Chapter 1692: Chapter 910: Misunderstood by Others (Part 2)

At this moment, Liu Qian was holding a folding fan and hurriedly speaking to all the beautiful women present.

The saying ’a wise man does not get into disputes with women’ seems to capture this situation. Liu Qian saw that his words were ineffective and could only hope Lin Feng fared well as he looked at Lin Feng with a bitter smile.

Lin Feng observed the scene and could only sigh softly.

Since there was no way to explain, why bother trying.

Just then, a capable woman holding a sword was about to stab toward Lin Feng. Lin Feng did not dodge, allowing the sword to thrust directly at him, but at that moment, another sword suddenly appeared beside him. The swordsmanship was purer and more exquisite than that of the capable woman, and within two moves, the sword in the capable woman’s hand was blocked, leaving no opportunity for further attack.

It turned out that Qian Hua had walked in at some point, and stood in front of Lin Feng facing the group of Phoenix Cliff women: "What are you intending to do?" Her tone was not a question but a stern warning.

The people opposite did not have time to respond before Qian Hua immediately said: "We just helped you drive back the black-clad assassins, yet you show no gratitude and are attacking Brother Lin!"

With that, Qian Hua threw the mask she had just pulled off the black-clad person onto the ground.

The women of Phoenix Cliff felt they might have wronged Lin Feng and became somewhat embarrassed and unsure of what to do, wanting to find a way to relent.

It was then that Liu Qian, acting as a mediator, played his role. Liu Qian said to the women of Phoenix Cliff, "See, you women are guilty of hastily harming a good person. Even if Lin was truly here to snatch the Heavenly Wood Bell, given his performance just now, who else could handle him here?"

The capable woman seemed to take in a bit of this and Liu Qian hurried up, placing his folding fan on her sword and gently pressed the sword down. Seeing that they had found a way out, the capable woman sheathed her sword.

Then, several female disciples of Phoenix Cliff also put away the fine swords they held.

At this point, the women of Phoenix Cliff formed a graceful and enchanting scene.

Seeing that things had calmed down, Liu Qian sighed with relief. Lin Feng was invited by him, and the beauties of Phoenix Cliff were also invited on his behalf. Any mishap on either side was something he wanted to avoid.

Even though both sides had sheathed their swords, the doubts between them were not dispelled.

Liu Qian suggested, "This is not the place for conversation; let us find another venue to talk properly."

Thus, he led Lin Feng and the capable woman and others to a private room in the inn.

Lin Feng found a table and chair and sat down, a cup of tea already placed in front of the table. After everyone had tea in hand, the attendant thoughtfully went outside but said to Liu Qian before leaving:

"Master, we are waiting outside, command if you have any needs."

Liu Qian replied happily, "Go ahead."

The attendant closed the door to the private room, signaling the start of their conversation.

"Brother Lin, tell us what you have in mind."

Lin Feng looked at everyone and then said, "I’ve come to Biyao City to find Su Liqian."

"What! Why are you looking for our disciple Su Liqian?" The capable woman asked since Su Liqian was the Sect Leader’s direct disciple and Lin Feng had come seeking her.

"I am family to Su Liqian. Two months ago, Su Liqian left without saying goodbye and has not made contact since. She merely left a letter saying she was returning to the sect to deliver something—an item that is actually the Heavenly Wood Bell from the Tian suite."

Ending his words, Lin Feng took a breath and continued: "Since the Heavenly Wood Bell is now in your hands, I wish to ask where Su Liqian is now?"

The capable woman found it hard to believe, as they could not tell if Lin Feng was speaking truthfully or not. She replied to Lin Feng, "You claim to be family to Su Liqian, but do you have any proof, and exactly who are you to her?"

Lin Feng was not foolish enough to say he was Su Liqian’s husband because with these people, there was no need to divulge everything. Sometimes leaving room to maneuver was better than revealing everything.

Lin Feng took a sip of tea and gently placed the cup on the table, then stood from his chair and took out an Identity Token of the Giant Wood Clan from his waist. The room, part of the Tian suite, was large like a grand hall. The arrangement of tables and chairs was as if set up like an ancient hall, with each table paired with a chair, totaling three on either side. Other Phoenix Cliff female disciples surrounded a nearby large pearwood table, resting and waiting for the capable woman’s orders.

The capable woman knew Su Liqian was from the Giant Wood Clan and was very familiar with their Identity Token. Over the years, Phoenix Cliff had many interactions with the Giant Wood Clan, such as when Su Liqian became the main disciple, people from the Giant Wood Clan visited and gifted the Sect Leader with a cask of Spirit Pond wine.

The Sect Leader couldn’t bear to drink it and sealed it in the sect’s secret chamber.

Upon the Sect Leader’s passing, that cask of Spirit Pond wine was taken by the Vice Sect Leader. The Vice Sect Leader spent three months in secluded cultivation after drinking the wine without emerging; this led to her sister, the capable woman, managing the sect affairs.

Having shown the Identity Token to the people of Phoenix Cliff, Lin Feng added: "As for who I am to Su Liqian, it’s inconvenient to disclose at the moment, so forgive me for not informing you." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Seeing Lin Feng’s firm stance, the capable woman had no reason to pursue further inquiry. Since his identity was indeed that of the Giant Wood Clan, it was justified for him to seek out the clan’s young lady.

The capable woman took on a serene demeanor, unlike her earlier assertive stance.

She responded with a calm and clear voice to Lin Feng: "Disciple Su Liqian was originally not under my charge. But now the Sect Leader has perished in Smokeless Canyon, and during these unsettled times, as the sect’s guiding practitioner, I naturally need to ascertain the circumstances to prevent further troubles for the sect’s disciples."

Hearing the capable woman’s reasoning, Lin Feng understood. No wonder this elder had been so forceful, ready to fight upon meeting, as she was of Phoenix Cliff’s leadership.

With the person’s identity before him clarified, Lin Feng no longer hesitated and expressed his urgency to find Su Liqian’s whereabouts, hoping for any assistance she might provide.

The capable woman replied to Lin Feng: "I have not seen Su Liqian myself. I arrived here after hearing from the Princely Heir of Yunzhou."

Lin Feng, upon hearing her response, felt puzzled. But from her words, he realized Su Liqian hadn’t returned to Phoenix Cliff.

As Lin Feng struggled to solve the mystery of Su Liqian’s whereabouts, the Princely Heir of Yunzhou, Liu Qian, spoke up:

"This is how it is. A few days ago, I received a message by spirit pigeon from Phoenix Cliff, asking me to come to Biyao City in two days for an important matter. I was puzzled at the time but later came here with my entourage. The message attached to the spirit pigeon instructed us to meet at the Wind Guest Inn."

Lin Feng, the capable woman, and Qian Hua listened intently to Liu Qian’s words, fearing missing any crucial parts; no one blinked.

Seeing everyone listening so attentively, Liu Qian set down his cup and shook his folding fan as he continued:

"Sure enough, yesterday morning, a woman claiming to be a disciple of Phoenix Cliff appeared and handed me the Heavenly Wood Bell, saying the situation was urgent and she had matters to attend to, asking me to deliver the sect’s treasure to the sect on her behalf."

With those words, Liu Qian tapped the small box holding the Heavenly Wood Bell on the table with his fingers.