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Wu Feng sheathed his sword and stood there, letting out a long breath.

I glanced at the sky; the afterglow of the setting sun painted the horizon orange-red, and dusk began to fall over the woods.

"It's time to go back."

He identified the direction and once again used the "Lingbo Weibu" technique, his figure like a wisp of green smoke, heading towards the town where he had previously landed.

Compared to when I arrived, my footwork is now more refined, less energy-consuming, and several times faster.

Back in Xiyuan Town, the city lights were just coming on.

Wu Feng lowered his straw hat and went straight to another inn that didn't seem to have many guests, where he asked for a regular room.

I ate a simple bowl of beef noodles and two steamed buns in a corner of the lobby to replenish my hunger.

Go back to your room and close the door.

With a slight thought, I chose to exit the game.

In the real world, the game's cabin hatch slides open.

The room was quiet, with only the city lights shining through the window.

Wu Feng sat up and rubbed his face.

The long hours of virtual travel and sword practice have left me feeling somewhat mentally exhausted.

His stomach rumbled. He quickly changed his clothes, grabbed his phone and keys, and headed out.

The streets remained bustling even at night.

He walked into his usual home-style restaurant and lifted the plastic curtain.

The sounds of people talking and the aroma of food wafted over.

I found an empty seat against the wall, picked up the menu, and sat down.

"Kung Pao Chicken, Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce, Stir-fried Green Beans, Mapo Tofu, and a Tomato and Egg Soup," he told the waiter. "And a large bowl of rice."

"Okay, just a moment."

While waiting for the food, he took out his phone, unlocked it, and opened the official forum app for "Jianghu Dream".

The homepage feed was scrolling by incredibly fast. He quickly skimmed through the headlines.

Suddenly, a post that was gaining considerable attention caught his eye:

[Breaking News! The Four Villains have gathered in Dali City! Is the kidnapping of Duan Yu about to begin?!]

The poster's ID was "Dali Know-It-All," and the post read:

"Breaking news! This afternoon, a player witnessed the Four Villains appearing simultaneously in the East Market of Dali City! Although they were quickly dispersed by patrolling soldiers and guards from the Dali Duan family, judging from their demeanor, they were definitely prepared!"

"Based on the original plot, this is very likely the beginning of Duan Yu's kidnapping and the subsequent Wanjie Valley incident! Now, Dali City is in a state of high alert, Duan Wangfu has strengthened its defenses, and many players are loitering around, hoping to trigger related quests or pick up some bargains."

"However, the four villains are too powerful when they band together, and no one dares to go up against them yet. Everyone is watching and waiting."

The post received many enthusiastic replies:

"It's finally starting! I've been waiting for so long!"

"Where is Duan Yu? Will I increase my favorability with him if I go to rescue him?"

"Save our breath. With our strength, we'd be easy prey if we went there."

"I wonder if we'll see Duan Zhengchun make a move this time, along with the eminent monks from Tianlong Temple..."

"It's going to be another big battle, I might as well go and watch the excitement."

Wu Feng read through the list one by one, his eyes narrowing slightly.

The Four Evils have appeared in Dali City... Is the kidnapping of Duan Yu about to begin?

If things proceed as the plot suggests, the Four Villains will inevitably split up to kidnap Duan Yu. At the very least, Yun Zhonghe, who is skilled in light-footed kung fu and capable of carrying out kidnappings, will likely end up alone.

"An opportunity." Wu Feng's heart stirred.

He had always wanted to find an opportunity to take down the Four Evils, especially Yun Zhonghe.

Previously, the four of them had stuck together and didn't know where to start.

Now that the plot is progressing, the likelihood of them splitting up has greatly increased.

If you can seize the opportunity to kill someone who is alone, you can not only get equipment, but also receive the bounty from the government and the Dali Duan family, killing two birds with one stone.

"I'll go check out the area around Dali City tomorrow," he decided.

I closed the forum, just as the waiter started serving the food.

Steaming hot dishes filled the small table.

He picked up his chopsticks and focused on eating.

The real food quickly dispelled the bland memories of the virtual world.

We finished our meal in a flash, paid the bill, and got up.

After a short walk, I returned to my lodgings.

Take a hot shower, change into clean pajamas, and lie down in the gaming pod.

The hatch closed, and consciousness sank in.

In the game world, in an inn room.

Wu Feng sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and focused his mind on his dantian.

The mental cultivation method of "Pure Yang Limitless Skill" began to circulate.

Once the technique is mastered, it operates more smoothly and powerfully. The golden-red pure yang energy vortex slowly rotates in the dantian, and with each cycle, the true energy becomes stronger and more solid.

[Pure Yang Limitless Skill Proficiency +210]

The pale gold indicator pulsed rhythmically.

He suppressed all distracting thoughts and completely immersed himself in the realm of pure Yang, boundless energy, and endless vitality.

Time slipped away quietly in this state of complete absorption in meditation.

As the sky outside the window changed from pitch black to deep blue, and the faint crowing of roosters could be heard in the distance, Wu Feng slowly finished his practice and opened his eyes.

A flash of golden-red light appeared in his eyes.

I glanced at the skill bar:

【Pure Yang Limitless Skill (Proficient 210000/300000)】

One night of cultivation increased my proficiency by over 80,000. I'm getting closer and closer to achieving minor mastery.

He got up and stretched, allowing his internal energy to flow naturally and dispelling the sluggishness from sitting for so long.

"It's time to get off."

With a thought, I exited the game.

In the real world, it's early morning.

Wu Feng got up, washed up, changed his clothes, and went out.

I ate two fried dough sticks, a bowl of soy milk, and a tea egg at the breakfast stall downstairs.

After a simple breakfast, I felt much more energetic.

Back at my lodgings, I logged back into the game.

In his inn room, Wu Feng pushed open the door and walked into the lobby.

I ordered a bowl of plain congee, two meat buns, and a dish of pickled vegetables, and slowly finished them. My hunger level was fully restored.

He then asked the waiter to pack twenty steamed buns, five catties of dried meat, and two bags of water, which he then put into his backpack.

Once he was ready, he left the inn, walked through the gradually bustling streets, and exited the town.

Arriving at a deserted spot outside the city, he took a deep breath, channeled the Lingbo Weibu technique within his body, and suddenly unleashed his power, speeding towards Dali City.

With his movements fully unleashed, combined with the perfected "Ladder to the Clouds" technique, his speed was extremely fast.

Pedestrians on the official road felt a gentle breeze pass by, and looking up, they saw only a blurry green shadow flash by in the distance.

In just over an hour, the towering city walls of Dali City came into view.

The city gate was bustling with people and carriages coming and going, several times more lively than the previous border city.

But the atmosphere seemed a little different.

The number of soldiers guarding the city has increased significantly, and the checks have become much stricter, with many players being stopped at the gate and questioned carefully.

Wu Feng slowed down, pulled his straw hat down, and mingled in the crowd, listening to the surrounding discussions.

"Have you heard? The Four Evils really did show up in the city yesterday! Prince Duan was furious and tightened security throughout the city!"

"That's not all! Prince Duan also invited a high-ranking monk from Tianlong Temple, who left the city early this morning, supposedly to seek revenge on the Four Evils!"

"Really? Even the high-ranking monks from Tianlong Temple have been mobilized? Aren't those Four Evils doomed?"

"Who knows? Anyway, things are a bit chaotic in the city right now. A lot of players have gone out of the city to see what's going on and try to pick up some bargains."

"Let's go, let's go take a look!"

Wu Feng listened, his brows furrowing slightly.

Duan Zhengchun invited a high-ranking monk from Tianlong Temple to help him deal with the Four Evils.

He followed the crowd into the city, and sure enough, there were many players on the streets heading out of the city, their faces filled with excitement and curiosity.

He stood on the street, lost in thought for a moment.

The eminent monks of Tianlong Temple... those who could deal with Duan Yanqing must at least be among the few of the "Ben" generation: Benyin, Benguan, Benxiang, Bencan, and Master Kurong.

If Duan Zhengchun has invited all these people away, wouldn't Tianlong Temple be in a state of chaos...?

Wu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, a thought flashing through his mind.

If all the masters of Tianlong Temple were to come out, the temple would be left unguarded.

Perhaps we can take this opportunity to sneak in and explore the Six Meridians Divine Sword and the One-Finger Divine Skill?

But then he shook his head.

No, that's not right. This is a martial arts anthology world, and the Dali Duan family also has a Southern Emperor, Duan Zhixing, who is also known as Master Yideng.

This person is a true master, if he is also in Tianlong Temple... going in would be suicide.

Moreover, as the national temple of Dali, Tianlong Temple has a profound heritage. Even if a senior monk of the Ben generation goes out, there will definitely be other experts guarding the temple, which is not something that ordinary players can easily sneak into.

"We can't take the risk." Wu Feng suppressed the glimmer of hope in his heart.

He decided to check out the situation near Tenryu-ji Temple first before making any further plans.

After walking through several streets, we arrived at the area where Tenryu-ji Temple is located.

The temple occupies a vast area, with red walls and yellow tiles, exuding a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

The temple gates were closed at the moment, but a large number of monks were patrolling and on guard around the area. Their eyes were sharp and their aura was deep and composed, clearly indicating that they were not ordinary people.

Some players gathered at a distance, pointing and whispering among themselves.

Wu Feng walked to a big tree, leaned against the trunk, and glanced at the temple gate and the surrounding wall.

It was indeed heavily guarded.