Urban All-Round Master

Chapter 1219: Chapter 1253: Genius Illusionist

“Lin Shao, I also feel a bit uneasy here, like we’re being watched,” Huo Zhengfeng stepped forward with his sword, his sharp eyes flickering as he scanned the surroundings, yet unable to discern what might be hidden around, relying purely on his instincts.

“Don’t worry, nothing will happen. If they really intended to harm us, they wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to bring us here just to kill us, would they?” Lin Zifeng laughed indifferently, taking out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and distributing them before squatting down to smoke without any airs of a boss.

In the distance, someone was already walking over from the wooden house.

Lin Zifeng, possessing the ability of perception, saw through the person’s appearance and attire at a glance.

In Fusang, the largest religious sect is undoubtedly Shintoism. Initially, to contend with the martial arts Buddhism, Shintoism emerged as a distinct sect, called Divine Tao, which greatly differs from Buddhism.

Then there’s the Nightmare Master profession. Long ago, in a specific era of martial arts, there was the concept of Yin Yang Five Elements, which later spread to Fusang and was adopted by some as the Yin-Yang Dao.

It promotes the significant relationship between yin and yang, similar to the martial arts concept of Tai Chi.

In any case, Nightmare Masters hold a very high status in Fusang.

They are divided into two factions: one is the Illusionist, the other the Divination Master.

The two major factions have been at odds for many years, never truly integrating.

Gradually coming into everyone’s view was a middle-aged man dressed in a white robe, with a black tall hat, slowly approaching.

The man was clad entirely in black and white, with black long hair, his demeanor notably effeminate.

Seeing him approach from afar, Lin Zifeng wished he could pretend not to know this guy.

Damn, even his walking posture is too…

Even someone as stern as Black Hawk couldn’t help but chuckle, finding his walk akin to that of a bound-footed grandma.

“You must be Mr. Lin, right?”

The middle-aged man had striking features, his skin remarkably smooth, resembling a young man at first glance, though time left irreversible wrinkles near his eyes.

“And you are…” Lin Zifeng naturally didn’t recognize him.

He had little contact with people from the Jipu Family, having killed two young Nightmare Masters in Zhonghai, but unaware of their origins.

In the Yin-Yang family’s sect, the higher the illusion technique, the younger their appearance, like a sixteen or seventeen-year-old youth.

Though appearances change, life is not eternal.

“Hello, Mr. Lin, my name is Jipu Qingfeng, an eighth-generation elder of the Jipu Family. I am pleased to meet Mr. Lin here.”

Jipu Qingfeng extended his hand politely with a smile.

“Elder?!” Lin Zifeng was slightly frustrated, not understanding what elder meant in a Nightmare Master’s terms.

“An elder in the Jipu Family represents someone just below the leader,” Monet Yun casually chuckled, “and is one of our partners seeking collaboration with Mr. Lin this time.”

“Oh.” Lin Zifeng nodded indifferently, quickly shaking hands before letting go.

Shaking hands with someone so ambiguous was indeed uncomfortable.

“Mr. Lin, you’ve traveled far to Fusang, you must be exhausted, right? How about visiting my humble abode?” Jipu Qingfeng’s body leaned slightly, his voice distinctly that of an old man, hinting at his proficiency in illusion.

The smoothness of his face made Lin Zifeng increasingly uncomfortable, so he shifted his gaze to Monet Yun, finding it slightly better to look elsewhere…

“Alright.” Lin Zifeng nodded, having little to say with him.

“Boom!!!”

Suddenly, a youth beneath the waterfall sprang into action, sitting cross-legged, eyes shut, chanting spells under his breath, his body inexplicably starting to float!

Soon, he extended his middle finger forward, causing the waterfall to split into a passageway, from which he emerged, walking gracefully.

His demeanor was exceptionally solemn and sacred.

“How incredible!”

Lin Zifeng gasped, possessing the perception ability, witnessing the youth chant a few spells, and the waterfall splitting open, such an astounding feat!

“Who is he…”

Lin Zifeng, caught by surprise, pointed at the emerging youth.

At this moment, Black Hawk and others were also drawn by Lin Zifeng’s gesture. A youth in white, having adjusted his attire, walked over step by step with a confident smile on his pale face, looking incredibly eerie.

“Hmm?!”

Jipu Qingfeng’s face slightly darkened, frowning at the youth, although he remained silent, visibly displeased with this behavior, having agreed not to cause a fuss today, yet it happened in front of outsiders.

“Mr. Lin, I’m terribly sorry. Has he disturbed you? I apologize on his behalf.” Jipu Qingfeng quickly smoothed things over for the youth, bowing in apology to Lin Zifeng.

Lin Zifeng, overwhelmed by the gesture, hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.

“Who is he…”

“He’s Jipu Bui, a genius Illusionist nurtured within the Jipu Family. Though he bears the title ‘genius,’ he’s still insignificant in Mr. Lin’s eyes.”

Jipu Qingfeng laughed, casting a keen gaze at the youth.

The youth quickly approached, adjusted his clothing solemnly, standing a hundred meters away from Lin Zifeng, stopping with a chilly glare, like a fierce lion eyeing its prey.

“Is this the martial arts expert from China?!”

Jipu Bui frowned, questioning coldly.

“Bui, you mustn’t be so impolite to our guest!”

Jipu Qingfeng’s angry eyes showed feigned reproach.

“Guest? Only someone who can defeat me, Jipu Bui, is worthy to be called a guest; otherwise, in my eyes, they’re all worthless trash.”

Jipu Bui glanced at Lin Zifeng, dismissive, speaking in Japanese, assuming Lin Zifeng didn’t understand, though Lin Zifeng was merely unwilling to respond.

Conversing nonsense with them would be beneath one’s dignity.

“Elder Qingfeng, is he the martial arts expert you mentioned to me a few days ago? If you don’t mind, I can spar in your place. I want to see if this so-called martial arts expert brings shame to Chinese Kung Fu!”

This undoubtedly struck a nerve with Lin Zifeng; being abroad, one must strive to honor the nation.

Those who disgrace the nation, must be eradicated!