Mainland Martial Arts

He gazed off into the distance, as if lost in memories. "Back then, when Xin'er's grandfather was still young, it was with the help of the Nine Phoenix Pavilion that the Chen family was established, making it one of the major families in Jinyan City. Much later, when Chen Xin'er was born, the Young Master of the Nine Phoenix Pavilion was also born. To repay the Nine Phoenix Pavilion, Xin'er's grandfather arranged a marriage for her child."

Chen Minghui listened quietly with a look of surprise on his face.

The Chen family head continued, "And it's a rather humble one. It's to make Chen Xin'er the concubine of the Young Master of the Nine Phoenix Pavilion. This will not only repay the Nine Phoenix Pavilion, but will also help the Nine Phoenix Pavilion rise to a higher level. A behemoth like the Nine Phoenix Pavilion would simply look down on a small family like this, but their willingness to take a concubine shows that they will still give a small family a chance."

There was a hint of helplessness and bitterness in his voice, "Young masters of super sects like this have no shortage of women. To be able to become the wife or concubine of such a young master means that he thinks highly of you. Otherwise, he might not be willing to accept you even if you were given away for free.

Chen Minghui nodded slightly and said, "I see. But, Xin'er doesn't know about this yet, right? Otherwise, she would definitely not be able to accept it."

The Chen family's head smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, she doesn't know yet. The daughter of a big family, although far inferior to the Nine Phoenix Pavilion, is not worse than a small family. In the end, she will become someone else's concubine. It's really unacceptable."

Just as they were sighing, a servant came running in and broke the tranquility in the yard.

The servant came before the Patriarch of the Chen family and said respectfully, "Patriarch, there is news."

The head of the Chen family and Chen Minghui immediately focused their attention on the servant, and a hint of anticipation surged in their hearts.

The servant continued, "We found clues to the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass. It's at the Hu family. They bought it at an auction."

The Chen family's head's expression grew serious. He frowned and said, "A family as powerful as the Chen family discovered and bought the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass at the auction. For the Hu family, the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass is of little use. They only wanted it for their collection, as they have a wide variety of medicinal herbs."

Chen Minghui also revealed a worried expression and said, "It just so happens that the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass we're in need of is available at the auction held by the City Lord. This news is not good news for the Chen family. It will be difficult to get something out of the Hu family, especially since they are a family hostile to the Chen family."

The head of the Chen family sighed helplessly, then turned and walked towards Lin Feng and Chen Xiner.

When Lin Feng and Chen Xiner saw the head of the Chen family coming over, they stopped playing and looked at him in confusion.

The Chen family patriarch said seriously, "Lin Feng, I have an important news to tell you."

Lin Feng's heart tightened. Looking at the expression of the Chen family's patriarch, he had a premonition that something bad might happen.

Chen Xiner also asked nervously: "Father, what happened?"

The head of the Chen family told Lin Feng and Chen Xiner about the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass, and their faces became solemn.

Lin Feng frowned and fell into deep thought. He knew that the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass was very important to them. If they couldn't get it, the consequences would be disastrous.

Chen Xiner said anxiously, "What should we do? Lin Feng, we must find a way to get the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass!"

Lin Feng nodded and said, "I know that too, but the Hu family is not so easy to deal with, and they are very determined to collect medicinal herbs."

He thought for a moment, then said, "After much thought, I think I have no choice but to meet with the Lord of Jinyan City and ask for his help. However, the Lord will not help us for no reason."

Chen Xiner said worriedly, "Will the city lord be willing to help?"

Lin Feng smiled bitterly and said, "It's hard to say, but we can only give it a try."

Lin Feng decided to go to the City Lord's Mansion immediately to seek the City Lord's help.

He and Chen Xiner said goodbye to the head of the Chen family and Chen Minghui, then walked towards the City Lord's Mansion.

Along the way, Lin Feng was in a very heavy mood. He knew that this was a difficult challenge, but he had to face it.

Chen Xiner followed Lin Feng closely, her eyes full of determination, and she was willing to face any difficulties with Lin Feng.

When they arrived at the door of the City Lord's Mansion, Lin Feng took a deep breath, then walked forward and knocked on the door.

After a while, the door slowly opened and a servant appeared in front of them.

The attendant saw Lin Feng and Chen Xiner and asked, "What do you want to see the City Lord about?"

Lin Feng said, "I have something important to discuss with the City Lord. Please let me know."

The attendant glanced at them and said, "Wait here for a moment. I will go and inform the city lord."

Lin Feng and Chen Xiner were waiting anxiously at the door, their hearts filled with anticipation and anxiety.

After a while, the servant came back and said, "The city lord invites you in."

Lin Feng and Chen Xiner followed the servants into the City Lord's Mansion and came to the City Lord's study.

The city lord sat behind the desk, looking at Lin Feng and Chen Xiner with a smile on his face.

Lin Feng stepped forward and saluted, saying, "My Lord City Lord, I'm sorry to bother you. I really have something important to discuss with you."

The city lord nodded and said, "What do you want to see me about?"

Lin Feng said, "Lord City Lord, we need the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass, but it has been acquired by the Hu family. I would like to ask you to help exchange it for me. I hope you can lend a hand."

The city lord smiled and said, "Then what benefits can you give me?"

Lin Feng's heart sank. He knew that the city lord was taking the opportunity to ask for benefits, but he had no other choice.

Lin Feng thought for a moment, then said, "Lord City Lord, as long as you can help us get the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass, I am willing to pay a certain price."

The city lord raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "What's the price? Tell me."

Lin Feng said: "We can provide you with some precious medicinal herbs, or other things you need."

The city lord shook his head and said, "This is not enough."

Lin Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Then what do you want? As long as we can do it, we will do our best to satisfy you."

The city lord smiled and said, "I heard that the Chen family has an ancestral treasure. Why don't you give it to me?"

Lin Feng was shocked. That ancestral treasure was the Chen family's treasure. How could he agree so easily?

Lin Feng was in hesitation. He looked at Chen Xiner, then at the city lord, his heart full of struggle.

Chen Xiner also understood the city lord's request. She looked at Lin Feng nervously, not knowing what decision he would make.

The city lord sat there leisurely, waiting for Lin Feng's reply.

After a while, Lin Feng took a deep breath and said, "Lord City Lord, I need to go back and discuss this matter with the Patriarch."