Chapter 337: Meeting the Princess Again
Lin Feng walked out of the stone door and indeed saw Nan Shan standing outside. When Nan Shan saw Lin Feng approaching, a faint smile appeared on his stern face. "Young Master Lin Feng, His Highness invites you for a gathering."
"Is Second Prince His Highness looking for Lin Feng regarding something?"
Lin Feng asked with some confusion. He still remembered the last time he met Duan Wuya, back in Tianluo Ancient City. That day, Duan Wuya had been draped in a black robe, leading eight Mysterious Martial Realm experts, descending with overwhelming force to capture the Ghost Fiend King and demanding that Lin Feng hand over the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Cauldron, which was already in his possession.
However, later on, that Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Cauldron had inexplicably appeared outside his dwelling, as if a powerful sword cultivator had deliberately sent it to him.
Since Duan Wuya had gone to seize the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Cauldron, it was clearly impossible that he had voluntarily handed it over. Therefore, the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Cauldron had likely been given up by Duan Wuya under duress.
But what Lin Feng still couldn't understand was who had the audacity to take the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Cauldron from Duan Wuya's hands and then give it to him, Lin Feng.
Moreover, was Duan Wuya looking for him today because of the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Cauldron? Did Duan Wuya know that the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Cauldron was now in Lin Feng's possession?
"Young Master Lin Feng, I am not very clear about His Highness's matters." Nan Shan shook his head with a smile.
Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then asked, "Where?"
"Longing Forest," Nan Shan replied.
"Alright, let's go." Lin Feng nodded lightly. In the imperial city of the Snow Moon Kingdom, if Second Prince Duan Wuya wanted to make things difficult for him, Lin Feng had no way to resist. Since the other party had sought him out, he might as well go.
"Thank you, Young Master Lin Feng." Nan Shan smiled, then turned to lead the way.
"I'm going too." At that moment, a voice sounded from behind. It was Lan Jiao who rushed forward and said.
"What are you going for?" Lin Feng asked with a frown.
"None of your business." Lan Jiao glared at Lin Feng, leaving him speechless. He stepped out of the stone door, and Lan Jiao followed behind him.
Longing Forest was as tranquil and serene as ever. The faint, intoxicating fragrance of wine filled the air, making one involuntarily close their eyes and take a deep breath.
The green bamboo shoots swayed in the wind. This place seemed like a hermit's dwelling—elegant and unrestrained, peaceful and detached.
"So beautiful." Lan Jiao walked beside Lin Feng, looking at the beautiful scenery around her, and couldn't help but murmur softly.
"Lin Feng, what is this place? The wine fragrance is so special." Lan Jiao asked curiously. Such a place was rare.
"Longing Forest. The wine fragrance is from Longing Wine, which can make one long for the person in their heart." Lin Feng replied, causing Lan Jiao's gaze to freeze.
"Wine can make one feel longing?" Lan Jiao's voice carried a hint of doubt.
"You can try it later." Lin Feng responded, making Lan Jiao genuinely curious.
After a while, Nan Shan led Lin Feng to a secluded seat among the bamboo grove. At that moment, two people were playing chess there. One of them was Second Prince Duan Wuya.
The other person was none other than Princess Duan Xinye.
When the two saw Lin Feng approaching, they both stopped and looked at him.
"Lin Feng, you're here." Duan Wuya smiled lightly and nodded at Lin Feng. Duan Xinye's beautiful eyes also fell on Lin Feng, and she softly called out.
"Lin Feng."
Lan Jiao looked at Duan Xinye, then at Lin Feng, whose expression was unusual, and a different look appeared in her eyes. The way Duan Xinye looked at Lin Feng carried a hint of tender affection. As a woman, she keenly sensed it.
Moreover, this woman was incredibly beautiful, with an elegant and noble temperament, and her features were flawless. Compared to her, Duan Xinye was more than a match.
This made Lan Jiao feel somewhat displeased. No wonder her Thousand Illusions Enchantment technique had been useless. Lin Feng had Meng Qing, a holy and pure woman, and Duan Xinye, a noble and high-status woman, by his side. No wonder...
But this guy was really lucky. Not to mention Meng Qing, Duan Xinye's noble temperament and identity were definitely extraordinary, yet she had also fallen for Lin Feng.
"Second Prince, Princess." Lin Feng called out, making Lan Jiao realize the woman's identity. She was the princess of the Snow Moon Kingdom. No wonder she had such a temperament.
"Lin Feng, don't call me Princess. Can you call me Xinye?" Duan Xinye's beautiful eyes carried a hint of pitiful charm, as if she was a bit aggrieved, looking at Lin Feng.
Her heart had long been completely devoted to Lin Feng. The title "Princess" made her feel a barrier between them, a distance too great. She didn't like Lin Feng addressing her the same way everyone else did.
Lin Feng was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"Xinye." Lin Feng called out, and only then did a satisfied smile appear in Duan Xinye's beautiful eyes.
Stepping forward, Duan Xinye directly took Lin Feng's arm and said, "Lin Feng, play a game of chess with me, okay?"
Duan Wuya looked at the two with a half-smile, shaking his head and laughing, "A daughter is hard to keep. My little sister is hopeless."
Hearing Duan Wuya's laughter, Duan Xinye's face flushed slightly, and her hand holding Lin Feng's arm felt a bit awkward, but she didn't let go.
Her body had already been seen by Lin Feng, so what else was there to be shy about? During the time Lin Feng was away, his figure had been constantly in her mind, impossible to shake off. From then on, Duan Xinye had made up her mind to set aside her princess's dignity. If Lin Feng returned, she would definitely hold onto him.
A bitter smile appeared on Lin Feng's face. How could he not understand Duan Xinye's feelings?
"Lin Feng, just play a couple of games of chess with my sister." Duan Wuya smiled, then looked at Nan Shan and said, "Let's take a walk by the lake."
With that, Duan Wuya glanced at Lan Jiao and smiled at her. However, Lan Jiao's gaze was cold. That familiar look and the way he addressed her made Lan Jiao realize that this young man was the black-robed man from that day, the one who had intercepted and killed members of her Star Dream Pavilion.
Seeing the hatred in Lan Jiao's eyes, Duan Wuya still smiled and said, "Want to take a walk?"
"Fine." Lan Jiao didn't refuse either, saying coldly, and then left with Duan Wuya and Nan Shan.
By the stone table in the bamboo grove, only Lin Feng and Duan Xinye remained.
The two sat on the stone chairs beside the table. Duan Xinye looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Have you been well?"
"Yeah." Lin Feng nodded, momentarily unsure of what to say.
"It's been so long. Why haven't you come to the imperial city to see me?" Duan Xinye asked, causing Lin Feng's gaze to freeze. He smiled bitterly and said, "After settling in Yangzhou City, there were many matters to attend to."
"Is that so? How is it that after not seeing you for a while, there's another beautiful woman by your side?" Duan Xinye's voice carried a hint of jealousy. Meng Qing had already shaken her confidence. That woman was too beautiful and holy. Duan Xinye was a princess of the mortal world, while Meng Qing was like a celestial maiden.
Now, there was another young girl by Lin Feng's side. Although not as stunning as Meng Qing, she was still extremely beautiful, especially her alluring figure and the seductive aura she exuded, which would surely be very attractive to men.
"Her name is Lan Jiao. I met her by chance." Lin Feng replied with a bitter smile.
"Oh." Duan Xinye lowered her head and softly responded, then silently arranged the chess pieces on the stone table. "Come on, Lin Feng, play chess with me."
"I'm not very skilled at chess, Xinye. You'll have to go easy on me." Lin Feng said with a smile. Chess in the Nine Heavens Continent was different from his previous life. He knew a little but wasn't proficient.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely go easy on you." Duan Xinye said with a smile, a sly look flashing in her eyes.
However, as they began to place their pieces, Duan Xinye was left speechless. Her skills in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting were renowned throughout the imperial family. Lin Feng claimed he wasn't proficient, but every move he made was flawless.
"Lin Feng, you really are 'not proficient' at chess." Duan Xinye gritted her teeth, holding a white piece in her fair fingers but unsure where to place it.
Hearing Duan Xinye's sarcastic remark, Lin Feng smiled bitterly. He had thought he couldn't play chess, but with the memories of a venerable in his mind, he seemed to have an intuitive sense for the game. Looking at the chessboard, it felt as if he had complete control over it. Chess was like formations.
How could someone skilled in formations not know how to play chess? They were all masters of the game.
"I don't know how it happened either." Lin Feng shrugged helplessly, causing Duan Xinye to roll her eyes at him. Then she swept her hands across the board, messing up the pieces, and said coquettishly, "I'm not playing anymore. This doesn't count."
Looking at the noble princess before him, who was acting like a spoiled girl, a strange ripple stirred in Lin Feng's heart. At this moment, Duan Xinye was so beautiful that no man could suppress the turmoil in his heart.
PS: Unbelievable! I finished writing this chapter last night and was about to upload it when the power went out... It just came back now. I woke up at six wanting to burst out with chapters because I have to work the entire day tomorrow, but there was no power. It's heartbreaking. It's still thundering outside. I hope it doesn't go out again...