Nine Revolutions Star Transformation

Chapter 257: Chapter 256: Wanted Upon Entering the City

After traveling for three days, Lin Feng and his two companions finally saw the shadow of the first city of the Celestial Dragon Empire. Along the way, it was relatively peaceful, and Ling’er’s and Wei Qun’s wounds had almost completely healed.

”Brother Tian, we’re about to reach the Imperial City soon, I’m so nervous!” Wei Qun said at this moment.

”What’s there to be nervous about? It’s not your first time here. Don’t forget why you’re here. If you get eliminated, let’s see how you’ll face your wife and kids,” Chu Linfeng remarked, glancing at Wei Qun.

”Big brother, once I deliver you guys to the Imperial City, I’ll head back. This time, luckily, I completed the task Miss assigned without any trouble. You all must be extra cautious, the experts in the Imperial City are as many as cattle hair, so don’t try to show off,” Ling’er also said.

However, there was a hint of loss in her tone, perhaps due to the separation, or maybe because of Chu Linfeng, making Chu Linfeng feel somewhat upset.

”Ling’er, you can stay in the Imperial City too. You can leave after Brother Tian and I become Imperial City Guards,” Wei Qun immediately suggested, having found Ling’er quite admirable after traveling together these past few days.

”There are still many matters at the auction house that need my attention. If I have the chance, I will come to the Imperial City to see you. Thank you for taking care of me along the way,” Ling’er said with slightly moist eyes, casting a sidelong glance at Chu Linfeng.

”Since the auction house needs you, you should go back. Be sure to give my regards to your Miss and tell her I won’t forget the promise I made to her,” Chu Linfeng said.

The atmosphere suddenly grew a bit gloomy. Ling’er nodded and said, ”Big brother, the Imperial City is right in front of us. I think I’ll leave now to avoid sadness later.”

Chu Linfeng didn’t know what to say. He understood the girl’s actions clearly in his heart; he did not want to bear the burden of emotional debts again. So, he hardened his heart and said, ”That’s fine too! Ling’er, thank you for your protection along the way. Without you, I wouldn’t have made it to the Imperial City. Take care!”

”Wei Qun, big brother, take care!” Ling’er said, then her figure flashed, and she flew into the sky, disappearing soon after.

At the moment she turned, both Chu Linfeng and the others clearly saw the tears in her eyes, but neither knew what to say.

”Brother Tian, let’s go! Ling’er is a good girl; maybe Brother Tian’s standards are too high for her, so it’s best for her to leave like this!” Wei Qun said.

”Don’t talk about it. I know what’s on her mind. We’re almost at the Imperial City, and I’d better take a good look at what the world’s first city is like,” Chu Linfeng said, striding forward.

The official road was becoming busier and busier, with endless streams of people on horseback and on foot, just like the busy streets of Liuyun City.

Before long, the city wall of the Imperial City appeared a hundred meters away from Chu Linfeng. After taking a closer look, Chu Linfeng discovered that the city wall was tens of meters high, and even after looking for some time, he hadn’t seen the end of its length; it probably stretched for tens of miles.

Many soldiers wearing silver armor patrolled cautiously on the city wall, and a massive city gate, dozens of meters wide and more than ten meters high, was flanked by over a hundred guards.

Chu Linfeng noticed that everyone entering and leaving the city was subject to inspection and had to pay a certain number of Star Stones, very strictly.

”Brother Tian, stop looking. The security measures of the Imperial City are definitely strict. As long as you don’t break the law, there won’t be any problems. Generally speaking, people don’t dare to cause trouble in the Imperial City; it’s much safer than Xuanwu City,” Wei Qun said.

Chu Linfeng nodded and said, ”This first city is indeed different. These soldiers aren’t Imperial City Guards, are they?”

”Of course not. These soldiers are the lowest rank but also the most arrogant. In the Imperial City, the last people you want to offend are these guys. They’re not powerful, but they are the best at making things difficult for people. I’ve been through it myself,” Wei Qun said.

”Someone as timid as you would also get into trouble? No way!” Chu Linfeng laughed.

”Let’s not mention it. We’d better head into the city quickly. Can’t you see there’s a notice at the city gate? Let’s go take a look. Maybe something significant has happened,” Wei Qun suggested.

Confirmed, Chu Linfeng, having come here for the first time, couldn’t help but look around. They soon arrived at the city gate, where many people were reading the content of a notice posted there.

Wei Qun squeezed into the crowd and came back shortly after, saying, ”Brother Tian, there’s nothing special in the notice. It’s about capturing a guy named Lin Feng. Apparently, he killed the Third Prince of the Sea Dragon Country, and the Sea Dragon Country demands the Celestial Dragon Country find him in three months, or they will declare war.

The notice says providing accurate information rewards you with five hundred Star Stones, and capturing the person rewards five thousand Star Stones.”

”Oh, let’s enter the city. Whoever this Lin Feng is has nothing to do with us. We should go check if the recruitment for the Imperial City Guard has ended,” Chu Linfeng said.

But in his heart, he was startled. Notices had appeared here, so they must have appeared elsewhere too. It was a nationwide wanted notice. If his father and Chu Linyue found out, who knew what would happen?

If they threatened to coerce his father and Chu Linyue to force him to appear, it would be troublesome. Unexpectedly, the Sea Dragon Country used this excuse to provoke a war with the Celestial Dragon Country, making him a pawn in their scheme.

Worry flashed on his face, and Wei Qun noticed it. ”Brother Tian, what’s wrong? Is something the matter?”

”No, nothing. I was just thinking, if Lin Feng isn’t found, will the Sea Dragon Country really go to war?” Chu Linfeng quickly covered up.

”Certainly, the Sea Dragon Country has long wanted to start a war with the Celestial Dragon Country, and they just needed an excuse. This Lin Feng is really despicable. Who knows how many people hate him now?” Wei Qun said angrily.

Chu Linfeng felt speechless inside, ”Damn it, am I really seen as the culprit?”

The two then arrived directly at the city gate, where guards stopped them. ”Name, age, place of birth,” the guard said.

”Wei Qun, twenty-six years old, born in Xuanwu City,” Wei Qun said, handing ten Star Stones to the guard.

The guard examined Wei Qun carefully and then said, ”You can go in!”

Seeing Wei Qun go in, Chu Linfeng stepped forward and said to the guard, ”Niu Tian, nineteen years old, born in Phoenix City,” and handed ten Star Stones to the guard.

The guard scrutinized Chu Linfeng’s face, displaying a suspicious look. ”You’re called Niu Tian from Phoenix City?”

”Yes. Is there anything else the soldier brother is concerned about?” Chu Linfeng felt a sense of foreboding. This guy was checking so carefully; could he be suspecting him?

The guard said nothing but went over to a guard in yellow armor, took a drawing, compared it carefully with Chu Linfeng, and suddenly shouted, ”Everyone, grab him. That guy is the wanted Lin Feng!”

Chu Linfeng’s heart jumped. It couldn’t be such a coincidence; even with his disguise, he was recognized? If caught, he was as good as dead. Without hesitation, he quickly fled backward.

Wei Qun naturally heard the soldier’s voice, and his heart jumped, ”Not good, this is trouble!”

Chu Linfeng’s escape, along with the guard’s shouts, caught everyone’s attention. ”Quick, catch him; he’s Lin Feng...”