Entering the Martial Arts World for the First Time（four)

In the dawn of Qingping Village, Lin Feng stood in his own small courtyard. The sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves and fell on him, outlining his tall and straight silhouette. On the stone table beside him, there was his simple luggage. A worn cloth wrapped several coarse cloth clothes, a few pieces of broken silver, and the long sword given to him by Li Yichen.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the house. His parents had already gotten up. His mother was busy in front of the stove, cooking the porridge that Lin Feng loved the most. The curling smoke rose, filling the air with the warm atmosphere of home. His father sat aside, holding the wooden sword that Lin Feng had used when he was a child, his eyes full of reluctance and worry.

"Dad, Mom."

Lin Feng called out softly, his voice trembling slightly. His parents looked up, and the love and attachment in their eyes made Lin Feng's heart ache. His mother put down the spoon in her hand, quickly walked to Lin Feng's side, and tightly held his hand. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"Feng'er, have you really decided? This journey is long and arduous. Mom is really worried."

Lin Feng tried hard to hold back his tears and nodded firmly.

"Mom, I've decided. I can't just watch those bad guys do evil in the martial arts world. I have to do something."

His father put down the wooden sword, stood up, and patted Lin Feng on the shoulder. His voice was slightly hoarse.

"Son, since you've decided, Dad supports you. But the martial arts world is dangerous. Be careful in everything. If you encounter difficulties, come back. Home will always be your haven."

Lin Feng sat around the table with his parents, drinking the porridge cooked by his mother. The taste of the porridge was as warm and mellow as ever, but it also carried the bitterness of parting. After the meal, Lin Feng checked his luggage again and carefully tied the long sword around his waist. The scabbard rubbed against his palm, transmitting a cold touch, but it also made a firm force well up in his heart.

Walking out of the house, the sunlight became brighter. The villagers in the village had learned the news that Lin Feng was leaving and came to see him off one after another. Li Yichen stood in front of the crowd, with approval and expectation in his eyes.

"Feng'er, take care all the way. Remember, martial arts is just a means, and justice is the sharp blade in your heart."

Lin Feng walked up to Li Yichen and bowed deeply.

"Grandpa Li, I will always remember your teachings."

Then, Lin Feng said goodbye to the villagers one by one. The children's eyes were full of admiration and reluctance. They pulled Lin Feng's clothes and asked him when he would come back. The elders all told him to take care of himself and come back safely. The young partners patted him on the shoulder vigorously, cheering him on.

Lin Feng walked slowly along the familiar village path. With each step he took, the nostalgia in his heart grew stronger. He looked at the houses, fields, and streams in the village. These once all - too - familiar scenes had now become extremely precious. Passing by the big tree where he had played with his partners when he was a child, he stopped, reached out and stroked the rough tree trunk, as if he could still hear the laughter of the past echoing in his ears.

Finally, Lin Feng came to the entrance of the village. He turned around and looked at Qingping Village again. The sunlight shone on the village, gilding it with a golden edge, like a beautiful picture.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and secretly swore,

"Qingping Village, when I return, I will surely bring peace back to the martial arts world and live up to the expectations of the villagers."

Then, he resolutely turned around and set foot on the unknown road of the martial arts world.

After leaving the village, a winding path extended forward. On both sides of the path were thick woods, and the branches and leaves rustled in the gentle breeze, as if whispering for Lin Feng's journey. Lin Feng walked along the path, full of anticipation and nervousness. He imagined the martial arts world he was about to enter. There were heroes who upheld justice, as well as extremely vicious villains. There were grand martial arts tournaments and mysterious martial arts secret manuals. He longed to show his skills in the martial arts world, punish evil and promote good, and become a great hero admired by everyone. But at the same time, he also knew very well the dangers of the martial arts world. The martial arts he had learned were just the basics. He had no idea whether he could retreat unscathed in the face of powerful enemies.

As he walked, the sky gradually darkened, and the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky orange - red. Lin Feng quickened his pace, hoping to find a place to stay before dark. At this time, a fork in the road appeared in front of him. One road was wide and flat, seemingly leading to a prosperous place; the other road was narrow and rugged, disappearing into the depths of the woods, exuding a mysterious atmosphere. Lin Feng stood at the fork in the road, hesitating in his heart, not knowing which road to choose.

Just as he was thinking, the sound of horse hooves came from behind. Lin Feng looked back and saw a middle - aged man riding a black horse galloping towards him. The man was dressed in a black tight - fitting outfit, with a long knife at his waist. His eyes were sharp, showing the boldness of a person in the martial arts world.

The man came to Lin Feng, reined in the reins, looked him up and down, and asked,

"Kid, where are you going?"

Lin Feng straightened his back and said,

"I'm going to roam the martial arts world and uphold justice."

The man laughed heartily.

"Good kid, you have guts! Looking at your appearance, you're new to this, right? I advise you, the martial arts world is not as simple as you think. There are dangers everywhere."

Lin Feng looked at the man firmly.

"I'm not afraid of danger. I must go."

The man nodded.

"Good! I like your spirit. My name is Lei Bao, and I also roam the martial arts world. If you don't mind, I can give you some advice."

Lin Feng was overjoyed and quickly said,

"That would be great. Thank you, Brother Lei!"

Lei Bao looked at the fork in the road and said,

"These two roads have their own ways. The wide road leads to the town. There are many people there, and the news is well - informed, but there are also many spies of the martial arts forces. The narrow road is difficult to walk, but maybe you can encounter some adventures. Which one do you want to take?"

Lin Feng thought for a moment. Remembering the original intention of his journey to the martial arts world was to punish evil, not to go to the town to join in the fun. Moreover, he was also curious about the mysterious narrow path. So, he looked up and said firmly,

"Brother Lei, I want to take the narrow road."

A look of approval flashed in Lei Bao's eyes.

"Good, then let's take this road! I'll accompany you for a while."

The two walked along the narrow path. The sky became darker and darker, and the sounds of insects and the calls of unknown animals could be heard from time to time in the woods. Lin Feng was a little nervous, but seeing Lei Bao's calm expression, he also tried to calm himself down. As they walked, suddenly, the sounds of fighting and shouting came from the front. Lei Bao and Lin Feng looked at each other and quickened their pace. They saw that in the clearing ahead, a group of men in black were surrounding a young woman and an old man, holding sharp blades in their hands, with fierce expressions on their faces.

"It seems there's trouble."

Lei Bao said in a low voice.

"Kid, this is the martial arts world. Dangers can appear at any time. Are you ready to face it?"

Lin Feng clenched the long sword at his waist, and a surge of blood welled up in his heart.

"Brother Lei, I'm ready!"

He looked at the danger ahead. There was both nervousness and a glimmer of excitement in his heart. He didn't know whether he could uphold justice and protect the weak as he had imagined in this sudden battle. And this battle would be his first real test after stepping into the martial arts world. Whether he could pass it, everything was still unknown...