Martial Arts Overlord

"Luo Feng, why are these bandits so afraid of you?"

After the bandits left, Hu Caiyun approached Luo Feng, blinking her eyes as she asked curiously.

Luo Feng alone had made hundreds of bandits retreat and even forced an eighth-level Hell Realm expert to beg for peace! To the young girl, this was nothing short of a miracle!

At this moment, Hu Caiyun's heart was filled with admiration for Luo Feng.

"It's nothing much. They might have heard that we're from one of the Four Great Academies, so they probably didn't dare to make a move," Luo Feng said casually.

Hu Caiyun, unconvinced by Luo Feng's perfunctory answer, pouted her attractive red lips in dissatisfaction; she naturally didn't believe this explanation.

Luo Feng took out one million five hundred thousand taels in silver notes. He intended to give five hundred thousand taels to each of Hu Caiyun, Yang Wen, and Yang Tao. "This is five hundred thousand taels for each of you. Take it," he said.

"These silver notes are for us?"

The two Yang brothers swallowed hard, looking at the silver notes handed to them.

They were merely disciples from ordinary minor clans, and five hundred thousand taels was no small sum for them.

This amount could allow them to buy many Spiritual Medicines to temper their bodies and accelerate their cultivation.

"If I tell you to take it, just take it," Luo Feng waved his hand impatiently.

Confirming that Luo Feng wasn't joking, Yang Wen and Yang Tao eagerly accepted the silver notes.

Yang Wen said gratefully, "Brother Luo Feng! If you ever need help with anything in the future, we brothers will definitely not refuse!"

Yang Tao, beside him, also nodded in agreement.

Luo Feng had saved them, and these five million taels in silver notes had also been extorted from the bandit leader by Luo Feng.

Even if Luo Feng had kept all these silver notes for himself, they would have had no complaints.

The fact that Luo Feng was willing to give them five hundred thousand taels each deeply touched their hearts.

Hu Caiyun waved her small hand and said, "I don't want it! I'm not short on silver."

Luo Feng nodded and put away the silver notes she declined.

Five hundred thousand taels was indeed a huge sum for ordinary people.

But for Hu Caiyun, a young lady from the Hu Family, one of the six major clans, it was insignificant.

The black-clad young man, Liu Feihong, seeing Luo Feng put the silver notes away, finally couldn't resist asking, "Luo Feng, what about my share?"

Luo Feng, surprised at Liu Feihong's audacity, raised an eyebrow and feigned confusion, "Your what?"

Liu Feihong's face darkened, but he couldn't resist the temptation of five hundred thousand taels of silver. He said, "The bandits said the five million taels of silver were our medical expenses. I should have a share."

A slight smirk played on Luo Feng's lips as he looked Liu Feihong up and down, then asked, "And where are you injured?"

"I..."

Liu Feihong was at a loss for words.

Luo Feng laughed heartily. "Don't worry, I'm always generous. Here are ten taels of silver; use it to nourish your body properly."

Saying this, Luo Feng slapped a silver ingot into Liu Feihong's hand.

Ignoring Liu Feihong's murderous glare, Luo Feng turned to Hu Caiyun and the Yang brothers. "We're not far from Wind Howl City. Let's hurry."

Hu Caiyun watched the flustered Liu Feihong, whose face alternated between red and white, a twinkle of mirth in her beautiful eyes. She barely managed to suppress her laughter and nodded. Looking at Luo Feng, she thought to herself:

Luo Feng is so mischievous, teasing him like that! But, it serves Senior Brother Liu right for shamelessly asking for silver!

A faint smile touched her rosy lips as Hu Caiyun took out several Xuanqing Pills and handed them to the others. "The road ahead will inevitably hold more dangers. These are Xuanqi Pills; they can quickly restore depleted Yuan Qi."

As expected of someone from one of the six major clans; their foundation is so profound to possess such pills.

Luo Feng accepted a Xuanqi Pill, thinking to himself.

He had heard of Xuanqi Pills before. Each pill was worth tens of thousands of taels, and its ability to restore Yuan Qi was more than ten times that of a Qi Condensing Pill, making it very valuable.

Upon consuming the Xuanqi Pill, a warm medicinal power immediately spread throughout his body. Yuan Qi surged continuously, rapidly replenishing the Yuan Qi he had expended.

An eighth-level Hell Realm expert was no ordinary opponent.

Luo Feng hadn't held back at all, and his Yuan Qi consumption had been substantial.

The group rested for a short while before setting off again.

Along the way, they encountered several more bandit attacks.

These bandits' strength was unremarkable. After Luo Feng unleashed his Saber Qi and killed a few, the rest scattered in fright.

The journey continued with some thrills but no real danger. As evening approached, a gigantic city appeared in their view.

Under the glow of the setting sun, the great city was rendered golden and splendid. The city walls stood tall, dozens of zhang high. From afar, it resembled a mountain range, magnificent and awe-inspiring.

Hu Caiyun pointed excitedly towards the colossal city on the horizon. "That's Wind Howl City, one of the four major cities in the Flowing Cloud Region!"

Luo Feng nodded, feeling somewhat awestruck.

Wind Howl City, Dayang City, Frost Arrival City, and Flame Sand City were the four largest cities in the Flowing Cloud Region. Compared to Wind Howl City, Panlong City was like a village.

"What a pity we didn't arrive at a good time."

Hu Caiyun, who clearly knew Wind Howl City well, turned to Luo Feng, blinking her eyes and laughing cheerfully. "At noon, the Gang Qi from the four directions converges above Wind Howl City. The wind howls like thunder, and the sky displays the changes of the four seasons. That's when it's truly spectacular!"

Luo Feng had heard a few things about Wind Howl City.

Wind Howl City's location was extremely unique. Every day at noon, Gang Qi from the east, south, west, and north would converge above the city. Their interaction would conjure spring rain, summer thunder, autumn wind, and winter snow, creating a spectacular display of the four seasons.

"Let's go," Luo Feng said and merged into the bustling crowd on the main road, heading toward Wind Howl City.

Arriving outside the city's main gate, Luo Feng looked up. His gaze fell upon three enormous golden characters inscribed above the gate.

Wind Howl City!

What a huge city!

He took a slight breath. Although he had been mentally prepared, standing beneath the towering walls now, Luo Feng was still astonished.

The city gate itself was nearly forty meters high. Atop the city walls, which were dozens of zhang high, squads of fully armed Martial Artists patrolled back and forth, their orderly steps exuding an air of solemnity.

"Let's go in."

Luo Feng retracted his gaze and walked towards the city gate.

Two squads of armored Martial Artists stood guard at the city entrance. Each one of them was vigorous and alert, with temples bulging high—indicators of cultivation between the fifth Rigid-Soft Realm and the sixth God Bravery Realm. The leader of one squad was even an expert at the mid-stage of the seventh Essence Storage Realm!

Such formidable strength!

Luo Feng noted the aura of these guards, his eyebrows twitching slightly.

The city guards of Panlong City were mostly Martial Artists at the third Strong Body Realm; the difference was incomparable.

Luo Feng noticed a plaque hanging at the city gate, which read: 'Entry tax: one tael of silver per person! Tax evaders will have their legs broken!'

Just as Luo Feng was about to take out silver, the guard captain with the mid-stage seventh Essence Storage Realm cultivation saw Hu Caiyun and suddenly approached with a smile.

"Miss Caiyun, you're back! Your older brother has been worried sick! Where have you been these past few days?"

"Uncle Lin, I went to Ghost Howl Forest," Hu Caiyun said, sticking out her tongue, a little nervous.

Hearing this, the guard captain's brow furrowed. He glanced sharply at Liu Feihong and said with concern, "Ghost Howl Forest? That place is extremely dangerous! You didn't encounter any danger, did you?"

"We encountered a Black Scale Leopard," Hu Caiyun stated directly.

"A Black Scale Leopard! That's a mid-Tier 3 Demon Beast!" The guard captain's expression changed drastically. Even he was no match for a Black Scale Leopard.

Hu Caiyun giggled and pointed at Luo Feng. "I'm fine. He saved us."

Only then did the guard captain look at Luo Feng, a flicker of surprise appearing in his eyes.

He couldn't see through this young man's cultivation!

To defeat a Black Scale Leopard, one must be at least at the peak of the seventh Essence Storage Realm. But this boy's age…

The guard captain mused internally, finding it somewhat unbelievable, but he didn't let it show on his face. He smiled at Luo Feng and said, "Thank you for saving our young lady."

Luo Feng nodded and smiled. "It is a Martial Artist's duty to draw their sword and help when encountering injustice."

Although he had some doubts about Luo Feng's strength, Luo Feng's humble attitude pleased the guard captain. He nodded and smiled. "Truly, heroes often emerge young. Unfortunately, I have official duties now and cannot leave. Otherwise, I would definitely invite you for a drink."

Luo Feng smiled but said nothing.

"You all go in. I'll send someone to inform your brother of your return. He's been very anxious about you these past few days," the guard captain said, turning back to Hu Caiyun.

Hu Caiyun nodded and, pulling Luo Feng towards the city gate, said, "We'll be at the Pleased Tavern in the city."

After taking a few steps with her, Luo Feng remarked, "It seems we haven't paid the entry tax yet."

Hu Caiyun giggled. "Uncle Lin is a member of our family's branch clan. Even if you offered him silver, he definitely wouldn't accept it."

The group entered the city smoothly.

Wind Howl City truly lived up to its reputation as one of the four major cities in the Flowing Cloud Region. Upon entering the city gates, Luo Feng was immediately stunned by the scene before him.

Before him lay a wide street, spacious enough for a dozen horse-drawn carriages to travel side by side. The buildings on either side were grand and opulent, exuding luxury. Standing there, one felt as if they were in a primeval forest amidst towering trees.

Luo Feng discreetly observed the passing crowds and noticed many young Martial Artists in the city, including students from the Four Great Academies, some of whom were already quite famous.

"Why are there so many young Martial Artists?" Luo Feng asked, puzzled.

Yang Wen glanced at Luo Feng and smiled. "So, Brother Luo Feng doesn't know yet. In a few days, the grand auction of Wind Howl City's largest auction house—the Southwind Auction—is set to begin."

"Southwind Auction..."

Luo Feng nodded.

The Southwind Auction had existed in Wind Howl City for several hundred years and was one of the three major auction houses in the Flowing Cloud Region.

Whenever the Southwind Auction held an event, various major merchant alliances would bring out rarely seen treasures for auction. Among them were rare items such as Spirit Pills, Martial Arts Secret Manuals, and Spirit Weapons, attracting many Martial Artists.

Yang Wen paused for a moment before continuing, "Because the Newcomer Grand Tournament is approaching, this auction will feature many precious items. I heard that, in addition to various Spirit Pills, secret techniques, and weapons, there will also be a peak-grade Yellow-rank secret technique and a Grade Four Spiritual Medicine, the Bigang Pill!"

"Many young experts from the Four Great Academies have come this time. There's bound to be fierce competition!" Yang Tao added with a smile.

"Yes, my brother is here specifically for the Bigang Pill! Luo Feng, you should come too. There will definitely be something that interests you," Hu Caiyun said, looking at Luo Feng and blinking her eyes.

Luo Feng nodded. "Alright, if there's a chance, I'll definitely go."

He naturally wouldn't miss the chance to witness the top talents from the Four Great Academies.