Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 210 - 150: Battle with Liu Jinhu (Part 2)

But thanks to the help of this layer of body technique.

Jiang Feng took Han Dong and leaped down from the mountaintop; in the end, it was thrilling but safe. The two quickly left Black Iron Mountain, vanishing into the dense cluster of buildings at the foot of the mountain.

About a quarter of an hour later.

"Bang!"

Liu Jinhu returned to the summit of Black Iron Mountain.

His face was covered with scratches from branches; wounds on his abdomen and shoulder kept bleeding, his hair was messy, and his formerly elegant and composed appearance now looked exactly like a miserable old man.

His clothes were tattered, making him seem downright wretched.

"Damn it! You’d better not fall into my hands!"

Liu Jinhu’s eyes nearly popped from rage.

He’d never suffered such a setback before.

Just now, in the fight with Jiang Feng.

He could feel that Jiang Feng’s strength was not superior to his own; in fact, as long as he had a free hand, he was confident he could take Jiang Feng down within a hundred moves.

His only disadvantage was—

Jiang Feng’s archery skill was superb. He didn’t choose to clash hard head-on, instead forcing him to the cliff’s edge, then slashing at him with full force, catching him totally off guard and sending him falling from the cliff.

The injuries he suffered afterward—

Were basically all from Jiang Feng shooting arrows at him from the cliff above. With nowhere to borrow or dissipate force, several arrows even broke through his defense, though none pierced his body.

But the powerful impact still overwhelmed him.

"If not for Xiao Zhan, I wouldn’t have ended up like this tonight."

Liu Jinhu gritted his teeth.

His right arm couldn’t be raised anymore; it was nearly disabled by Xiao Zhan earlier, and after that fall, even if it recovered, it wouldn’t have the strength it used to have.

He knew—

If he hadn’t been heavily wounded by Xiao Zhan beforehand, and if his right arm weren’t injured, no matter how skilled Jiang Feng’s archery was, or how strong the impact, with both hands he could have blocked it. There’s no way he would have kept retreating step by step, getting forced off the cliff by Jiang Feng’s slash, and ending up like this.

All of this was due to the previous injuries inflicted by Xiao Zhan.

Liu Jinhu was filled with resentment.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got.

In the end, he could only return to the Imperial City to heal.

Jiang Feng took Han Dong to Chaoyang Alley, to his courtyard that hadn’t been sold yet.

Inside the room.

Han Dong was silent.

She kept staring at Jiang Feng.

"Sister Dong!"

Jiang Feng called out.

Han Dong had expected as much, but upon hearing this familiar name, she couldn’t help turning her back, crying yet wanting to laugh, her emotions tangled, unsure whether to be sad or happy.

By the time she turned around, Jiang Feng had already resumed his usual appearance.

"What exactly happened that day on Black Iron Mountain?"

Han Dong asked.

"I killed Jin Muchuan, Jin Muchuan killed Xiao Ran, but Xiao Ran’s luck held, he managed to survive."

Jiang Feng said offhandedly.

"Jin Muchuan was Second Prince’s man—how could he dare kill Xiao Ran?"

This was something Han Dong had never managed to figure out.

"Jin Muchuan wanted to chase after you; I was behind Xiao Ran, shot arrows at Jin Muchuan, and he countered with a palm, nearly killing Xiao Zhan."

Jiang Feng explained.

"So that’s it; is that also why you stopped Xiao Ran from waking up?"

Han Dong suddenly understood, sat down on the bed, and asked again.

"Not entirely. Xiao Ran doesn’t know it was me shooting from behind. Even if he found out, he’d have no proof. But his father is Xiao Zhan, who acts without considering the consequences. As soon as Xiao Ran wakes up and casually mentions me, Xiao Zhan will definitely hunt me down, and with his strength, I’d stand no chance."

Jiang Feng said earnestly.

"So why did you make an enemy of Xiao Ran?"

Han Dong pressed further.

"Does Sister Dong really not know?"

Jiang Feng countered.

Han Dong’s expression froze; thinking of Xiao Ran’s affection for her, she was silent for a long time. Once she calmed herself, she said, "Don’t stop him from waking up anymore. I have a way to make him let go of his grudge against you, and to spare you from Uncle Xiao’s trouble."

"Even if they let me off, what about the Second Prince? Now that things have escalated, eventually the Second Prince will find me."

Jiang Feng said with a bitter smile.

"Don’t worry, I have a way. You just keep on being your Little Prison Chief—no one will make things hard for you."

Han Dong said firmly.

Jiang Feng looked at Han Dong for a while.

Then he nodded and smiled.

He told Han Dong the truth precisely to get her help.

He knew Xiao Ran waking was inevitable, unstoppable. If Han Dong could untangle Xiao Ran’s knot and get him to let go of his grudge, then Xiao Zhan wouldn’t pursue him.

As for the Second Prince.

As long as Han Dong didn’t tell the truth and could get Xiao Ran to keep quiet, and managed to divert the Second Prince’s attention, Jiang Feng wouldn’t have to worry about exposure.

"Take me to the Imperial City—I want to meet the Holy Emperor tonight."

Han Dong thought for a moment and said.

"Why do you want to see the Emperor now, Sister Dong?"

Jiang Feng frowned.

"I’m Prison Director of Zhenbei Prison—I was taken from the prison to Black Iron Mountain by force. After such a major incident, how could I not report it to the Holy Emperor and ask him to send people to ensure my safety?"

Han Dong said.

"Alright, I’ll take you."

Jiang Feng nodded.

He escorted Han Dong to the vicinity of the Imperial City, watched her enter the city from afar, then returned to Willow Alley.

In his room, Jiang Feng opened his interface to check his Fortune Point change.

Fortune: 47725

Increased by twenty-four thousand.

He’d saved Han Dong, which also meant he’d avoided exposure to the Second Prince’s gaze and survived a wave of danger, thus gained a fortune point windfall.

"Whether Sister Dong can help me survive this danger—I’ll know by checking the Fortune Point first thing tomorrow morning."

Jiang Feng memorized the amount, then lay down to rest.

The next day.

Jiang Feng got up early to check his panel.

Name: Jiang Feng

Fortune: 63663

Cultivation Technique: Tai Chi Longevity Skill (Minor Achievement)

Skills: Loulan Slash (Great Success), Wind Palm (Minor Achievement+), Three-legged Body Technique (Mastery)

Realm: Innate (Primordial Realm)

Divine Power: Immortality

"Up by nearly fifteen thousand. This means Sister Dong is helping me—but the crisis isn’t fully resolved. Whether I’ll make it, I need to see how much the Fortune Point changes once Xiao Ran wakes."

Jiang Feng muttered to himself.

He then started boiling water for congee like usual.

After breakfast, he met up with Uncle Huo at the alley entrance, and they headed to Zhenbei Prison together.

"Hmm? Something’s wrong—a powerful aura has appeared?"

"Feels like that guy from last night!"

Just as they arrived at the prison gate, Jiang Feng sensed something was off.

He felt someone watching outside the prison.

The surrounding Power of Heaven and Earth was obviously disturbed; on the northeast corner’s pavilion, there was faint black mist—probably Liu Jinhu refused to give up and was lurking there.

Jiang Feng felt uneasy.

On the surface, he entered Zhenbei Prison as normal.

Arriving at the third level, Jiang Feng called together Chief Ma and the other three as usual. After briefing them, he led them to patrol their managed areas.

Then he went to Han Dong voluntarily.

"Sister Dong."

Jiang Feng called; Han Dong was making morning tea in the courtyard, as if she knew Jiang Feng would come to see her.

"I described to the Holy Emperor the person who kidnapped me last night—his strength unfathomable. The Holy Emperor ordered Liu Jinhu to protect me here; he’s at the prison gate, guarding against further provocations to Imperial Authority."

Han Dong explained.

"Sister Dong, what a clever move. No wonder I sensed his unstable aura, like someone being roasted over a fire."

Jiang Feng laughed.

"Get back to work."

"Yes!"

Then Jiang Feng returned to his office.

With Liu Jinhu guarding Zhenbei Prison, Han Dong’s safety was assured. Even the Second Prince would find it hard to target Han Dong for now.

Jiang Feng didn’t have to worry about Han Dong being kidnapped by Liu Jinhu again or being forced to spill secrets.

Just like that—

The peaceful days lasted for ten days.

Han Tieshan, sent to Yun Gui Sect to invite the Elders to awaken Xiao Ran, finally returned to Dragon Capital today.

By sunset, Han Dong received the news.

She informed Jiang Feng right away.

Then headed to the Imperial City to keep vigil by Xiao Ran’s side, and Liu Jinhu followed her out as well.

At shift change—

Jiang Feng invited Uncle Huo to the tavern for a drink.

He checked his Fortune Point then.

Fortune Point: 63778

He knew tonight would be a sleepless night. Whether he could survive this crisis—the Fortune Point change in a while would be key.

He’d already prepared for both outcomes.

He’d packed everything he might need to take, and carried deadly hidden weapons. At the slightest hint of trouble, he’d leave Dragon Capital immediately, staying far from Great Tang.