Black Rock City

When Lin Feng woke from his coma, a long time had already passed, and the sun hung low in the sky. He gently moved his body, producing a series of crackling sounds. Aside from some fatigue, his body seemed to have undergone no other changes.

After testing it, he found that the energy within him had disappeared, while his strength had broken through to the Six-Star Dou Shi level.

"Not only has my strength broken through, but during this battle, the Eight Inner Gates also shattered their restraints. I can now open the third gate."

His battle with the Amethyst Winged Lion King had helped Purple Crystal break through the limits of his physical body, shattering the final barrier of the Eight Inner Gates. He could now feel that his body had grown considerably stronger. If it were now, he was confident he could contend with a Dou Ling purely through physical strength. He even felt that he could trade blows with an ordinary Dou Wang.

"Still, my strength has risen too quickly this time. I need to spend some time consolidating it properly. My foundation cannot be thrown into disorder."

Lin Feng got to his feet and immediately spotted a pale-blue metal Inner Armor beside him, radiating an unusual glow.

He reached out and picked it up. A faint, pleasant fragrance still lingered on it. He looked around but found no one. He vaguely remembered some things from before he had lost consciousness. Touching his lips, he gave a helpless smile. "In the end, I was still too impulsive."

However, judging from his current state, nothing irreversible should have happened afterward. Otherwise, he probably would not have been lying here alive.

Besides, with Yun Yun's strength, even if he had lost his mind and wanted to do something, it would have been impossible.

The pale-blue metal Inner Armor in his hand glimmered strangely as Lin Feng stood there in a daze. He had not wanted to become too entangled with her, but events had developed beyond his control.

On the ground where the Inner Armor had been placed was a line of writing: "Take this Inner Armor as payment for saving me. Goodbye."

The words were simple, yet Lin Feng could sense from them the cold elegance and nobility she had regained along with her strength.

He squeezed the Inner Armor in his palm. It was unexpectedly soft, like silk, and extraordinarily unusual.

Putting the Inner Armor away, Lin Feng looked at his torn clothes. They were stained with blood, leaving his body sticky and unbearably uncomfortable.

His soul power spread out as he sensed the surroundings. Presumably, Yun Yun had already dealt with the Amethyst Winged Lion King. After finding a source of water, Lin Feng stripped off his clothes and jumped straight in.

On the summit of a mountain not far away, a woman dressed in flowing white robes stood with a graceful figure and an elegant, noble face. Her pretty cheeks flushed faintly as she muttered, "Pervert."

Then, seeing that this fellow did not seem to be in any danger, an unusual look appeared in her beautiful eyes. She gave Lin Feng one deep glance and let out a quiet sigh before finally leaving.

Lin Feng did not know that Yun Yun had remained nearby, watching over him until he woke before leaving. At that moment, he was soaking in the water and washing himself. The shocking wound on his back had already been treated by Yun Yun and was beginning to scab over. With his powerful physique and the pills he had refined, it would not be long before he fully recovered.

As if recalling something, Lin Feng suddenly complained, "Why did she wear off with my clothes?"

He shook his head. Forget it. He would just give them to her.

"This trip to the Monster Mountain Range has yielded quite a lot. It's time for me to head to the next check-in location."

Lin Feng remained in the Monster Mountain Range for some time longer, continuously honing and tempering himself. Only after he felt that his foundation was no longer unstable did he leave the Monster Mountain Range and head for the next place.

The small town where Lin Feng currently was was not uncommon near the Monster Mountain Range. After leaving the mountain range, he had asked around before making his way there.

His destination was the Snake-People Tribe's territory in the Tagor Desert. To get there, he had to travel to the nearby Black Rock City and take a flying transport convoy. Even for him, flying across more than half of the Jia Ma Empire was simply impossible.

After reaching the town, Lin Feng hurried without pause toward Black Rock City. By the time he arrived, evening had already fallen.

The lingering glow of the setting sun shone over the prosperous city. A smile curved across Lin Feng's lips. After traveling for so long, he could finally find a good place to rest.

The moment he entered the city, a roaring wave of clamorous voices swept over him. The streets were filled with carriages and people, and he could even vaguely see some experts leading magical beasts.

"It really is a major city. A small place like Wu Tan City cannot compare."

After sighing in admiration, Lin Feng wandered around the city for a while. Then, upon spotting a decent inn, he waved his hand and directly asked for its finest room.

Seeing that Lin Feng carried himself with distinction and spent lavishly, the innkeeper's smile never faded. He diligently led Lin Feng to his room, asking after his needs and telling him to simply give the word if he required anything.

Lin Feng nodded and had him bring over some food—the most expensive and delicious dishes. After all, one could not mistreat oneself while traveling.

And it was only money. He had plenty of it. He had no idea how much was on the card Ya Fei had given him when he left Wu Tan City. On top of that, he was an alchemist. If he ran out of money, he could simply refine some pills and auction them off. Moreover, he had gained quite a lot in the Monster Mountain Range. He possessed plenty of Magic Cores and medicinal ingredients, all of which could sell for a good amount of money.

Therefore, Lin Feng did not stint at all when it came to food and lodging. He had endured such hardship in the Monster Mountain Range, so now that he had reached a city, he naturally had to enjoy himself properly.

After eating and drinking his fill, Lin Feng had no interest in going out for a stroll. Having traveled for so long, he was truly exhausted. Just as he lay down on the bed to rest, the innkeeper's voice sounded from outside the door. "Young master, have you already gone to rest?"

Lin Feng answered, "Not yet."

He then opened the door and saw the innkeeper standing outside with two young women. The girls were lovely in appearance and dressed in thin garments that exposed large swaths of snowy-white skin. They softly greeted him, "Young master."

Lin Feng looked surprised and puzzled as he turned to the innkeeper. "What is this?"

The innkeeper chuckled, giving Lin Feng a knowing look as he pointed to the two women behind him. "Young master is an honored guest of our establishment. This is one of our services. Seeing that you are weary from your journey, let them help relieve your fatigue."

Lin Feng looked troubled before saying solemnly, "No need. That won't be necessary. I still need to travel tomorrow."

The innkeeper was somewhat surprised, but they still respected their guests' decisions. He cupped his hands and said, "Very well. Since young master does not require massage and medicinal therapy, we will not disturb your rest."

Lin Feng looked stunned. "Massage?"

He then looked at the items in the two women's hands and suddenly understood. So that was what it was—I thought it was...

The innkeeper smiled and nodded. "That's right. This is a service our inn prepares for honored guests. There is no charge."

Lin Feng hesitated for a moment and looked at the two graceful women behind him. He truly was rather tired and did need to relax.

"Then come in."