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Previously, she mentioned that Liu Bing Bing had met up with Jiang Feng at the Wind and Rain Pavilion on the outskirts of the city. Jiang Feng came as she had promised, and Liu Bing Bing told Jiang Feng about her worries and told him that she was the daughter of Liu Shichen, the prime minister of the imperial court.

Liu Bing Bing picked up a jug of wine and two wine cups from the ground and placed them on the stone table. She said: "Young Master Jiang, how about we drink a cup together for our friendship?" Jiang Feng nodded his head. He didn't know why, but he didn't want to refuse this woman in front of him. Jiang Feng opened the cap of the wine and, upon smelling the wine, immediately knew that it was the best red one in ten years and poured two cups into the cup. Liu Bing Bing raised her glass and said: "Young Master Jiang, let me toast you first." Jiang Feng clinked his glass with hers and stopped drinking only after Liu Bing Bing was fine. Only then did he relax and put the cup into his mouth. Liu Bing Bing drank a cup of strong alcohol. With a pained expression on her face, she said: "Young Master Jiang, I don't have enough alcohol, so I can only drink one glass. I can't drink anymore." Jiang Feng looked at her expression and smiled. "It's fine, just watch me." Jiang Feng picked up the jar of wine and poured it into his mouth. Not long later, he finished the entire pot of good wine. Jiang Feng put down the jar of wine and shouted, "Good wine!" Liu Bing Bing said happily: "Young Master Jiang really does have a good alcohol tolerance. I admire it." Jiang Feng drank some good wine, and at this moment, his blood was surging. He lifted his silver spear and flew out of the pavilion, performing a set of spear arts of the Jiang Clan, stabbing towards the lance, fast and accurate. The true essence of the spear arts was thoroughly displayed by Jiang Feng, causing Liu Bing Bing's mood to be elated. Jiang Feng waved his spear and said in his heart: "I will definitely fight my way into the top three and seek justice for my family when I see the current emperor. Xu Yuan, Yan Kuo, and Wan Tianba, I will definitely do my best to defeat you. Wan Xingyun, Liu Shichen, just wait for my Jiang Feng to come and take your lives."

Outside of the pavilion, Jiang Feng's spear art had created a lively wind and water. Inside the pavilion, the sound of Liu Bing Bing's zither played in a majestic manner. Jiang Feng didn't expect Liu Bing Bing to not only know the tune of hidden bitterness, but also such a vigorous tune. She became more and more proficient with her spear. While they were in the middle of their excitement, there was a clap of thunder in the sky. Black clouds suddenly pressed down like the bottom of a pot. Jiang Feng and Liu Bing Bing's mood had been dispelled by this damnable weather. Jiang Feng said, "Miss Liu, it's going to rain heavily soon. I'm afraid it's too late to return to the city. There's a cave not far ahead. Let's hurry up and go there to avoid the rain." Liu Bing Bing said: "Can't this pavilion?" Jiang Feng looked at the sky, shook his head and said, "Miss Liu's pavilion is too small. The rain should be very heavy, and the wind is blowing strongly. If you stay here, you will definitely catch a cold." Liu Bing Bing listened to Jiang Feng's reasoning and agreed. Jiang Feng untied the reins and jumped onto the horse. He stretched out his left hand and said: "Miss Liu, hurry and come up." Jiang Feng pulled with force, and Liu Bing Bing also sat behind Jiang Feng. Jiang Feng held the silver spear with his right hand, and held the reins of the horse with his left hand as he said: "Miss Liu, hold onto me tightly and we're going." Liu Bing Bing blushed a little. She gently grabbed Jiang Feng's waist. Jiang Feng gave a "ride" and the white horse began to gallop through the wilderness.

The two of them rode their horses to the cave. Jiang Feng helped Liu Bing Bing off the horse, and then led the white horse into the cave. Suddenly, another loud 'kacha' sounded out. Liu Bing Bing was a bit timid. She slowly pulled Jiang Feng's sleeve, but Jiang Feng didn't notice. The wind outside howled, signalling the arrival of this storm. Jiang Feng said, "Miss Liu, please wait in the cave for a moment. I will gather some dried wood before the rain comes. You can go inside the cave first. The wind is strong here." Jiang Feng hurriedly left the cave.

Liu Bing Bing paced back and forth in the cave alone, thinking: "If Mister Jiang can defeat Wan Tianba in the Martial Arts Competition, then I have a reason to reject their marriage proposal. This way, Father won't be troubled." Jiang Feng picked up some dried wood from the nearby cave and said, "The wind is getting stronger and stronger, it seems like heavy rain is coming." Jiang Feng placed the dried wood into the hole. At this moment, a torrential rain suddenly came. Jiang Feng took out a flint stone, wiped off the sparks, and started a fire. Jiang Feng said, "Miss Liu, the fire has already been ignited. Quickly sit down." Liu Bing Bing was casual and didn't mind that the place was dirty. Jiang Feng threw a few pieces of dried wood into the fire and laughed, "I never thought that the rain would come so fast. I wonder if it could be faster than my spear? Haha!" Liu Bing Bing brought her hands close to the fire and said: "Young Master Jiang, do you still remember the matter I asked of you?" Jiang Feng said, "I hope I can defeat Wan Tianxiong in the Martial Arts Competition?" Jiang Feng had a troubled expression on his face. Firstly, he knew that Wan Tianba's martial arts were very high, and he wasn't confident that he could win against him; secondly, Liu Bing Bing had a very deep relationship with someone who could enter and leave the Death Gate as she pleased. Since she asked now, Jiang Feng could only reply: "Miss Liu, I believe you understand the strength of Wan Tianba better than I do." Liu Bing Bing looked sad as she said: "Forget it, I won't mention it right now." Jiang Feng had been staring at her the entire time, especially her eyes, which had captivated him.

Jiang Feng shifted his gaze away and said, "It really does look like it." Liu Bing Bing asked: "What's real?" Jiang Feng rubbed his eyes and said, "Miss Liu's eyes are very similar to those of a good friend. Seeing you reminded me of my good friend." Liu Bing Bing seemed to not believe him and said: "Really? "Let me see her one day." Jiang Feng smiled bitterly and said, "Not to mention Miss Liu, I haven't seen my good friend for a long time. I don't know if she is still alive or not, and how she is now." Liu Bing Bing said: "How did this happen?" Jiang Feng sighed and said, "It's a long story. In short, we haven't seen each other for ten years. Even if we were to meet again in the sea of people, it would be because the other party's appearance has changed and we can't get to know each other anymore." Seeing that Jiang Feng was unhappy, Liu Bing Bing consoled him: "Young master Jiang, don't be sad about this. I believe that you and your friend will meet again one day." Jiang Feng shook his head and smiled, "I hope so." Both of them had their own thoughts, so they both became silent. Looking at the fire, they didn't say anything.

The worry in Jiang Feng's heart: If I kill her father and brother one day, will she be too sad? Would a girl like her be able to withstand such a blow? I know the pain of losing one's loved ones. Do I have the heart to let a weak girl like her carry on my footsteps? But, if I don't kill Liu Shichen, how can I face the lives of so many people in my Jiang family? In fact, I was just imagining things. Liu Shichen's power is so great, and Wan Xingyun is the boss of the capital. They're colluding with each other, do I really have a chance to get revenge?

Liu Bing Bing's thoughts: How is dad right now? [He must be very worried about me sneaking out this time; Wan Tianxiong is so strong, if he fulfills my request, will I really marry him?] I don't know whether I finished my business or not, but I really want to have a good talk with my brother about what's on my mind.

The heavy rain came and went as fast as it came. After the time it took for two incense sticks to burn, the dark clouds dispersed and the sky became clear again. Jiang Feng heard the sound of the rain stop and said, "Miss Liu, the shower has stopped. It's getting late, let's go back!" Liu Bing Bing nodded and said: "Ok." Jiang Feng lifted his silver spear and put out the bonfire, then he led the white horse out of the cave. Liu Bing Bing tied her zither to her back and the two of them walked out of the cave together. Liu Bing Bing took a deep breath and said: "What a refreshing feeling. At home, I can't smell this mountain at all." Jiang Feng stretched his muscles and said, "That's right. Your father must have doted on you. Of course he wouldn't let you, the young miss, go out so that you wouldn't be able to enjoy the wilderness." Liu Bing Bing closed her eyes, and a trace of gentle joy flashed across her rosy white face.

Suddenly, the sound of galloping horses interrupted their thoughts. Jiang Feng glanced sideways and saw a twenty-five or twenty-six year old youth in black and white clothes, carrying a long and thin treasured sword on his back, galloping towards them. When the youth saw Jiang and Liu, he immediately reined in the horse …

Who was this person? Enemy or friend?

And then we'll see how it breaks down in the next round.