Chapter 255：Follow the wind

On the ancient road, several fine horses were galloping. On each of these horses, there were a group of young men and women. 

One could see a woman galloping in the middle of the thoroughfare. She was wearing a long robe of fiery color, looking vigorous and charming, with a few strands of pride shining in her eyes. 

"Qianqian, this time when you return to Yangzhou City, you will surely shine brightly. Your family members will all be proud of you." 

At this moment, a young man addressed the girl in the fiery-colored robe, his gaze carrying a hint of excitement. This young man was none other than Lin Hong. 

The fiery red-haired girl beside Lin Hong was his sister, Lin Qian. Lin Qian had once made the entire Lin family proud. 

Nowadays, Lin Qian has gained a bit more of a mature charm compared to a year ago, and her demeanor has become even more extraordinary. 

In one year, in the Imperial City, he only took one year to leap from the first realm of Lingwu Domain to the fourth realm. His innate talent was beyond doubt. Among them, she also put in a lot of effort. Lin Qian, she hoped to become a dragon among humans, to be able to look down upon others' existence. Her pride compelled her to strictly demand herself and constantly strive to become stronger. 

Brother, you're not bad either. Among the young disciples of Yangzhou City, not many are your rivals. "Lin Qian said calmly. Her words floated in the wind, causing a faint smile to appear on Lin Hong's lips. Receiving a robe of cultivation that was as splendid as his achievements and returning home, what an honor it was! The family would be proud of them. 

"Qianqian, compared to you, I still have a long way to go." Lin Hong said with a smile. Lin Qian's talent was indeed much stronger than his. Moreover, she was interested in the Big Peng Prince among the Eight Major Young Masters, and many people envied and courted her. These people who were on par with them were all from the Xue Yue Holy Order. Each of them had stronger talents than him, Lin Hong. But they didn't follow willingly. The Big Peng Prince alone was enough to make many people look up to her. 

Lin Qian didn't say much more. She knew that in Lin Family, there was someone else whom she couldn't catch up with. 

Lin Feng, once a useless member of the Lin family, a useless one expelled from the family by Lin Family. The last time I saw him, his power was extremely powerful. Now that it's been such a long time since then, Lin Feng should be even stronger, shouldn't he? 

Regarding Lin Feng's matter of being ennobled and becoming a military general, Lin Qian was not aware of it. During this period, in order to return to Yangzhou City, she deliberately secluded herself with Lin Hong for a while to practice cultivation. The purpose was to have stronger power when she returned to Yangzhou City. 

Having just concluded her secluded retreat, Lin Qian galloped off at full speed to Yangzhou City. 

On the same ancient road, the same fiery figure, astride a swift horse, set off from the imperial city and headed for Yangzhou. 

Nalan Feng glanced at the young man beside her and her face wore a gentle smile. 

"Du Jiu, thank you for agreeing to come back with me to Yangzhou City." 

Nalan Feng's gaze was filled with affection. Dujiu Xia, a member of the Dujiu family of the Imperial City, a noble and influential youth, had a profound background. Moreover, Dujiu Xia himself was extremely powerful and was the man she, Nalan Feng, loved. 

She has been following Du Jiu Xiao for nearly two years. She has been quietly serving as Du Jiu Xiao's woman all along, but there has never been any official relationship. However, she doesn't mind. Becoming Du Jiu Xiao's woman is already something to be proud of. 

She was Nalan Feng, the daughter of the lord of Yangzhou City. Although she was the daughter of the lord of a small city, compared with the noble families, she was insignificant and insignificant. Nalan Feng knew that, given the other party's status, it was a great honor for her to be able to accompany them back to Yangzhou City. It also moved her deeply. 

"Since you've been following me for such a long time, I've said that I'll give you a proper title." 

Du Geng Xia's calm voice brought a look of joy to Nalan Feng's face. The title of "wife" was what she had always longed for. 

"Drive!" 

Nalan Feng swung her long whip, and the horse galloped forward. The wind blowing in her face tousled her long hair and the fiery-colored dress. At this moment, her heart was also racing. 

"Lin family, Lin Qian, I'm looking forward to seeing how you guys will challenge me." 

Nalan Feng's face showed a hint of intense anticipation. With Du Jiu Xiao accompanying her this time when returning to Yangzhou City, they would surely be quite shocked, wouldn't they? 

At this moment, Lin Qian and Nan Ranfeng, one after another, were all full of vigor and confidence. They all believed that this time in Yangzhou City would be splendid because of them. They would become the unique protagonists. 

Lin Qian and Nan Ranfeng were not aware that when they were already on their way back to Yangzhou City, outside the imperial city walls, two magnificent steeds galloped out slowly. 

On these two magnificent young dragons, there were respectively a male figure and a female figure sitting astride. 

The man is handsome and elegant, clean and fresh, full of vitality and charm; the woman is dressed in pure white, as beautiful as the nation and the capital city. When they are together, they seem like a pair of immortal lovers. 

Looking at the vast ancient road before him, Lin Feng turned his gaze back to the outer city. The course of events is unpredictable. Time flies by so fast that no one can predict how the trajectory of time will unfold. 

Remember that a year ago, he and his father were expelled from the Lin family. After that, he shone brightly in Yangzhou City and then returned to the sect. 

But when he returned to Yunhai Sect, what awaited him was a total annihilation of the sect. Yunhai Sect was brutally massacred. Lin Feng had no choice but to flee to the Imperial City and enter this sacred land of snow and moon. In his heart, he was filled with yearning for the future. 

Now, a year has passed. His determination to pursue martial arts remains as strong and persistent as ever. However, his mindset has completely changed from what it was back then. During this year, he has experienced so much and become so familiar with this world. 

From a person who came from another world through time travel, gradually integrating into this martial arts world completely. Now, he has reached the level of the eighth stage of the Spirit and Martial realm, and has entered the realm of the unity of Heaven and Man. He possesses countless trump cards and his innate talent is astonishingly strong. 

Looking at Mengqing beside him for a moment, Lin Feng's face showed a gentle smile. During this period of time, only this pure and angelic woman had been silently by his side, without complaint or regret, merely silently giving him everything. Every single thing she did was only for him, Lin Feng and Mengqing. It seemed as if it was bestowed upon him by Heaven. 

Dreamqing felt Lin Feng's gaze on her. A trace of unnaturalness flashed across her eyes. Her gaze flickered for a moment, then she looked ahead at the vast road stretching out before her. She remained as quiet as ever, cold as ice, like an icy mountain goddess. 

"Memory of the dreamy feelings, do you still remember the first time we rode a horse?" 

Lin Feng smiled and asked, "Dreamqing, did you nod your head slightly?" Dreamqing gave a slight nod. Of course, she remembered. 

"Well, then, I'll ride a horse with you just as I did last time." 

Lin Feng gave a sly smile and suddenly leaped forward, soaring into the air. With a single step across the void, he landed right behind Mengqing. 

Longju let out a neigh, raising its front hooves high. This caused Mengqing's body to lean slightly backward. Lin Feng seized the opportunity to embrace her body. The two of them were tightly entwined together. 

Mengqing's body stiffened for a moment, her eyes flickered for a second. This guy Lin Feng... 

"I'll take the lead in riding." 

Lin Feng gave a hearty laugh. He grasped Mengqing's hand that was holding the reins and gently shook it. The horse's hooves suddenly pounded hard and it galloped away. 

Dreamqing's hand suddenly loosened as if by an electric shock. Feeling the chest behind her, she experienced a strange sensation in her heart. However, she didn't resist. Just sitting there quietly on the horse, occasionally leaning against Lin Feng's embrace. 

It's very quiet. In my heart, a slight ripple occasionally rises up, and it feels very warm. 

...

Yangzhou City is a barren and uninhabited mountainous area stretching for a hundred miles. Amidst the mountains, there are many figures living in caves and moving around in the mountains. 

This group of people, one after another, exude an aura of malevolence. Some are engaged in combat, while others are practicing alone. 

Among the mountains and hills, there are also many iron-clad soldiers, all dressed in red, with red blood horses and red blood iron cavalry. 

On a cliff face at the top of a mountain range, a figure stood quietly there, with eyes closed, experiencing the sensation of the wind brushing past, feeling ethereal and elusive. 

This went on for a long time. Finally, the man's eyes suddenly opened wide, and a fierce blade-like light flashed out. Coupled with the huge "Duke" character etched on his face, he looked extremely majestic and domineering. 

"Cut, go with the wind!" 

With a low shout, the long sword slashed through the air, like a ghostly breeze, ethereal and intangible. A brilliant light burst forth in the air. 

"Snap!" 

With a soft sound, a huge rock on the distant cliff wall cracked and was directly shattered. At the place of the fracture, the light shone like silver. 

"Whew..." 

In his domineering eyes, a hint of satisfaction appeared. He placed the knife behind his back and looked towards the distance. Immediately, in his gaze, two people and one horse were galloping towards this desolate mountain range. 

"At last it has arrived." 

Seeing those two figures and that domineering and stern face of theirs, a trace of amusement flashed across his face. They were veterans of the Ironclad Army, having been stationed in this mountainous area for quite some time. They were ready to move into Yangzhou City at any moment!