Chapter 157: Recent Developments in Kyoto

Qin Feng recalled the past grievances with the Wang family and asked with a trace of worry.

"Don't worry, Boss Long has already sent people to deal with those folks in the Wang family. Right now, the Wang family is probably up to their ears in trouble, so how could they possibly have the time to bother with you?"

Yang Tianchen said with an air of utter indifference.

Only then did Qin Feng put his mind at ease. He looked at Yang Tianchen and asked curiously, "By the way, how did you know that I'm acquainted with Long Xiaotian?"

Yang Tianchen was stunned for a moment, and then wore an expression that seemed to say, *Are you kidding me, kid?* "The entire capital circle is currently buzzing with rumors that you are Long Xiaotian's little brother. Who doesn't know you?"

Qin Feng shook his head blankly.

Speechless, Yang Tianchen sighed and explained, "Long Xiaotian is a member of the Long family. That rough jade gambling den you went to earlier is actually one of his properties. The Long family is a top-tier clan in the capital, and Long Xiaotian himself is a legendary figure. Without relying on even a fraction of the Long family's influence, he started from scratch and forged a commercial empire with his bare hands..."

Listening to Yang Tianchen's description, turbulent waves crashed inside Qin Feng's heart.

Previously, he had only felt that Long Xiaotian was an extraordinary person, but he had never imagined that the other party's background was so terrifyingly formidable!

Just as Qin Feng was about to press for more details, the door to the ward was suddenly pushed open.

A figure dressed in a white dress walked in, her long, dark hair draped over her shoulders, and her delicate face carrying a trace of cold aloofness. Who else could it be if not Lin Ruoxi?

"Qin Feng, are you alright?" Seeing that Qin Feng had woken up, Lin Wanting's face revealed a trace of worry.

"I'm fine. Why are you here?" Qin Feng asked, somewhat surprised.

"I heard you were injured, so..."

Lin Wanting paused, seeming a bit embarrassed, "So I came to check on you."

Noticing that she was still holding a thermal food jar, Qin Feng asked with a smile, "What is this?"

"I boiled some porridge. You haven't eaten yet, right?" Lin Wanting said as she opened the thermal jar, releasing an immediately mouth-watering aroma.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Yang Tianchen exaggeratedly sniffed the air from the side.

"Sister-in-law's culinary skills are simply amazing. I want a taste, too!"

Lin Wanting's face flushed red, and she glared at him. "Who is your sister-in-law? Stop spouting nonsense!"

"Oh my, she's blushing, she's blushing! It looks like I guessed right!" Watching Lin Wanting's shy, reddened face, Yang Tianchen smiled with a mischievous leer.

Yet Qin Feng felt a wave of deep emotion. Lin Wanting was the first woman in his life, as well as the person who had helped him get back on his feet; he would never forget her for as long as he lived.

The ward was suffused with the faint fragrance of porridge, and as Qin Feng looked at Lin Wanting before him, a warm feeling surged in his heart.

Throughout this period, Lin Wanting's care for him had been meticulous in every possible way.

"Wanting, you've had a hard time looking after me all this while," Qin Feng said gratefully as he accepted the bowl of porridge.

"What are you saying? Do we really need to be so courteous with each other?"

Lin Wanting cast him a reproachful yet charming sideways glance, a mesmerizing allure that made Yang Tianchen swallow hard from the sidelines.

"Oh, oh, oh! Such a heavy dose of public affection, and a single guy like me is practically stuffed!"

Yang Tianchen exaggeratedly clutched his chest, putting on an act as if he were about to die of sweetness.

Amused by his antics, Lin Wanting relaxed her previously shy expression and chided playfully, "All you ever do is run your mouth!"

Watching the two of them banter, Qin Feng felt the corners of his lips curl upward into a smile of their own accord.

This relaxed atmosphere allowed him to temporarily forget his injuries, as well as the dangers lurking in the shadows.

During his hospital stay, Qin Feng recuperated while simultaneously continuing to practice the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art.

Nourished by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, his injuries healed at a blistering pace, astonishing even his attending doctors.

What made Qin Feng even more delighted was that his cultivation realm had ascended to a higher level, successfully breaking through to the third stage.

On the day of his discharge, Long Xiaotian sent a message stating that he needed to go abroad for a period of time and would come to see him again upon his return.

Although somewhat surprised, Qin Feng understood; after all, a figure like Long Xiaotian naturally had countless matters to handle.

After leaving the hospital, Qin Feng returned directly to Jade Pavilion.

As soon as he stepped through the front doors, he saw Old Li sitting behind the counter, holding a magnifying glass and meticulously observing a piece of raw jadeite.

"Old Li, I'm back," Qin Feng greeted with a smile.

Hearing the voice, Old Li snapped his head up. Upon seeing Qin Feng, his cloudy eyes instantly lit up. He quickly laid down his magnifying glass and hurried over in quick strides.

"Little Feng, you're finally back! I heard you were injured, and it had this old man worried sick!"

As he spoke, Old Li looked Qin Feng up and down, his gaze of affectionate concern resembling that of a grandfather looking at his own flesh and blood.

"I've caused you worry, Elder. I'm all right now," Qin Feng reassured him with a smile.

Just then, a flurry of hurried footsteps echoed from the inner room, and Li Xiaoxiao rushed out like a gust of wind. Seeing Qin Feng, she cried out excitedly, "Brother Qin Feng, you're really back!"

"Xiaoxiao, long time no see. You've gotten even prettier," Qin Feng teased with a smile.

Ordinarily fair-skinned, Li Xiaoxiao's face instantly turned as crimson as a ripe apple, making her look utterly adorable.

"Brother Qin Feng, you only ever know how to make fun of me!"

Li Xiaoxiao stamped her foot in mock anger, yet the joy in her eyes was impossible to conceal.

"That's right, what on earth happened with your injury? Who did it? Tell me, and I'll go settle the score with them!"

Watching her tender and artless appearance, Qin Feng felt a warmth bloom in his chest. He ruffled her hair and laughed, "Don't worry, everything is fine now. Those fellows have received the punishment they deserved."

"Really?" Li Xiaoxiao looked at him half-incredulously.

"Of course it's real. When have I ever lied to you?" Qin Feng said with a smile.

"That's good, that's good then."

Only then did Li Xiaoxiao set her mind at ease, but as if recalling something the next second, her expression turned worried once more. "Brother Qin Feng, you must be careful from now on..."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Qin Feng comforted her.

"Alright, Xiaoxiao, Little Feng just got back. Let him rest for a bit first. Whatever you want to say, we can talk about it later."

"Okay." Li Xiaoxiao obediently shut her mouth, though her gaze fixed upon Qin Feng remained brimming with concern.

At Old Li's urging, Qin Feng sat down in a chair, picked up the cup of tea poured by Li Xiaoxiao, and took a gentle sip. A delicate fragrance immediately diffused through his mouth.

"Little Feng, now that you're back, do you have any plans?" Old Li asked, a hint of concern lacing his tone.

Qin Feng set down his teacup, pondered for a moment, and said, "I'm planning to..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a burst of noisy commotion suddenly sounded from outside, accompanied by rapid footsteps. A figure stumbled frantically into Jade Pavilion.

"Qin Feng, this is bad! Something huge has happened!"

The newcomer was Wang Qiang, an employee of Jade Pavilion. His face was a mask of panic as he panted heavily and spoke.

"What is it? Take your time and speak clearly," Qin Feng frowned, an ominous premonition welling up in his mind.

Wang Qiang took a deep breath, pointed toward the doorway, and said with a trembling voice, "Outside... there are so many people outside, and they're saying... that our shop sells fake goods!"