Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 306 Lin Feng's Self-blame

Debris flew, dust billowed. Lin Feng stood there, watching everything before him crumble under his own power. Soon, the house began to crumble, and after the cracks spread across the house, they expanded at a visible rate. The once sturdy building was now like a fragile house of cards, vulnerable to a single blow.

Immediately, the building began to collapse. A tremendous roar echoed in the night sky, like the earth's wail. Finally, the entire gambling house collapsed, becoming a true ruin. Lin Feng stood in the ruins, his figure shrouded in smoke and dust, looking particularly desolate.

In a distant building, six stories high, a room on the top floor held a portly man. He was Dou Zhenghuai. He was dressed in a gorgeous silk robe, his face gleaming with fat under the light. He was accompanied by several beautiful women, all dressed in gorgeous attire, each appearing delicate and charming.

Dou Zhenghuai raised his glass and drank, but his eyes were looking at his gambling house through the window. When he saw the gambling house turned into ruins under Lin Feng's attack, his face began to twitch with heartache. His eyes were filled with anger and helplessness, and the wine glass in his hand was shaking slightly.

"This Lin Feng is such a lunatic!" Dou Zhenghuai cursed, his voice filled with anger and resentment. "My gambling house was ruined by him just like that. I've lost a lot this time."

The beauties around him were too frightened to speak. They looked at Dou Zhenghuai's face, their hearts filled with fear. They knew that if Dou Zhenghuai got angry, the consequences would be disastrous. They could only huddle aside silently, hoping not to attract Dou Zhenghuai's attention.

Meanwhile, Chen Yu, who was hurrying towards the gambling house in the distance, suddenly felt the ground shake. His footsteps abruptly stopped, and he paused on the rooftop. His eyes were filled with confusion and worry as he looked at the slightly trembling buildings around him.

"What's going on? Did Lin Feng start a fight?" Chen Yu muttered to himself, his voice filled with tension. Unease welled up in his heart. He didn't know if Lin Feng was in danger, nor did he know if Chen Xin'er was still alive.

Chen Yu hesitated for a moment, then looked resolutely in the direction of the gambling house. "No matter what's going on, I have to go over and take a look." Then, he began to run towards the gambling house again. His figure quickly swept across the rooftops like an agile cheetah.

Far away in the Imperial Palace, the Emperor sat in his magnificent palace, reviewing the memorials. The palace was brightly lit, splendid and magnificent, yet the Emperor's face showed no sign of relief. Suddenly, he felt a subtle tremor in the ground. He frowned slightly, a sense of unease welling up in his heart.

The Emperor immediately called the guards in. His voice was majestic and cold. "What happened in the city? Go and find out."

The guards took their orders and left, leaving the emperor's heart filled with doubt. He had no idea where the shaking had come from, nor did he know if it posed a threat to his rule. He could only wait for the guards' report, secretly pondering the possible scenarios.

Lin Feng, however, was now in the ruins of the gambling house, having found a collapsed pillar to sit on. His eyes were hollow, as if he had lost all hope. His heart was filled with self-blame and regret. He felt like a loser, a loser who couldn't protect the one he loved.

Lin Feng's tears slowly flowed down his face, gleaming faintly in the moonlight. He hated himself for being useless. Chen Xiner had been kidnapped twice in a row, and he hadn't protected her. He didn't know how to face himself, nor how to continue searching for Chen Xiner.

Chen Yu came running furiously, his heart filled with anxiety and worry. The wind whistled in his ears, and his figure was like a flash of lightning, darting through the darkness. His eyes were firm and persistent, determined to find the person he cared about.

When Chen Yu stepped into the ruins of the gambling house, his steps paused slightly. The sight before him made his heart sink. Everywhere was shattered rubble and collapsed walls, a shambles. He searched the ruins eagerly, hoping to find any clues about Chen Xiner.

Chen Yu's eyes flickered in the darkness. He carefully checked every corner, not missing any possible place. However, in the end, he only saw Lin Feng sitting there alone, crying, stunned.

An indescribable grief welled up in Chen Yu's heart. He knew without asking that Chen Xin'er had definitely not been found. Lin Feng's figure seemed so small and helpless in the ruins. His tears fell like beads from a broken string, dripping onto the gravel at his feet.

Chen Yu slowly approached Lin Feng, his steps light, as if he was afraid to disturb him. His eyes were filled with pity and concern, and seeing Lin Feng's desperate look, his heart was filled with pain.

"Lin Feng..." Chen Yu called softly, with a hint of trembling in his voice.

Lin Feng didn't react. He seemed to be immersed in his own world, unable to extricate himself. His eyes were empty and lifeless, staring blankly ahead, tears streaming down his face.

Chen Yu squatted down and gently patted Lin Feng's shoulder. "Lin Feng, don't give up. We will definitely find Chen Xiner. It's just that our method may be wrong." Chen Yu's voice was firm and powerful, trying to give Lin Feng a glimmer of hope.

Lin Feng remained silent, his heart filled with self-blame and inferiority. He wondered if Chen Xin'er had stayed home instead of coming out with him, perhaps things wouldn't have gotten so bad, and she wouldn't have been kidnapped again and again. He felt like a loser, a worthless person who couldn't protect the one he loved.

"Lin Feng, you can't do this." Chen Yu raised his voice a little. "The young lady has placed her entire life on you, but you are letting yourself fall here. Are you worthy of the young lady? Are you worthy of the old patriarch?" Chen Yu's eyes were burning with anger. He hoped to wake Lin Feng up with these words.

Lin Feng's body trembled slightly, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes. Chen Yu's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard. He knew that he couldn't go on like this. He had to cheer up, for Chen Xiner and for everyone who cared about him.

"Chen Yu..." Lin Feng's voice was hoarse and low, "I was wrong."

Chen Yu's eyes showed a hint of relief. He knew that Lin Feng had finally begun to wake up. "Lin Feng, we can't give up. We must find the young lady and make those who hurt her pay the price."