Chapter 903: Chapter 903

With Little Shuai's guidance, Lin Chen easily evaded the people pursuing Feifei.

Although those individuals were quite formidable, this dense forest was simply too vast—finding someone in it was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Moreover, each of them harbored personal desires in their hearts, all wanting to capture Feifei for their own purposes. Thanks to this, Little Shuai was able to help Lin Chen and Feifei break through the encirclement of the Blood Clan and the Red Cross Sect effortlessly.

Lin Chen made his way to the foot of the mountain. Originally, he intended to head to the parking lot to commandeer a car, but he quickly noticed that the area was already surrounded by members of both the Blood Clan and the Red Cross Sect lying in ambush.

"Looks like we'll have to rely on our legs to get out of this," Lin Chen said helplessly.

"I'd better come down and walk on my own," Feifei suggested.

"No way. Your injury has only just started to heal. Intense movements will easily reopen the wound!" Lin Chen immediately rejected Feifei's suggestion.

"But it's more than ten miles to get down the mountain," Feifei said worriedly.

"Don't worry, you're not heavy at all," Lin Chen said with a grin.

In truth, Lin Chen had his own little agenda. Carrying Feifei on his back meant that he could savor the softness pressing against him—a sensation he found difficult to part with. How could he bear to put her down now?

Feifei had long since seen through Lin Chen's little scheme, but for reasons she couldn't quite understand, she didn't expose him. Instead, she obediently lay down on Lin Chen's back and didn't press her earlier suggestion to walk.

Despite carrying Feifei, Lin Chen's speed was astonishing. He followed the mountain path and ran more than ten miles in no time.

At that moment, a river appeared ahead of them, and Feifei suddenly spoke: "Lin Chen, put me down. I want to take a bath here."

As it turned out, Feifei's body was already stained red with blood. The sticky blood pressed against her skin, making her extremely uncomfortable.

Lin Chen nodded and carried Feifei to the edge of the stream.

After ensuring there were no pursuers nearby, Lin Chen finally said, "I'll keep watch for you. Go ahead and wash up quickly."

Feifei nodded shyly and suddenly added, "You're not allowed to peek!"

Lin Chen replied with an expression of utmost seriousness, "How could I ever stoop to something so despicable? Besides, it's almost dark—you think I could see even if I wanted to?"

With that, Lin Chen leapt onto a tall tree, gazing in the direction of the Dragon Whisker Mountain.

With the trees blocking his view, Feifei confirmed that Lin Chen couldn't see her. Only then did she begin removing her clothes.

Standing atop the tree, Lin Chen felt the faint lingering scent of Feifei's body wafting around him, carried by the breeze.

Never in his wildest dreams could Lin Chen have imagined that his initial curiosity would lead him to such an incredible encounter in this secluded mountain valley.

Soon, the sound of splashing water came from the stream not far away. Lin Chen's heart itched unbearably. Finally, he decided to indulge himself, crossing the line he had sworn not to cross.

Under the moonlight, a flawless, delicate figure stood in the stream, her smooth, jade-like skin glistening as she washed herself with the cool water.

The curves of her S-shaped silhouette, along with her perfect, unadorned body, instantly ignited a surging flame of desire in Lin Chen's heart.

An almost uncontrollable urge surged within him—the temptation to pounce on her and claim her as his own.

"No! Absolutely not! I can't become a beast!" Lin Chen suppressed the fiery passion in his heart, repeatedly admonishing himself.

Finally, Lin Chen tore his gaze away. The breathtaking sight of the bathing beauty under the moonlight was far too dazzling—Lin Chen knew that if he kept watching, he would undoubtedly make a mistake.

Though Lin Chen had stopped looking, the sound of water splashing nearby continued to stir his thoughts. His mind kept replaying the stunning scene he'd just glimpsed.

"I'm done!" At last, Feifei's voice rang out.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Chen leapt down from the tree.

Feifei glanced at Lin Chen's flushed face and asked with concern, "What's wrong with you?"

Lin Chen gave an awkward smile. "I'm fine."

Despite his words, Lin Chen's heart was in turmoil. After witnessing such an exquisite beauty bathe, how could he possibly be fine?

A gentle breeze swept past, causing Feifei's clothes to cling tightly to her body.

As she had just bathed, her garments remained damp, sticking to her like a second skin and leaving little to the imagination.

As Lin Chen gazed at the faintly visible contours of her figure, the smoldering fire in his heart reignited.

Feifei noticed the unusual look on Lin Chen's face and glanced downward. Her cheeks immediately flushed a deep red.

Seeing her hurriedly cover herself, Lin Chen could only shake his head in frustration, regretting that the entrancing view was now hidden from sight.

"Let me help dry your clothes," Lin Chen said, swallowing hard.

Feifei nodded. "Sorry to trouble you."

Truthfully, Lin Chen wished he could continue staring, but he knew that if he lingered any longer, he might lose control and do something he couldn't take back.

Waving his hand, Lin Chen released a burst of heat from his palm.

In an instant, the moisture in Feifei's clothes evaporated, leaving them dry and snug once again.

"What's your plan from here?" Lin Chen asked.

"I need to return to Dragon Whisker Mountain to retrieve the box containing the secret of the Flower of Life, then return to my sect," Feifei replied.

"Return to Dragon Whisker Mountain? That place is extremely dangerous," Lin Chen said with a frown.

"This is my mission. I must bring the box back to the Medicine Sect," Feifei said resolutely, clenching her teeth.

"Then I'll go with you," Lin Chen said firmly.

"No, you've already helped me so much. I can't let you risk yourself any further. Besides, my injury is no longer a problem," Feifei said decisively.

Feeling the determination in Feifei's tone, Lin Chen couldn't help but smile. "I never expected you to be a master at the Divine Vein Realm."

Feifei froze for a moment, shocked that Lin Chen had seen through her cultivation level with just a glance.

In truth, she had been ambushed by those ninjas before, falling victim to their anesthetic poison mist. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so gravely injured and hunted across the region by the Island Nation's ninjas.

"Lin Chen, thank you for everything. Being with you has made me very happy, but you should just forget about me," Feifei said with a sigh.

"Why? Is it because you're the Sect Master's daughter?" Lin Chen asked softly.

"How do you know my identity?" Feifei's eyes widened with surprise.

This time, only a few core members of her sect knew of her mission. Yet Lin Chen spoke as if it was the most natural thing.

Her identity, of course, had been revealed to Lin Chen by Little Shuai. But he feigned an air of mystery and said, "There's nothing in this world I don't know."

"Lin Chen, think of today as nothing more than a dream. There's no chance for us," Feifei said sorrowfully.

Although her encounter with Lin Chen had been brief, a spark of affection had already ignited in her heart. Yet she knew that her future wasn't something she could dictate.

A tear glimmered in Feifei's eye as she turned and disappeared into the forest.

Though Feifei's words said it was impossible, her tears betrayed her true feelings, proof that she had fallen for him.

"The Medicine Sect, huh? I'd like to see just how powerful they really are," Lin Chen said coldly.