Chapter 18: Attempting Cultivation Again! They Are All Just Tools

After listening to the martial artist, Chen Feng spoke with a calm expression

"Take me to Black Wind Fortress."

The fact that Wang Hu could take over Black Wind Fortress ahead of schedule would save him a lot of trouble.

Several martial artists quickly led Chen Feng toward Black Wind Fortress.

The rest of the group remained behind to guard the secret chamber.

The people of Black Wind Fortress had already received news of Chen Feng's return, and everyone was waiting at the entrance to welcome him.

Wang Hu and Liu Qian were standing at the very front of the crowd.

In contrast to the smile on Wang Hu's face, Liu Qian was currently filled with trepidation.

His fate had been placed in the hands of the approaching Chen Feng.

If Chen Feng refused to accept him, or even decided to kill him, there was nothing he could do.

During this period, he had worked very hard to help the Xingfeng Sect take over Black Wind Fortress.

He had arranged everything meticulously, all to demonstrate his capabilities to Chen Feng.

But if Chen Feng was the type of person who harbored a deep hatred for evil, then nothing he did would matter.

Every single person in Black Wind Fortress had the blood of innocent people on their hands.

Liu Qian said to Wang Hu

"Brother Wang Hu, could you please say a few good words for me in front of the Sect Leader later?"

Wang Hu replied with a serious face

"It's no use if I speak for you. Whether or not you are accepted is up to the Sect Leader."

Wang Hu had no intention of helping Liu Qian.

Liu Qian felt somewhat helpless; through their interactions during this time, he had discovered that Wang Hu was an utterly stubborn man.

Whenever matters involved Chen Feng, Wang Hu would not show even the slightest bit of leniency or personal connection.

He had even sent several beautiful maidservants to Wang Hu previously, but Wang Hu hadn't even spared them a glance.

He truly had no way to deal with such a person.

Before long, Chen Feng's figure appeared.

Liu Qian immediately knelt down, and the crowd from Black Wind Fortress hurriedly knelt as well.

"Greetings, Sect Leader Chen!"

Everyone was incredibly respectful. This was not just because Chen Feng was now considered the master of the Hengduan Mountains, but also because he had slain He Sandao, a mid-stage Xiantian expert.

Xiantian experts were respected figures wherever they went, so they naturally did not dare to be negligent.

Wang Hu hurried to Chen Feng's side

"Sect Leader, you're back."

Wang Hu's stern face broke into a simple, honest smile upon seeing Chen Feng.

Chen Feng patted Wang Hu on the shoulder

"Well done. How is your injury?"

"I'm mostly recovered. Black Wind Fortress has been taken over and is just waiting for your arrangements. These people from Black Wind Fortress want to join us—what are your thoughts, Sect Leader?"

Wang Hu reported to Chen Feng.

If Chen Feng did not intend to keep these people, Wang Hu would definitely be the first to step up and kill them all.

The several hundred members of Black Wind Fortress were all feeling anxious.

Liu Qian was observing Chen Feng.

Liu Qian was quite accurate when it came to reading people, but at first glance, Chen Feng left him feeling uncertain.

Chen Feng looked very young, yet his gaze and manner of speaking were extremely seasoned, which placed considerable pressure on him.

Chen Feng looked toward Liu Qian and the others

"There is no need to kneel. I do not like people kneeling before me."

He had already learned some things on his way here.

Regarding these bandits of Black Wind Fortress, Chen Feng naturally had no intention of expelling or killing them.

He was currently short on manpower, and as for the evil deeds they had committed in the past, Chen Feng did not plan to pursue them.

In any case, these were merely "tools" that could be discarded at any time.

Just as ninety percent of the Xingfeng Sect's martial artists had been killed, Chen Feng felt no sadness; they were all tools he had paid for, so there was naturally no emotional attachment.

Hearing Chen Feng's words, Liu Qian and the others immediately stood up.

"Thank you, Sect Leader."

These words from Chen Feng were essentially an acceptance, allowing the bandits to relax.

Chen Feng then walked into Black Wind Fortress, with Wang Hu and Liu Qian hurrying to follow him.

This was Chen Feng's second time at Black Wind Fortress.

The last time was three months ago, when he had intended to establish a sect in the Hengduan Mountains and had come to Black Wind Fortress to pay tribute.

In the blink of an eye, three months had passed, and everything had changed.

He was now the master of Black Wind Fortress.

Chen Feng actually did not want to be so high-profile.

By destroying Black Wind Fortress and occupying the Hengduan Mountains, the surrounding various powers would certainly know his name.

Being famous was not always a good thing.

Entering the main hall of Black Wind Fortress, Chen Feng sat in the seat of honor.

"There is no need to gather so many people here. Transfer them to the Xingfeng Sect, and move all the supplies over as well."

Chen Feng naturally would not use Black Wind Fortress as his main base.

Only the mine was a suitable place for him to stay; the teleportation passage was there, and he could not leave it.

Liu Qian immediately said, "Sect Leader, I will arrange it right away."

Although Liu Qian did not know why Chen Feng wanted to abandon such a good location as Black Wind Fortress, he would not ask.

Do more work and speak less—that was the attitude one should have toward a new boss.

"Your name is Liu Qian, right? I have heard about you. Your abilities are indeed quite good. I won't dwell on the past; just work hard for the Xingfeng Sect from now on."

A simple sentence from Chen Feng did not make Liu Qian feel relieved.

Instead, he felt fear.

The fact that Chen Feng accepted him so easily made him feel as if Chen Feng did not care about him at all, which was the most dangerous sign of all.

"Thank you, Sect Leader. This subordinate will do his utmost to assist you!" Liu Qian bowed deeply.

Though he felt very uneasy, Liu Qian did not show it.

Chen Feng had no idea about the schemes running through Liu Qian's mind; even if he did, he wouldn't care. He continued

"The mining of ore shall resume starting today. Send someone to notify the mortal miners and have them place the stock of Sun-Yang Stones onto the conveyor belt. This must be completed by tonight."

The first thing Chen Feng had to do upon his return was to ensure the ore was transported back.

In the modern world, the conveyor belt at the warehouse had already begun to operate.

They were waiting there for the ore to be processed into Sun-Yang Iron.

"Sect Leader, I will handle this immediately!" Wang Hu promised and then departed.

Wang Hu was very familiar with the logistics of the Xingfeng Sect's ore transport.

It was best for him to handle this, as Liu Qian was not familiar with how the Xingfeng Sect had operated previously.

After Wang Hu left, Chen Feng asked Liu Qian some questions regarding He Sandao.

He wanted to know who He Sandao's friends were; if someone came for revenge, he needed to be prepared in advance.

Liu Qian replied

"Sect Leader, He Sandao was cunning and ruthless. Even if he had friends, they were likely only superficial connections and would not seek revenge for him. However, that Jiang Xiao was a member of the Jiang family. Since Jiang Xiao died at your hands, the Jiang family will likely not let this matter rest."

The Jiang family was one of the three great families of Liuyang Town, and they had several Xiantian experts within the clan.

Chen Feng said, "Have someone keep an eye on the Jiang family. Notify me if there is any news. You may go and attend to your duties."

The matter of the Jiang family could only be monitored for now; they likely wouldn't retaliate immediately.

They would certainly investigate before acting, so he still had time.

The fact that modern weapons could take down a Xiantian expert meant that Chen Feng no longer felt as vulnerable as he had before.

In a while, he would go and buy some more equipment; if the Jiang family dared to seek revenge, he would ensure they never returned.

Liu Qian nodded and then withdrew from the hall.

Once all the arrangements were made, Chen Feng sat cross-legged on the spot. He intended to practice the "Qi Induction Technique."

He wanted to see if he could sense spiritual energy within the world of the scroll.