Lovesick Forest

Two months had passed since Lin Feng's battle with Hei Mo, and the discussions about that day's challenge had gradually dwindled among the crowd. Tianyi Academy had returned to its former tranquility.

Everyone was focused on their cultivation, striving to improve their cultivation base, and there was nothing particularly noteworthy happening.

At this moment, a figure emerged from the cultivation tower of the Tianyi Academy's star system, wearing a ragged outfit with many holes, looking extremely tattered. However, when the passing crowd saw him, there was a hint of awe in their eyes, without a trace of contempt.

This figure was none other than Lin Feng.

Glancing at the sky outside, it was dusk, with a few red clouds drifting in the distance, very beautiful. However, in this world of martial artists, few had the leisure to appreciate such beauty. Strength was the only thing that mattered in the world of martial artists. With strength, one possessed everything; without it, one could only endure humiliation.

Lifting his foot, Lin Feng was about to head towards his residence. However, at this moment, a figure flickered and appeared in front of him.

Seeing this person, Lin Feng's gaze slightly froze, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This person, Lin Feng had seen before. That day, in the Qingxin Tavern in the outer city of the imperial capital, he had a close relationship with the tavern's owner, Qingxin. Lin Feng didn't expect him to be here, let alone appear in front of him.

"Lin Shao, my name is Nanshan."

To Lin Feng's surprise, this person smiled politely and nodded to Lin Feng, introducing himself first.

"Nanshan!" Lin Feng murmured, looking at this person, and asked, "Is there something you need?"

"Yes." Nanshan nodded slightly, his eyes devoid of the coldness from their first meeting, but with a smile. "I was worried that Lin Shao would be too engrossed in cultivation and wouldn't come out today. I didn't expect to catch up with you so coincidentally."

Lin Feng's confusion deepened. Catch up? The other party actually had something to discuss with him.

"Lin Shao, my young master invites you to a banquet. He specifically asked me to come and lead the way, hoping that you can join us at the banquet." Nanshan said politely. Lin Feng was very surprised. A banquet?

"Who is your young master? Why did he invite me to the banquet?" Lin Feng asked in confusion. The last time he confronted Nanshan, they almost came to blows. Now, Nanshan actually came to invite him to a banquet. Lin Feng felt it was somewhat inexplicable.

"My young master has met Lin Shao. In the challenge two months ago, my young master personally came and sat in the middle of the stands." Nanshan replied, making Lin Feng's eyes narrow. "Second Prince?"

"Yes, my young master is His Royal Highness the Second Prince." Nanshan nodded slightly.

Hearing the affirmative reply, Lin Feng looked at Nanshan, who was the Second Prince's man. Therefore, the Second Prince knew about him, perhaps because of his encounter with Nanshan in the Qingxin Tavern.

"Could it be because of Dream Qing?" Lin Feng thought to himself. Although he performed well that day, it was not enough to attract the attention of the Second Prince, who was high above. However, Dream Qing had nearly demolished the tavern that day, shaking the hearts of the crowd.

However, if the Second Prince wanted to win him over because of Dream Qing, why did he only invite him to a banquet now? That possibility seemed very small.

"Why invite me?" Lin Feng asked.

"His Highness said that after Lin Shao goes, you will naturally understand." Nanshan replied. Lin Feng's gaze flickered, and he fell silent for a moment, then said, "Are we leaving now?"

Looking up, Nanshan glanced at the sky and said, "The banquet is about to begin. If Lin Shao is ready, we can leave now."

"Okay." Lin Feng hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement.

He also wanted to understand why the Second Prince treated him this way and what his intentions were.

As for safety, Lin Feng was not worried. If the Second Prince wanted his life, it would be easy, and there was no need for any means.

In front of the Second Prince, he was still just a small figure.

Nanshan didn't expect Lin Feng to be so cooperative. He smiled and led Lin Feng, and the two of them left the ancient castle.

"Lin Shao, over there, I have prepared horses." Nanshan pointed in a direction where two majestic horses stood, very imposing, with slightly red horns, quite different from ordinary horses.

"Dragon Steeds!"

Seeing these two majestic horses, Lin Feng exclaimed softly. Dragon Steeds were the best among horses, more precious than ordinary spirit beasts. They were extremely fast, with ordinary horses traveling a thousand miles a day, while Dragon Steeds could travel tens of thousands of miles a day, at least ten times faster than normal horses, much faster than Blood Horses.

"Yes, Dragon Steeds." Nanshan took two steps and led one of the Dragon Steeds to Lin Feng's side, then mounted the other one himself, turning to Lin Feng and saying, "Lin Shao, I'll lead the way. Follow me."

With that, Nanshan spurred his horse, and the Dragon Steed galloped out like a phantom.

Lin Feng also mounted his horse and followed. The two shadows raced through the Tianyi Academy, attracting many gazes, looking quite free and easy.

In Snow Moon Country, in the imperial city, if there was one place that was most famous, it would be the Snow Moon Palace, followed by the City within the City. However, there was another sacred place whose reputation was not weaker than that of the City within the City.

The most famous wine in the imperial city was Lovesick Wine, drinking Lovesick Wine would lead to Lovesick Dreams.

The only place where Lovesick Wine was brewed was a place called Lovesick Forest.

For the vast majority of people in the imperial city, they only knew the name of Lovesick Forest but had never set foot in it or tasted Lovesick Wine because Lovesick Wine from Lovesick Forest was not allowed to be taken out. This was the iron rule of Lovesick Forest, which everyone had to abide by. Even if you were a noble of the Daqin Empire or even a member of the royal family, once you entered Lovesick Forest, you had to abide by the rules of Lovesick Forest.

This rule had never changed since the establishment of Lovesick Forest.

It was rumored that the master of Lovesick Forest, in order to brew Lovesick Wine, was lovesick and brewed it for lovers.

However, for some reason, Lovesick Forest seemed to have become a place to show off one's status. Only people from the noble families of the imperial city were qualified to enter here, and ordinary people could not enter Lovesick Forest at all.

At this moment, Nanshan and Lin Feng stepped into Lovesick Forest, but they did not ride their horses. In Lovesick Forest, only walking was allowed.

Looking at the picturesque scenery in front of him, Lin Feng's mind became calm and peaceful.

 Surrounded by green bamboo, flowing water, and the faint fragrance of mist in the air, it was irresistible.

It was hard to imagine that in the bustling imperial city, there would be such a pure land. It was somewhat similar to the Peach Blossom Forest with his teacher, but here, there was a more ethereal and mysterious artistic conception.

"What a wonderful place."

Lin Feng couldn't help but exclaim. In the bamboo forest, there were occasionally some people drinking and enjoying themselves. Most of these people were prominent figures, but they did not exude arrogance because this was Lovesick Forest. Perhaps the person he casually met here was even more prominent and higher in status than him.

Nanshan led Lin Feng along a winding path paved with bluestone, slowly moving forward. After some time, a wide pavilion appeared in front of Lin Feng, surrounded by bamboo and grass, like a dream.

On the lakeside, there was a very spacious pavilion. On the pavilion, there were many figures.

"This is the place. Lin Shao can go straight over." Nanshan smiled at Lin Feng. On the lake, there was a long corridor made of redwood, leading to the pavilion on the lakeside.

With that, Nanshan turned around, and his figure quickly disappeared. His task was done, and he had nothing else to do here.

Lin Feng's gaze flickered, and he glanced at the exquisite lakeside. The pavilion in front of Lin Feng was just one of them. On the lakeside, there were several other pavilions, but there was no one there, making the entire lakeside appear quite tranquil, except for occasional laughter and chatter in the distance.

Lifting his foot, Lin Feng stepped onto the redwood corridor, preparing to head towards the pavilion. However, at this moment, a figure flickered and arrived behind him in an instant.

Seeing Lin Feng, whose clothes were in disarray, this person frowned slightly and said softly, "Get out of the way."

Turning his eyes, Lin Feng raised his eyebrows, looked at the young man wearing a luxurious robe, his long hair tied up, his face like jade, a handsome young man. However, there was a hint of coldness in his face, and his gaze at Lin Feng was disdainful and arrogant.