God Slayer: Make Up for the Past

Chu Feng turned around abruptly, the dagger already in hand. In the dim moonlight, he saw the person coming—it was Pan Yue.

"Why are you here?" Chu Feng breathed a sigh of relief and retracted the dagger.

Pan Yue raised a small device in his hand and said, "I detected abnormal energy fluctuations here, so I came to take a look. What about you?" His eyes fell on the strange tool in Chu Feng's hand.

Chu Feng handed the tool to Pan Yue, "I found it in Bandit Lin's camp. I don't know what it is."

Pan Yue took the tool and examined it carefully, his brow furrowed. "This looks like some kind of tool specifically designed to destroy the structure of spiritual veins. If they succeed, the consequences will be disastrous."

A chill rose from the depths of Chu Feng's heart. He looked towards the village, where defenseless villagers slept peacefully. There, too, was the dormant spirit vein, like a huge treasure, attracting greedy eyes from all sides.

"We have to stop them." Chu Feng said firmly.

Pan Yue nodded. "I've detected that the men of the mysterious businessman Zhao are active on the east side of the valley. Let's split up. I'll go see what they're up to, and you keep an eye on the thief Lin."

"Okay." Chu Feng agreed, and the two quickly separated.

Chu Feng once again infiltrated Lin Dadao's camp, even more cautiously. He noticed that there were significantly more people in the camp than before, and they all looked wary. It seemed that Lin Dadao had also noticed something. Chu Feng hid behind a pile of debris, carefully observing their movements. He saw Lin Dadao whispering with a burly man. Chu Feng had never seen this man before, but the cold aura he exuded made it clear that he was not a good person.

"Is everything ready?" asked Lin Dadao in a low voice.

"Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing." The burly man replied.

"East wind? What east wind?" Chu Feng was confused.

At this time, he saw the burly man take out a black stone from his arms. The stone emitted a strange red light, which was very similar to the aura he had felt from Sun Xie Ling before.

Chu Feng was shocked. Could they be colluding with Sun Xieling? The conspiracy seemed even more complicated than he had imagined. He had to figure out their plan as soon as possible to effectively protect the spiritual vein.

He approached cautiously, hoping to hear more information. Suddenly, Lin Dadao seemed to notice something and turned his head sharply to look in the direction where Chu Feng was hiding, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Meanwhile, on the east side of the valley, Pan Yue also discovered the secret of the mysterious merchant Zhao. He saw his men setting up a massive formation. At the center of the formation stood several crystals emitting intense energy fluctuations. Pan Yue recognized them as the minerals associated with the spirit vein. They possessed powerful energy, but could also cause devastating damage if misused.

What exactly did the mysterious businessman Zhao want to do? Pan Yue was filled with doubts and uneasiness. He hid in the dark and continued to observe their actions, hoping to find some clues.

"Hurry up! The ceremony is about to begin!" The mysterious businessman Zhao urged his men.

Pan Yue's heart trembled. He knew he had to tell Chu Feng the news as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. He turned around and prepared to leave, but suddenly heard a cold voice behind him: "Who are you?"

Pan Yue turned around suddenly and saw a man in black standing behind him, holding a dagger that was flashing with cold light in his hand.

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On the other side, Lin Dadao fixed his eyes on the pile of debris where Chu Feng was hiding. He slowly raised his weapon and shouted, "Come out!"

Chu Feng held his breath, not daring to move. He knew he was exposed, but he didn't panic. He quickly scanned his surroundings, searching for an escape route. The bandit Lin approached, his eyes as sharp as a hawk's, as if he wanted to see through Chu Feng.

"I know where you are hiding, come out!" Lin Dadao's voice was low and threatening.

Chu Feng took a deep breath, knowing he couldn't hide any longer. He suddenly jumped out from behind the pile of debris, the dagger in his hand flashing with a cold light.

"Want to catch me? Not that easy!" After Chu Feng said that, he rushed towards Lin the thief like lightning.

Lin Dadao was clearly not expecting Chu Feng to initiate the attack, and was slightly taken aback. But he was no pushover, and he reacted quickly, brandishing his broadsword to meet the attack. The two exchanged blows, swords flashing and sabers flickering, and for a moment, it was difficult to determine the winner.

Chu Feng, with his agile movements and precise attacks, briefly gained the upper hand. He recalled the conversation he had overheard earlier, and learned that Lin Dadao and his companions were performing a mysterious ritual related to the evil spirit Sun. This information further strengthened his resolve to stop them.

He seized an opening, feinted, and then fiercely kicked Lin Dadao in the chest, forcing him back several steps. Taking this opportunity, Chu Feng quickly turned around and fled out of the camp.

Lin the thief roared and chased after him with his men.

At the same time, Pan Yue also got rid of the black-clad men and rushed towards Chu Feng. He was extremely anxious and worried about Chu Feng's safety.

After escaping the camp, Chu Feng did not return to the village immediately, but hid in a secluded cave. He knew that Lin Dadao and others would not give up easily, so he had to come up with a foolproof plan.

Soon, Pan Yue also found Chu Feng. After the two reunited, Chu Feng told Pan Yue what he had overheard and proposed his plan: "We can take advantage of the time difference between the rituals of Lin Dadao and others to destroy their formation and stop their conspiracy."

After hearing Chu Feng's plan, Pan Yue frowned. "This plan is too risky. If it fails, the consequences will be disastrous. I think we should report the situation to our superiors and request support."

Chu Feng shook his head: "Time is running out, we can't wait any longer. Besides, our superiors may not believe us, and it may even alert the enemy."

Pan Yue was somewhat dissatisfied: "You are being arbitrary! We are a team and should discuss and make decisions together, not just you making the final decision."

Chu Feng also realized that his tone was a bit tough, so he slowed down his tone: "I know you are worried, but believe me, I am sure. We must act quickly, otherwise it will be too late."

Although Pan Yue still had some concerns in his heart, when he saw Chu Feng's determined eyes, he finally agreed to his plan.

Late at night, the valley was completely silent. Chu Feng and Pan Yue were lurking near Bandit Lin's camp, waiting for the perfect opportunity.

"Are you ready?" Chu Feng asked in a low voice.

Pan Yue nodded, holding the weapon tightly in his hand.

The two looked at each other, their eyes full of determination.

"Move!" Chu Feng gave the order, and the two rushed out like arrows...

As the night deepened, Chu Feng and Pan Yue lay down in the cave exhausted to rest.

"What happened today..." Chu Feng started, with a hint of apology in his tone.

"It's okay." Pan Yue interrupted him, his face slightly flushed. "I'm just... a little uncomfortable with you making decisions alone."

Chu Feng looked at Pan Yue's slightly red cheeks, and an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart. He reached out and gently patted Pan Yue's shoulder, "I will listen to your opinions more in the future."

Pan Yue raised his head, looked into Chu Feng's eyes, and said "hmm" softly.

The cave fell into silence, with only the breathing of the two people clearly audible... Chu Feng suddenly said: "Are you cold?"

Inside the cave, the fire crackled, illuminating the exhausted faces of Chu Feng and Pan Yue. A night breeze streamed in from the cave entrance, bringing a hint of coolness. Chu Feng glanced at Pan Yue, who unconsciously rubbed his arms, and asked, "Are you cold?"

Those three simple words made Pan Yue's cheeks flush again. He shook his head, "Not bad," but his tone was a little unnatural. The dissatisfaction he had felt during the day because Chu Feng made the decision alone seemed to dissipate in the night.

Chu Feng took off his coat and gently put it on Pan Yue. "Put it on, be careful not to catch a cold."

Pan Yue was stunned for a moment, wanting to refuse, but Chu Feng's eyes were filled with undeniable concern, which made him silently accept this warmth. The scent of Chu Feng lingered on his clothes, mixed with the faint scent of herbs, making Pan Yue's heartbeat inexplicably quicken.

"Thank you...today." Pan Yue whispered, his voice as thin as a mosquito.

"Thank me for what?" Chu Feng asked in confusion.

"Thank you... for caring about me." Pan Yue's voice became even lower and almost inaudible.

Chu Feng looked at Pan Yue's slightly flushed cheeks, and the inexplicable feeling in his heart surged again. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to start. He could only gently pat Pan Yue's shoulder. The cave fell silent again, and a subtle atmosphere filled the air between the two of them.

This rare peace didn't last long. Suddenly, a loud shouting and the clanging of weapons rang out from outside the cave.

"Oh no, someone is attacking us!" Chu Feng immediately became alert and grabbed the weapon beside him.

Pan Yue also quickly stood up, drew his sword, and fought alongside Chu Feng. Rushing out of the cave, they saw a group of men in black surrounding them, led by the previously escaped Sun Xie Ling.

"Chu Feng, Pan Yue, you ruined my plan. Today I will make you pay the price!" Sun Xie Ling smiled sinisterly, waving a black scepter in his hand.

"Just relying on this mob?" Chu Feng sneered and went forward without fear.

The battle was about to begin. Chu Feng's sword wielded like a dragon, each swing carrying a fierce, murderous aura. He led the charge, his heroic and fearless presence captivating Pan Yue's gaze.

Pan Yue was not to be outdone. He danced the sword in his hand like flowing water, coordinating with Chu Feng's attack and repelling the enemies one by one.

Chu Feng noticed that Sun Xieling was secretly controlling some small forces, trying to disrupt their position. He immediately changed his tactics and concentrated his forces to attack the person controlling Sun Xieling.

Under Chu Feng's leadership, they gradually gained the upper hand. Sun Xieling, seeing the situation was not good, let out a sharp cry and fled in panic with the remaining men.

After the battle, Chu Feng and Pan Yue stood side by side at the cave entrance, gazing into the distance. The night was deep, and the distant village was dotted with lights. It seemed peaceful, but it concealed an unknown undercurrent.

Chu Feng suddenly said, "Pan Yue, I..."

"Shh..." Pan Yue suddenly interrupted Chu Feng and looked towards the village with a vigilant look, "Something seems to be wrong..."

In the distance, several dark shadows were moving quickly towards the village, looking particularly strange in the night.

"They... seem to be heading towards the village." Pan Yue said in a serious tone.