The Heavenly Dragon's Beginning in the Journey Through the Heavens

The people around them stared at the two women with suspicion, wondering to themselves, "These two are actually sisters?"

However, considering Ling Feng's incredible abilities, they no longer doubted that he would make such a joke.

Although the two women were extremely surprised because of their trust in Ling Feng, they accepted the fact after a brief moment of shock.

Ling Feng watched them quietly, without interrupting their conversation.

Then, he turned and walked towards Qiao Feng and Xiao Yuanshan, asking them with concern:

"Big brother, how have you been lately?"

Qiao Feng's face lit up with joy, and he calmly replied:

"Haha, second brother, we are all well! My father's injuries have also improved a lot. I estimate that in another two or three months, he will be fully recovered."

Qiao Feng was overjoyed to be reunited with Ling Feng.

He was filled with gratitude towards Ling Feng.

Without Ling Feng's help, he would probably have become a target of hatred in the martial arts world, and even his adoptive parents would have died because of him.

Ling Feng was equally overjoyed to see Qiao Feng.

"Haha, that's good. So what are your plans for the future?"

At this point, Qiao Feng's mood began to drop.

"Sigh, I plan to wait until my father recovers from his injuries and then work with him to find a chance to take revenge."

Even when Qiao Feng was betrayed and abandoned by everyone in the original novel, he was unwilling to kill innocent people indiscriminately.

However, his life trajectory has changed in this life, and now he is actually going to seek revenge on his enemies, which should be Xiao Yuanshan's intention.

Qiao Feng was unwilling to let his father go on the adventure alone, so he had no choice but to follow.

Seeing his calm demeanor, Ling Feng guessed the reason, but he didn't think Xiao Yuanshan was wrong to do so.

After all, if it weren't for what happened back then, Xiao Yuanshan's family would never have ended up like this.

"Haha, in that case, if you need anything, Brother, you can have a Beggar Clan disciple notify me at any time."

Ling Feng looked at Qiao Feng with a serious expression and said.

Then, Ling Feng seemed to have thought of something and gave special instructions:

"Also, you must never go to Shaolin Temple alone. The old monk we encountered last time was the patriarch of the Murong family. His strength is unfathomable. If you go up alone, he might kill you without hesitation."

"Of course you can rest assured, because of some special reasons, he cannot leave Shaolin Temple, so as long as you don't go there on your own initiative, he can't come out to seek revenge on you."

"Don't worry, Second Brother. We will not go to Shaolin Temple lightly if we are not absolutely certain."

"Well, wait a little longer, and my martial arts skills should be able to break through to a new level. Then I will take you to Shaolin Temple to seek revenge."

"Second brother, I won't say any more words of thanks."

After the two of them finished their conversation, Azhu and the others were almost done as well.

After the two women recounted their experiences over the years, they felt great sympathy for each other, and their sisterly bond was surprisingly strong.

Afterwards, everyone went to the inn to rest.

After washing up, Ling Feng found the innkeeper and said in a deep voice:

"Shopkeeper, do you know where this bamboo grove is located?"

“Sir, you’ve come to the right person! Here, apart from me, I’m afraid no one else knows this place. It’s now called the Black Bamboo Forest. But why are you asking about that place? I’ve heard that a female demon lives there, and no one dares to go near it.”

Although the shopkeeper meant well, Ling Feng didn't want to listen to his rambling any longer, so he interrupted:

"Don't worry, shopkeeper, that female demon can't do anything to me. So, how do I get there?"

"Alright, since you're not worried, sir, I'll tell you. Walk east from the town along the lake until you reach the end of the lake, then go another thirty li, and you'll see a bamboo grove. That's it."

"Thank you, shopkeeper."

Although the other person meant well in reminding him, Ling Feng didn't want to hear their nagging anymore, so he simply threw down a silver ingot and turned to leave.

Back in his room, Ling Feng told the others about it and said he would take them somewhere the next day.

The next morning, Ling Feng led everyone to the Bamboo Forest.

Just as the innkeeper had said, after an hour and a half's journey, they finally saw the bamboo forest.

Before the group even entered the bamboo forest, Ling Feng spotted a familiar figure—Chu Wanli, one of Duan Zhengchun's four chief retainers, was at the entrance of the bamboo forest.

Seeing this scene, Ling Feng became even more certain of his guess: since Chu Wanli was guarding here, then Duan Zhengchun must be inside.

Because only Duan Zhengchun was inside, his four chief retainers would be stationed around him to guard the perimeter.

Upon seeing Ling Feng and the others, Chu Wanli hurriedly stepped forward and inquired:

"Young Master Ling, what brings you here?"

"I've come here looking for someone. Is your prince inside?"

Chu Wanli nodded in agreement:

"Exactly."

"In that case, I'll go in and find him. You stay here and keep watch."

After saying that, he led everyone straight into the bamboo forest.

Chu Wanli did not stop him, because he knew that he was no match for Ling Feng and believed that Ling Feng would not harm Duan Zhengchun.

Just as the group was walking inside, a figure suddenly appeared running towards them.

Ling Feng took a closer look and couldn't help but show a delighted expression. It turned out that the person who came was Mu Wanqing, whom he hadn't seen for a long time!

Before Ling Feng could speak, Zhong Ling also saw him and exclaimed with delight:

"Sister Mu, are you really here?"

Having just learned about her origins, Mu Wanqing was deeply shaken and therefore did not pay attention to her surroundings.

Upon hearing Zhong Ling's shout, she realized there was someone in front of her. When she looked up in the direction the sound came from, she suddenly froze on the spot.

Seeing her standing there in a daze, Ling Feng quickly walked up to her, then pulled her into his arms, saying something that sounded like a scolding but was actually full of affection:

"You silly girl, you just disappeared without a word. Do you know how worried I was?"

Even now, Mu Wanqing still couldn't believe it was real. She raised her head and asked blankly:

"Brother Feng, what are you doing here?"

Seeing her blank expression, Ling Feng chuckled inwardly, reached out and lightly flicked the tip of her nose, saying:

"Silly girl, of course I'm here to find you! I've been searching for you ever since you disappeared."

"Brother Feng, how did you know I was here?"

Mu Wanqing asked curiously.

“I met Prince Duan before, and I asked him about it.”

"Oh."

Mu Wanqing nodded, but her voice was noticeably low.

Ling Feng keenly noticed the change in her mood; the girl who had been cheerful just moments before now seemed somewhat downcast.

He quickly pressed for an answer:

"What's wrong? You look unhappy."

After a moment of silence, Mu Wanqing said softly:

"No, I just found out about my parents."

Ling Feng immediately understood why she was acting this way, and sighed inwardly.

He knew what this news meant for Mu Wanqing. Although she had always wanted to find her parents, the truth was so cruel and helpless when it was laid bare before her.

Ling Feng could only express sympathy for Mu Wanqing's background, since it was all Duan Zhengchun's fault.

As an outsider and the one who caused the most harm to Duan Zhengchun's daughter, he naturally dared not have any opinions.