148: Chapter Heading to Beihai

Under Lin Feng's Flying Sword attack, coupled with a bronze bell he suddenly took out at that moment, the bell emitted a crisp ringing sound. Baili Xing was shaken by the sound, his mind unsettled, and his movements became sluggish.

Lin Feng seized this opportunity, controlling his Flying Sword to fiercely stab at Baili Xing's vital points.

A hint of panic flashed in Baili Xing's eyes. He tried his best to dodge, but in the end, he was a step too slow. The Flying Sword pierced through his chest, bringing forth a splash of blood.

Baili Xing's eyes widened. He looked at Lin Feng and Qingyun in disbelief. He opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end, he only spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, and his body collapsed weakly.

Seeing this, Qingyun and Lin Feng both breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that this time, they had finally succeeded in eliminating Baili Xing, a major hidden danger.

Qingyun looked at Baili Xing lying on the ground, a complex expression on his face. He felt both the satisfaction of revenge and the relief of escaping Baili Xing's clutches. At this moment, Lin Feng searched his body and took out a jade token, which was precisely the soul token he used to control Qingyun.

Lin Feng crushed the jade token. Qingyun felt a lightness in his body, and the Soul-Devouring Curse that had been suppressing him also disappeared. He let out a long breath, a look of relief on his face.

Lin Feng looked at Qingyun and said, "Brother Qingyun, now that Baili Xing is dead, you are free again."

Upon hearing this, Qingyun bowed deeply to Lin Feng and said gratefully, "Fellow Daoist Lin Feng, your great kindness will never be forgotten. If it weren't for you, I, Qingyun, would probably never have been able to escape Baili Xing's control in this life."

Lin Feng waved his hand and said, "Brother Qingyun, you are too kind. Since we are fellow Cultivators, it is only right that we help each other. Now that Baili Xing has been eliminated, you have achieved your wish."

Qingyun nodded, his expression somewhat complex. He looked at Lin Feng and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin Feng, although Baili Xing is dead, I was, after all, implanted with the Soul-Devouring Curse. Although the soul token no longer controls it, to completely eliminate this curse, it would be impossible without more than ten years of refinement."

Lin Feng nodded upon hearing this. He naturally understood Qingyun's situation. He pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Qingyun, what are your plans for the future?"

Qingyun fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, then sighed, "I was originally a Loose Cultivator, but due to an accident, I was captured by Baili Xing and his grandfather. They implanted the Soul-Devouring Curse, forcing me to serve him. Now that Baili Xing is dead, although I have regained my freedom, the Soul-Devouring Curse in my body remains a hidden danger. I plan to find a place to go into seclusion first and try to refine this curse."

Lin Feng nodded slightly upon hearing this and said, "Brother Qingyun is absolutely right. The Soul-Devouring Curse is no small matter and needs to be refined as soon as possible. Since Brother Qingyun has decided, then we shall meet again. Once Brother Qingyun successfully refines the Soul-Devouring Curse, we can reunite."

Upon hearing this, Qingyun clasped his hands towards Lin Feng again and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin Feng, take care! We shall meet again!"

With that, Qingyun turned and left, soon disappearing into the night.

Lin Feng watched Qingyun's retreating figure. After he left, Lin Feng searched Baili Xing's body, collecting his Storage Pouch and the Magic Treasures, Medicinal Pills, and other items on him one by one. Although these items were not overly precious, for Lin Feng, it was a considerable harvest.

After Lin Feng finished dealing with Baili Xing's remains, he cleared all traces of the struggle in the area to avoid unnecessary trouble. He glanced around, making sure no traces were left before turning to leave.

After Lin Feng left the area, he stealthily headed towards the North Sea. He had previously arranged for his two disciples, Lan Yudao and Li Xuan, to wait for him in a small town in the North Sea. Now that the journey to the Five Elements Secret Realm was over, it was time to return and reunite with them.

Lin Feng mused to himself that although this trip to the Five Elements Secret Realm had been extremely dangerous, fortunately, it ended without major incident. Not only had he successfully eliminated Baili Xing, a major hidden danger, but he had also obtained the treasures he sought on this journey.

As Lin Feng thought, his speed did not slacken, and he quickly disappeared into the vast night. He traveled swiftly, carefully avoiding other Cultivators and Yao Beasts along the way to prevent any complications.

After several days of travel, Lin Feng finally arrived at a small town on the shore of the North Sea. This town was nestled by mountains and water, with beautiful scenery, and the residents were simple and kind, living a peaceful life.

Lin Feng arrived in the town and found an inn to stay in. He planned to rest here for a day before going to find his two disciples tomorrow.

Early the next morning, Lin Feng woke up early. After washing up, he went to the inn's main hall and ordered some breakfast. As he ate, he inquired about the town's situation and whether there were any other Cultivator activities nearby.

From the innkeeper, Lin Feng learned that there had been no unusual situations in the town recently, and the nearby Cultivators were all living in peace. Hearing this, Lin Feng felt a little relieved, knowing that there should be no danger here.

After eating, Lin Feng left the inn and walked towards a forest outside the town, following the marks left by the two as previously agreed. His two disciples, Lan Yudao and Li Xuan, had been told to wait for him there.

Lin Feng walked through the forest and soon arrived at the place he had agreed upon with his two disciples. He looked around but did not see Lan Yudao or Li Xuan.

Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. These two disciples were always punctual, so why hadn't they arrived yet? Had they encountered some danger?

Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but become anxious. He decided to search nearby, hoping to find traces of his two disciples.

Lin Feng circled the forest again and again but still could not find Lan Yudao or Li Xuan. He grew increasingly anxious, wondering where these two disciples had gone.

Just as Lin Feng was in a state of extreme anxiety, suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from deep within the forest. Lin Feng's heart stirred, and he quickly looked in the direction of the sound, only to see a tattered young man stumbling towards him.

The young man looked panicked, running and glancing back, as if something terrifying was chasing him. He ran to Lin Feng, gasping for breath, and said, "Se... Senior, save me! There's a Yao Beast chasing me!"

Lin Feng frowned upon hearing this. He looked behind the young man and saw a large figure rapidly approaching from deep within the forest. It was a giant bear covered in black fur, its eyes glinting with fierce light.

Lin Feng's heart tensed. He hadn't expected there to be Yao Beasts active near this small town. Without time to think further, he grabbed the young man, retreated rapidly, and at the same time, summoned his Magic Treasure. A cold light flashed as his Flying Sword cut through the air, attacking the giant bear. Seeing this, the giant bear roared, opened its blood-red mouth, and lunged at Lin Feng.

Lin Feng snorted coldly, controlling the Flying Sword to pierce through the giant bear's body like a meteor, causing blood to splatter. The giant bear let out an earth-shattering roar, but its body involuntarily fell, its massive form hitting the ground and raising a cloud of dust.

Lin Feng put away his Flying Sword and looked at the giant bear lying on the ground, his expression solemn. He hadn't expected this Yao Beast to be so fierce. If he hadn't reacted in time, he might have truly suffered some losses.