Lin Feng and his companions resumed their journey, proceeding with the utmost caution along the way to guard against another possible attack by the Blood Demon Hall. Following the winding mountain road, they finally caught sight of the outline of Lingxi Town in the distance.
Bathed in sunlight, Lingxi Town appeared peaceful and serene, with wisps of cooking smoke rising from the well-arranged rooftops. However, as Lin Feng and the others entered the small town, they sensed something amiss. Pedestrians were scarce on the streets, and the few townsfolk they occasionally encountered all wore hurried expressions, their eyes revealing worry and fear.
Lin Feng stopped an elderly man passing by and asked, "Elder, what has happened in this town? Why does everyone look so terrified?"
Chapter 20