80: Missing people at the dock

In recent months, nothing major had happened in the Great Xin mortal world, but Meng Tasha's territory was experiencing problems. While his subordinates were collecting protection fees at the docks, they discovered that dock porters had been frequently disappearing. This led to no one being willing to work at the docks anymore.

As the local power, Meng Tasha naturally had to investigate the matter. He dispatched his subordinates to monitor the area day and night, but they failed to uncover any useful information. Just as Meng Tasha was at his wit's end, one of his subordinates, on the night before his disappearance, inadvertently saw a mysterious Black-Robed Cultivator lurking near the docks, seemingly connected to the porters' disappearances.

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng pondered inwardly, who exactly was this Black-Robed Cultivator? And was this person's actions related to the conflict between the two Cultivation Worlds? To uncover the truth, Lin Feng decided to act personally. He instructed Meng Tasha to continue monitoring the Black-Robed Cultivator's movements, while he secretly prepared to deal with any potential crisis.

In the following days, Lin Feng Cultivated even more diligently. He not only enhanced his own Cultivation, but also carefully refined some Medicinal Pills for unforeseen needs. At the same time, he constantly paid attention to the news from Meng Tasha, waiting for the opportunity for the Black-Robed Cultivator to reappear.

Just as Lin Feng had been waiting for a long time without the Black-Robed Cultivator appearing, Meng Tasha rushed to Lin Feng's residence, nervously informing him that the Black-Robed Cultivator had finally reappeared. He had gathered stealthily near the docks under the cover of night, seized several more people, and then left the docks.

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. He immediately stood up, put on his night-traveling attire, and prepared to go to the docks to investigate. Lin Feng arrived at the location, checked the situation, and discovered that the so-called mysterious person was actually a Cultivator, because Lin Feng could sense the Spiritual Qi fluctuations in the area.

Lin Feng called for Meng Tasha, instructing him to gather some men at the location, while he himself hid in the shadows. He wanted to see who this person truly was.

The night was as dark as ink. Lin Feng hid in the shadows, his gaze sharp, fixed on the front. The Black-Robed Cultivator was seen lurking furtively near the docks, seemingly searching for something. Lin Feng secretly remained vigilant. He put on his Illusory Feather Cape, concealing his aura and blending himself with the surroundings, making it impossible for outsiders to detect his presence.

Before long, the Black-Robed Cultivator suddenly flashed and darted towards the depths of the docks. Seeing this, Lin Feng immediately followed closely. He wanted to see what the Black-Robed Cultivator's true objective was. Following the Black-Robed Cultivator deeper, Lin Feng discovered that the other party had arrived at a secluded corner of the docks, where a dilapidated boat was moored.

The Black-Robed Cultivator meticulously inspected the boat, seemingly confirming something. Lin Feng's heart stirred. He quietly approached, wanting to hear what the other party was saying. However, just as he was about to get close, the Black-Robed Cultivator suddenly turned, and a sharp gaze shot directly at him.

Lin Feng was startled. He hadn't expected the other party to be so alert. However, he was, after all, a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator with extremely quick reactions. He immediately flashed his figure, dodging the other party's attack. At the same time, he no longer concealed himself, revealing his figure and facing the Black-Robed Cultivator from a distance.

"Who are you? Why are you following me?" the Black-Robed Cultivator's voice was hoarse, carrying an eerie undertone.

Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "I am Lin Feng. I was just passing by and, seeing Your Excellency's suspicious movements, my curiosity was piqued, so I followed to observe."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in the Black-Robed Cultivator's eyes. He said, "Hmph, since you've seen what you shouldn't have, don't even think about leaving alive."

Before he finished speaking, the Black-Robed Cultivator moved, pouncing towards Lin Feng. Seeing this, Lin Feng first retreated, then immediately activated his Cultivation Technique, engaging in battle with the other party.

Because Lin Feng had always presented himself as a Late-Stage Qi Refining Cultivator, this black-clothed man thought Lin Feng would be easy to handle. However, as soon as the two exchanged blows, he realized that both sides possessed considerable strength.

This black-clothed man's strength was much greater than that of an ordinary Qi Refining Cultivator. His mastery of various Cultivation Techniques even made Lin Feng, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, feel inferior. He first launched a Fireball Technique at Lin Feng.

Then, a barrage of various attack techniques followed, including wind blades, water arrows, giant rocks, vines, and blazing flames. If Lin Feng were not currently a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he might not have been able to defeat the opponent in a pure spell-casting duel.

However, Lin Feng was no ordinary person. For Lin Feng, a Body Refining second-stage Cultivator, most of those attacks were met with his Physical Body. Moreover, Lin Feng possessed numerous Spiritual Talismans. Although he didn't wield spell attacks with the same precision as his opponent, Lin Feng could still firmly suppress the other party by relying on his powerful Physical Body and Spiritual Talismans.

The Black-Robed Cultivator was surprised to see Lin Feng so easily fend off his attacks. He hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary passerby to possess such formidable strength.

"Who exactly are you?" the Black-Robed Cultivator asked again, his voice now tinged with gravity.

Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "I've already told you, I am Lin Feng. If Your Excellency doesn't believe me, there's nothing I can do."

Upon hearing this, the Black-Robed Cultivator said no more and attacked again. This time, he held nothing back, unleashing a continuous stream of powerful techniques towards Lin Feng.

Seeing this, Lin Feng dared not be careless. He concentrated fully on parrying the Black-Robed Cultivator's attacks. The two exchanged blows, locked in an intense battle.

Just then, a plan suddenly formed in Lin Feng's mind. He feigned defeat, retreating backward. The Black-Robed Cultivator, seeing this, thought Lin Feng was in retreat and immediately pursued him.

However, just as the Black-Robed Cultivator was about to catch up to Lin Feng, Lin Feng suddenly turned, and a powerful Spiritual Talisman instantly affixed itself to the Black-Robed Cultivator's body. With a flash of light from the Spiritual Talisman, the Black-Robed Cultivator was immediately immobilized, unable to move.

This talisman was one that Lin Feng had purchased at Zheng Yun Market, a Spiritual Talisman used by Foundation Establishment cultivators. For years, Lin Feng had focused his efforts on Alchemy and Cultivation. As for the Spiritual Talismans used by Foundation Establishment cultivators, Lin Feng had acquired them from the market, and he hadn't expected them to be so effective today.

Seeing this, Lin Feng immediately stepped forward and ripped off the Black-Robed Cultivator's black robe. Beneath the robe, an unfamiliar face was revealed.

"Who exactly are you? Why are you here?" Lin Feng demanded sternly.

Although the Black-Robed Cultivator was captured by Lin Feng, he refused to speak. Lin Feng thought for a moment, immobilized him there, and then turned to inspect the boat he was on.

Just as Lin Feng was searching the man's information on his small boat, the man managed to break Lin Feng's Spiritual Talisman and attempted to flee the area.

Although Lin Feng had been searching for the man's belongings on the boat, his Divine Sense had been constantly monitoring the man's situation. Seeing that he had broken free, Lin Feng had not found any useful information on the boat.

Lin Feng did not immediately act. Instead, he put on his Illusory Feather Cape, blending himself with his surroundings. No longer concealing his Foundation Establishment Cultivation, he flew into the sky, following the man from a distance.

The Black-Robed Cultivator, moving like a phantom, rapidly traversed through the air, clearly intending to escape the area as quickly as possible. However, Lin Feng's Cultivation was a level higher than his, and his speed was immeasurably faster, allowing him to maintain a steady pursuit behind the man.

The black-clothed man did not discover Lin Feng. After fleeing for three or four hours and circling a certain area several times, he still hadn't detected anyone following him, as if he had let out a sigh of relief.