subconsciously, she once again avoided the special feelings associated with Bei Chentian.
Bei Chentian had been looking at her intently. When he heard her words, which seemed to be a mix of joy and anger, a slight smile appeared on his lips. He suddenly stood up, took a few steps to Lin Feng's side, and sat down close to her. For a moment, the two were so close that they had never been closer since they met.
Lin Feng glanced at him, rolled his eyes, and didn't seem to care.
Are you kidding me? I'm a modern woman. Do you think I'm one of those shy, blushing girls who get all flustered and trembling at the sight of a handsome man? Forget about that, I'd be happy to have you do a striptease for me while I drink—with a super handsome man watching! Why not?
Of course, she wasn't foolish enough to say it aloud. If Bei Chentian knew what she was thinking, he might just vomit blood on the spot.
Are you tired?
"ah?"
"I'm asking you...aren't you tired of living in this constant web of intrigue and scheming?" The man's voice was seductive and deep, frighteningly alluring. His strong arms suddenly wrapped around Lin Feng's shoulders, pulling him forcefully to his chest. His narrow eyes were dark and deep, yet held a rare gentle contemplation. "Have you ever thought about a peaceful life?"
"What do you think? If I don't have to calculate, of course I'm too lazy to use my brain. Using your brain means labor, and labor is always tiring. You know you're abusing your employees, right? I'm not a scarecrow!" Muttering a few words, Lin Feng rolled his eyes at him in annoyance and lay down on Bei Chentian's arm without hesitation—why not use a free pillow!
Bei Chentian glared at the woman with a headache, feeling a severe sense of defeat rising once again.
Does she even know what shyness is?! So oblivious to romance, she just lies in a man's arms without blushing or skipping a beat, looking completely relaxed as if she's about to drift off to sleep. There's probably only one such rare animal in the world!
Bei Chentian was very suspicious. Was he not handsome enough? He was the most handsome man in the world! Had his charm diminished? He touched his face. His beard was clean-shaven, and there was no sign of bruises or swelling. He should still have that perfect face. How come his tricks, which worked every time he dealt with women, were completely ineffective with Lin Feng?
Before he could speak, Lin Feng squinted and said again:
"But people like us, if we lived a peaceful life, we'd probably feel uneasy. Having been accustomed to conflict for so long, even in the most ordinary place, we'd become suspicious and paranoid. Besides, there's no place in the world truly without struggle. Have you ever heard the saying, 'Where there are people, there are grudges, there is a world of intrigue, there is the struggle for power and profit'? So I think I'll probably never be able to escape this kind of life..."
Lin Feng casually bit into the wine flask and took a swig. The wine trickled down his pale neck and into his clothes. He shuddered, leaning against Bei Chentian's firm chest. He pursed his lips, his eyes suddenly turning cold and dim: "Many years ago, I knew I could never escape this kind of life again. Whether it's walking a tightrope or facing imminent death, I will not allow myself to be helplessly slaughtered, nor will I live like an ant, abandoning my dignity. The only way is to become stronger, stronger, and stronger still! Strong enough that no one can control me, no one can manipulate me, no one can easily take my life! Because, in this world, no one will help me, no one will pity me. In this world, all the gods are dead! No one will hear your prayers, your cries for help. If I want to live, the only one I can rely on is myself..."
Lowering her eyelids, her long eyelashes fluttered gently like fans, and the image of the girl trembling in the darkness, gripping a gun, seemed to reappear before her eyes. No matter how afraid she was, no matter how much she prayed, the terrifying footsteps in the corridor continued to approach, one after another, inching closer. It wasn't that she hadn't screamed in her heart, "Someone save me!"; it wasn't that she hadn't been so terrified that her teeth chattered and tears streamed down her face. But the truth was, no one cared about her; no one cared whether she lived or died!
When the fear in the little girl's eyes gradually transformed into a will to survive, when the child slowly stood up, gripped the gun with both hands, and when that person stepped into the room, she firmly pulled the trigger, and when that person fell into a pool of blood, she already understood.
There is no God in this world!
She silently and firmly told herself, "In this world, no one will help you! No one will save you! No one will pity you! If you want to live, if you don't want to die, you must become strong!"
I have nothing, I don't care about anything, I only have myself!
Lin Feng unconsciously hugged his arms tighter. Yes... from my past life to this one, in this world, all I've ever had is myself...