Martial Saint: Starting with Accumulating Experience

Chapter 114 Tracking

The moment Chen Feng saw the burly man, he recognized him as Lu Kui.

Because he sat in the main seat, and because his physique surpassed Hong Wei's—his body was bulging with muscles, his shoulders were taut, and he was over two meters tall, like a black bear, making the other gang members look short.

It's obvious he's practiced the "Dinghai Iron Armor Skill".

"Lord Lu, I've long admired you." Chen Feng bowed.

Lu Kui nodded slightly: "I am still the Hall Master of the Battle Hall. We are of the same rank, so there's no need to be so formal. Sit down and let's talk."

Then he ordered his men to bring a chair and place it beside him.

Chen Feng went straight forward and sat down.

"We are discussing how to deal with the Canal Gang. Two leaders of the Flying Fish Ferry have arrived, and the situation is dire."

The man sitting on the other side of Chen Feng spoke up to explain for him.

"The canal gang has been frequently testing us lately, crossing the border to patrol multiple times. They are becoming increasingly brazen. I am about to report this to the authorities and request a strong counterattack."

"A voice came from below the hall."

This person was not a member of the Battle Hall, but rather the deputy of Fang Lie, the former head of the main hall. His name was Ge Shan, and he was a Qi Condensation Realm martial artist.

His attitude was very clear.

One word: Fight.

However, Lu Kui shook his head: "Let's retreat for now. The gang leader and deputy gang leader have not yet arrived. We are at a disadvantage. If a conflict breaks out, it will be detrimental to us."

"In the short term, simply increase vigilance and try to avoid friction with the canal gangs."

"But..." Ge Shan wanted to say something, but Lu Kui waved his hand to interrupt him.

Chen Feng spoke up at the opportune moment, his tone calm: "I have a different opinion from Lord Lu. If the Canglang Gang keeps pressing us, and we keep backing down, it will only make them think that the Canglang Gang is weak and easy to bully."

He paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and continued, "We might as well launch a proper counterattack. Yongning Bay is not far from Feiyu Ferry. In terms of speed of reinforcement, the other side is far inferior to ours."

Moreover, the gang leader had just killed a branch leader of the Canal Gang; they must be wary and dare not act rashly.

Lu Kui remained calm, showing no sign of emotion, and said indifferently, "Since Chief Chen has such a brilliant idea, then you and Ge Shan can discuss it yourselves. The manpower of the Flying Fish Ferry Chief Headquarters will be under your command."

Chen Feng frowned slightly because Lu Kui's tone was condescending; it wasn't a rebuttal, but it made people uncomfortable.

Although Lu Kui said that they were equals, his words carried a commanding tone, clearly implying that the people of the Battle Hall would not play along.

Chen Feng understood; this was a warning to him.

Lu Kui didn't discuss the matter further, but instead quickly finalized the rest of the affairs, arranging everything in just a few words. The scene was quiet, and no one objected.

Finally, Lu Kui looked at Chen Feng and said, "In Feiyu Ferry, besides the Cao Gang and my Canglang Gang, there are other forces with experts at the Qi Opening Realm."

I don't care about the officials, but I need to confirm Master Xuanji's stance. Chen Lang, I'll trouble you to make a trip to Yuquan Temple.

His tone left no room for argument.

This is not a request, it's clearly a command.

Once the agreement was reached, everyone got up and left the hall to attend to their respective tasks.

Chen Feng called out to Ge Shan, whispered a few instructions, and then turned and left for the small courtyard prepared for him by the gang.

On the other side, in a side hall, several old members of Flying Fish Ferry gathered together, whispering and exchanging views.

After Ge Shan finished speaking with Chen Feng, he walked into the side hall. All eyes were on Ge Shan, waiting quietly for him to speak.

Ge Shan spat, "Damn it, it's bad enough that the War Hall Master is a coward, but they even parachuted in some greenhorn to be the head of the main hall!"

"Didn't Chief Chen agree to a counterattack? What did he just say to you?" one of them asked, frowning.

"Damn it!" Ge Shan cursed. "He actually asked me how the management fee is collected! How much is it! What kind of time is this for him to be concerned about such trivial matters!"

Several people looked at each other.

One of them scoffed, "I heard he used to be the head of the West District of Yongning Bay. It seems he brought his old ways here and only cares about these trivial details."

"What should we do now?" someone asked.

"Fight! We must fight!" A shadowy glint flashed in Ge Shan's eyes. "So many brothers have died, how can we just let it go? That bastard Lu Kui may be afraid, but I'm not."

"What if things go wrong and they have to hold someone accountable?"

Some people were uneasy. After Lu Kui broke through to the Enlightenment Realm, his prestige in the gang rose sharply. Those who went against him would not have a good outcome.

Ge Shan's face turned ruthless: "Isn't the new headquarters protecting us? He'll take the blame if anything goes wrong. Everyone saw it; he agreed to the counterattack when he was in the lobby."

Counterattack and strike are only one word apart.

But in Geshan, there is no difference between the two.

The next day, early in the morning.

Chen Feng left the main hall early in the morning and went to Yuquan Temple alone.

Yuquan Temple is located in the suburbs of Feiyudu, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is a popular place of worship, and its abbot, Master Xuanji, is a famous monk.

The master is a profound Buddhist practitioner with a compassionate heart. He is also a veteran expert in the Qi Opening Realm with deep cultivation and enjoys a high reputation in the Flying Fish Ferry area.

Chen Feng hadn't gone far from the hall when several figures quietly followed him from the shadows of the street.

The figure was dressed casually, looking much like an ordinary person on the street.

After Chen Feng advanced to the Enlightenment Realm, his five senses were greatly enhanced, and he could clearly feel that there were faint gazes around him secretly locking onto him.

He quickly sensed something amiss, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he remained expressionless as he surveyed his surroundings.

After roughly confirming the location of the person he was following, Chen Feng quickened his pace and headed towards the outskirts of the city.

The streets were crowded with ordinary people, and occasionally you could see a few muscular martial artists.

Chen Feng weaved through the crowd, and with his extremely fast speed, he quickly shook off those gazes.

However, once they reached the suburbs, new people followed them, this time openly and without any attempt to hide it.

"Troublesome." Chen Feng sighed inwardly, then darted into the dense forest nearby.

The person following behind hurriedly caught up, making no attempt to conceal their intentions; it was clear they were after Chen Feng.

The group ran swiftly through the forest, and Chen Feng was able to sense the presence of three people behind him: two in the Qi Refining stage and one in the Qi Condensation stage.

Chen Feng controlled his speed, glancing back occasionally to observe the three pursuers.

However, they were all dressed in ordinary martial arts attire, just like ordinary martial artists, making it impossible to tell which faction they belonged to.

Chen Feng's eyes suddenly narrowed.

He vaguely sensed another aura. His mind raced. This person was very good at concealing his presence. If you weren't paying attention, it would be easy to miss him.

They are either experts at the Enlightenment Realm or minor figures specializing in this field.

Chen Feng leaned towards the former, secretly wondering if it might be a leader of the Canal Gang.

Then, he suddenly turned and changed direction.

The trees in the forest were tangled and the person following behind couldn't see clearly, only noticing that Chen Feng had turned a corner.

"Where is he?" the Qi Condensation Martial Master asked in a cold voice.

"This direction." One person knelt down, listening intently to determine the direction of footsteps.

"Chase!"

The three of them hurried forward and soon arrived at an open space.

The open space was bare, with hardly any weeds, and only a few stones were scattered on the ground.

A man dressed in a long black and silver robe stood quietly in the center of the open space, waiting for them. It was Chen Feng.

"The three of you have followed me all this way. What brings you here?" Chen Feng's gaze swept over the three men, but his attention remained fixed on the woods not far away.

There is a follower there who appears to be at the Enlightenment Realm.

"Aren't they in cahoots?" Chen Feng wondered.

"Chen Lang, the new head of the Flying Fish Ferry of the Canglang Gang?" the Qi Condensation Realm cultivator asked in a deep voice.

"Indeed, may I ask who you are?"

"Why should the dead know my name?" The Qi Condensation Realm cultivator raised his arm and shouted, "Charge!"

The three men drew their short blades and charged at Chen Feng.