Coming of Age Ceremony

On the Xiao Family Back Mountain, a figure burst out from the woods, bare-chested and covered in scars.

"Eight Extremes Collapse!"

Xiao Yan shouted and threw a punch, the whistling force of his fist hurtling toward Lin Feng, who was resting atop a rock.

Lin Feng merely curled his lips into a smile, turned, and directly threw a punch of his own.

"Bang!"

A shockwave erupted from where their fists collided, kicking up a cloud of dust. The rocks behind Xiao Yan shattered at once, turning into fragments that filled the air.

Xiao Yan winced in pain and shook his numb arm, saying in frustration, "Sigh, no more, no more. Feng Ge, your body is way too strong."

Lin Feng withdrew his arm and patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder helplessly. "I can't help it. My strength just won't allow me to be that weak."

"But you're already doing quite well. To have cultivated to this level in such a short time, it seems that mysterious teacher of yours has really treated you well."

Although Xiao Yan had not told Lin Feng and the others about Yao Lao, he had told them that he had been taken as a disciple by a Mysterious Old Man, which was how he had resolved his problem.

Hearing Feng Ge's words, Xiao Yan inwardly complained. During this period, he had often cultivated with Feng Ge. Every time, he thought that with his teacher's guidance, he would at least be able to exchange a few moves with Feng Ge. Yet every time, Feng Ge defeated him in a single move. And Xiao Yan knew that, for his safety, Feng Ge had never even used his full strength.

Yao Lao's voice rang beside Xiao Yan's ear. "Brat, I told you not to ask for trouble. See? You got discouraged, didn't you?"

Xiao Yan was filled with helplessness. It seemed he would never be able to catch up to Feng Ge.

In truth, Yao Lao was helpless as well. He was Venerable Yao, after all—a renowned alchemist famous throughout the entire continent. So why was it that no matter how hard he tried, the disciple he taught could never compare to Lin Feng?

He had heard Xiao Yan tell stories about Lin Feng before and knew the boy had encountered great opportunities, but he had never expected him to be such a monster. When they met at the Mittel Auction House last time, he learned that this boy was actually a Tier 3 Alchemist.

Such terrifying talent made even him sigh in amazement at how monstrous he was.

"This fellow is probably even more monstrous than those Heaven's Chosen from Central State."

Time Flies, and before they knew it, the Xiao Family's Coming of Age Ceremony was drawing closer. During these days, Lin Feng either cultivated or subtly questioned Xiao Yan about alchemy. After all, in that field, Yao Lao was the true expert.

From time to time, he also visited the Mittel Auction House, claiming he was there to pick up medicinal ingredients. Every time, he inevitably had to deal with that enchantress Ya Fei, leaving Lin Feng crying that he could not take it anymore.

He was also planning to set off for the Monster Mountain Range after this Coming of Age Ceremony. He knew that if he wanted greater strength and wished to survive in this world, he could not keep staying here forever. He had to go out and gain experience.

After all, the Hall of Souls was still lurking in the shadows of this world.

"We failed last time, and even lost an Outer Sect Elder. Are you sure you still want to make a move against him? You should know that with his talent, given enough time, he will surely become a powerhouse. If you stop now, perhaps it may not be too late."

Ge Ye's expression shifted repeatedly. After a long while, he gritted his teeth and said, "How do you know that old bastard Shan Yu didn't reveal my information back then? Now, I can only eliminate the roots. As you said, if I let him grow, he will definitely come for me."

The person beside Ge Ye thought for a moment before saying, "But you're from the Misty Cloud Sect. No matter what, would he really dare do anything to you? I don't believe he would dare go to the Misty Cloud Sect to find you."

Ge Ye snorted coldly. "He may not dare go to the Misty Cloud Sect, but am I supposed to hide in the sect for the rest of my life? Rather than be watched by a future powerhouse, it would be better to get rid of him now, before he has grown up, and erase my worries completely."

That person let out a faint sigh. "Fine. Since that's the case, I won't say any more."

"Now that the Mite'er Family has grown close to the Xiao Family, we can't make another move there, lest we cause unnecessary trouble. Find an opportunity to kill him without a sound."

The Coming of Age Ceremony was an extremely important occasion for every family, and the Xiao Family, one of Wu Tan City's Three Great Families, was no exception.

The Xiao Family's Coming of Age Ceremony today had drawn the attention of all the major forces in the city. Some factions that were on especially good terms with them had even come directly at their invitation to attend the ceremony. However, many others had come for Lin Feng, Wu Tan City's genius. Everyone believed that Lin Feng's future achievements would surely be extraordinary, so they came to make themselves familiar with him.

Early in the morning, Lin Feng was pulled out of bed by Xiao Yan and Xun Er and brought to the venue.

Xiao Yan's face was full of anticipation. The time had come for him to wash away his past humiliation.

Xun Er, meanwhile, looked at Lin Feng with great interest. Blinking her beautiful eyes mischievously, she asked, "Feng Ge, you haven't broken through again, have you?"

Lin Feng merely smiled without saying anything. Xiao Yan instantly felt discouraged. What a monster.

Xun Er then turned her gaze toward Xiao Yan. She could tell that Brother Xiao Yan had already reached the eighth stage of Dou Qi.

"Feng Ge, it seems Brother Xiao Yan's opportunity wasn't small either."

Lin Feng nodded and was about to say something when Xiao Yan walked over, pointed ahead with an ambiguous grin, and said, "Heh, Feng Ge, your old flame is here."

Lin Feng looked in the indicated direction. Near the Giant Wood Platform stood a seductive woman in a red dress, chatting with others with a bright smile. Beneath the red dress was a curvaceous, exquisite body, partially concealed yet faintly visible, incredibly alluring. Quite a few people had already gathered around her, clearly making her circle the liveliest one in the area.

The woman whose every smile and gesture exuded mature, seductive charm was naturally Ya Fei, the famous beauty of Wu Tan City.

Lin Feng casually swept his gaze across those faintly visible long legs, then glanced at Xiao Yan. "What do you mean, my old flame? Don't talk nonsense."

Xiao Yan and Xun Er exchanged looks, amusement in their eyes. While Feng Ge had been at home, he had frequently gone to the auction house. Ya Fei had even personally come to visit him several times. To them, the nature of their relationship was obvious.

"Feng Ge, you and Sister Ya Fei are actually quite well matched."

Even Xun Er joined Xiao Yan in teasing him, covering her mouth as she giggled.

Lin Feng was helpless. He and Ya Fei really were innocent. They were simply ordinary good friends, at most with some additional business interests involved. Though that woman truly was exquisite, he genuinely had no such intentions.

These two had not even settled their own affairs, yet they still wanted to gossip about his. Lin Feng immediately felt that he should find time to help bring these two together again.

Though he said that, Lin Feng's gaze still involuntarily swept over Ya Fei. Seeing her waist as supple as a water snake's, he thought of a certain ultimate technique—Awei Eighteen Styles. This would definitely work.