In the evening, the caravan finally reached the gates of Yanjing City. Jiang Yun joined the Lin family's entourage and queued up outside the city gate for inspection.
Jiang Yun couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of life. It turned out that the person sitting in the carriage was none other than Lin Feier, the Lin family's young miss, who had previously been engaged to him but later broke off the engagement. In fact, Jiang Yun hadn't seen Lin Feier for about ten years. This time, blending in with the Lin family's servants, he managed to catch a fleeting glimpse of Lin Feier.
Lin Feier had blossomed into a beautiful woman with bright eyes and white teeth, completely different from the crying little girl Jiang Yun remembered.
Now, Lin Feier also got off the carriage because the city gate guards required an inspection. This unusual procedure raised Lin Feier's suspicion, so she decided to get off the carriage and stood among the Lin family's servants.
"Hong'er, go ahead and inquire about what's going on. Why is the city gate inspection so strict? Could something have happened inside the city?" Lin Feier instructed her maid standing by her side.
In fact, when Jiang Yun saw Xiao Wanshui at the city gate, he already knew what was going on. Xiao Wanshui probably had a "just in case" mindset, hoping to catch Jiang Yun if he dared to risk entering Yanjing City again.
Thinking of Xiao Wanshui's palm strike, the wounds on Jiang Yun's body still hadn't fully healed. He looked at him with a mix of resentment and animosity, and his internal energy stirred momentarily. However, he quickly calmed himself down.
As Jiang Yun's internal energy churned, he inwardly realized that the situation was not good. Among the Lin family's entourage, the one who appeared to have the highest cultivation level was the captain of the guards. However, Jiang Yun had already noticed that Lin Feier was not any less capable than the guard captain. Moreover, he hadn't concealed his aura well just now, and with Lin Feier's distance and cultivation, it wouldn't be difficult for her to detect him.
In a quick change of mind, Jiang Yun decided to impersonate a formidable expert. With his internal energy in motion, he transmitted his voice secretly, "Hahaha, I didn't expect you to be so astute and discover my true identity. Since that's the case, there's no need to hide anything. In fact, my disciple has some connections with you."
Lin Feier was greatly shocked. When she heard Jiang Yun's words in her mind, she didn't see his mouth move at all. The people around them also seemed oblivious to Jiang Yun's words. Based on these observations, could it be that this Li Tao was actually a master of the Earth Martial realm?
It was well known that the difference between Earth Martial masters and Human Martial practitioners lay in two main factors. Firstly, Earth Martial masters could fly through the air, and secondly, they could manipulate objects with their consciousness. This transmission of thoughts was a distinctive method of Earth Martial masters.
Of course, Jiang Yun was well aware of this. However, what he did was far from actual thought transmission. He simply employed ventriloquism and then used his voice to send a faint transmission to Lin Feier's ear.
But Lin Feier had no knowledge of these techniques. Seeing Jiang Yun display this distinctive method of an Earth Martial master, she immediately showed respect and bowed. She then lowered her voice and leaned closer to Jiang Yun, saying, "Feier didn't know the senior's identity earlier. I hope the senior can forgive Feier's inadvertent mistake. I am curious, though, who is the senior's esteemed disciple, and what connection does Feier have with them?"
Jiang Yun had initially wanted to stroke his beard like a wise old man, but he quickly remembered that he was still a young lad without a beard. So he touched his nose and transmitted his voice secretly, "There's no harm in telling you. That disciple of mine is none other than Jiang Yun from the Jiang family. He mentioned having had a betrothal with you in the past, but due to various circumstances, the engagement was ultimately canceled after discussions between the two families. He also mentioned you to me. As for entering the city this time, I intended to deceive others and act covertly. It just so happened that I encountered your group and came up with a small lie to blend in. I didn't expect you to discover it."
Lin Feier's face paled at first when she heard that the betrothal between their families had been canceled two years ago. She hurriedly asked, "The betrothal was canceled? Why has my family never mentioned it to me?"
Jiang Yun was also puzzled. He didn't understand what the Lin family was thinking. It had been two years since the cancellation of his betrothal with Lin Feier, and she seemed unaware. Seeing the anxious expression on Lin Feier's face, could it be that this young girl had long held feelings for him?
"The cancellation of the betrothal was conveyed to me by my disciple himself, so it should be true. As for why you were unaware, I have no idea."
As Lin Feier realized that her marriage tie with Jiang Yun had been severed, tears welled up in her eyes. However, they were surrounded by a large number of people waiting for inspection outside the city, and many gazes were upon her. She didn't want to lose composure in front of strangers, so she forcefully calmed herself down and asked in a low voice, "May I know the purpose of the senior's visit to Yanjing this time? If there's any inconvenience, please inform Feier. The Feier family holds considerable influence in the city and can assist the senior with various matters. After all, the senior is Cloud Brother's master, and Feier holds great respect for you."
Jiang Yun thought to himself, What connection does my master have with you? But the words that reached Lin Feier's ears were, "That's good. Originally, I came to the city to avenge my disciple, planning to act covertly. If you can find me a convenient identity to move around, it would save me a lot of trouble."
Lin Feier had been away from Yanjing for over half a month and had just returned today. The news of the death of Xiao Kuan, the second son of the Xiao family, at Jiang Yun's hands had yet to reach her. When she heard Jiang Yun say that he was seeking revenge for his disciple, it was like a bolt from the blue, and her body swayed.
"Is Cloud Brother, by any chance, in danger if the senior is seeking revenge?" Lin Feier asked with a pale face.
"No, that's not the case. He only suffered some injuries but has already been taken to a safe place by me. As his master, I just want to help him vent his frustrations. When it comes to seeking revenge, he needs to take action himself," Jiang Yun explained.
When Lin Feier heard that Jiang Yun was not dead, her complexion slightly eased, and she asked, "Can the senior tell me who hurt Cloud Brother?"
Jiang Yun looked at Lin Xiang'er, who had been sent earlier to gather information and was now running toward them, gasping for breath. He replied, "You'll know when your maid by your side comes back with the information. Just remember the promise you made to me."
Lin Feier respectfully replied, "Rest assured, senior. I will take care of the matter regarding your identity. With so many people here and so much gossip, I will discuss the details with you after we enter the city."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xiang'er rushed over, panting heavily, and exclaimed, "Miss, something happened. Jiang Young Master is in trouble."