291: Joining and leaving

Qin Feng wiped the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth and looked at Yan Chi on the sideline, saying word by word:

"Young Miss Yan Chi, did you see that? This is the power of the White Tiger Position. But—"

He changed the subject, a flash of sincerity in his eyes: "This position shouldn't have belonged to me. Although I have the Thunder Fire Sword Intent and can simulate the White Tiger's malevolence, I am not a true 'killing weapon' after all. And you, with your Berserker Bloodline and the Yan Family Legacy, are a warrior born for slaughter."

Qin Feng looked directly at Yan Chi: "If you are willing to join us, I will give this White Tiger main attack position to you. I will return to the central Qilin Position to coordinate the overall situation. If the Four Symbols Battle Array has a true White Tiger like you joining, its power will at least double!"

He paused and said solemnly: "Young Miss Yan Chi, as long as you come, I, Qin Feng, and my partners will definitely treat you with sincerity, sharing both blessings and burdens."

Xia Ya grinned and said: "Third Miss Yan, we welcome you to join us!"

Ji Ruxue nodded slightly.

Xiao Chun's eyes were full of expectation.

Yan Chi was stunned.

She looked at Qin Feng's sincere and burning eyes, and at the trust and welcome in the eyes of Xia Ya, Ji Ruxue, and Xiao Chun. A stream of unprecedented warmth welled up in her heart.

From childhood to adulthood, because of her fiery temper and Berserker Bloodline, how many people had feared or distanced themselves from her? Even her father often had a headache because of her temperament.

But these few people before her not only saw her value but were even willing to give the most core attack position of the battle array to her!

This kind of trust, this kind of recognition... Yan Chi took a deep breath, strode to Qin Feng, and extended her right hand:

"From today onwards, I, Yan Chi, officially join!"

She looked at Qin Feng, her eyes burning with a fierce Battle Intent: "I accept the White Tiger Position. But I have one condition—you have the final say in daily affairs, but once in battle, you and I will share the command of the Four Symbols Battle Array. In terms of battlefield intuition and decisiveness in killing, I believe I am not inferior to anyone."

Qin Feng grasped her hand and smiled: "Deal!"

The two looked at each other and smiled; a bond called "comrades-in-arms" was established at this moment.

Yan Di looked at this scene, his eyes full of gratification. He knew his daughter had found companions truly suitable for her.

"Since you all have made a decision, I will say no more." Yan Di took a Red-Gold Token from his breast and handed it to Yan Chi. "This is the City Lord Mansion's highest mobilization order. With this, you can call upon resources in various cities of the Northern Border. In the Imperial Capital, seeing the 'Yan Dragon Chamber of Commerce' is like seeing me; they will assist you with all their might."

He looked at Yan Chi: "Yan Chis nickname, when you and Qin Feng go to the Imperial Capital to gain experience, do not be impulsive. You must listen to Qin Feng in everything."

Yan Chi nodded: "I understand, Father."

He then looked at Qin Feng: "Qin Feng, Yan Chis nickname is entrusted to you."

"Rest assured, City Lord," Qin Feng promised solemnly.

In the afternoon, at the West Gate of Juyan City.

Seven people and seven mounts were ready to depart.

Yan Chi only brought a simple bag, her crimson flame spear carried behind her, looking heroic and valiant. She looked back at Juyan City, where she had lived for nineteen years, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes, but even more so was her expectation for the road ahead.

"Depart!"

Qin Feng took the lead and charged out of the city gate.

Yan Chi followed closely behind, her crimson flame spear shining brightly under the sun.

Xia Ya, Ji Ruxue, Xiao Chun, Tao Yuanyi, and Cold Peach Blossom—seven people and seven mounts, pulling two carriages, kicked up a trail of dust along the way.

Little Fire squatted on Xiao Chun's shoulder, excitedly making 'wu wu' sounds.

An old butler said in a low voice: "City Lord, the Third Miss's departure this time..."

"This is her path," Yan Di said slowly. "And... by following Qin Feng and those people, perhaps she really can walk out an unprecedented path of the Martial Dao."

He looked back at the jade slip containing Qin Feng's detailed intelligence reports, feeling that perhaps this fiery-tempered third daughter might truly undergo a different change.

He turned and returned to the mansion, expectation flashing in his eyes.

"The Imperial Capital... is perhaps about to become lively."

At this moment, Qin Feng's group had already charged out of Juyan City.

Juyan City gradually receded behind them.

Ahead was the Imperial Capital a thousand miles away, and also a broader world of the Martial Dao.

Qin Feng looked back at his partners riding side by side, a determined light flashing in his eyes.

With the complete version of the Four Symbols Battle Array and these trustworthy comrades-in-arms—what was there to fear ahead?

Imperial Capital, here we come.

(Volume 4: Journey to the Imperial Capital · End)

End of Volume Note: From the adventure in the Ancient Wood Deep Forest to Qin Feng thwarting the Yin Demon Sect's ambushes all the way, the youth carrying his sword moved forward with his partners, showing their brilliance.

However, the Yin demons ahead are not yet extinguished, and the road ahead remains unknown. Qin Feng will seek the lower volume of the Daoist Primordial Chaos Art, explore clues for the Xuanyuan Dragon Slaying Art, and face the open and secret struggles of various factions in the Imperial Capital. And with Yan Chi, the true White Tiger, returning to her position, what kind of power will the Four Symbols Battle Array display? In the Imperial Capital, the power center of the Qian Kingdom, what kind of waves will they set off?

Please look forward to Volume 5: Imperial Capital Storm.