# Chapter 1648: Winning Over
"You actually dared to kill him!" The Flame Family Patriarch's lips trembled. The Flame Family's most outstanding genius had fallen here.
The Flame Family members no longer knew how to describe their feelings at that moment—that feeling of plummeting from heaven straight into hell. Yan Feng had just stepped into the Martial Emperor Realm. All of them believed their family's genius was about to rise, but in an instant, he was slain by Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's gaze turned to the Flame Family Patriarch, finding his words somewhat amusing.
"Since the person is already dead, why ask if I dared?" Lin Feng looked at him with a mocking gaze, silently wondering if this fellow hadn't yet processed what happened.
"Hum." The Flame Family Patriarch's palm trembled slightly, and instantly a terrifying flame great handprint appeared in the void, directly sweeping toward Lin Feng.
"Such powerful Law force." Lin Feng's pupils contracted slightly as he stared at the flame great palm print above. It was enough to crush and kill several dozen people simultaneously. This was merely formed by the other party mobilizing Law force—its power was too terrifying. After becoming an Emperor, Laws infused into one's body allowed one to mobilize void Laws for one's own use. The stronger one's strength, the more terrifying the Law force one could employ.
Lin Feng snorted coldly, his figure retreating backward while simultaneously offering up the Flame Golden Tower token that Flame Golden Tower had bestowed upon him. The ninth-grade artifact refining master, draped in a purple-gold long robe, snorted coldly. His palm suddenly clenched, and the space seemed to twist. The incomparably terrifying Law force pressed down on the Law palm print. With a thunderous explosion, the Law palm print collapsed and shattered, flames dancing wildly in chaos.
"Is the Flame Family seeking its own destruction?" Mu Linxue's master, the crimson-gold long robe artifact refining master, stepped forward, appearing coldly before the Flame Family members. His angry roar was like a blow to the head, causing the Flame Family members' minds to sober slightly, though their expressions remained very unpleasant.
"Earlier, you insisted on fighting, letting Yan Feng kill Lin Feng. Otherwise, Yan Feng wouldn't have died. Now, in a fair battle where Yan Feng was killed, your Flame Family dares to seek revenge right under Flame Golden Tower's nose. Is the Flame Family declaring war on Flame Golden Tower?" The crimson-gold long robe artifact refining master said coldly, causing the Flame Family Patriarch's face to turn somewhat pale.
"The Flame Family wouldn't dare. We were just too angry and acted impulsively. Please don't blame us, Flame Golden Tower." The Flame Family Patriarch lowered his head slightly as he spoke, but his bloodthirsty eyes still gleamed with killing intent. Anyone could tell that he only refrained from killing Lin Feng because he was intimidated by Flame Golden Tower's might.
"Considering that Yan Feng also obtained second place in this artifact refining competition, which was not easy, I'll let this matter go this time. But if there's a next time, the Flame Family should be erased from Flame Golden City." The ninth-grade artifact refining master in the purple-gold long robe spoke indifferently, causing the Flame Family members' hearts to tremble violently. He spoke so decisively—if there truly was a next time, Flame Golden Tower would absolutely follow through.
Yan Feng had been killed by Lin Feng in front of everyone, yet their Flame Family didn't even have a chance to take revenge.
"I understand." The Flame Family Patriarch still kept his head lowered as he spoke. Flame Golden Tower's influence was too terrifying. It had connections with many great sects. If it truly wanted to destroy his Flame Family, he believed Flame Golden Tower wouldn't even need to act personally—just a single command, and many forces would handle the matter for them, annihilating his Flame Family.
"Since you understand, then get lost." The purple-gold long robe artifact refining master spoke coldly. The Flame Family members were extremely humiliated. They all retreated, then went far away. They should have been enjoying supreme glory, but now they were leaving so humbly—all because of Lin Feng.
A strong expert from Sword Mountain looked at the ninth-grade purple-gold long robe artifact refining master, his eyes flickering with many thoughts.
"These Flame Golden Tower people are truly old foxes. When Yan Feng became an Emperor earlier, they didn't stop the battle from continuing. Although it was a voluntary duel between Yan Feng and Lin Feng, Flame Golden Tower could have dissolved it with a single word. Clearly, if Yan Feng truly had the strength to kill Lin Feng, Flame Golden Tower wouldn't have minded—because Yan Feng had already agreed to join Flame Golden Tower, while Lin Feng hadn't. He was just a guest elder who could leave Flame Golden City at any time."
This Sword Mountain strong expert thought to himself. He could see that the ninth-grade purple-gold long robe master rather liked Lin Feng, but he still considered Flame Golden Tower's interests. Yan Feng had broken through to the Martial Emperor Realm against the odds—he could definitely be called a genius. If he could kill Lin Feng, then Lin Feng would simply be dead. But no one expected that the one who died would be Yan Feng, even after becoming an Emperor.
Moreover, Lin Feng, at the Venerable Martial Realm, had defied heaven by slaying an Emperor. Everyone was shocked. At this moment, Flame Golden Tower was happy to do Lin Feng a favor by forcefully expelling the Flame Family. Yan Feng was dead, and the Flame Family had lost its value. But Lin Feng was absolutely worth Flame Golden Tower's friendship. He was not only an Array Dao master but also someone who could slay an Emperor while at the Venerable Martial Realm. Although Yan Feng had only just stepped into the Martial Emperor Realm, it was still enough to shake people.
"Alright, now that the artifact refining competition has ended, everyone, please make yourselves at ease." The purple-gold long robe artifact refining master spoke to the crowd, issuing a dismissal order.
"Nephew Lin Feng, if you have the chance, come visit my Sword Mountain. This is my Sword Mountain token. If you ever need anything in the future, hold this token, and the people of Sword Mountain will be willing to serve you." At this moment, the active Sword Mountain strong expert's figure flashed, descending before Lin Feng and handing him a sword seal.
Seeing this, the crowd's expressions froze. This Sword Mountain had a close relationship with the Flame Family, yet now it was openly winning over Lin Feng. If the Flame Family members saw this, who knew what they would think. But for a figure like this, offering some convenience would never be a bad thing.
"Thank you, Senior. As it happens, I have a senior brother currently cultivating at Sword Mountain. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely visit Sword Mountain." Lin Feng smiled at the Sword Mountain strong expert, causing the other party's expression to freeze slightly as he asked, "Which person at Sword Mountain is your senior brother?"
"Ruoxie. I hope Senior will look after him a little." Lin Feng said with a smile, causing the Sword Mountain strong expert's expression to tremble again. Then he laughed heartily: "Good, good. I didn't expect you and Ruoxie to be fellow disciples. No wonder you're both geniuses. Ruoxie is currently in closed-door cultivation—won't come out until he becomes an Emperor. I think it won't be long now; Ruoxie will soon become an Emperor."
"Ruoxie has an extremely resolute will. I never doubted he could break through to the Martial Emperor Realm." Lin Feng said with a smile.
"Indeed. That fellow Ruoxie is ruthless enough with himself. During a Sword Mountain trial, he once chased and killed over a dozen peak Venerable Martial Realm great bandits across thousands of miles, including several Invincible Sovereign Lords. In the end, he beheaded them all, leaving none alive. It caused quite a stir at Sword Mountain. You two fellow disciples—each one is a monstrous prodigy."
The Sword Mountain strong expert laughed again. The two chatted pleasantly, which displeased some people nearby.
Noticing this, the Sword Mountain strong expert smiled and said to Lin Feng: "Alright, I'll take my leave first. If you have the chance, you must come to Sword Mountain as a guest. You and Ruoxie, fellow disciples, can drink a few cups together."
With that, he left with the Sword Mountain experts. The others felt somewhat displeased. Sword Mountain actually had this kind of relationship with Lin Feng, which had brought them closer.
"Lin Feng, this is my sect's token. If you have the chance, come sit at my Heavenly Domain Peak." Several more strong experts came forward to curry favor. Befriending a genius would only bring benefits.
Lin Feng accepted their gifts politely one by one. Whether he would go later didn't matter—he understood that these people were just expressing goodwill. He was happy to give these strong experts face.
"All the limelight today has been stolen by him alone." Hate Long Sky and Ge Qingfeng stood together, watching the crowd around Lin Feng with bitter smiles. They found themselves somewhat empty beside them, with no one paying them any attention—everyone was going to win over Lin Feng.
Mu Linxue wore a gentle smile on her face, happily watching the scene before her, even though she herself had been forgotten by everyone.
"Sister Linxue, Lin Feng—he entered the Wood Mansion for you. Does he like you?" Mu Qingying asked softly, causing Mu Linxue's smile to stiffen slightly. Then her willow brows furrowed lightly as she fell into thought. She herself wasn't sure.
Shaking her head, Mu Linxue said softly: "I don't know what he's thinking."
"Then that means Sister Linxue has fallen for him?" Mu Qingying asked with a smile, causing a hint of blush to appear on Mu Linxue's pretty face. She didn't look into Mu Qingying's eyes, appearing very shy.
"Spending so much time together, and with him being so outstanding, it's normal for Sister Linxue to like him." Mu Qingying murmured softly, her eyelashes fluttering, not knowing what she was thinking.
"Xue'er." At this moment, a voice came from behind, causing Mu Linxue's body to tremble slightly. She turned around and saw Mu Yi's figure.
"Father." Mu Linxue's expression trembled as she looked at the familiar figure before her, her heart filled with indescribable feelings.
"Xue'er, congratulations." Mu Yi's smile was gentle. His choice had been correct—Lin Feng had completed everything perfectly.
"Since you chose to abandon everything and leave back then, why did you come back?" Mu Linxue's voice suddenly turned cold, carrying a hint of reproach. During her most difficult time, Mu Yi had left. Although he had been forced out by the Wood Mansion, Mu Yi shouldn't have disappeared without a trace from then on.
Mu Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Xue'er, I know you blame me. But all these years, I've never given up. I've been trying my best to help you."
"Then what help have you given me? Now that everything is over, you come back to see me?" Mu Linxue's eyes reddened slightly, her heart uneasy.
"Linxue, Uncle Mu Yi—he really has been helping you all along." At this moment, Lin Feng walked to Mu Linxue's side and said softly, causing Mu Linxue's expression to freeze. She looked at Lin Feng. Uncle Mu Yi?
"Lin Feng, you are..."
"En, it was Uncle Mu Yi who brought me to Flame Golden City and asked me to help you. I didn't know about Flame Golden City before, nor about any artifact refining competition." Lin Feng explained with a smile. Hearing his words, Mu Linxue's face reddened even more. Then she looked at Mu Yi, and everything became clear. So it was her father who had arranged for Lin Feng to enter the Wood Mansion!