Martial Arts Overlord-Chapter 491 - 489: Alone Together

A fierce wind howled, and the rainstorm raged.

Two figures tore through the forest, carving two transparent paths through the downpour.

The sudden deluge had caught Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi completely off guard. The rain in the Blood-colored Wilderness was no ordinary shower; raindrops the size of a baby’s fist hammered the ground with loud smacks. The impact of each drop was comparable to a full-force blow from a third or fourth-level Meridian Wheel Realm martial artist. Initially, they maintained their Protective Gang Energy, but their Yuan Qi depleted too quickly, forcing them to abandon it.

Luo Feng cursed his luck internally. Though their strength meant they didn’t fear the force of the rain, the downpour showed no signs of stopping soon. They couldn’t continue like this.

Releasing his Soul Power to its fullest extent, Luo Feng scanned their surroundings sharply, searching for shelter.

「Half an hour later」

Luo Feng’s eyes lit up. His gaze pierced the rain, landing on a distant rocky mountain. Hidden among the jumbled boulders of the mountain was a massive cave.

"There’s a cave over there! Let’s go take shelter," he suggested. Stomping on a tree branch, Luo Feng shot off diagonally, Yang Wanyi close behind, as they dashed towards the cave.

WHOOSH!

WHOOSH!

With just a few leaps, they were inside.

Luo Feng released his Soul Power again, exploring the cave. It was deep, and he detected no signs of other living creatures. Breathing a sigh of relief, he ventured further in.

The light within the cave was dim. Luo Feng drew his Rage Flame Knife, using its faint fiery glow to assess their surroundings. The cave walls were dry, and there were beastly claw marks on the ground, suggesting it might have once been the lair of some ferocious beast.

WHOOSH... A chilly wind blew past, making Luo Feng shiver involuntarily. He glanced back to see Yang Wanyi following silently, which struck him as odd; she was rarely this quiet.

"Yang Wanyi, are you alright?"

"I’m fine." Yang Wanyi shook her head slightly, avoiding his gaze.

Not dwelling on it, Luo Feng continued forward. Reaching the end of the cave, his spirits lifted when he spotted a pile of unburnt firewood on the ground.

"Great! There’s firewood here!" he exclaimed. Muttering to himself, Luo Feng’s Yuan Qi surged as he swung his knife.

FWOOSH!

The blade aura flashed like lightning, the friction distorting and searing the air as it struck the firewood.

BOOM!

Bright flames erupted from the firewood, spreading a comforting warmth that dispelled the cave’s chill.

A pleased expression on his face, Luo Feng sheathed his Rage Flame Knife and turned to Yang Wanyi. "Come warm yourself by the fire."

The words had barely left his lips when Luo Feng stiffened. Yang Wanyi’s clothes were utterly soaked, her red dress clinging tightly to her graceful form. Through the damp fabric, the alluring contours of her body were tantalizingly hinted at.

This drenched state stripped Yang Wanyi of her usual noble air, lending her an endearing vulnerability. Her delicate face was slightly flushed, and a hint of shyness touched her eyes and brows.

"What are you looking at!" Sensing Luo Feng’s heated gaze, Yang Wanyi glared at him, her beautiful eyes flashing with a mixture of shame and anger.

"Uhh..." Luo Feng, startled, awkwardly scratched his nose and averted his gaze. "Your clothes are soaked. You should change them and dry yourself by the fire."

"Here..." Yang Wanyi’s pretty face turned crimson. She looked at Luo Feng, her eyes flickering. Though she usually appeared strong, she was, in truth, inexperienced in matters between men and women. Now, in this confined cave with him, Luo Feng’s words made her heart pound.

Luo Feng understood her concern. He gave a wry smile, walked to the cave entrance, and said without turning back, "Go ahead and change."

Watching Luo Feng’s back, Yang Wanyi’s embarrassment lessened somewhat. She bit her red lip, her slender fingers resting on the collar of her dress, and warned him once more, "You better not look back!"

Luo Feng remained motionless, his voice drifting back, "Don’t worry, I don’t value my life that little."

Hearing this, Yang Wanyi pursed her rosy lips. "Hmph, I bet you wouldn’t dare!"

"I’m going to start changing now. You absolutely must not turn around," Yang Wanyi warned him again, then took a deep breath. Her long eyelashes trembled as she slowly began to unfasten her clothes.

As her garments slid away, Yang Wanyi’s body tensed. Even as a Spiritual Rotation Realm expert, standing unclothed before a man stirred an unfamiliar sensation within her. Her fair, delicate skin gradually flushed a soft pink. Looking at Luo Feng’s statue-like figure, her eyes held a complex emotion, mingled with a touch of gratitude.

He’d never imagined sharing such a cramped space with Yang Wanyi, especially with her changing clothes right behind him! As the rustling sounds reached his ears, countless tantalizing images flashed through his mind, causing a slight heat to build within him.

See no evil, hear no evil... Luo Feng recited internally. He took a deep breath, used his Yuan Qi to block his hearing, and squeezed his eyes shut. With immense willpower, he resolutely severed the distracting thoughts in his mind.

An unknown amount of time passed before he suddenly sensed someone approaching. Opening his eyes, Luo Feng saw Yang Wanyi standing before him, smiling sweetly.

Yang Wanyi now wore a simple, light-colored long dress, her hair adorned with a maple-leaf hairpin. Her charming smile exuded an air of nobility and grace.

Seeing Luo Feng suddenly open his eyes, Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes blinked in surprise, then she smiled gently. "What were you thinking about so intently? You didn’t even notice me approach."

Looking at Yang Wanyi, who now had a hint of womanly languor about her, Luo Feng couldn’t help but acknowledge her charm. He smiled. "Nothing much. Are you changed?"

Yang Wanyi’s gaze was unusually soft. Her cheeks faintly pink, she nodded, her eyes meeting Luo Feng’s like tranquil pools of spring water. "Earlier... thank you."

The unusual atmosphere made Luo Feng feel a little awkward. He looked out at the curtain of rain beyond the cave. "I wonder how long this rain will last."

"Mm." Yang Wanyi turned and also looked ahead, where the rain curtain connected with the sky, merging heaven and earth into one.

She glanced sideways at Luo Feng, recalling his statue-like figure blocking the cave entrance earlier. A smile touched the corners of her lips. "This rain is quite beautiful."

Luo Feng was slightly stunned, a look of surprise in his eyes.

"What are you looking at?" Yang Wanyi’s long eyelashes fluttered as she subtly shifted her gaze.

Seeing Yang Wanyi’s rare display of gentleness, Luo Feng smiled. "I’m surprised to hear you say that."

"Hm?" Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes flickered as she looked up at Luo Feng, her gaze filled with curiosity.

Luo Feng rubbed his nose. "I thought you’d be cursing it."

"Are you implying I have no appreciation for romance?" Yang Wanyi’s slender eyebrows shot up. Gritting her silver teeth, she aimed a fierce kick at Luo Feng.

Luo Feng was prepared, sidestepping neatly.

"Hmph, lucky you dodged quickly!" Yang Wanyi huffed softly, not pressing the attack.

Luo Feng chuckled. Now *this* is the Yang Wanyi I know.

"You’re soaked too. Go dry your clothes by the fire," Yang Wanyi reached out and pinched Luo Feng’s sleeve, feeling the bone-deep chill. A flicker in her beautiful eyes, she said softly.

"Alright." Luo Feng nodded and walked deeper into the cave with Yang Wanyi.

After a few steps, Luo Feng suddenly stopped, his sharp gaze suddenly shot towards the curtain of rain outside.

"What’s wrong?" Seeing Luo Feng’s expression change, Yang Wanyi’s delicate brows knitted slightly as she asked.

Luo Feng pressed his right palm downwards, whispering, "Someone’s coming."

Hearing this, Yang Wanyi’s eyes also flickered. She had long since experienced Luo Feng’s keen perception and knew he wouldn’t be wrong. This was the Blood-colored Wilderness; anyone appearing here would be no ordinary individual. If they harbored ill intentions, it would mean significant trouble.

"We’ll play it by ear when they arrive," Luo Feng instructed in a low voice, then turned and sat by the bonfire, his expression calm.

Yang Wanyi looked at Luo Feng, a faint surprise in her beautiful eyes. She hadn’t expected Luo Feng to be so calm; his composure was something even she felt she couldn’t match.

Yang Wanyi was already becoming accustomed to such things. Being with Luo Feng, it would be abnormal if something unexpected *didn’t* happen.

A faint smile touched her lips. Yang Wanyi shook her head slightly and walked over to sit down beside Luo Feng.

WHOOSH!

WHOOSH!

A moment later, the sound of rushing air broke the silence, and two figures burst through the rain screen, appearing in the cave.

"Such rotten luck! Our first time in the Blood-colored Wilderness, and we run into this damn weather! It even separated us from Boss and the others," one of the newcomers, a young man with thick eyebrows in his twenties, cursed under his breath as he shook the rainwater from his clothes.

The youth beside him, clad in blue and gripping a bow nearly as tall as himself, radiated a palpable killing intent. His narrow, snake-like eyes stared out at the rain. "I hope this rain stops soon. This Yuan Spirit Vein emerging..."

The blue-clad youth was about to say more when the thick-browed youth beside him gestured for him to stop. The thick-browed youth, without changing his expression, made a subtle gesture with his eyes towards the interior of the cave.

The blue-clad youth turned his head. Upon seeing Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi, his eyes flashed, and he immediately cut himself off. A cold glint flickered in his eyes as he sneered, "Who are you two? How dare you eavesdrop on our conversation!"

Hearing this, Yang Wanyi frowned. They just barged in here themselves without noticing us, and now they’re accusing us of eavesdropping? What blatant nonsense!

Luo Feng’s gaze remained calm as he replied evenly, "We weren’t eavesdropping on your conversation, nor do we have any need to."

Both men exuded powerful auras. The blue-clad youth, in particular; his aura was restrained, yet a sharp, dangerous presence was faintly discernible. He was a half-step Spiritual Rotation Realm expert. The thick-browed man beside him was of comparable strength.

If this were the past, I might have been cautious, Luo Feng thought. But things are different now.

"Hmph, just because you say so?" the blue-clad youth’s face darkened, his eyes filled with killing intent.

Luo Feng remained seated, his Yuan Qi quietly surging within him, ready to strike at any moment.

"Liu Feng, forget it. They probably didn’t hear anything important." Just as the tension reached a breaking point, the thick-browed young man stepped forward, restraining his companion.

The blue-clad youth named Liu Feng frowned, casting a strange look at his thick-browed companion.

The thick-browed youth discreetly gestured with his eyes towards Yang Wanyi, who was sitting further inside.

Liu Feng’s gaze followed, and his eyes instantly lit up. In all his life, he had seen many women, but none could compare to the one before him.