Chapter 2143 - 2132: Investigating Lin Zifeng’s Identity

Even if he snatched it by force, he might not be able to take it from Lin Zifeng.

"Marquis, do you also like this piece of pastry?" Seeing Dongfang Haoxuan’s face change repeatedly, Lin Zifeng knew it was time to stop. If the fierce competition continued, Dongfang Haoxuan would certainly not benefit, and if his dignity was lost, Lin Zifeng might end up having to relocate from his hard-found place in his anger.

"Uh... hehe, if Brother Lin likes this piece too, I’ll let you have it." Dongfang Haoxuan awkwardly smiled and released the pastry to Lin Zifeng, inwardly cursing, you cheeky kid, don’t you know to yield to your elders?

However, he immediately frowned even more tightly, knowing that just a piece of pastry could test his strength made the National Guardian Martial God shiver inwardly. Could it be that the other’s cultivation had reached an unfathomable realm?

Even he himself couldn’t discern Lin Zifeng’s cultivation, as the difference in realms was simply too vast. After all, Lin Zifeng was a Saint, and there was an immense disparity between his cultivation realm and Lin Zifeng’s, incomparable by any measure.

"Thank you." Lin Zifeng was not pretentious and took a big bite of the pastry. As for what the National Guardian Martial God thought of him, he didn’t care.

"I wonder if I can ask Brother Lin something?" Finally, Dongfang Haoxuan couldn’t resist the doubts in his heart. Some things left in the heart for too long only make oneself feel stifled and uncomfortable.

"Marquis, if you have anything to ask, please ask. I think keeping it bottled up inside is making you uncomfortable." Lin Zifeng smiled, knowing Dongfang Haoxuan had something to ask him, and keeping it bottled up was not typical of Dongfang Haoxuan.

"Haha, since that’s the case, I’ll speak plainly and not hide it." Dongfang Haoxuan, knowing he couldn’t hide it from him, smiled wryly and said, "I wonder where Brother Lin comes from?"

Upon asking this question, in fact, Dongfang Haoxuan himself was very clear. He still had no idea where Lin Zifeng came from, and having an unknown person hiding in the Marquis Mansion would inevitably bring some troubles.

Who can guarantee that Lin Zifeng wouldn’t cause some turmoil in the Marquis Mansion?

Lin Zifeng smiled, took a sip of tea, and said, "Marquis, could it be you’re suspicious of me?"

"No, no, not suspicious, just curious." Dongfang Haoxuan slightly smiled, his old face obviously overdoing it to hide something. The truth was he had long been suspicious of Lin Zifeng’s background, but several times his daughter had managed to muddle through it, and he was still doubtful about Lin Zifeng’s identity and background.

Dongfang Haoxuan also sent a large number of people to investigate his background. However, within the borders of the Lianyun Empire, they couldn’t find a trace of Lin Zifeng’s background, which made this National Guardian Martial God begin to worry. After all, where interests diverge, collaboration ends, and the Third Parallel Universe didn’t only have one Empire, it had four major Empires, with dozens of smaller Duchies nestled between them.

These small Duchies weren’t anything special, and once even the Lianyun Empire was just a small Duchy. It was only due to a great upheaval that the Lianyun Empire transformed from a ’sparrow’ to a ’phoenix’, flying up the branch, and thus became the enormous Lianyun Empire it is today. Furthermore, the four great Empires had subtle relationships with the millennia-old Ancient Clans.

After all, it’s easier to enjoy the shade when leaning against a big tree, and with the support of the millennia-old Ancient Clans, they didn’t fear much. Any slight error could provoke those millennia-old Ancient Clans, and having such strong backing allowed the four great Empires to coexist in peace over the years without erupting into major wars.

Therefore, the National Guardian Martial God was attentive to any matter, especially people like Lin Zifeng, whose identity wasn’t clear, necessitating special attention. Being the National Guardian Martial God, the words ’National Guardian’ were immensely burdensome, far from just simple words.

Lin Zifeng gave a helpless bitter smile, shook his head, and said, "Marquis Mansion, as I stated clearly last time, I come from a very large mountain. Even I find it difficult to explain why I appeared in the Demon Beast Forest. Additionally, it was your daughter, Dongfang Xiaofeng, who saved me on that day. In the end, you all are my saviors.

Rest assured, I bear no grudges or enmity here, nor will I harm anyone. After all, Xiaofeng saved my life. If anything ever happens to the Marquis Mansion, I, Lin Zifeng, would give everything, even my life, without saying a word."

These words were spoken with vigor, and Lin Zifeng wasn’t lying. He truly felt indebted to Dongfang Xiaofeng, for if she hadn’t rescued him that day, he wouldn’t have survived in the Demon Beast Forest.

By now, he would likely have become food for high-level Demon Beasts, digested and reduced to excrement.

"No, no, Brother Lin, that’s not what I meant at all." Dongfang Haoxuan quickly waved his hands with a smile.

He knew Lin Zifeng was very clever. Since he couldn’t get the answers he wanted from him, he didn’t press further. After all, pressing harder probably wouldn’t make him share anything, so better not ask at all.

"Marquis, I wonder if there’s something I’m wondering if I should ask you?"

At this moment, Lin Zifeng also had doubts in his heart, wanting to get the best answer from the National Guardian Martial God.

"Oh? What does Brother Lin wish to ask, feel free to ask. As long as I know, I’ll surely satisfy Brother Lin’s curiosity and tell you all the facts." Dongfang Haoxuan laughed heartily. From the small trick with the pastry, he knew Lin Zifeng’s cultivation was extraordinary. If, as he said, he meant no harm to the Marquis Mansion.

He could try to win him over. After all, such a powerful expert, once used by Dongfang Haoxuan, could greatly enhance the Marquis Mansion’s future.

Lin Zifeng silently thought for a while, unsure if he should ask Dongfang Haoxuan, considering the millennia-old Ancient Clans might be difficult even for him to elucidate.

However, since Lin Zifeng wanted to go to those millennia-old Ancient Clans, he had to bring up the matter of the man in black he killed last night.

To his knowledge, the Beiyao Ancient Clan had already designated Dongfang Ziyue as the next Living Sacrifice, which was essentially a death sentence for Dongfang Ziyue. Since escape was impossible, he might as well share his thoughts and perhaps they might cooperate with him. When he went to the Beiyao Ancient Clan, he could find what he wanted.

But...

Just as Lin Zifeng was about to speak, he hesitated, especially about the man in black he killed last night. His brows slightly frowned again. Revealing the man in black he killed was not an option at this moment; the opponent belonged to a millennia-old Ancient Clan.