True Solution of the Sword Dao

Chapter 68: Chapter 64 Facing 2

Chapter 68 -64 Facing 2

The burly man smiled and said, “This is my junior sister, Yang Ying. I am Feng Biao.” There still lingered a morbid paleness on his copper-colored face from serious wounds. However, his smile was very gentle, and he seemed like someone who was naturally good-tempered.

“I am Lin Mu, and these are Ning Xiaoyuan and Xu Shiyuan.” A trace of sorrow flickered across Lin Fei’s face, “Unfortunately, Uncle Xu is no longer with us.” At such a time, this kind of expression could easily resonate with others and shorten the emotional distance.

As expected, a deep sadness flashed across Xu Shiyuan’s face. The boy next to her, Ning Xiaoyuan, wanted to pull her into his embrace, but the girl apologetically avoided the gesture. A blush crossed Ning Xiaoyuan’s face, embarrassed, he let go of her.

The burly man did not notice this detail, but upon hearing these words, his expression also turned somber.

“Of those who came with us, not a single one made it….”

“Senior brother.” The woman named Yang Ying gently took Feng Biao’s hand.

Such terms as ‘senior brother’ still exist in this era. Lin Fei was a bit curious; in his past life, he had never been exposed to this level and therefore understood none of it. Although his current goal was merely to change his fate from his past life, that didn’t prevent him from being interested in this aspect.

“Since we undertook this mission, we should have been prepared for such an outcome. But why do you still address each other as senior brother and junior sister?”

Feng Biao cracked a smile, “Old customs. But now we’re used to it and too lazy to change it.”

The group spoke softly among themselves and soon became quite familiar with each other, drawing emotionally closer.

Indeed, one reason the atmosphere could be so harmonious was because everyone shared the same purpose—to build a network of relationships. Having survived such a great battle intact, each of them must have had some exceptional qualities, whether in strength or intelligence. They were the elites among the crowd, with great potential for future development and prospects. Therefore, their status relative to each other was fairly equal.

In this society, anyone might find themselves needing the help of others. Having survived this mission together, they naturally became much closer than other groups in other regions. It was much easier to build relationships.

However, this thought mainly occurred to Lin Fei, Feng Biao, and Yang Ying. Ning Xiaoyuan seemed simply to have no ulterior motives, while Xu Shiyuan seemed to have taken a liking to Lin Fei, hence her active participation in the conversation.

Originally, Lin Fei thought that with his having killed so many enemies, his side should not have suffered such heavy casualties. Unexpectedly, it turned out even worse than before, with only a few survivors. Confused, he deliberately steered the conversation toward this topic.

“There were too many of them with guns,” Feng Biao said somberly.

“But Lin brother is still amazing for not getting hurt and making it to the end of the mission by himself,” Xu Shiyuan glanced at Lin Fei, her tone carrying a hint of subtle admiration. However, as soon as she finished speaking, memories of her father seemed to flash through her mind, and her expression instantly darkened. “If only I were as strong as Lin brother, my father would have…”

Lin Fei reached out and gently ruffled the girl’s hair, speaking tenderly, “Don’t say that, I’m not that great. I just got a little lucky.”

Sometimes, even he couldn’t clearly distinguish what kind of person he truly was.

In leisure times, he could handle situations with introversion and shyness. When facing important matters, he could analyze and plan with a calm mind. In front of his younger sister, he could be stubborn and confrontational. But in truth, many times, he felt an unusual excitement and impulse.

Perhaps in his past life, he was inherently introverted. Such a nature led to an excessive immersion in his own inner world, finding it difficult to trust others and to invest emotionally. Facing everything in the outside world, he would have a deep sense of vigilance and distance. He severely lacked a sense of security, which is why he loved Chinese martial arts and combat sports, hoping to use martial strength to satisfy his need for security. However, also due to his introversion, he possessed an incredibly strong interest and perseverance for things he liked.

This was why he could teach himself to a Professional Level, why he didn’t grow tired or weary from long periods of practice. In his past life, he had an extreme passion for Chinese martial arts. However, now he truly realized that he wasn’t actually interested in the martial arts itself, but rather deeply yearned for the world in which martial arts existed. He longed from the bottom of his heart to step into such a crazy, bloody world where the strong reigned supreme. This life, having obtained the Sword Dao True Solution, on his first occasion of killing, the excitement and impulse that surged from deep within made him finally understand what he truly desired.

In his previous life, he was squashed like an ant by others, a sensation Lin Fei had no desire to experience a second time. If he didn’t want to be crushed by others, he had to become someone who could crush others. In a world that revered the strong and observed natural selection, it was simply survival of the fittest.

Lin Fei may have only just entered D-grade level, but with the True Force Core continuously supplying True Force, a small True Force vortex had begun to form within him. This vortex would take about a month to completely shrink and condense into a True Force seed, reaching the stage where it could autonomously absorb and generate True Force. Moreover, the ample True Force could protect Lin Fei at all times and from any place; even a surprise attack with hot weapons, like handguns, would not harm him since the force surrounding him could directly withstand it.

That is to say, Lin Fei’s strength realm had not improved, but his defensive power had reached the peak of D-grade. Only at the peak of D-grade would one have the capability to disregard sneak attacks. With peak defensive power and only basic attack power, it was unlikely that he could easily defeat an enemy who was also at D-grade. The previous slaughtering of the Fire Snake was possible only because Fire Snake was momentarily caught off guard, allowing for a surprise attack.

What truly made Lin Fei fearless were the extensive memory imprints fused from Yan Shi, as well as the unmatched sharpness of the ring in his hand. His long-term practice of the Basic Sword Technique had given him an extremely deep understanding of the most fundamental elements of swordsmanship. Moreover, with the acquisition of True Force, the visualization patterns that had previously lost their effectiveness were once again highly effective.

With a continuous supply of True Force, as long as the opponent’s attack couldn’t break through the protection of the aura in a single strike, Lin Fei could instantly recover to his optimal state. The Divine Beast Midge was known for its speed, which also led to Lin Fei’s exceptional swiftness; with his current physical condition, instantly covering four to five meters was not a problem. At such speeds, catching his figure would undoubtedly be quite difficult.

From the imprints of Yan Shi, it was not just occasional memory fragments; more so, it was that absolute confidence in swordplay. Lin Fei vaguely felt that Yan Shi’s strength likely far surpassed D-grade. This was because no matter what, that recurring sense of looking down from above, that loneliness, that suppressed desire to fight—it was all there in the memories.

Combining the previous astonishment of the Fire Snake towards Yan Shi, Lin Fei became even more certain that Yan Shi must have been an extremely powerful figure in the past.

That exceptional confidence stemming from the same origin made Lin Fei crave battle without a speck of fear or sense of crisis. For he knew that he could perform at one hundred or even two hundred percent of his abilities in combat.

July 15, 2004, sunny with strong wind

Donghe Province, Qu City Airport

Standing in front of the airport shuttle, amidst the flow of people, a young boy with a gentle face looked up at the clear sky, a black long bag slung over his shoulder.

“Just in time for good weather.”

Ping City

With a calm expression, Lu Jun glanced at the phone on the desk, then at the blonde young man sitting on the side of the room, engrossed in reading a newspaper.

“Branch President Lin Fei has already arrived at the provincial capital; I’m sure you’ll see the person you want to meet by tomorrow.” 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

“I’ve said it, I’ll wait for him,” the blond young man stated indifferently. “He killed my brother.”

“So you’re using me to blackmail him?” Lu Jun said calmly.

“The moment he gets any good news, he’ll contact you immediately. I’m sure your relationship must be really good. Using the least effort to achieve the best outcome is of course the best,” said the blond young man, picking up the coffee from the table in front of him and taking a light sip.

Lu Jun helplessly twisted his body a few times, but he was bound to the chair with steel wires from head to toe, and he didn’t dare to exert too much force, or the slender wires would instantly turn into blades, slicing him with numerous wounds.

“Although I don’t want to die either, I have to remind you, he’s not someone who would succumb to threats. And I’m far less important to him than you think,” Lu Jun warned.

“Since you won’t provide me with his detailed information, I can’t be bothered to go looking for it, capturing you is more convenient. Whether he will commit offences or not remains to be seen. If this doesn’t work, then you can just die,” the blond young man said flatly. “Or you could give up his information, like, say, his family or something.”

Lu Jun managed a bitter smile. “If I don’t give it up, I might still have a chance to live. But if I did, I estimate my whole family would be wiped out. Which do you think I should choose?”