deltrittennovels Chapter 438 The Forbidden Land Gate Opens!
Chapter 438 The Forbidden Land Gate Opens!
Lin Feng shook his head, his expression becoming more serious: "Not yet, but there's a very crucial investigation tonight."
Wasim immediately sat up straight: "Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Not for now. Tonight's operation is very secretive and highly dangerous; having too many people would only make us more vulnerable."
Vassim opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed his words.
He was indeed itching to do something—curious, unwilling, and wanting to contribute—but he knew even better that Lin Feng was right.
The matter was accomplished in secrecy.
Some plans are more likely to succeed the fewer people who know about them.
Lin Feng didn't distrust him; on the contrary, it was precisely because he considered him a friend that he couldn't let him take risks.
Wasim patted Lin Feng on the shoulder: "Then be careful tonight."
Lin Feng nodded, his eyes reflecting the dim light of the lamplight: "I will."
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At nine o'clock in the evening, Xia Ning pulled Lin Feng into the room.
As soon as the door closed, Xia Ning couldn't help but jump up, wrap her legs around Lin Feng's waist, and lean down to kiss him.
Lin Feng caught her and responded enthusiastically.
The two kissed for a full five minutes, and when they parted, a thin strand of saliva trailed from the corner of their mouths.
They both refrained from proceeding further—after all, they still needed to conserve their energy before venturing into the forbidden area.
Xia Ning leaned on his shoulder and asked softly, "Honey, how did you find the source of the illusion this afternoon in the Silent Heart Palace?"
Lin Feng put his arm around her slender waist and smiled, "I have to thank you for this."
Xia Ning was taken aback: "Thank me?"
"Hmm." Lin Feng looked down at her. "After you regained your memories of me, I suddenly realized an ability—as long as you are within a hundred meters of me, I can directly perceive the enemy's weaknesses."
Xia Ning paused for a moment, then her eyes lit up: "Interesting... So, wouldn't I be your powerful cheat code?"
"You're more than just a powerful cheat code," Lin Feng's smile softened, "you're my trump card, my precious darling, and my life!"
"You're so glib." Xia Ning lightly punched him, but couldn't help but smile.
Just then, a faint flapping sound came from outside the window—the bat squad had arrived.
Lin Feng immediately opened the window and whispered the instructions:
"You all go and lie in ambush outside the forbidden area. Once the Lord of Silence goes to the forbidden area, one of you should immediately return to report the news."
The bats obeyed, flapped their wings, and soared into the night, disappearing in an instant.
Lin Feng closed the window and turned to Xia Ning, saying, "We probably won't be able to leave until midnight. Let's take a nap first."
Xia Ning nodded, pulled the pillow over so he could lean against it, and lay down on her side next to him, gently pressing her cheek against his chest.
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Around eleven o'clock, a bat quietly returned and landed on the windowsill to deliver a message—the Lord of Silence had already set off for the forbidden area.
"understood."
Lin Feng agreed softly and took out a dish of honey, placing it on the windowsill.
The bat finished its meal with relish, then flapped its wings again and flew towards the forbidden area.
Just after midnight, the second bat flew back.
"The Lord of Silence has left the forbidden area," the bat reported after landing.
Lin Feng nodded, then asked, "Did the Lord of Silence's incantation change today?"
"no."
Lin Feng responded and, as usual, took out a dish of honey and placed it on the windowsill.
The bats swooped down happily and buried their heads in the food.
He then turned to Xia Ning and asked, "Wife, Master Ji has already left. How are we going to get there?"
Xia Ning smiled and said, "I'll take you out the window, but we'll have to disguise ourselves a little first."
As she spoke, she pulled a box from under the bed, took out a set of black night clothes, and quickly changed into them.
Her night clothes were extremely form-fitting, outlining her figure with distinct curves, making her look both sharp and alluring.
Seeing Lin Feng staring blankly at her, Xia Ning raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's wrong?"
Lin Feng's throat tightened slightly, a smile playing in his eyes: "Wife, you look so sexy in this!"
Xia Ning was taken aback, her cheeks instantly flushed, and she coughed lightly:
"Really... Then when I get back, I'll wear this outfit and have a good 'chat' with you."
Lin Feng smiled and leaned down to kiss her: "Wife, you're so good."
After saying that, he had a thought and took out the black combat suit that Tang Yuan had given him from his personal space.
He casually took off his outer clothes, leaving only his underwear, and quickly put on his combat uniform.
The moment the fabric touches the skin, a very faint matte finish appears on the surface, as if it has quietly absorbed all the excess light from the surroundings.
Xia Ning's eyes lit up: "This dress is nice."
Lin Feng smiled and raised an eyebrow: "A good horse needs a good saddle."
Xia Ning mischievously smiled and said, "Honey, I want to ride a horse."
Lin Feng reached out and gently stroked the tip of her nose, his smile deepening: "Okay, I'll be back in a bit... so you can ride as much as you want!"
Xia Ning didn't reply, but just smiled charmingly and put her arm around Lin Feng's waist.
With a light tap of their toes on the ground, the two of them vanished silently from the window like two black shadows, without making a sound.
The two walked north along the path behind the round building, their figures quickly disappearing into the night.
Before long, we arrived at the wooden gate leading to the prayer flag forest, which was already closed and locked.
Without saying a word, Xia Ning wrapped her arms around Lin Feng's waist, lightly touched the ground with her toes, and leaped into the air with him, landing silently inside the doorway.
Ahead lies a forest of prayer flags.
The cool moonlight shone on the layers of prayer flags, their white, red, and yellow colors intertwined, tinged with darkness by the night.
The skull, nestled among the bluish-gray soil, had its empty eye sockets gleaming with a faint green light.
Xia Ning pulled Lin Feng along, their steps quickening as they traversed this chilling area.
A moment later, the two arrived at the end of the prayer flag forest.
A massive, deep black stone gate stood before them, with wisps of chilling air seeping out from between its cracks.
At this moment, bats hidden in the shadows quietly flew out and circled around Lin Feng at low altitude, conveying the message that "it is safe here for the time being."
Lin Feng nodded gently: "You've worked hard. To avoid leaving any traces, I'll give you the honey when we get back to your rooms."
The bats communicated telepathically: "We don't like eating here either. Boss, you go inside first, we'll keep watch outside for you."
Lin Feng didn't delay any longer. He took a deep breath, approached the stone door, and whispered the incantation: "Little rabbit, open the door."
The stone gate remained completely still.
Lin Feng frowned slightly and looked at the bat beside him with a puzzled expression.
The largest bat immediately stepped forward: "You have to sing it out loud, not just read it!"
Lin Feng's forehead instantly creased with annoyance. This Lonely Lord... is he serious?
Left with no other choice, he cleared his throat and began to sing softly, "Little bunny, open the door~"
Although Lin Feng's tune was all on the score, he sang it stiffly and awkwardly, like an adult who had never coaxed a child being forced into it.
The moment the song ended, the previously tightly closed dark stone door suddenly emitted a low, muffled thud.
The runes on the surface of the stone gate suddenly glowed with a faint, eerie light, and then the massive stone gate slowly slid to one side.
The door gap widened, eventually revealing a deep, dark passage.
The end of the passage was pitch black, its depths impossible to discern, with only a bone-chilling cold emanating from it.
The two exchanged a glance, then stepped inside...