Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 183 Small talk

Lin Feng stood up and saluted respectfully: "Uncle Chen, it's been three years since we last met. I hope you are well."

Seeing Chen Hongtao again after three years, Lin Feng was filled with emotion. Eight years ago, he had helped Chen Xiner slay the Yellowstone Insect King, obtaining the core and saving Chen Hongtao. Back then, he was just a young, inexperienced child, yet with courage and wisdom, he had blasted the powerful Yellowstone Insect King to death. Now, he had become a high-level Grandmaster, far more powerful than he had been back then.

"Nephew Lin, you must have experienced a lot of ups and downs outside in the past few years, right?" Chen Hongtao asked with concern.

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, "Uncle Chen, I have indeed experienced some things, but I have also gained a lot."

Chen Hongtao nodded, his eyes full of admiration: "My dear nephew, you are young and promising. Your achievements are really impressive. I heard that you have reached the level of a high-level Grandmaster and even defeated a Grandmaster. You are truly a hero from a young age!"

Lin Feng said modestly, "Uncle Chen, you're too kind. I'm just lucky."

Chen Hongtao laughed heartily. "My dear nephew, you are too modest. With your current strength, even the entire Chen family combined cannot match you alone. Moreover, my dear nephew, you have achieved such an accomplishment at the age of eighteen, breaking the historical record. It can be said that there has never been anyone like you before!"

Lin Feng quickly waved his hand: "Uncle Chen, you are too polite. The Chen family is also a famous and prestigious family in Jinyan City with a deep foundation. I just had a lucky breakthrough."

Chen Hongtao looked at Lin Feng, his heart filled with emotion. He recalled three years ago when Lin Feng came to the Chen family. Although Lin Feng was also very outstanding at that time, he was not as powerful as he is now. Now Lin Feng has become a person that he cannot help but admire.

"Nephew Lin, you risked your life to kill the Yellow Stone Worm King in order to save my daughter. This kindness will always be remembered by my Chen family," said Chen Hongtao.

Lin Feng smiled slightly: "Uncle Chen, you are too polite. Xin'er and I are friends. This is what I should do."

Chen Hongtao nodded and continued, "Later, you made detonators for my Chen family, making a huge contribution to its development. And three years ago, I found the information about the Nine Spirit Detoxification Grass for you, which can be regarded as repaying you a favor. But overall, it is still my Chen family that owes you."

Lin Feng said, "Uncle Chen, there's no need for us to be so polite. We're just helping each other."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a long time. They reminisced about the past, sometimes sighing, sometimes laughing. Throughout their conversation, Chen Xiner sat quietly by the side, her eyes filled with mixed emotions. She looked at Lin Feng, sometimes at her father, her mind awash with thoughts.

Finally, Chen Hongtao's eyes fell on Chen Xiner. Seeing his daughter's aggrieved look, his heart softened.

Chen Xiner looked at Chen Hongtao aggrievedly, tears glistening in her eyes. Chen Hongtao didn't blame her. He knew that his daughter's marriage was decided by her grandfather, and it was indeed a great injustice to Chen Xiner. After all, marrying the Young Master of the Nine Emperors Pavilion as a concubine was really too much.

At this moment, Chen Xiner lowered her head in grievance, and her appearance made people feel pity. Chen Hongtao touched his daughter's head with heartache and asked softly: "Xiner, have you been in trouble recently? Have you encountered any danger?"

Chen Xiner raised her head, a hint of warmth flashed in her eyes: "Dad, as long as Lin Feng is here, nothing will happen."

Chen Hongtao looked at Lin Feng, his eyes full of gratitude: "Nephew Lin, this time it's all thanks to you for taking care of Xin'er."

Lin Feng smiled slightly: "Uncle Chen, you are too polite. Xin'er and I are friends. This is what I should do."

Chen Hongtao sighed and said, "I'm helpless about Xin'er's marriage. You know, this is her grandfather's decision, so I can't object."

Lin Feng frowned and said, "Uncle Chen, this marriage is indeed inappropriate. Xin'er should not be sacrificed like this."

Chen Hongtao shook his head helplessly: "I know this, but the Nine Emperors Pavilion is very powerful, and our Chen family can't afford to offend them."

Lin Feng was silent for a moment and said, "Uncle Chen, I will find a way to solve this matter."

Chen Hongtao looked at Lin Feng's determined eyes, and a glimmer of hope surged in his heart: "My dear nephew, it would be great if you could resolve this matter. But you must be careful, the Nine Emperors Pavilion is not to be trifled with."

Lin Feng nodded: "Don't worry, Uncle Chen, I will act cautiously."

Chen Hongtao's gaze shifted from Lin Feng to the silent Xu Tian. Xu Tian stood there quietly, his eyes empty and his expression cold, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.

Lin Feng noticed Chen Hongtao's gaze and quickly introduced Xu Tian to him: "Uncle Chen, this is Xu Tian, ​​my good friend. He has experienced many hardships and is now full of pain."

Chen Hongtao nodded slightly, a kind smile appeared on his face, and he greeted Xu Tian, ​​"Nephew Xu, welcome to the Chen family." However, Xu Tian just raised his eyelids slightly, without any response, still immersed in his own world of pain.

Seeing this, Lin Feng hurriedly explained, "Uncle Chen, Xu Tian's father, uncle, and all his loved ones have passed away one after another. He still hasn't gotten over the grief, so he's a little depressed. Please don't be offended."

After hearing this, Chen Hongtao showed sympathy on his face and sighed softly: "Alas, what a poor child. Life is full of suffering, it is really hard to bear."

Then, Chen Hongtao looked at Chen Xiner with a hint of love and helplessness in his eyes: "Xiner, you go down first. Lin Feng and I still have some things to discuss, and it's not convenient for you to stay here."

Chen Xiner was slightly startled, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes. She had originally wanted to stay and listen to their conversation, after all, this matter concerned her future. She bit her lip and whispered, "Dad, I want to stay..."

Chen Hongtao frowned slightly and said firmly, "Xin'er, be obedient. What Lin Feng and I want to talk about is not suitable for you to hear. You go down first."

Chen Xiner looked at Lin Feng helplessly, then turned and left the living room. Her heart was filled with worry and uneasiness, not knowing what her father and Lin Feng would talk about.

Chen Hongtao looked at Chen Xiner's departing back, shook his head slightly, then turned to Lin Feng and said, "Nephew Lin, let's continue chatting."

Lin Feng nodded, waiting for Chen Hongtao's next words. Chen Hongtao was silent for a moment, then he got straight to the point: "Nephew Lin, I can see that my daughter has a crush on you. Unfortunately, the current situation leaves her with no choice. If you help my family reject this marriage proposal with the Nine Emperors Pavilion, I will betroth Xin'er to you."