Chapter 1875 - 1872: Reward

Chapter 1875: Chapter 1872: Reward

Upon hearing Ling Feng’s explanation, a hint of a smile and blush appeared on Ximen Shuang’s face.

"I said, you can just call me Ling Feng!" Ling Feng paused for a moment, then continued.

"No, you are Ling Feng to many people, but you’re only Big Brother Lei to me!" Ximen Shuang shook her head and said, "Big Brother Lei, do you mind if I call you that?"

Ling Feng let out a bitter smile: "It’s up to you, a name is just a title anyway, call me whatever you wish! But, is there something you need at the Ximen Family?"

The smile on Ximen Shuang’s face became more apparent, her voice light and airy: "I’m here mainly to borrow that token from Dao Chengzi."

Ling Feng smiled and said, "Looks like the Ximen Family is planning to wage war against Heaven’s Gate?"

"Big Brother Lei, how did you know?" Ximen Shuang was taken aback. She told Ling Feng about the Ximen Family and Storm Sect’s plan to unite, and also about Heaven’s Gate issuing a challenge.

Ling Feng frowned: "It seems Heaven’s Gate’s strength is greater than we imagined. You want the token to verify whether Heaven’s Gate is indeed that mysterious power, right?"

Ximen Shuang nodded and said, "That’s right, the sudden rise of Heaven’s Gate has made us very uneasy, and..."

𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

At this point, Ximen Shuang hesitated, unsure whether to disclose the matter about the Master of Heaven’s Gate to Ling Feng.

Ling Feng didn’t mind Ximen Shuang’s current expression, he only said casually: "I can give you the token, but I can tell you that Heaven’s Gate likely doesn’t have much to do with that mysterious power."

As he spoke, Ling Feng flipped his hand, and the token appeared in it: "Furthermore, I want to collaborate with the Ximen Family!"

"Collaborate with the Ximen Family?" Ximen Shuang, slightly stunned, asked: "Big Brother Lei, what do you mean?"

"Isn’t the Ximen Family and Storm Sect planning to host a Martial Arts Conference for the entire Ancient Ruins? You want to seize the opportunity to gather experts from the Ancient Ruins, right? However, I think if you don’t have something valuable to offer, those super experts won’t be moved, will they?"

Ximen Shuang’s brows furrowed gently: "Big Brother Lei, what do you mean?"

"What I mean is, do you need a heavyweight prize? For example, the Painter’s legacy?" Ling Feng said softly.

Ximen Shuang’s eyes widened suddenly. As someone from the Ancient Ruins, she naturally knew about the Painter’s strength and legacy. Her breathing became a little hurried: "Big Brother Lei, are you telling the truth?"

"Do you think I would lie to you about such a thing?" Ling Feng smiled and said, "By chance, I found the location of the Painter’s legacy, so I’m willing to offer it as the final prize!"

This prize is so significant that no one could refuse it!

"Then what does Big Brother Lei need?" Ximen Shuang naturally knew there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world, and she directly asked.

"I need the support of the Ximen Family and Storm Sect!" Ling Feng said directly: "I want to rescue Uncle Cheng, but relying solely on the Cheng family is impossible, so I need the full support of the Ximen Family and Storm Sect at the right time."

Ximen Shuang said: "I can go back and consult, I don’t have the authority to agree, sorry!"

"Silly girl, what’s there to be sorry about?" Ling Feng smiled and said: "I was worrying about how to approach the Ximen Family and Storm Sect, now with you mediating, I believe things will go smoothly!"

"En, I will definitely persuade my grandfather!" Ximen Shuang said as if making a promise.

...

Outside the door, the Great Elder and a group from the Ximen Family were waiting somewhat anxiously.

After a while, Ling Feng and Ximen Shuang came out chatting and laughing.

"Shuang Er, be extra cautious on your way, be careful of the people from Heaven’s Gate!" Ling Feng advised.

Ximen Shuang obediently nodded, her demeanor like that of a shy young bride, worlds apart from her previously aloof demeanor.

"By the way!" Ximen Shuang hesitated, as if making a decision, she leaned close to Ling Feng’s ear and whispered something.

After saying this, Ximen Shuang turned around and said: "Let’s go!"

Ling Feng, however, was utterly stunned, unable to believe the words he had heard.

"Family Head!" Seeing Ling Feng somewhat dazed, the Great Elder approached with some worry.

"Hahaha!" Ling Feng suddenly burst into laughter, and as he laughed, tears streamed down his face: "After so long, Mad Doctor, I’ve finally found you again! I don’t care what you’ve become, I will tear you apart once more, I swear, I swear!"

Then Ling Feng turned to the Great Elder: "Great Elder, prepare for mobilization. After we rescue the Head of the Cheng Family, immediate war with Heaven’s Gate!"

"But Family Head, the strength of Heaven’s Gate..."

"The Ximen Family and Storm Sect have already allied to jointly wage war against Heaven’s Gate," Ling Feng said calmly.

The Great Elder was taken aback: "Really? That’s... too shocking! Family Head, I’ll go prepare right away!"

Ling Feng nodded his head: "When the time comes, I will have the Ximen Family and Storm Sect fully cooperate with us in rescuing Uncle Cheng."

After Ling Feng finished speaking, he gazed deep into the starry sky: "Mad Doctor, let’s make this Ancient Ruins the battlefield to resolve all our grievances!"

Just as Ling Feng expected, when Ximen Shuang returned to the Ximen Family with the token and Ling Feng’s promise, the Ximen Family immediately agreed to Ling Feng’s request, while Storm Sect also expressed full support for Ling Feng.

The significance and status of the Painter’s legacy were evident from this!

Subsequently, the Ximen Family and Storm Sect jointly announced that two months later, the first Martial Arts Conference of the Ancient Ruins would be held, and the winner would receive the Painter’s legacy information, at which time they would explore the Painter’s treasure together!

This news, once released, was like a stone tossed into a pond, creating waves of excitement across the Ancient Ruins. In an instant, the Painter’s legacy and treasure became hot topics on everyone’s lips.

"The Painter’s legacy, it’s mine for sure!"

"Hmph, I’ve reached the pinnacle of the Azure Sky Realm, but I’ve been unable to break through for a long time. Would the Painter’s legacy help me to pierce that barrier?"

"Interesting, I’ve secluded myself for hundreds of years, never expected Heavenly Gate Clouds to be destroyed and the Painter’s legacy to resurface, this time I must obtain it!"

...

Even at the old site of Heaven’s Gate, the Master of Heaven’s Gate listened with interest to the scout’s report.

"The Painter’s legacy, it sounds intriguing! If I have it, my plans would surely progress more smoothly!" a sinister smile appeared on his face.