Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 362 Going to Welcome Lin Feng

A figure dressed in a gorgeous crimson brocade robe slowly entered. Its delicate gold thread patterns undulated gracefully with his steps, like a winding stream. It was Eunuch Hong. His face wore a fawning smile that seemed to never fade. Deep wrinkles, like the furrows of time, stretched freely around the corners of his eyes and mouth. He bent slightly at the waist, leaning forward, and bowed deeply and respectfully toward Lin Rongxuan and Mu Yuhan. His movements were fluid and natural, his hands falling at his sides, like the most loyal of retainers.

"Two immortals, what are you looking for?" Eunuch Hong's voice was shrill and long, just like the singing of a female lead on an old stage, echoing in the empty palace. Every note seemed to carry the weight of history and the depth of the palace.

Lin Rongxuan and Mu Yuhan were startled by the sudden sound of the door opening and the appearance of Eunuch Hong. Their eyes flashed with undisguised surprise, as if a pebble had suddenly shattered the tranquil surface of a lake. But they had experienced many storms, and they quickly forced themselves to calm down. Seeing Eunuch Hong's respectful bow, out of courtesy and respect for court etiquette, they quickly bowed in return.

Mu Yuhan cleared his throat slightly, the sound carrying a slight electronic hum through the spacesuit's speakers. His eyes held a barely concealed embarrassment, a forced effort to mask it with a calm demeanor. He spoke, "We were just looking around, and we happened upon this old palace. We were wondering why there was such an old palace within the imperial palace. We came over out of curiosity, but found no one here, so we started looking around." He managed an awkward smile, one that seemed forced and strange in the eerie atmosphere of the palace. The slight upward curve of his lips concealed an unnatural twitch.

Eunuch Hong still maintained his signature smile, but within it, a subtle, elusive expression seemed to quietly ebb and flow. He approached with small, slow steps, the hem of his brocade robe brushing the ground lightly, stirring up a small puff of dust. He began, "Two immortals, let me explain. This is the cold palace, reserved for unfavored concubines. Because the current emperors are all wise, there are no unfavored concubines, and this is how it has become." As he spoke, he raised his well-maintained hand, slightly curved his fingers, and waved it gently, as if to dispel the invisible dust before him. The movement was graceful, yet it also revealed a hint of disdain for the palace's dilapidated state.

Lin Rongxuan and Mu Yuhan nodded slightly, their eyes a touch of contemplation. Lin Rongxuan frowned slightly, his eyes filled with doubt like a mist. He said, "This place must have been used for decades. We didn't seem to find such an old palace last time we were here." His gaze, like two sharp swords, roamed the palace, trying to find some fragment of memory in this familiar yet unfamiliar environment to resolve the doubts in his heart.

Eunuch Hong's eyes narrowed slightly. A subtle flash of alarm flashed across his features like a meteor, but it was quickly masked by a smile as warm as a spring breeze. He replied calmly, "This was built sixty years ago. Mainly because no one has cleaned it, it just looks a bit old." His tone was calm, as if he were recounting an unrelated and insignificant story. Yet, the slightly rising tone at the end seemed to conceal a different emotion.

While Lin Rongxuan and Mu Yuhan knew there might be something else going on, they were also well aware of the complexities of palace affairs and hesitated to ask. Eunuch Hong continued, "This place is for unfavored concubines. It's unlucky. Where else do you two immortals want to go? I'll take you there." His words were polite and courteous, like a cannonball wrapped in sugar, but Lin Rongxuan and Mu Yuhan keenly heard the hidden meaning: he didn't want them to delve into this further.

Lin Rongxuan pondered this inwardly. He knew full well that in the palace, one shouldn't go against the wishes of others, especially someone as influential as Eunuch Hong. His eyes flickered, and a light bulb went off in his head. He thought of a suitable topic, and asked, "Do you know when Lin Feng can arrive?" His eyes gleamed with anticipation and curiosity, and he leaned forward slightly, like a seeker eager for answers.

Upon hearing this question, Eunuch Hong's smile instantly brightened like a spring flower. A sly glint flickered in his eyes, like a wily fox stalking its prey. He smiled and asked, "Are the two immortals interested in General Lin?" His sharp gaze darted back and forth between Lin Rongxuan and Mu Yuhan, as if trying to uncover their innermost secrets from the subtle shifts in their expressions.

Lin Rongxuan smiled calmly in response, his smile sincere and natural, making it hard to doubt the truth of his words. He said, "We also have a man named Lin Feng, who happens to have the same name as your General Lin, so we would also like to meet the General Lin you're talking about." His expression was as calm as water, and his tone was sincere and genuine, without the slightest bit of affectation or pretense.

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Hong's eyes narrowed into slits in a smile filled with flattery and ingratiation. He said, "It just so happens that we recently received news that General Lin has arrived in the capital. If you two immortals are interested in General Lin, you can come with me to greet him." His tone was filled with a hint of unconcealable excitement and an eagerness to show off in front of these two "immortals."

Lin Rongxuan and Mu Yuhan exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing the same determination. Without hesitation, they agreed. Afterward, Lin Rongxuan and Mu Yuhan followed Eunuch Hong out of the old palace. As they exited the palace, Lin Rongxuan couldn't help but glance back at the dark and mysterious interior. He felt a lingering sense of security, like a dormant volcano. Though seemingly calm at the moment, it would surely erupt again. Then, he would unravel the truth behind this veiled mystery.

At this moment, their thoughts are all drawn to the upcoming meeting with Lin Feng. Their hearts are full of anticipation and curiosity about this person who has the same name as their own world, as if they are about to embark on a mysterious encounter that transcends time, space and dimensions. They wonder what kind of unique and charming existence Lin Feng will be in this ancient martial arts world, and what kind of unexpected stories and surprises he will bring them.