On the other side, after an unknown period, Lin Feng awoke from his severe injuries. He opened his eyes to find himself in an unfamiliar room.
His body was wrapped in bandages and exuded a strong scent of medicinal liquid.
"You're awake!"
Hua Yu, sitting by the bedside, gazed at Lin Feng, her expression as placid as a deep pool.
Behind her, Uncle Shou was tidying up a medicine chest.
It was clear that the master and servant had brought him back and tended to his wounds.
However, his injuries were minor. He could heal himself with a sip of his special drink. Was it necessary to bandage him up like a giant dumpling?
"Miss Hua, tell me, what exactly do you want by bringing me back?"
"If you insist on forcing me to marry you, I'd rather die!"
Lin Feng stated resolutely.
"Very well, then you shall die. You ungrateful wretch!"
A glint of ruthlessness flashed in Uncle Shou's eyes, and a terrifying aura instantly enveloped Lin Feng.
Lin Feng felt as if he were frozen solid, his internal true qi suddenly unresponsive.
He looked at Uncle Shou in disbelief, clearly sensing the old man's terrifying power.
This old fellow truly lived up to his reputation as a ranked figure on the Heavenly Rankings. Killing him would be as easy as turning over one's hand!
"Uncle Shou, Lin Feng is my person. Watch your attitude!"
Hua Yu shot Uncle Shou a glare, and only then did he withdraw his formidable aura.
Then, Hua Yu said calmly, "Lin Feng, I know it might be difficult for you to suddenly marry me."
"But you must understand, my actions are not for myself alone."
"You were abandoned by the Lin family, and you bear them a deep hatred. By marrying me, you will achieve the best revenge against the Lin family."
"And I can also achieve my goal. You have no reason to refuse me!"
Hua Yu smiled confidently, believing Lin Feng would surely come to his senses and agree.
However, the outcome was far beyond Hua Yu's expectations.
"Miss Hua, your reasons are understandable, but I'm a person who dislikes compromise and being used!"
"If I want revenge on the Lin family, I can achieve it through my own efforts."
Lin Feng replied with a cold smile.
"Are you truly unwilling to compromise?"
The smile vanished from Hua Yu's face as she gave Uncle Shou a look.
Uncle Shou, understanding her intent, opened a box, revealing a crystal-clear pill.
"This is the Spirit Gathering Pill, obtained by my Hua family at great cost. The spiritual energy it contains is enough to help you rapidly increase your strength."
"If you agree, this pill is yours."
Hua Yu presented a temptation.
"I'm sorry, I'm not interested in pills. And I certainly won't bow to capital!"
"My greatest strength is that I am impervious to any external temptation!"
Lin Feng continued to sneer, believing Hua Yu underestimated him.
Hua Yu frowned, her expression shifting between pleased and displeased.
"And what about this? Do you still refuse?"
Hua Yu adopted a fiercer demeanor and removed a jade pendant from her neck.
"Big Sister, no!"
Uncle Shou hurriedly intervened. This jade pendant was one of the Hua family's heirlooms, specially used to protect Hua Yu.
It contained immense energy, enough to ward off any attack on her.
Lin Feng sneered, about to refuse, when an image of the jade pendant suddenly appeared in his mind.
His blood began to boil, his true qi pulsed, and the Heaven and Earth Creation Art began to operate uncontrollably on its own.
Lin Feng was stunned. Every time his body underwent such a change, it was a guiding sign from fate.
From the jade talisman to the stone tablet fragments, each item indicated by the hints had activated a special ability for him.
Now, this jade pendant was also causing such an unusual change in his body.
Did this mean the jade pendant was the key to activating his third ability?
Lin Feng felt a surge of excitement and pleasant surprise.
"It seems you truly fear no temptation. In that case, I was mistaken."
Seeing Lin Feng unmoved, Hua Yu felt a pang of disappointment.
"Wait! This temptation is too great. I accept!"
"I'm not pretending anymore. I can't resist. When do we get married? You decide!"
Lin Feng forced out an awkward smile. Faced with a jade pendant that could activate his third ability, he simply couldn't maintain his composure!