Chapter 76: Pursuit

He didn't want to cause trouble, wishing for peace and quiet. But these people had gone too far, time and again, forcing him to fight back.

Who was it this time? Xu Wanyi, the Mu family, or the Silver-Winged Deity?

The first two, in particular, were very powerful. If they were to investigate, any suspicion would likely lead to a ruthless attack.

Involving the innocent? Those two families probably wouldn't care at all!

Their modus operandi was to kill three thousand by mistake rather than let one escape.

Chu Feng pondered carefully as he traveled. The Mu family was undoubtedly the strongest, followed by Xu Wanyi, who could leverage Lin Ye Yu's power.

As for the Silver-Winged Deity, although his individual combat prowess was unmatched, his connections and influence were inferior to the former two.

A fiery rage pulsed in Chu Feng's chest. These people were utterly reckless, even targeting his parents. Whoever it was, they would pay the price!

The mountains and forests were dense, and various monsters appeared frequently along the way.

Chu Feng killed several mutated beasts, running quickly. He longed to reach Shuntian immediately, genuinely worried about his parents' safety.

Jiangning, Green Lake Bay Villa Area.

Xu Wanyi was gently massaging Lin Ye Yu's shoulders, softly speaking to him.

Lin Ye Yu spoke, "Wanqing is gone, and I am very saddened. But it still seems that Bodhi Gene is the most suspicious. Their night raid was what led to Wanqing's death."

"I only have some suspicions about Chu Feng," Xu Wanyi said, "After all, Wanqing and Mu once targeted him."

She shook her head, "Since there's no evidence, I'll let it go. You can rest assured."

Xu Wanyi smiled enchantingly, her beautiful eyes glancing sideways, her red lips gleaming, appearing utterly captivating.

In fact, just a short while ago, she had contacted the Mu family, relaying her various suspicions. While she indeed wouldn't act for now, how the Mu family chose to proceed was up to them.

Mu's death was no minor matter.

He was deeply favored by some elders in the Mu family; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so affectionately called "Mu."

Lately, the Mu family had been conducting various investigations.

Xu Wanyi smiled sweetly, waiting for the outcome. Even if Chu Feng had no connection to it, she estimated the Mu family would still make him suffer significantly.

The Mu family was indeed taking action.

Recently, they had been tracking King Kong, hoping to use him as a starting point to investigate the origin of the Ox God King.

They suspected that the Ox God King, who killed Mu, might be connected to Bodhi Gene and acquainted with King Kong.

Before the great battle at White Snake Ridge, Mu had informed his family that he had lost eighteen extraordinary individuals, all of whom had consumed the latest enhancement serum, capable of increasing their combat power tenfold.

According to the on-site investigation, all eighteen extraordinary individuals were killed by a single person.

At that time, King Kong was the most suspect among those with such power in the vicinity.

It was later confirmed that King Kong had indeed been active in that area, undertaking a secret operation.

"Has King Kong left Mount Taihang?" someone from the Mu family asked.

"No," an extraordinary individual reported.

After so many days, King Kong had not gone far, lingering around Mount Taihang as if searching for something.

The Mu family had already dispatched top experts to track him.

Who was King Kong looking for? Naturally, it was the two oxen. He was seething with anger and wanted to get to the bottom of it.

He had no idea he was being made a scapegoat for Chu Feng.

Originally, Mu and Xu Wanqing had dispatched eighteen extraordinary individuals to ambush Chu Feng along the way. All of them were killed, and afterward, King Kong was blamed for it.

"This period is too sensitive. We cannot move against King Kong, and besides, he is very strong; even Master Chen Hai might not be able to kill him. As for Chu Feng..." someone from the Mu family was giving instructions.

It was clear that Chen Hai was extraordinary, his strength formidable. Even the Mu family members referred to him with respect; he was in charge of tracking King Kong.

He was a master of martial arts, having practiced Xingyi Quan for many years. His strikes were like lightning, and he had few rivals.

"Master Chen Hai has only consumed a very common exotic fruit, so his evolutionary effects are not obvious. Once we obtain a fruit from the mysterious small tree in the future and give it to him, it will immediately create a peerless expert."

This was why the Mu family valued Chen Hai so much!

"Send a few more experts to accompany Master Chen Hai," a significant figure from the Mu family ordered.

"Master Chen Hai's Xingyi Quan is masterful and he has few opponents. Does he need help dealing with a mere mortal?" someone asked, puzzled.

"What if Chu Feng is the Ox God King? It's better to be safe than sorry!"

"Yes!"

***

It was night, and a campfire flickered.

Chu Feng sat in the mountains, patiently roasting a wild chicken. It had mutated; its size hadn't changed much, but its strength had surged, and its beak could easily pierce steel.

This was truly a bit terrifying; just a wild chicken already possessed such offensive power.

However, it was now Chu Feng's food, roasted to a golden, oily sheen and smelling delicious.

"It tastes good." While praising the food, he also felt uneasy. With more and more mutated beasts and birds capable of easily killing humans, what kind of world would this become in the future?

After eating, he took out the stone box and examined it under the moonlight. The seed beneath the exotic soil shone even brighter, radiating a vibrant green glow and exuding powerful vitality.

With the lid open, the seed glowed green in the night, but its vitality was contained by the stone box, unable to spill out.

Suddenly, Chu Feng sharply looked up. Sensing something, he quickly put away the stone box, his muscles tensing as he gazed at the sky.

A raptor, six or seven meters long, was approaching at high speed, flying low over the mountain path.

This was likely a transformed eagle, its wings like metal, emitting a cold gleam in the night. Its fierce eyes stared intently in his direction.

Chu Feng was surprised, not because the raptor was too powerful, but because he realized it had been tamed!

On its back were three people and a small dog, riding the eagle. This was quite astonishing.

It was Chu Feng's first time seeing someone ride a raptor and fly through the air, which deeply impressed him.

*Whoosh!*

A lean man jumped down, even though the eagle was still six meters above the ground.

With a thud, he landed like a javelin, his body perfectly still. His eyes were sharp, emitting an intense gaze, and though slightly thin, he contained astonishing power.

His skin had a subtle sheen, giving off a very dangerous aura.

Chu Feng immediately became wary. He found this middle-aged man, who appeared to be in his thirties, extremely dangerous, even wilder than the raptor, like a formidable beast.

Next, the raptor descended, and a man and a woman jumped off.

The man was very short, about 1.4 meters tall, with an earthy complexion.

The woman was quite pretty, slender and graceful. As soon as she landed, vines erupted from the ground around her, encasing her in protection.

"Woof!"

There was also a small dog on the eagle's back, only about a foot long. Its nose was keen, and as if it had confirmed something, it barked furiously at Chu Feng.

"Chu Feng?" the woman asked with a smile, her eyes sparkling. She brushed back her hair, looking vibrant amidst the vines.

Chu Feng understood. These people were tracking him. The raptor provided speed, while the mutated dog's psychic nose had tracked him all the way here.

The middle-aged man's gaze was aggressive as he stared at Chu Feng. Although they had been far apart just moments ago, he had noticed something green glowing in Chu Feng's hand.

"Show it to me!" Chen Hai, the middle-aged man, demanded assertively.

He was an expert invited by the Mu family, tasked with dealing with Chu Feng. Whether or not Chu Feng was the Ox God King, he was to be apprehended. Now, suspecting Chu Feng possessed an unusual item, Chen Hai demanded it directly and coldly.

"Who are you?" Chu Feng asked, wanting to understand their background.

The force behind these three was most likely the one attempting to harm his parents.

*Whoosh!*

The short man, about 1.5 meters tall with an earthy complexion, suddenly vanished and attacked Chu Feng directly.

"Hm?!" Chu Feng was quite startled; the danger came from beneath his feet.

With a thud, as he leapt, the ground where he had stood burst open, and a sharp blade emerged. Had he not dodged, his foot would have been severed.

This astonished Chu Feng; the man could actually move through the ground.

*Thud!*

He dodged again, and another blade shot up from the same spot, sending dirt and stones flying. It was impossible to guard against.

Chu Feng's expression grew strange. This short man, able to move underground, was remarkably similar in ability to the legendary Tǔ Xíngsūn.

*Boom!*

The third time, Chu Feng didn't dodge. Instead, he stomped powerfully on the ground. His strength was immense, capable of shattering boulders weighing thousands of pounds, and the spot instantly crumbled.

He formed a fist seal, intending to smash this "Tǔ Xíngsūn."

However, after the earth and stones exploded, there were no pits or tunnels underground. The short man seemed to have merged with the earth, leaving no trace.

He truly resembled Tǔ Xíngsūn!

"Interesting. You do have something peculiar about you," the lean, dangerous middle-aged man, Chen Hai, said. He stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes sharp and intimidating, a cold smile on his face.

He was a martial arts master who had truly grasped the essence of Xingyi Quan. Combined with the aid of an ordinary exotic fruit, his strength was incredibly formidable.

Although his fortuitous encounters couldn't compare to King Kong or the Silver-Winged Deity, as he hadn't consumed fruits from the mysterious small tree, he was by no means weaker in terms of raw power.

If he were able to consume a fruit from that exotic tree, his combat prowess would become terrifying, instantly elevating him to one of the current supreme experts!

The Mu family had already guaranteed him a mysterious fruit with immensely powerful effects, which would help him evolve into one of the strongest experts.

"Hand over what you have on you; I won't humiliate you!" Chen Hai said indifferently. He sensed that Chu Feng possessed something he needed.

This was an intuition born from reaching a certain level in martial arts. That unusual item was extraordinary; even though he had only glimpsed it, it had resonated deeply with him.

"Don't be ungrateful!" Chen Hai stared at Chu Feng.

With a clang, a strange shield slid from his arm into his palm. This man was not only powerful but also extremely cautious.

Even if it were the Ox God King, he had no fear, because this shield was made from the Mu family's latest alloy material, excessively hard, capable of blocking cannon shells and deflecting arrows.