# Chapter 540: Heartfelt Matters
Of course, because Lin Feng and Huo Shiyun were walking together, it was inevitable that many people's gazes would fall upon Lin Feng.
Especially some of the Huo family's younger disciples who were around Huo Shiyun's age—their eyes even carried ill intent. In the Huo family, Huo Shiyun was the most beautiful woman, and she was gentle and warm-hearted, the daughter of the family head. Many hot-blooded young men couldn't help but harbor feelings of admiration for her. Now, seeing Lin Feng, they undoubtedly regarded him as an imaginary romantic rival.
Lin Feng rubbed his brow. This gentle young woman was indeed very admired in the Huo family. This much was clear from the looks those young men were giving him.
However, Lin Feng didn't pay much attention to those angry, hot-blooded stares. This was all perfectly normal. Huo Shiyun's gentleness and kindness were worthy of their admiration.
At this moment, a sturdy young man walked up to Huo Shiyun and Lin Feng, casting a hostile glance at Lin Feng. "Shiyun, who is he?"
"My friend, Lin Feng." Huo Shiyun said softly.
"Oh." The young man nodded but didn't know what else to say.
"I'm going to see Father." Huo Shiyun said, then lifted her steps again. The young man moved aside. Lin Feng looked at his honest face and shook his head with a smile.
After Huo Shiyun and Lin Feng left, many people on the training ground sighed.
"Shiyun is getting more beautiful now, and she's also reached marriageable age. With her conditions, finding an outstanding young talent in Heavenly Dragon City wouldn't be difficult at all. What a pity..."
An old man sat under a locust tree, shaking his head and sighing.
"We can only blame fate for playing tricks. Shiyun was born so beautiful, with such a good personality and kind heart, yet she was targeted by that bastard from the Yuan family. He even injured her with his Yin Cold Palm, and now she's plagued by cold energy."
Another old man also shook his head, feeling sorry for Huo Shiyun.
"I wonder who that young man is. Could he be someone Shiyun values?"
"That can't be. Although that young man is not bad, having reached the First Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm at such a young age, he's nothing compared to that beast from the Yuan family. At a time like this, Shiyun wouldn't drag others into trouble."
"That's true." The old man who had asked nodded, quite helpless. Now the Yuan family was powerful, and that beast from the Yuan family had overwhelming talent. No one in the Huo family could suppress him.
At this moment, in the great hall of the Huo family, Huo Shiyun had brought Lin Feng here. In the hall were also several middle-aged men with dignified expressions.
"Shiyun, are you sure he can treat the Yin Cold energy in your body?"
The leading middle-aged man spoke with an air of authority, asking Huo Shiyun.
"Father, this person is nothing but a fraud. With his level of cultivation, how could he possibly cure Shiyun's Yin Cold energy? Compared to Yuan Tong, his strength is worlds apart."
Before Huo Shiyun could speak, Huo Yun spoke up first.
"Second Uncle, letting Lin Feng try wouldn't hurt."
Huo Shiyun shook her head with a bitter smile.
"Trying wouldn't hurt, Shiyun. But Second Uncle is afraid you might run into someone with ulterior motives who wants to take advantage of you."
The middle-aged man warned Huo Shiyun, then carefully examined Lin Feng and said casually, "Sure enough, only the First Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm. Saying you want to try helping Shiyun resolve her Yin Cold energy is fine, but don't harbor any improper intentions. With your level of strength, you're not even worth mentioning in my Huo family, and you're not worthy of a Huo family woman."
Having said this, Huo Second Brother flicked his sleeve and sat down on the grand armchair in the center, his face full of authority, as if looking down from on high, examining Lin Feng with his eyes.
Lin Feng swept his gaze over them, opening his Heavenly Eye. Immediately, the other party's cultivation level was completely exposed, clearly appearing in his mind.
"Peak of the Fifth Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm, nothing more."
Lin Feng sneered inwardly. No wonder the other party couldn't see through his true cultivation. This Huo Second Brother's soul power was definitely not as strong as his, which was why he thought Lin Feng was at the First Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm.
"Oh?"
Huo Second Brother frowned, and his gaze turned cold.
"Crack!"
The teacup in his hand shattered. Huo Second Brother's face turned icy cold as the teacup was directly crushed to powder by his palm.
"You have quite the nerve." Huo Second Brother stared at Lin Feng. Lin Feng had actually dared to spy on his cultivation—an act of extreme audacity.
A mere brat at the First Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm actually dared to be so arrogant and reckless.
"An ignorant fool who doesn't know when to die." Huo Yun's face turned cold. She naturally knew what had happened. It must have been Lin Feng using his Heavenly Eye technique to spy on her father's cultivation, which had caused her father to suddenly become angry.
"Second Uncle, Lin Feng didn't mean to. I hope you can understand."
Huo Shiyun was startled and quickly defended Lin Feng.
"I did it on purpose."
A voice came from Lin Feng's mouth, causing Huo Shiyun's expression to stiffen. Huo Yun and Huo Second Brother were also stunned for a moment.
Lin Feng said he did it on purpose. What nerve. He was practically looking down on everyone.
Lin Feng had come to the Huo family together with Shiyun. What business was it of theirs? They had been rude with their words, saying he had ulterior motives and spying on her cultivation. When Lin Feng spied back, he was considered rude and audacious. How utterly unreasonable. What did they take Lin Feng for? One of their Huo family servants?
"Say that again, more clearly." Huo Second Brother's face exuded authority, enveloping Lin Feng. Little did he know that his authority posed no threat or pressure to Lin Feng at all.
"What if I say it again? I did it on purpose. Do you take me, Lin Feng, for one of your Huo family servants?"
Lin Feng said coldly. The atmosphere turned cold and oppressive, and the entire great hall fell silent.
Several of the Huo family's elder figures slightly lifted their feet, moving toward Lin Feng with cold expressions.
"What's going on?"
At this moment, a dignified voice came. Hearing this voice, Huo Shiyun's face showed a hint of joy. She turned around to look at the middle-aged man who had entered.
This middle-aged man already had quite a bit of white hair, appearing slightly aged, but he was still full of energy.
"Father, I've made a friend named Lin Feng. He said he might be able to treat the cold energy in my body."
Huo Shiyun said directly, causing Huo Jiuyang's gaze to freeze for a moment. He then looked at Lin Feng and asked, "Really?"
"Not necessarily, but at least we can try. It might be resolved." Lin Feng responded.
"Alright. Since you're an alchemist, if you need any pills refined, just tell me. If I can help, I'll do my utmost. I'll also assist you myself."
Huo Jiuyang said very straightforwardly. Lin Feng nodded. "I'll handle it as I see fit."
"Good. When do we start?" Huo Jiuyang asked.
"We can start now." Lin Feng responded, then looked at Huo Shiyun. "Miss Shiyun, I'll try to expel the cold energy for you now. You choose the place yourself."
"Lin Feng, aren't we using pills to expel the cold energy?" Huo Shiyun asked in confusion.
"No. I need to directly expel the cold energy for you, and I can't be disturbed." Lin Feng said.
"Hmph." Huo Second Brother snorted coldly, stood up, and said, "I said he had ulterior motives. Big Brother, I don't feel at ease letting him treat Shiyun."
"I don't feel at ease either." Huo Yun also spoke up.
Huo Jiuyang frowned. Could Lin Feng really dare to do anything to his daughter?
"Father, Second Uncle, it's fine. Lin Feng is just trying. If he can expel the cold energy, that would be best. If he can't, Lin Feng is still my friend. Why must you make such a big fuss?"
Huo Shiyun smiled bitterly. "Just let Lin Feng come with me to my courtyard. It will be much quieter there and won't be disturbed."
Huo Jiuyang's brows flickered. He pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Let him try."
Huo Shiyun smiled when she heard Huo Jiuyang's permission. She said softly to Lin Feng, "Lin Feng, come with me to where I live."
With that, Huo Shiyun led Lin Feng out of the great hall, through a long corridor, and into a garden area. It was indeed very quiet, and no one else followed.
"You trust me that much? Aren't you worried about what your Second Uncle said—that I might have ulterior motives?"
Lin Feng looked at Huo Shiyun and asked with a smile.
A trace of self-mockery appeared on Huo Shiyun's face. She shook her head. "What do I have that's worth you scheming for?"
"You seem to have something on your mind." Lin Feng saw Huo Shiyun's expression, as if something was hidden behind her brows.
"It's nothing." Huo Shiyun seemed unwilling to talk about it. She shook her head and said, "Lin Feng, let's do it here. What do you need me to do?"