# Chapter 190: Lin Feng's Birth
On the calm lake, a gentle breeze occasionally brushed by, stirring Duan Xinye's long hair, adding a touch of charming feminine grace to her noble bearing.
Duan Xinye was born into the imperial family and possessed the power of a bloodline martial soul. However, her cultivation was not very high, because her family in the imperial palace did not push her to train diligently. Instead, they taught her music, chess, calligraphy, painting, etiquette, and music, broadening her understanding of worldly affairs and nurturing that transcendent temperament befitting a princess.
Her father, the ruler of the Snow Moon Kingdom and master of the imperial family, told her that her future husband would be a heroic figure who would command the world. She didn't need such formidable strength; she only needed to cultivate her own temperament and charm. Therefore, her cultivation was quite casual.
Over the years, she had met all the noble offspring of the imperial city. But aside from a few exceptional ones, everyone else was the same in her eyes—as soon as they saw her, they would flatter and curry favor, seemingly wanting nothing more than to win her affection. This made Duan Xinye feel very annoyed inside. Could feelings really develop at a first meeting?
Thus, the more eagerly they performed, the more Duan Xinye disliked them inwardly, though she never showed it.
Lin Feng was also someone Duan Xinye met for the first time. When she first saw Lin Feng, his clothes were disheveled, and she felt somewhat displeased. After all, while your attire didn't need to be luxurious, it should at least be neat.
However, later on, she discovered that Lin Feng was different from what she had imagined. When he looked at her, there was none of that naked, lustful gaze like the others—only a faint appreciation. Moreover, although Lin Feng was poorly dressed, he was a young man who exuded pride from the very core of his being, unlike those noble offspring whose arrogance was merely superficial.
Of course, even if Lin Feng was different, Duan Xinye couldn't possibly fall for him at first sight. At most, she could say she had a good impression of him.
But what Duan Xinye didn't understand was why her second brother, Duan Wuya—himself an extremely proud person—would introduce her to Lin Feng. Did he believe Lin Feng could become that kind of heroic figure?
Duan Xinye didn't understand, and Lin Feng was even more puzzled. Looking at Duan Wuya, Lin Feng's gaze flickered uncertainly. After pondering for a moment, Lin Feng asked, "Your Highness, may I ask you a question?"
Duan Wuya smiled and shook his head. "You don't need to ask. When the time comes for you to know, you'll naturally understand. Lin Feng, rest assured, I asked you here this time only to help you. Right now, you need an identity."
"Identity." Lin Feng's eyes froze for a moment as he murmured.
"That's right, identity. Right now, there are many people in this imperial city who want you dead. Although you have a Mysterious Martial Realm expert by your side, if those people truly make up their minds to deal with you, even a Mysterious Martial Realm expert won't be able to protect you. So, you need an identity."
"In their eyes, an identity alone probably isn't enough to protect me. But of course, if that identity is bestowed by Your Highness, then it would naturally be different."
Lin Feng's gaze fell upon the Second Prince, sharp and piercing.
If the Second Prince bestowed an identity upon him, it would mean that Lin Feng was one of Duan Wuya's people. Those who wanted to move against Lin Feng would first have to consider Duan Wuya.
"Exactly that." Duan Wuya didn't deny it, smiling as he nodded.
"Then Lin Feng thanks the Second Prince."
With a slight smile, Lin Feng didn't refuse. Since Duan Wuya was willing to protect him, why should he refuse? At least so far, Duan Wuya hadn't done anything detrimental to him; he had only been helping him. Lin Feng had no reason to reject Duan Wuya's goodwill.
Hearing Lin Feng's words, a smile appeared on Duan Wuya's face. By saying this, Lin Feng meant he accepted his help.
"Lin Feng, there's one more thing I need to discuss with you."
"What matter does Your Highness need to instruct me about?" Lin Feng asked politely. Duan Wuya used the word "discuss," which showed his tact, but Lin Feng couldn't afford to act too arrogantly.
"Recently, the imperial city received news that the Moyue Kingdom is attacking Broken Blade Heavenly Cliff. The Heavenly One Academy will send elite disciples from within the academy to train there. This is a long-standing tradition of the Heavenly One Academy, especially for those in the General Star System. The battlefield is a necessary place for them to mature. Only those who have experienced the smoke of war can be considered qualified martial cultivators of the General Star System. Moreover, this time, the Snow Moon Holy Academy will also send many people to Broken Blade City—first, for training, and second, to suppress the Heavenly One Academy. Lin Feng, I hope that this time, you can also go to Broken Blade City, and it would be best if you can return with military merit."
Duan Wuya spoke slowly, and Lin Feng's eyes flickered.
Military merit!
Duan Wuya was meticulous in his actions. If Lin Feng could return with military merit this time, it would be even more legitimate for him to bestow an identity upon Lin Feng, avoiding any gossip that might damage his prestige.
Furthermore, the Heavenly One Academy and the Snow Moon Holy Academy going to Broken Blade Heavenly Cliff together was itself a battlefield—a battlefield between the two academies.
"Lin Feng, my little sister is meant to marry a hero of this world, someone who can look down upon the heavens."
Duan Wuya smiled casually, his words laden with meaning.
"I will go to Broken Blade City."
Lin Feng nodded. Even if Duan Wuya hadn't mentioned it, he still needed to go to Broken Blade City. He needed the tempering of the battlefield. Also, those Cloud Sea Sect disciples he had exchanged for Origin Stones needed the baptism of the battlefield to become true elites. He didn't want the survivors of the Cloud Sea Sect to be useless.
Moreover, he wondered how Han Man and Po Jun were doing over there. And Liu Fei—he should also go see his father, Liu Canglan.
Regardless of the reason, he had to go to Broken Blade City.
"Good." Duan Wuya nodded heavily and laughed. "Lin Feng, if the military merit you bring back this time is great enough, I will bestow upon you a noble title and the status of commander. Additionally, I will grant you Yangzhou City as your fiefdom, allowing you to return home in glory."
"Yangzhou City as a fiefdom—an entire city."
Lin Feng's eyes trembled slightly. Although Yangzhou City was a small city and insignificant compared to the vast territory of the Snow Moon Kingdom, granting him an entire city as a fiefdom was a considerable gesture from the Second Prince.
Lin Feng actually felt a slight anticipation for this promise. If he were to return to his fiefdom, Yangzhou City, as a commander in the future, and the people of the City Lord's Mansion and the Lin Family saw him, their expressions would certainly be very interesting, wouldn't they?
The abandoned son of the Lin Family, the one they had cast aside, now possessed an entire city as his fiefdom and governed many families in Yangzhou City. If that really happened, it would indeed be ironic enough. The Lin Family would become the biggest joke in the history of Yangzhou City.
"Lin Feng thanks Your Highness." With a faint smile, Lin Feng spoke up. "Your Highness, if there is nothing else, Lin Feng will take his leave."
"Alright, you may go." Duan Wuya nodded with a smile.
Lin Feng bowed slightly, then nodded to Duan Xinye before turning around and drifting away, quite carefree.
Duan Wuya and Duan Xinye watched Lin Feng's retreating figure until he disappeared from sight. Only then did Duan Wuya turn around and ask Duan Xinye once again, "Xinye, what do you think of Lin Feng?"
"Very courteous." Duan Xinye replied, causing Duan Wuya to smile. "When has my little sister learned to change the subject? You should know that's not what I'm asking."
Duan Xinye looked at Duan Wuya and then answered, "His strength and talent are both outstanding, far surpassing those so-called noble young talents. Moreover, he is polite yet unrestrained, neither arrogant nor impatient. There is a fierce tiger in his heart and hot blood in his bones."
Hearing Duan Xinye answer so much in one breath, Duan Wuya was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter. "This is the first time I've heard my little sister give such a high evaluation to anyone. But what you said is correct. This young man will surely achieve great things. Accompanying my little sister is barely acceptable."
"Second brother, stop teasing me." Duan Xinye showed a hint of shyness and said, "Also, second brother, if he only possessed these qualities, that wouldn't be enough for you to treat him like this, would it?"
"I knew I couldn't hide anything from you." Duan Wuya wasn't surprised and smiled. "The one who can match my little sister naturally must also have an extraordinary identity. Lin Feng's birth, though not as good as yours, little sister, is not far off."
"Birth?" Duan Xinye asked doubtfully. "Doesn't he have no special identity?"
"How could he not? It's just that few people know about it." Duan Wuya smiled. "Do you know why I chose the Longing Forest as the location for this gathering?"
"Why?" Duan Xinye looked at Duan Wuya curiously.
"Because Lin Feng is her son." Duan Wuya gazed into the distance, his eyes deep.
And Duan Xinye's eyes trembled slightly. Her son!
That legendary woman of the Snow Moon Kingdom!
The Longing Forest, where one drinks the Longing Wine and gets drunk in longing—a place only those with transcendent status could set foot in. Who would know that its creator was merely a woman!
(End of Chapter)