True Solution of the Sword Dao
Chapter 294 - 279 - Night 1_3

Chapter 294: Chapter 279 - Night 1_3

Perhaps just an C-grade "Martial Artist" might be needed to completely wipe out everyone here.

However, in the eyes of those stronger than the C-level, national power is often insignificant; they mostly treat governmental organizations as mere tools for managing the country. As long as their fundamental interests are untouched, they choose to let things slide.

Just like Lin Fei right now, in his eyes, this gathering, these high-ranking officials feigning importance, were merely a group of jokes. He could obliterate them with a flick of his hand.

After the collapse of the Five Stars, Hua Nation seemed so fragile.

During the major Dream Eater war, there used to be C-grade warriors dispatched from the heavens to oversee the entire Capital City, and even B-grade warriors stationed there. Now, the high ranks of Hua Nation were like fragile eggs—seemingly hard on a light touch, but they would shatter instantly with a little more force.

The whole family banquet, with Yaofei’s uncles, elder brothers, and a few invited powerful individuals, amounted to a small self-service banquet. The dishes were laid out on a long table, with more than one variety of each dish, everyone just picked up whatever they liked, a fusion of Eastern and Western styles, restrained yet courteous—lacking any flavor of home, yet the banquet was lively.

Among them, Dong Jianxing, Yaofei’s father and the chief character, spoke a few words and then went straight up to the second floor. The rest started chatting and networking.

"My grandpa was also supposed to come, but he apparently had some business to take care of and couldn’t make it," Yaofei whispered in Lin Fei’s ear, "Master, if you find it boring we can leave early. Nobody’s paying attention to me anyway," he said.

"Leave? Aren’t you afraid your dad will scold you to death?" a gentle male voice came from the side. Minghui held a glass of baijiu yet posed as if it was red wine, walking over with a faint smile. However, his attention wasn’t on Yaofei; instead, he was looking fixedly at Lin Fei.

"Long time no see."

Lin Fei nodded with a smile.

"The first time we met, I knew you were one of my kind. I was sure we would meet again someday. Turns out it really came true," Minghui said, his face adorned with a warm smile, but his eyes faintly revealed profound pride.

"Your feelings were accurate," Lin Fei also felt somewhat emotional. Back then, facing Minghui, he felt profound and unfathomable, but now he could tell at a glance that Minghui possessed only the Strength Aura of D-grade Peak, yet Minghui still thought him to have only the strength from their previous encounter.

Time passes and many things never stay the same.

The two stood aside and casually chatted about the past.

Meanwhile, on the other side at the center of the living room, it was Yaofei’s older brothers, around them gathered various uncles and relatives.

"I’ve always wanted to ask you something," Minghui said, staring intently at Lin Fei.

"What?"

"Your sword, it feels familiar. We should take the same path, don’t you think? Join me? Pure Martial Artists like us are really rare in Hua Nation," he proposed, his voice light but his eyes reflecting a hint of seriousness.

"Pure Martial Artists?" Lin Fei was surprised that Minghui still harbored ideals of revitalizing Hua Nation’s Martial Arts. Indeed, advancing to D-grade as a pure martial artist wasn’t easy. Minghui’s efforts were unimaginable, and with such firm will and perseverance, it was no wonder he had such grand ambition.

"Think it over," Minghui turned and walked away. He didn’t avoid Yaofei as he spoke these words, the latter looking curiously at Lin Fei, as if waiting for him to explain a bit.

Lin Fei frowned; he faintly sensed a familiar Aura on Minghui, which seemed like True Force but felt much weaker, as if a heavily diluted version of True Force. This aura was circulating in Minghui’s body, following some specific pathways, incessantly—just like the legendary Inner Strength. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)