Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 221 Joining Lin Feng

Chen Yu and Xu Tian stared at this scene, their eyes wide with astonishment, as if they couldn't believe what was happening. Only Lin Feng and Chen Xin'er understood what was happening. Lin Feng's name was already well-known throughout the empire. His recent feat of defeating the Lord of West Sea City, his visit to the Chen family, and his ascent to the Nine Emperors Pavilion—all three of these stories spread like wildfire throughout the martial arts world. Even those who had never met Lin Feng in person had heard of him.

Lin Feng walked forward with steady steps. He looked down at Chi Sha with sharp eyes. His cold voice was filled with a hint of majesty as he said, "Since you have heard of me, how do you plan to make amends?"

Chi Sha was shaking with fear. He trembled and said, "We at Chijin Mountain are willing to give you all our belongings and compensate you with two hundred thousand Xuanjing coins. We hope that Master Lin will be magnanimous and let us go."

Lin Feng frowned slightly, his icy gaze seemed to penetrate a person's soul. He said coldly, "Let you go and continue to do evil?"

When Chi Sha heard Lin Feng's words, he felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him from head to toe. He became even more frightened, his body shaking like a sieve. He said, "I won't dare to do that again. I won't dare to do that again. We are willing to obey the orders of Hero Lin from now on."

Upon hearing their willingness to surrender, Lin Feng hesitated. He knew that Chijin Mountain was a strategically located area, and that the bandits among his men were experts. If he could recruit them, they would undoubtedly be a powerful force. However, he was also concerned that these bandits were stubborn and might turn against him in the future.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze darting back and forth between Chisha and the others, as if trying to see into their hearts. After careful consideration, Lin Feng felt that there was no better solution at the moment, so he could only keep them for the time being. He looked at Chisha and the others sharply and said sternly, "Okay, I can let you go for now, but you must promise me that you will not commit any more evil deeds in the future, or you will die."

When Chi Sha heard Lin Feng's words, it was as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw. He nodded quickly and agreed, then immediately invited Lin Feng and the other four people in for dinner and drinks with a flattering face.

In that somewhat shabby village, brimming with the atmosphere of the Jianghu, Lin Feng and the other three, at Chi Sha's warm invitation, followed them into the banquet hall. Inside, a large, rustic table was laden with a sumptuous feast: golden, crispy roasted pheasants, fragrant stews, and a variety of fresh wild vegetables.

Lin Feng's eyes scanned the surroundings warily, his heart beating like a frightened deer. Although Chisha and the others were extremely enthusiastic, his mind kept reminding him not to let his guard down. However, when he saw Chisha and the others carelessly stuffing the food into their mouths, chewing it with relish, as if they were enjoying the most delicious delicacy in the world, Lin Feng's guard relaxed slightly.

Chen Xiner frowned slightly and glanced at Lin Feng with some concern, as if asking him if this was safe. Lin Feng shook his head slightly, indicating that she needn't worry. Chen Yu's face was serious, his fists clenched, ready to deal with any possible danger. Xu Tian didn't care, his eyes fixed on the delicious food, his mouth almost watering.

Finally, Lin Feng and the other three were no longer restrained. They picked up their chopsticks and began to enjoy the food to their heart's content. Xu Tian ate the most happily. His mouth was full of food, and he mumbled incoherently, "This tastes really good. I haven't eaten something this delicious in a long time."

After three rounds of drinks, Chi Sha, his gang, and Guan Sheng stood up, their faces etched with guilt. Chi Sha lifted the wine glass, his hand trembling slightly, nearly spilling the contents. He lowered his head slightly, not daring to look Lin Feng in the eye, and said, "Master Lin, we were blinded by the bounty and did the wicked things that offended you and Miss Chen. This glass of wine is a toast to you, and we apologize for our sins."

Lin Feng frowned, waved his hand, looked at the three Chisha with sharp eyes, and said, "You shouldn't toast me with this glass of wine, but Chen Yu and Xin'er. You came to capture Chen Xin'er for the bounty and injured Chen Yu. They are the real victims."

Chisha and the other two looked embarrassed after hearing Lin Feng's words. They turned around and walked over to Chen Yu and Chen Xiner. Chisha's face flushed red, and he said shamefully, "Mr. Chen, Miss Chen, we were blinded by profit and did something unforgivable. We sincerely apologize to you and hope you can forgive us for our recklessness and ignorance."

Chen Yu frowned, his eyes icy as he looked at the three Chishas and said, "What you did nearly brought us calamity. However, since Hero Lin is willing to forgive you, I don't want to say anything more. I just hope you can mend your ways in the future."

Chen Xiner nodded slightly and said, "I hope you can remember this lesson and not do anything that harms the world again."

After apologizing, Chisha and the other two raised their glasses and approached Lin Feng. Chisha's eyes gleamed with anticipation as he said, "Master Lin, we have truly decided to join you. Your name is well-known throughout the martial arts world. Although we have made mistakes in the past, we also want to follow a hero like you and do something meaningful. We would like to make you our chief, and we hope you will agree."

Lin Feng's heart was in turmoil. He knew this was a rare opportunity. Although these people from Chijin Mountain were once bandits, they were all strong and had rich experience in the martial arts world. If he could use them to his advantage, they would be a force to be reckoned with. However, he was unsure whether they were sincere or just a temporary expedient.

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze darting back and forth between the faces of the three Chishas, ​​trying to discern some clue from their expressions. After a long moment, he felt that there was no better option. It would be a shame to abandon such a powerful force. So, he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll agree to this for now. However, I must tell you that you may rob the rich and help the poor, but you must never do anything that harms the world or anything immoral. Otherwise, when I return, it will be the day of your destruction."