# Chapter 1624: Yan Feng
Lin Feng smiled and nodded. He followed Mu Linxue out the door. During this period of artifact refining, both of them had actually held back. Mu Linxue's artifact refining strength had not been unleashed to its fullest, and his Array Dao power was far from fully released either. He was very much looking forward to seeing what kind of effect would be born if the two of them went all out, coupled with Emperor-level refining materials.
"Sister Linxue." At this moment, from the left side of Mu Linxue's inner courtyard, Mu Qingying called out with a smile. She and Mu Linxue lived in adjacent courtyards, and they were connected, so she could directly see what was happening on Mu Linxue's side from her own inner courtyard.
"Sister Linxue, are you going to personally purchase refining materials?" Mu Qingying asked with a smile, seeing Mu Linxue looking at her.
"En, I plan to buy some good materials and strive to make a breakthrough in the remaining few months." Mu Linxue saw no need to deceive Mu Qingying and nodded calmly.
"That's perfect. I also need to purchase some refining materials. Let's go together." Mu Qingying said with a smile.
"Alright, it's good to have company." Mu Linxue did not refuse. Mu Qingying immediately turned to look at Mu Xiao and called out, "Mu Xiao, you come with me."
"Yes, Qingying." Mu Xiao called out, causing a look of surprise to flash across Lin Feng's face. Mu Xiao was directly addressing her as Qingying now. It seemed that during this time of their cooperation, their relationship had grown much closer, just like his own with Mu Linxue. The schemes Mu Xiao had used against Lin Feng had clearly achieved results; he had reached his goal quite well. Of course, if Mu Linxue had not appeared back then and Mu Xiao had driven Lin Feng out of the Mu Estate, it would have been even more perfect.
The four of them walked out of the Mu Estate together. Mu Qingying pulled Mu Linxue along, chatting, while Lin Feng and Mu Xiao followed behind. Although Mu Qingying did not think highly of Lin Feng, since Mu Linxue had no objections, she would not say anything more. She simply pretended not to see Lin Feng.
"Congratulations." Lin Feng said softly to Mu Xiao, causing Mu Xiao's pupils to contract slightly. A cold gleam flashed in his eyes as he looked ahead. This Lin Feng remaining in the Mu Estate was always a threat to him. He wondered what the relationship between Lin Feng and Mu Linxue was like now.
"Lin Feng, you're quite lucky to be able to stay by Miss Linxue's side. Cherish it well." Mu Xiao said softly to Lin Feng, emphasizing the words "cherish it well" especially heavily.
"I will." Lin Feng smiled indifferently.
The four of them gradually walked out of the Mu Estate. However, at this moment, several figures broke through the air from the void above. They actually stood directly on top of the Mu Estate's gate, looking down at Mu Linxue and her group.
"Yan Feng." Mu Qingying's expression tightened as she said softly. Mu Linxue's eyes also turned cold as she stared at the young figure in the middle, who was draped in a fiery red long robe.
"Linxue, it's been many days. I've missed you terribly." Yan Feng said with a frivolous tone, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth.
"Shameless." Mu Linxue responded coldly.
"What's shameless about addressing my own fiancée?" Yan Feng looked at Mu Linxue's cold expression, but a burning light flashed in his eyes. No matter how cold Mu Linxue was, he would eventually press her beneath him and ravage her thoroughly, letting Mu Linxue experience that wonderful sensation.
"Who is your fiancée?" Mu Linxue scolded coldly.
"There are only three months left. By then, you'll be my official wife. Let's see what you have to say then." Yan Feng let out a voice, then swept his gaze over Lin Feng and Mu Xiao, who were behind Mu Linxue, and said, "My woman—men had better stay far away from her. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind sending you on your way."
"How dare you!" Mu Linxue shouted in anger, but Yan Feng smiled carelessly: "Linxue, your people are mine. Farewell."
With that said, Yan Feng and the several people beside him rose into the air and vanished from sight in an instant. Mu Xiao's expression was quite unpleasant. He hadn't expected to be targeted by Yan Feng for no reason. Yan Feng was ruthless and merciless, and his talent was unmatched by anyone in the Mu Estate. A woman like Mu Linxue was indeed not someone he could approach. His goal was to win over Mu Qingying.
"What an arrogant bastard." Lin Feng muttered to himself. But he had heard that Yan Feng came from the Yan family, which was even more powerful than the Mu Estate. He was also a disciple of Sword Mountain and possessed astonishing talent. No wonder he dared to be so arrogant. It was only natural for Yan Feng to want to conquer a woman like Mu Linxue. Of course, perhaps he only wanted to conquer her.
Mu Linxue's chest heaved slightly. This was the thing she detested most, and she couldn't suppress her agitation no matter how hard she tried.
"It will be fine." Lin Feng walked to Mu Linxue's side and said softly. Mu Linxue's heart stirred slightly, and she glanced at Lin Feng, revealing a hint of a smile: "En, it will be fine."
Then the two of them continued walking forward, but Mu Linxue was still worried. Her and Lin Feng's combination was not strong enough yet. Yan Feng was a second-level artifact refiner. If he teamed up with a Array Dao expert to cooperate with him, they might even be able to refine a third-level Emperor artifact in the artifact refining competition.
Mu Qingying's eyes swept toward Lin Feng's side, and she said to Mu Linxue: "Sister Linxue, don't let yourself be deceived by a petty person."
That bastard Lin Feng must have used some underhanded means to get so close to Mu Linxue.
Mu Linxue was startled. She glanced at Mu Qingying and shook her head, while Lin Feng laughed: "That remark is more fitting for you. Don't let yourself be deceived by a petty person."
Behind them, Mu Xiao's body stiffened, and he coldly swept his gaze over Lin Feng's back.
"A petty person achieving his ambitions." Mu Qingying said coldly, pulling Mu Linxue forward, leaving Lin Feng behind. At the same time, she didn't forget to remind Mu Linxue: "Sister Linxue, I know you have a cold exterior but a kind heart. But don't be deceived by someone's hypocritical face. Some people only got into the Mu Estate by gaining my sympathy back then."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Mu Linxue smiled bitterly. She wanted to speak up for Lin Feng, but after thinking it over, she decided it was better to keep Lin Feng hidden for now, not exposing him. She hoped to give everyone a surprise at the artifact refining competition.
The four of them arrived at the most prosperous trading area in the northern region of Flame Gold City. Here, there were all kinds of precious trading items. Mu Linxue had come well-prepared this time, even bringing Destiny artifacts, Supreme Sacred Artifacts, and Emperor artifacts she had refined, all to trade for enough materials. After that, she and Lin Feng would go into seclusion to refine artifacts, hoping to achieve a major breakthrough. At the very least, they needed to refine a second-level Emperor artifact first; otherwise, they would have no chance of winning against Yan Feng.
They spent a full half day in this trading area before Mu Linxue gathered all the materials she wanted. Then they headed back to the Mu Estate. However, on the opposite side, three figures walked slowly toward them. The one in the middle carried an ancient sword on his back, his aura sharp and piercing. Even his ordinary steps gave off a powerful sharpness. This was a Martial Emperor expert, and a sword cultivator at that—a Sword Emperor!
The two people beside him also carried ancient swords on their backs, their auras sharp, rushing toward them.
"Sword Mountain people!" Mu Linxue's pupils contracted. She said to the Sword Emperor ahead: "Senior, I, Mu Linxue, don't seem to have offended Sword Mountain in any way."
"Miss Linxue naturally hasn't offended Sword Mountain. But the two people behind you ignored Young Master Yan Feng's words. They deserve to be killed." The Sword Emperor's voice was like a sword, sharp and piercing to the bone. Not long ago, Yan Feng had given him two swords, both Emperor artifacts. Yan Feng asked him to do a small task, so of course he had to handle it well.
Mu Xiao's expression tightened. He hadn't expected Yan Feng to be so swift and decisive. He had said those words not long ago, and now he was already coming to kill them. This made their expressions very ugly. He was just a guard of the Mu Estate. If he was killed by Sword Mountain people, he would simply die, and that would be that.
"Senior, you are a Sword Emperor expert. Surely you wouldn't bully two juniors?" Mu Linxue managed to remain calm and said indifferently.
"Of course I won't make a move myself. I'm only here to ensure Miss Linxue's safety. As for those two, the people beside me will kill them. That way, it shouldn't be considered bullying juniors, should it?"
"Fine. Then let your two men make their move." Mu Linxue said calmly.
"Linxue." Mu Qingying's expression stiffened. It didn't matter if Lin Feng died; she didn't care. But Mu Xiao was supposed to cooperate with her in artifact refining. How could something happen to him?
"Miss Linxue is indeed straightforward. You two, get to it." The Sword Emperor said coldly to the two beside him. The two of them stepped forward, turning into two streaks of light that passed by Mu Linxue's side. Their swords left their sheaths, as if man and sword had become one. In the void, there was only sword light.
"Mu Xiao." Mu Qingying stared at Mu Xiao. One of these two people was skilled in the ultimate killing life essence—very terrifying.
Lin Feng's body rapidly retreated, causing Mu Qingying's expression to stiffen. This bastard was actually running away.
"Boom!" Lin Feng stomped his foot on the ground, and massive stones rolled up, burying the four people's bodies within the rocks. Their bodies continuously sank downward, blocking the view of those outside.
And his eyes had now turned pitch-black and ice-cold. Demon Essence and Death Essence simultaneously bloomed from those cold demon eyes.
"Boom!" The person charging at Lin Feng felt his body tremble violently, as if his consciousness was about to be shattered. Those demon pupils made him sink into darkness.
"Kill." Mu Xiao saw that this person had stopped moving beside him and blasted out with flames, burying the man's body in fire. But there was no particularly piercing scream, because death had already been eroding (qinshi) him before the flames.
"Linxue doesn't want me to expose myself. I can only let him take the credit." Lin Feng stepped forward and transmitted a voice to the other sword cultivator: "Over here."
That person's gaze turned to Lin Feng. Immediately, a terrifying demonic will rushed into his pupils. The fearsome demon eye, fused with demonic will, Demon Essence, and Death Essence, even carried Curse power, causing him to sink into darkness as well.
After Lin Feng's cultivation had broken through to the Ninth Layer of Sovereign Martial Realm, his most powerful essences were Demon, Earth, Death, and Curse. Few people in the Sovereign Martial Realm could withstand his eyes without experiencing a brief moment of sluggishness. And that brief moment was enough for Mu Xiao to unleash his strength. The moment the flames wrapped around the opponent's body, the stones in the void came crashing down to the ground. By the time everything had calmed down, both sword cultivators were already within the flames—Mu Xiao's flames!