Urban All-Round Master

”Hello, everyone, I’m just passing through without any ill intentions,” Lin Zifeng said with a friendly smile as he approached.

The crowd felt alert, all of them somewhat wary of Lin Zifeng.

However, Lin Zifeng understood this, as appearing suddenly would make anyone vigilant and cautious.

”I’m just passing through and happened to be a bit hungry. I wonder if you could shelter us for a night?” Lin Zifeng continued with a smile, introducing himself, ”My name is Lin Zifeng, a person from the East. No ill intentions.”

”Relax, we won’t do anything to you,” the handsome man said loudly. He knew that their sudden appearance would definitely make people tense.

”Since that’s the case, come on in,” an elderly man in a red magician’s robe nodded warmly from amidst the crowd.

Though it’s unwise to trust others in this place, if they really intended to harm them, a battle would’ve already happened, and there’s no need to come up with such a shabby excuse of being hungry.

”Then please come over,” Avril said in a gentle and sweet voice, giving Lin Zifeng a slight smile, her gaze lingered on him for a few extra seconds.

This group of ancient magicians seldom saw people from the East, especially the East where people had black eyes, black pupils, and black hair, which made them feel a sense of closeness.

”Thank you,” Lin Zifeng nodded with a smile and cast a playful glance at Avril, giving a wink that immediately made the girl blush and shyly lower her head.

”Can we help you with anything?” Lin Zifeng offered proactively.

”No need to trouble yourselves; there’s a tent over there, you can stay in it tonight,” the elderly man said with a smile, seemingly treating everyone with such warmth.

”Since that’s the case, we’ll trouble you,” Lin Zifeng shrugged his shoulders. Since they didn’t need help, he wasn’t going to be insistent and force himself to help.

With Lin Zifeng joining, the young men and women in the group turned their heads to look at them, some feeling cautious, others curious.

Especially Avril, the beauty was filled with curiosity about Lin Zifeng, her bright and shiny eyes occasionally glancing over, making Lin Zifeng chuckle to himself.

What’s on my face that’s so attractive to be stared at like this?

Once the wild rabbits were roasted, everyone gathered together, and Lin Zifeng, along with the handsome man, sat around the fire.

The elderly man who first agreed to let Lin Zifeng stay personally handed him a whole roasted rabbit.

”Here, young brother, eat this rabbit,” the elderly man said with a heartwarming smile.

”How could I possibly finish such a large one on my own, sharing it with everyone is the most enjoyable,” Lin Zifeng smiled and declined, as the wild rabbit was quite big and his appetite wasn’t large enough to handle it alone.

”Haha, don’t be polite. I, Master Ao, have never known what politeness means,” the handsome man squeezed forward, grabbing the roasted rabbit with his furry paw and took a bite.

”Uh...”

Everyone was stunned by the handsome man’s actions, especially since it could speak, and from the beginning, they looked at it oddly—a talking dog was unusual indeed, wondering what kind of demon it was.

Fortunately, Lin Zifeng explained at the critical moment, or else everyone would’ve been wary of it tonight.

”Senior, if you have any questions, just ask.”

It was clear that they were filled with curiosity about him. If there’s something, it’s better to ask openly than to keep it inside, which made Lin Zifeng feel uncomfortable.

”Well then, can I ask?”

The elderly man hesitated twice and then smiled, ”Are you here for Dark Prison this time?”

”Yes.”

Lin Zifeng nodded, not hiding their true purpose of coming for the Dark Prison.

”Young brother, there’s something we want to say, but we’re not sure if we should?” the elderly man said.

”Senior, go ahead. I’ll answer truthfully for anything I know,” Lin Zifeng smiled.

”The Dark Prison is immensely dangerous. Many Eastern and Western cultivators have arrived in recent days, with countless mana-powerhouses. Listen to my advice—don’t go too deep, or trouble will follow.”

”Haha, thank you, senior. We’ve come all the way from the East, and of course, we know the dangers of Dark Prison. However, this time, our goal is indeed Dark Prison, so rest assured, we won’t be reckless, especially since we know some self-protection skills.” Lin Zifeng felt touched by the concern from a Western person, warming his heart.

”Ah, speaking of the Dark Prison, it’s truly troublesome that it appeared in our Snow Domain, disturbing our local peace. I wonder what’s so enticing about the Dark Prison that made countless powerhouses perish over centuries. Is there something more valuable than life in there?”

The elderly man shook his head, his worn face showing a wry smile.

Lin Zifeng completely understood his sentiment.

”Is Snow Domain your hometown?” Lin Zifeng asked curiously.

At first, he thought the group of magicians were out for experience, but now it sounded somewhat strange.

”Yes, we’re from Snow Domain. We could return to our territory, but the Dark Prison’s entrance is near, forcing us not to go back recklessly.

Most of the cultivators arriving this time are powerhouses, and returning might lead a wolf into the house,” the elderly man sighed.

”Indeed, if the Dark Prison’s entrance appears, it’s bound to cause some impact,” Lin Zifeng nodded in sympathy.

”Alright, let’s not talk about these sad things anymore. Meeting today is a rare fate. Come on, young brother, let’s have a drink!”

The elderly man took out a flask and poured Lin Zifeng a glass of wine.

”Thank you,” Lin Zifeng said and then drank it all.

”Old man, are these all your disciples?” the handsome man asked, pointing at everyone with a mouth smeared with oil while gnawing at the rabbit.

”Well, yes,” the elderly man chuckled.

In the time they’ve known each other and chatted, the atmosphere eased considerably, letting him see that Lin Zifeng and the handsome man weren’t as terrifying.

The handsome man just had a more peculiar look.

”Are you magicians?” Lin Zifeng asked curiously. Without the elderly man’s confirmation, he naturally needed to ask.

”Ah, yes, but what’s the point? Western magic is obsolete, outdated. It may sound appealing, but we are just a fringe curiosity.”

The elderly man sighed again, and Lin Zifeng didn’t pursue the matter.

Indeed, the magician’s profession had become unpopular and outdated in the West.

Thus, everyone gathered around the fire, sharing tales of fun and delicious finds from the East and the West, while the beauty named Avril occasionally kept her eyes on Lin Zifeng.

Filled with curiosity about Lin Zifeng...