“Thank you, Lin Feng. I hope that you will not refuse to continue travelling with me to the Imperial City.” said Duan Feng as if he had already forgotten the events that just occurred but his eyes still revealed his sadness.
They were about to head for the Imperial City together. Only Duan Feng, Jing Yun, Lin Feng and Meng Qing were left. It was the first time that Duan Feng experienced the cruelty which people were capable of.
What scared him the most is that the people who had tried to kill him were troops from the army and thus protectors of the Xue Yue Country.
“Hmmm… no problem.” said Lin Feng while nodding. He then asked to Duan Feng: “Do you still want to continue on your journey and go to the Imperial City?”
“Since we already left, there is no need to escape to another place.” said Duan Feng whose eyes were started to look less heartbroken. Suddenly, his facial expression changed as if he had an epiphany and said: “Lin Feng, big brother, you don’t need to travel with us though.”
“The large road that leads to the Imperial City is filled with all kinds people. We just need to find another road and we should be fine.”
Lin Feng knew what Duan Feng meant and shook his head.
“Hmm, I have looked at the map but I don’t know how many roads lead to the Imperial City. Let me drive the carriage.” Said Jing Yun.
Duan Feng was troubled because of all the things that had just happened but still said worriedly: “Jing Yun, sister, don’t push yourself too hard.”
The four of them moved towards the carriage and Jing Yun drove the carriage while the others sat inside the carriage. Lin Feng and Duan Feng were having a discussion inside the carriage.
“Duan Feng, there is one thing that I would like to ask you.”
“Go ahead and ask me.”
“Uncle Wang accused me of having betrayed the Yun Hai Sect and of being sent by Duan Tian Lang to kill you. What does Duan Tian Lang have to do with you? Why would he want to kill you?”
When Duan Feng heard Lin Feng’s question, he made a wry smile.
“I’m sorry, I may be too inquisitive. You don’t have to answer.” added Lin Feng.
“If I am still alive, it is thanks to you. There is nothing too inquisitive when coming from you.” said Duan Feng while shaking his head. He then said: “It’s just that it is a very complex matter. Family matters are always complicated I guess.”
“My family name is Duan, you already know that. What might be less clear to you is that it is the name which belongs to the Imperial Clan. I am also a member of that clan.”
“But because my grandparents made mistakes, we ended up in the Yun Yang. Nowadays, there is nothing that distinguishes me from the ordinary people in that small town.”
Duan Feng was speaking slowly as he told his story. Lin Feng was calmly listening to him. He was amazed because he would have never thought that Duan Feng was related to the Imperial Clan.
“Lin Feng, did you know that the Duan family are the Imperial Clan at the head of the Xue Yue Country?”
“Yes. They are extremely strong and respected by everyone within the Xue Yue Country.” replied Lin Feng.
“However, I don’t know for how many years the Duan Clan has been at the head of the country and how long they will be able to reign over the country in such a prosperous way.” said Duan Feng.
Lin Feng was surprised. He had never asked himself that question. Reigning over a country and keeping it prosperous was a difficult task but the Duan Clan had been in charge of the country for a long time. It wasn’t possible for them to reign over the country indefinitely but until now, they had always been the strongest clan at the head of the country.