The second day after Benevolent Heart Academy opened its doors to preach the Dao, early morning.
After settling matters on the mountain, Lu Feng set off alone toward Heavenly Cuisine Villa under cover of night.
Though he sensed many pairs of eyes watching him in secret along the way, his route passed through Profound Gold City and several major cities, allowing him to easily shake off his pursuers and conceal his tracks.
Using Lin Liyun's identity, he successfully arrived outside Heavenly Cuisine Villa.
Although he had left Benevolent Heart Academy, part of his heart still lingered there. Especially regarding the journey to Abyss Ancient Tomb, he could not shake the feeling that something was amiss.
Yet, thinking of the Azure Mountain Sword Sect disciples and Bottle Spirit Sect disciples accompanying them, the unease in his heart eased somewhat.
Feeling this apprehension, Lu Feng could not help but laugh at himself. It truly felt like a mother worrying over her son traveling a thousand miles. After becoming someone's master, the responsibility on his shoulders had indeed grown heavier.
"Who are you?"
As Lu Feng stood outside Heavenly Cuisine Villa, laughing softly at himself, a clear female voice suddenly sounded behind him.
Turning around, he saw a seven-person group—five women and two men. All wore matching elegant casual clothes, carried enormous baskets on their backs, and held various farming tools such as shovels and hoes.
The morning mist in the mountains had left dew clinging wetly to the hair tips of these disciples traveling through the mountain forest.
Judging by their appearance, Lu Feng assumed they were a Heavenly Cuisine Villa team out for their morning duties, responsible for gathering ingredients for spiritual cuisine.
As agreed, Lu Feng took out a token and explained, "I am Lin Liyun of the Lin Family