As The Most Powerful Mage, I’m Back - Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Xiao Xiyue’s Crying

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

With the addition of a new member, the six-man team encountered several Goblins but were easily dealt with under their tacit cooperation.

Along the way, the performance of the other team members was as usual. However, the quality of Lin Feng, an ordinary person, caused Xiao Yun to feel somewhat stunned.

When faced with a ferocious beast like a Goblin, most ordinary people without combat experience would feel their legs go weak and their bodies tremble. Even a small number of outstanding people would turn pale and have difficulty breathing. It was tough for them to act freely.

However, Lin Feng… Not only did he not show any fear or nervousness when he encountered Goblins, but he also treated them like kittens. He even had time to approach and tease them, completely disregarding these beasts.

In addition, Lin Feng could easily dodge all the Goblin’s attacks that were ten levels higher than him and would also free up his hands to help his teammates in battle.

The clarity of his thoughts, the coordination of his body, and the smoothness of his movements were completely different from an ordinary person at Level 3. He was not a burden to the team as Xiao Yun had expected.

It was not that Xiao Yun did not suspect Lin Feng was lying about being an ordinary person. He believed that in reality, Lin Feng was a high-level big shot who pretended to be a rookie to make use of them and ultimately monopolized all the rewards of the dungeon.

Though… from the aura Lin Feng was emitting and the toughness of his body, he indeed only had the physique of an ordinary person.

His combat skills were just abnormally strong, which was why he was so skilled and at ease. He was completely different from the strength of ordinary men.

“This kid isn’t bad. Could he be a genius from some academy who came to the dungeon to experience life?” Xiao Yun muttered to himself. His initial contempt for Lin Feng had lessened a little, and he once again tried to figure out the latter’s identity.

Thump… Thump… Thump…

Everyone’s shoes stepped on the soil, making a dull sound. With the help of the fire on the rock wall, they continued to advance deeper into the cave.

They had already traveled two-thirds of the way through the dungeon, and most of the small beasts had been cleared. Next, they would face the higher-level elite Goblins.

As long as they killed the last elite beast, they would be able to clear the dungeon and return to the surface.

With the mission almost coming to an end, everyone’s footsteps were light. Clearly, the smooth progress made them happy.

At the end of the line, Xiao Xiyue and Lin Feng walked side by side. In contrast to the joy of the crowd, Xiao Xiyue felt a little frustrated. She only wanted to end this dungeon trip as soon as possible and return to visit her sister.

No one knew how terrible her mood was at the moment.

Although she appeared as indifferent as ever in the team, the series of blows in the past few days, coupled with the unfortunate experiences when she was young and the accumulation of all the negative emotions, finally enveloped her heart with a layer of gloom and endless pain.

Xiao Xiyue was a high school senior at Evergreen Academy. Her mother had married far away, her father had died in battle, and she had no relatives. She only had a seriously ill sister, who was hospitalized.

In order to save her sister, she owed a large sum of medical fees. So, she secretly joined the adventure team and earned a small amount of money by raiding dungeons to barely make a living.

However, this small amount of money was far from enough to pay off her debts. She could not even afford the interest. Physically, she was facing the dilemma of lack of money.

Not only that, but she also suffered a huge blow to her mental state. Not long ago, her favorite idol, Lin Feng, was punished by the Federation and died on the spot. Furthermore, he was exposed to have committed many war crimes. He was already notorious in public and was despised by countless people.

However, Xiao Xiyue did not believe Lin Feng was a bad person. Her father was once a comrade under Lin Feng and had fought alongside him. He had told her many glorious deeds about Lin Feng.

The glorious image of the hero Lin Feng had long been deeply imprinted in her heart when she was young. It was also used as a spiritual symbol to accompany her as she grew up.

Hence, there was no way she believed Lin Feng himself was as the official announcement said—a war criminal who had committed countless crimes.

As Xiao Xiyue recalled the past, she secretly sized up the black-haired youth beside her with curiosity out of the corner of her eye. The latter was about seventeen or eighteen years old. He had a handsome face, a straight posture, and a carefree appearance.

Initially, she had not wanted to be bothered with this black-haired young man. However, when she learned that this man was also called Lin Feng and had the same name as her idol, she could not help but feel compassion for him and asked him to follow her closely.

However… It was clear Lin Feng was just an ordinary person. In such a dangerous environment, he did not panic and had a calm expression. Based on this point alone, he was somewhat similar to her idol.

No… No…

Xiao Xiyue shook her head and cursed in her heart. She was really stupid. How could she compare this person who overestimated himself with her favorite idol? It was simply an insult to Lin Feng’s name.

In this world, there would never be a second Lin Feng.

Humans were not worthy of Lin Feng either.

When she thought of the tragic ending of the person she admired the most, as well as how Lin Feng was slandered and insulted by countless people…

She could not help but feel a strong sense of desolation. Her heart was gradually swallowed by anger, and she hated this twisted world very much.

If only… Lord Lin Feng was still alive.

‘What a pity… I’ll never be able to meet him in this lifetime.’

Perhaps it was because she had experienced too many negative things. Her parents had left, her sister was seriously ill, her family was in debt, and the person she admired the most had been killed. She had accumulated too many negative emotions, and a huge sense of loss enveloped Xiao Xiyue.

She lowered her head and hid her face in the shadows. She bit her cherry lip so hard that the tip of her teeth pierced her lips. A trace of blood filled her mouth and gradually spread, drowning her taste buds.

When Lin Feng saw this, he blinked and looked at the crying girl in confusion.

Why did she suddenly cry?

He hesitated for a moment, then gently approached Xiao Xiyue and comforted her.

“What’s wrong? Are you alright?”

Suddenly being spoken to, Xiao Xiyue’s delicate body trembled. She abruptly raised her head, and a teardrop fell from midair. It drew a beautiful curve and smashed onto Lin Feng’s face, turning into a small puddle of water.

Lin Feng was speechless.

Not wanting the others to see her ugly state, Xiao Xiyue hurriedly wiped her tears. She then noticed the water stains she had splashed on Lin Feng’s face. She stretched out her hand and gently wiped the latter’s face. Her originally cold voice finally showed a hint of panic.

“I’m sorry. Let me help you wipe it off.”

Although this was not the main point, Lin Feng had to admit that he was somewhat enjoying it after feeling the softness of her small hand. After that, he faintly spoke.

“Sister, there are still tears on your hands. The more you wipe them, the more tears you have…”

“Sorry. I’ll switch hands.

“Sorry to trouble you…”

The two interacted at the end of the line. Although their conversation was not loud, it still startled Xiao Yun, who was in front. He subconsciously turned his head, but his eyes widened as he saw a scene that shocked and angered him—

Lin Feng and Xiao Xiyue were intimately pressed together, chatting and laughing!