<h4>Chapter 1250: Chapter 1258: Heart Ailment (1)</h4>


    Ling Chen sighed and walked out of the cave, ready to return to Xianghe Vige. He had thought he could persuade Chen Junfeng, but now it seemed Chen Junfeng hadpletely given up, and no matter what he said, it would have no effect. Escape! That was the only thing Chen Junfeng wanted to do.


    Returning to the mountain path, Ling Chen walked down the slope. Not far along, Ling Chen, with his sharp eyes, suddenly noticed a line of footprints on another mountain trail.


    He hadn’t taken this path before, but he knew it led to the mountain top in the rear, because the terrain there was quite dangerous, so usually, few would go there.


    Could it be Chen Junfeng? Ling Chen thought for a moment and decided to go over and take a look; perhaps he might really encounter him. Following the rugged mountain trail, Ling Chen moved forward. The further he ascended, the narrower the path became, with one side leaning against the mountain body and the other a sheer cliff, where a slight misstep would mean certain death.


    Fortunately, his body had recovered well recently, and without much effort, Ling Chen reached the mountain top in the rear. Looking out, Ling Chen’s sight captured a silhouette. That figure stood at the edge of the peak, and just a step forward, no matter how strong you are, there’s only a dead end.


    Observing the other’s attire, Ling Chen immediately recognized it was Chen Junfeng, the one he had been persistently seeking.


    Nearing, Ling Chen looked at Chen Junfeng’s back and spoke, "Sir Chen, why did you run over here?"


    Chen Junfeng remained silent, standing quietly, gazing into the distance as if he were alone in the surroundings. Time slowly passed, and Ling Chen did not disturb Chen Junfeng; he could tell Chen Junfeng needed peace and reflection. So, he stood behind, quietly apanying Chen Junfeng.


    An hour or so passed quickly, and Chen Junfeng let out a sigh, then turned around, setting his gaze on Ling Chen.


    "Sir Chen..." Ling Chen opened his mouth, just about to speak, but Chen Junfeng stopped him with a gesture.


    "You don’t have to say anymore, I must admit, what you saidst night was very right." Chen Junfeng said quietly, gazing at the foot of the mountain, "I have been standing here sincest night, thinking about your words. You’re right; instead of lingering in such a miserable state, it’s better to die. However, when I wanted to seek death, I found I didn’t have the courage to jump from here. Perhaps... it’s not that Ick courage, but I’m unwilling. I’m unwilling to die just like this, unwilling to leave this world with hatred. Even if I were to die, I won’t die so shamefully. Ling Chen, thank you! If it weren’t for your words, I would still feel worse than dead even now."


    Upon hearing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but smile, "Sir Chen, you’ve finallye around."


    Chen Junfeng gazed at the distant peaks, squinting, "You’ve always wanted to know my story, right? My enemies are the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, you already know that. Back then, I could be considered a top expert in the Martial Arts, awe-inspiring from all sides, but I didn’t like restraint, so I always went alone, free as the wind. Later on, I met a woman. From the first moment I saw her, I knew she was someone I wanted to spend my life with. She wasn’t from the Martial Arts World, just the daughter of an ordinary family, with a job as a kindergarten teacher. Though not particrly outstanding in appearance, she was gentle, serene, spoke sweetly, and had all the qualities of a perfect woman."


    "Naturally, we came together. I hid my identity, tried to adapt to her life, and integrated myself into her world. As for the Martial Arts World... it had been temporarily forgotten by me. But, good times didn’tst long, after my first daughter was born, I received an invitation from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to attend the Heavenly Mechanism Great Ceremony. However, the true intention of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was to persuade me to join the Yangxin Pavilion, to be a part of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Unfortunately, I enjoyed my free life, and having a family and a daughter, that previous thrilling life walking the edge wasn’t suitable for me anymore."


    "At that time, I politely declined the invitation from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, expressing my wish to live an ordinary life. The Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion didn’t force me but asked me to reconsider. Returning home, I thought everything had passed, a happy life beginning anew. However, misfortune still befell me. I had friends, many friends, ones with simr interests met throughout my time in the martial world. Though I chose to withdraw, the friendships remained. asionally, I would invite some friends over to my house for drinks and chats, nothing more."


    "Later, among my friends, someone secretly formed alliances, attempting to resist the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, only to bepletely wiped out, leaving no survivors. A person, purposefully implicating me, gave my name, causing the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to mistakenly believe I was the mastermind. Despite my repeated exnations, they wouldn’t believe me, demanding I give them an answer. Due to the interference of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, my life was entirely disrupted; my wife and daughter lived in constant danger, anxious and frightened. In a fit of rage, I directly approached Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion’s Su Zhengyang, causing amotion, injuring many from the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."


    "This act of mine soon attracted the retaliation of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion; one night, my home was burnt down. My wife and infant daughter perished in the mes. When I hurried back, there was nothing left..." Saying this, Chen Junfeng’s emotions became very agitated, his body trembling slightly with a glint of red in his eyes.


    Feeling Chen Junfeng’s emotional fluctuations, Ling Chen was startled, fearing the worst. Chen Junfeng must be recalling the scenes of that night, and if he couldn’t control it, he might go berserk again. Chen Junfeng clenched his fists tightly, taking a deep breath, trying hard to calm his emotions, and said, "I attempted revenge, but sadly failed each time, instead drawing their pursuit, suffering injuries all over, ultimately forced to escape back to Xianghe Vige. Every night, recalling the tragic death of my wife and daughter, I... I never know how to face it. Over time, as soon as I close my eyes, my mind is filled with burned bodies."


    Chen Junfeng sighed, "I don’t need to exin what happened afterward; I believe you already know."


    "Sir Chen, I’m sorry, it was me who stirred up your sad past."


    "It’s not your fault; I only me myself for being useless, for not avenging them. I contemted it allst night; you’re right, if I can’t avenge my wife and daughter, what’s the point of living? Regardless of sess, I must try."


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, "Sir Chen, it’s best you think this way. Time is gettingte; Sir Chen, let’s head back. Today might be very busy."