America

In Nanli City, the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion is like a mere spectator.

They do not participate in the power struggles within the city, yet they make their living by trading intelligence and inciting those very conflicts.

No matter which faction in the city is wiped out, or no matter who dies, it has absolutely no impact on them.

Flowers bloom and wither, much like human life; life and death are common occurrences.

The songs are sung just the same, and the dances continue as always.

Every day, new guests arrive to seek pleasure and indulge in debauchery, while old patrons vanish, never to be seen again.

Lin Fei left the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion and headed toward an inn.

He rented a private room to serve as a temporary safe house.

To avenge the blood feud of his murdered wife and child, merely purchasing intelligence would be far from enough.

Seeking help from others was also highly unlikely.

The Blood Wolf Gang is numerous and deeply entrenched, with many Qi Refining experts in their ranks; even Li Ruxue was unwilling to wade into such murky waters.

Therefore, he could only rely on himself for revenge.

Swish!

Lin Fei summoned a spatial gate and returned to Earth; it was not yet dawn.

Standing before the window, looking at the neon lights in the distance, his heart felt only a profound desolation.

"Peach Blossom..."

"I should have brought you here sooner to see the world I live in. Perhaps then, you wouldn't have died."

"Since I cannot find a way to take revenge in Nanli City, I will find it here on Earth."

Lin Fei remembered a remark Zhou Wangdao once made when he and Wu Zhen were discussing martial arts realms.

No matter how powerful martial arts are, can they withstand bullets, guns, and artillery?

The technological weaponry of Earth is something Nanli City lacks.

If he relied solely on practicing martial arts, he wouldn't be able to exact his revenge even after decades of training.

If he could get his hands on firearms and ammunition, there would be hope for vengeance.

However, within the borders of Great Xia, the sale of firearms and ammunition is prohibited.

The only country Lin Fei knew of where one could legally buy firearms was America.

He went online and checked; to go abroad, he would need a passport and a visa.

Applying for a passport and visa involves a series of procedures that would take many days to complete.

Every time Lin Fei closed his eyes now, he would see the scene of Peach Blossom's death, and he could not wait even a single moment.

Before she died, Peach Blossom must have felt so helpless.

She must have called his name, begging him to save her...

At the thought of such imagery, Lin Fei's heart twisted in agony, making it impossible to sleep.

After much deliberation, he realized that if he wanted to obtain a passport and visa as quickly as possible, he might have to trouble Wu Zhen.

Given the status and influence of the Longhua Group in Yunzhou, they should have a way to secure a visa and passport in short order.

After daybreak, Lin Fei drove to the Dragon Imperial Mansion.

The moment they met, before he could even say a word, Wu Zhen embraced him with a hearty laugh.

"Hahaha, Lin Fei! I was just about to call you today; I didn't expect you to come looking for me first."

Wu Zhen was beaming, full of vigor, as if he had some great joyous news.

"Uncle Wu, I've come to ask for your help today."

"Hahaha, no problem at all."

Wu Zhen didn't even ask what the matter was before agreeing immediately.

He failed to notice that Lin Fei's mood was off, as he was too eager to share his own joy.

"Thanks to that Body Strengthening Pill you gave me, the results were excellent after I took it."

"I had been stuck at the Bright Force realm for a long time, but after taking the Body Strengthening Pill, I actually broke through to the Dark Force realm in one go! My strength has increased significantly; I was so excited I couldn't sleep all night."

Wu Yuqing walked out wearing pink cartoon pajamas, holding a ragdoll and yawning.

"Dad, how old are you? Why are you acting like a child? You're not steady at all."

"Awoo... Lin Fei, you're here so early, what's the matter?"

Having finished sharing his good news, Wu Zhen finally began to concern himself with the reason for Lin Fei's visit.

"Lin Fei, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't be a stranger."

"Uncle Wu, then I'll be blunt. I have an urgent matter and need to take a trip to America, but the visa and passport will take some time to process."

For every day that passed on Earth, over three months went by in Nanli City.

Lin Fei did not want to drag things out, allowing his enemies to live comfortably for that much longer.

"I want to ask, do you have any way to help me get abroad as soon as possible? Preferably leaving today."

Wu Zhen and his daughter, Wu Yuqing, both wore expressions of surprise.

"Lin Fei, what happened? Why the rush?"

"Could it be that someone has started investigating those gold coins you exchanged earlier?"

Lin Fei shook his head; he could not tell the truth, so he had to fabricate an excuse.

"Those gold coins are clean; there are no issues with them. The reason I'm in such a hurry to go abroad is that I have a good friend in America."

"Something happened to him, and he's in critical condition. I want to see him one last time. It's really urgent."

Wu Zhen could tell that Lin Fei was genuinely anxious and seemed to be in a bad mood, so he took him at his word.

"I see. Don't worry, let me make a phone call."

Wu Zhen left, and after a few minutes, he returned with a smile on his face.

"Lin Fei, I've pulled some strings. I can get your passport and visa processed within a day."

"Prepare your personal documents and photos now and send them to me. Once everything is ready, I'll have them delivered to you."

Lin Fei stood up and bowed to Wu Zhen.

"Thank you, Uncle Wu!"

Lin Fei's formal expression of gratitude caught Wu Zhen off guard.

"It's a small matter, no need for such formalities."

"I'll go back and prepare the documents and photos right away. I'll come to visit you again once I return from America."

Lin Fei left in a hurry.

Wu Yuqing scratched her head and said suspiciously, "Dad, I keep feeling like Lin Fei is acting strange. Something doesn't seem right!"

"Mm, I noticed it too."

The joy Wu Zhen felt from breaking through to the Dark Force realm had vanished.

"Perhaps it's because he's worried about his friend. When someone is facing death, it's inevitable to be unsettled."

After returning home, Lin Fei sent the prepared documents and photos to Wu Zhen's phone.

Immediately afterward, Lin Fei checked flights to America and booked a ticket for early the next morning.

Xu Youle called Lin Fei, asking him to come over to sign the warehouse contract.

Although Lin Fei was in a foul mood, he did not let it make him listless.

For those who are still alive, life must go on.

The business of growing medicinal herbs in Nanli City still had to be carried out, so the warehouse had to be secured.

Lin Fei signed the contract, paid a year's rent, and then instructed Xu Youle and Zheng Qian to clean up the warehouse and install some security measures.

As soon as he finished, the herb merchant Du Heng called.

Lin Fei arranged to meet Du Heng at a hotel.

Once they met, Lin Fei cut straight to the chase, finalizing the details regarding the types, quantities, and prices of the herbs he needed with Du Heng.

After they finished talking, Du Heng invited Lin Fei to dinner, but Lin Fei declined.

His mind was entirely consumed by thoughts of revenge; he had no mood for drinking and socializing, so he excused himself by saying they could celebrate with a drink once the formal contract was signed.

That afternoon, Lin Fei's passport and visa were ready.

Not only that, but Wu Zhen had also thoughtfully prepared a bank card for Lin Fei, loaded with US dollars.

This touched Lin Fei; as it was his first time going abroad, he hadn't even considered this.

"Lin Fei, there is one million dollars on this card. Take it for now."

"You are going to America alone, where you don't know anyone and don't speak the language."

"I'm worried you might run into emergencies you can't handle. This is the number of a friend of mine who is a lawyer. If you run into trouble over there, you can contact him for help."

Only then did Lin Fei realize how impulsive and even foolish he had been, having prepared so poorly.

Even though he was still on Earth, America was, after all, a completely foreign country.

If he were to accidentally break local laws, he might never be able to return.