Martial Arts School Conflict

"I'm Jiang Lei, master of the Eagle Martial Arts School. Thank you, young sir, for saving our lives."

The Middle-aged Man stared blankly for a moment at Lin Langtian, who had descended like a god and crushed two Leopard Crocodile Kings to death with a single strike. Then he hurried forward and cupped his hands in salute.

With the deaths of the two Leopard Crocodile Kings, the hundred surrounding demon beasts completely collapsed. They retreated in disarray, and within mere minutes, every last demon beast had fled clean away.

The members of the Eagle Martial Arts School stared dumbfoundedly at the Green-robed Youth before them.

At such a young age, he could instantly kill a demon beast in the Form Creation Realm. Could this person be one of the Great Yan Dynasty's top geniuses?

"Mm." Lin Langtian jumped down from the Leopard Crocodile King and smiled lightly. "No need to be so polite, brother. My name is Lin Tian. I got lost here—could you lead me out?"

The name Lin Langtian was far too renowned. Since he was traveling abroad, he did not wish to draw too much attention, so he chose another name.

As for this group before him, Lin Langtian was not unfamiliar with them after thinking back. It seemed that Lin Dong had encountered them by chance in the original timeline, and their character was not bad. That was why Lin Langtian had chosen to help them.

"You saved our lives, young sir. Of course we can manage such a small favor." At that moment, the beautiful woman walked over while holding the little girl's hand. Her lovely eyes swept over Lin Langtian as she smiled sweetly.

"Big Sister, how could someone as amazing as Big Brother get lost?" the exquisitely doll-like little girl whispered from the side.

Lin Langtian choked at her words. He had never been to the Mist Forest before, and even his Mental Power had been cut off. Having let down his guard, he had been unable to determine the direction.

The beautiful woman shot the little girl a look and said softly, "Yinyin, if you do not know how to speak, then do not speak. This young sir is from elsewhere. It is normal for him to get lost in the Mist Forest."

The Middle-aged Man also gave an awkward smile and cupped his hands toward Lin Langtian. "Young sir, this is my eldest daughter, Jiang Xue, and this is my younger daughter, Jiang Yinyin.

"Yinyin is ignorant. I hope you will forgive her. As for leading the way, you saved the lives of my entire martial arts school. Leave it to me."

"Thank you, brother. You may call me Lin Tian from now on."

Lin Langtian smiled. This was the first group he had encountered in the past few days, so naturally he would not give them up easily. He truly did not want to stay in this damned place any longer.

Having found someone to guide him, Lin Langtian finally relaxed completely. He only needed to follow this large group to leave the irritating Mist Forest.

Sitting in the most luxurious carriage in the convoy, Lin Langtian ignored the various astonished looks cast his way by the Eagle Martial Arts School members.

He had long grown accustomed to such respectful and admiring gazes back in the Lin Clan.

"Big Brother, you were so amazing when you killed the Leopard Crocodile King with one punch! And you're so handsome too, unlike those useless show-offs in our martial arts school."

At the side, little Yinyin stared at Lin Langtian with immense admiration in her large eyes, which seemed almost to sparkle with stars.

"Hehe, you've already said that dozens of times..." Lin Langtian rubbed the little girl's head and smiled faintly.

"Yinyin, do not disturb Big Brother while he rests." A graceful figure slowly approached. Jiang Xue reached out with her jade-like hand and tapped little Yinyin on the head, a trace of reproach in her voice.

Lin Langtian raised his head. Jiang Xue's long hair was slightly disheveled from the fierce battle during the day, and there were traces of blood on the snow-white skin exposed beneath her clothes. Yet she did not appear bedraggled; instead, she possessed an especially unique charm.

Perhaps because he had saved the Eagle Martial Arts School, this seemingly proud woman no longer wore her usual coldness toward the martial arts school disciples on her delicate and beautiful face. Instead, there was more of a faint gentleness.

With light brows and subtle makeup, she might not have possessed Ling Qingzhu's beauty capable of toppling kingdoms, but she had her own captivating qualities.

Their gazes met briefly. Seeing Lin Langtian's handsome face, Jiang Xue froze, then swiftly looked away. A faint flush appeared on her Pretty Face, and she lowered her head slightly before taking two small steps back.

"Hehe, Young Master Lin Tian, we will be able to leave the Mist Forest in one more day." Up ahead, Jiang Lei rode his horse over beside the carriage and smiled at Lin Langtian.

A day passed in the blink of an eye. When warm sunlight once again pierced through the mist and shone upon them, the thoroughly exhausted members of the Eagle Martial Arts School immediately erupted in cheers as though they had survived a disaster.

Lin Langtian stood atop the carriage, feeling the warmth of the sunlight upon his body. A smile also appeared on his face.

He gazed into the distance. He had finally arrived in the Great Desolation Commandery.

"Young Master Lin Tian, why don't you return to Great Eagle City with us first? You have only just arrived. I think it would be best for you to rest and recover in Great Eagle City."

Having left the Mist Forest, Jiang Lei was clearly in high spirits. After smiling, he turned to speak to Lin Langtian in the carriage.

Lin Langtian pondered briefly, then nodded.

Although he had come to capture the Ancient Dragon Ape's Demon Spirit, it was there and could not run away. He would rest and recuperate in Great Eagle City first, then prepare himself fully.

Seeing Lin Langtian nod, Jiang Lei was clearly delighted. After allowing everyone to rest properly for a while, he set off again. The convoy, laden with their spoils, headed toward Great Eagle City.

Great Eagle City lay in the northeastern part of the Great Desolation Commandery, somewhat close to its borders. Even so, this did not hinder Great Eagle City's prosperity.

Though a city like this could not compare to Lin City, it still ranked among the middle tier within the Great Yan Dynasty.

By the time the convoy reached Great Eagle City, it was nearly evening. Lin Langtian looked at the rather majestic city before him and nodded.

Under Lin Langtian's gaze, the convoy slowly entered the city.

However, just as the convoy was about to enter the city center, Lin Langtian noticed that it had slowed. He raised his head and immediately saw a group of people approaching from not far ahead.

A martial arts school emblem was displayed on these people's chests, embroidered with a blood-red vulture.

"Blood Vulture Martial Arts School." Jiang Lei's expression immediately darkened upon seeing them.

"Hehe, so it is everyone from the Eagle Martial Arts School. What a coincidence. I thought you would never make it out of the Mist Forest."

At the head of the Blood Vulture Martial Arts School's group stood a Middle-aged Man on horseback. He was lean, dressed in thin clothes, with deeply sunken eyes. Though a faint smile hung on his lips, his gaze was extremely gloomy.

Lin Langtian rose and watched the two martial arts schools, which were poised for confrontation. He raised a brow, then shook his head.

Conflict followed him everywhere he went. Had he gotten to enjoy the treatment of a protagonist for once?