Lin Yu and Feng Changge remember that it was still dark when they entered the forest, but now that they have emerged, it is already daytime.
This means that Lin Yu and Feng Changge had been in the forest all night.
"A whole night has passed? I thought it wouldn't have taken that long."
Feng Changge scratched his head, feeling a bit confused. He still couldn't understand how a whole night had passed when he and Lin Yu had only gone into the woods to pick some fruit.
Lin Yu frowned slightly; he had a feeling that something was wrong.
Lin Yu could only guess that it was all caused by that strange poisonous fog.
Although the toxicity was weak, the poisonous fog still had some effects on the two of them, such as blurring their sense of time...
"It's one thing for Fengchang Pavilion to be affected, but I myself have been affected as well." Lin Yu looked back at the flowers in full bloom and sensed that they were not ordinary flowers.
"Forget it, now is not the time to think about these things. Feng Nianzhi's situation can't wait, we should hurry back." Lin Yu concluded.
Despite sensing something strange about the surroundings, Lin Yu urgently needed herbs, and if nothing else went wrong, he wanted to get back as soon as possible.
Moreover, they are still on the territory of the Twelve True Palaces, so leaving as soon as possible can avoid any unforeseen complications.
It should be noted that the people sent by the four great families have been watching them for a long time. Except when Lin Yu and Feng Changge entered the forest, they have never left their side.
"Those people are following us for a reason. If they're planning to make a move, now's the time." As Lin Yu was thinking this, another commotion came from nearby.
As expected, the members of the four great families were unwilling to watch Lin Yu and Feng Changge take away the century-old immortal herb, so they directly guarded the entrance.
Looking at the group of people standing in front of him, he recognized them as the same people who had been following him and Feng Changge.
" Lin Yu, it seems like there are more of these people now." Feng Changge sized up the group in front of him. He had long heard that the people from the four great families were scoundrels, but he hadn't expected them to be this shameless.
Feng Changge is simply too young; he couldn't handle such a small situation.
Lin Yu was far more experienced and knowledgeable. Even if all the members of the Lineage stood in front of him in an orderly fashion, he would probably still maintain an unchanging expression.
"Silly boy, how could these people be so foolish as to stand guard at the door? Of course, they reported to their respective Lineage forces and brought in some skilled fighters," Lin Yu said softly.
"You two are honored to grace the Twelve True Palaces with your presence! Our Lineage have failed to greet you properly! May we ask what brings you here today?"
"Perhaps you two are unaware of this, but the Twelve True Palaces are the territory of our Lineage. Any cultivator or living being entering the land of the Twelve True Palaces must report to our Lineage. However, we have not seen any information about you two."
"Hehe, you're too kind, everyone," Lin Yu said with a forced smile.
These members of the Lineage all had a hypocritical and sanctimonious appearance.
They didn't say anything while they were sneaking around behind me and Feng Changge, but only revealed themselves after I and Feng Changge obtained the century-old immortal herb. Is there really such a coincidence in the world?
Upon closer reflection, perhaps it wasn't that the Lineage families didn't want to continue tracking in the woods.
It's highly likely that the conditions in the woods prevented them from continuing the pursuit, so they had no choice but to wait outside the woods.
"We have been observing you two for some time now, and it seems you are searching for something. Why don't you speak with our Lineage, and we will naturally send people to search for you?"
"Our Lineage are very familiar with this place. It's much easier for us to find things here than for you two to do it yourself," the leader of the Lineage continued with a smile.
Looking at the other party's smiling face, Feng Changge felt displeased.
A person like that is clearly not a good person.
He didn't appear earlier or later, but only showed up when he and Lin Yu had already found the Hundred-Year Immortal Herb and were about to leave. Even if Lin Yu didn't explain it to him, he could guess the reason behind it.
These "grandsons" of the Lineage simply want to reap the benefits without sowing!
The ancient herb he possessed was extremely precious, maturing only once every hundred years, and protected by a poisonous mist; it was not something that could be obtained casually.
The cultivators from the Lineage clearly did not want Lin Yu and Feng Changge to leave with the fruit so easily.
Feng Changge frowned, just about to reason with these guys, when he suddenly remembered what Lin Yu had just said.
Having come to this land of the Twelve True Palaces, I represent the ancient Phoenix Clan.
After all, in the eyes of these people from the Twelve True Palaces, their identity as members of the ancient Phoenix Clan was an unchangeable fact.
Moreover, from the very beginning, Feng Changge had no intention of concealing his identity. His red hair, red eyes, and the purest fire-attribute power surrounding him all pointed to his true identity.
Even if Feng Changge himself doesn't say it, anyone with eyes can see that Feng Changge is his true identity.
Feng Changge hesitated for a moment, but decided not to bother with these guys for now. Instead, he decided to see what they were up to.
If these members of the Lineage are really just making routine inquiries, then let them ask.
However, if these guys' target is the century-old immortal herb in their possession, then Feng Changge will never agree to it.
Lin Yu had already considered Feng Changge's complicated identity. What he had just said to Feng Changge was essentially to tell her not to directly intervene in matters and to leave it to Lin Yu to handle.
Compared to Feng Changge's obvious racial identity, Lin Yu was, after all, a lone wolf.
He comes and goes without a trace; even if he offends the Lineage, Lin Yu won't take them seriously.
However, the ancient phoenix clan is different. Due to various factors, the identity of the ancient phoenix clan is even more sensitive.
One option is to offend Lin Yu, and the other is to offend the entire ancient Phoenix Clan. Lin Yu believes that no matter how foolish the cultivators of those Lineage are, they will know which choice they should make.
After all, the answer is obvious.
"You flatter me. This young man and I have never entered the territory under the jurisdiction of the Lineage, and we have absolutely no need to associate with Lineage treasures."
"The sudden appearance of your Lineage doesn't seem like a gesture of welcome to us guests who have come from afar," Lin Yu said pointedly.