The majestic Yuntai Mountain, like a city wall, stood at the southern end of the Southeast City.
On a mountain path shrouded in mist in the early morning.
A young man in his twenties, carrying a small bamboo woven basket on his back, was winding his way up the rugged mountain trail.
The young man had lived here since he could remember.
Years of training had made it as easy as walking on flat ground for him to navigate these winding mountain paths.
"Lu Feng!"
A clear shout, piercing the surrounding morning mist, rose from the opposite mountain peak.
"What is it, Senior Brother!"
The young man named Lu Feng looked up and quickly turned his gaze in the direction of the voice.
"Master is calling for you, telling you to go now! He said it's important."
Upon hearing this, Lu Feng couldn't help but feel puzzled.
It wasn't a festival or holiday, so what could it be? What important matter?
However, Lu Feng still called back in that direction.
"Alright!"
Immediately, he paused his plan to go to the mountain peaks to gather herbs.
He descended along the damp path.
He arrived at a small, dilapidated temple on Yuntai Mountain.
Lu Feng pushed open the door and entered the meditation room.
He knelt respectfully on a prayer mat.
Opposite the mat sat an old man with white hair and a silver beard.
Lu Feng performed a polite bow.
Then he looked up at the man who, more than a decade ago, had adopted him, an abandoned infant, and whom he now regarded as his father.
"Master, what exactly is it?"
Lu Feng's face was filled with surprise.
The old man's expression was calm, his voice gentle, "This time, I've decided to let you go down the mountain to accomplish something significant."
Upon hearing the words "go down the mountain."
Lu Feng's mind went blank.
His face suddenly turned pale, "Master, are you planning to disown me?"
According to the rules of Yuntai Temple.
Going down the mountain meant that one could hardly return as a disciple in this lifetime.
Lu Feng instantly panicked.
He did not want to leave this place.
For over a decade, within this old, dilapidated temple.
Besides gathering herbs to earn money, Lu Feng had also diligently studied practical knowledge with his master.
He had grown accustomed to this carefree life.
Although he had seen the outside world on the temple's old television.
The bustling city life outside was too tempting for a young, curious heart.
But the outside world, with its dazzling array of temptations, was far less simple and clear than Yuntai Mountain, this small patch of land.
What is the meaning of life?
Isn't it just to live a happy and simple life?
Lu Feng saw it very clearly.
The old man's eyes were also filled with reluctance.
A disciple who had followed him for over ten years.
A disciple with a pure heart and exceptional comprehension.
He didn't want to lose either of these qualities.
But this time, it was different.
If he were to stop him, he would not only be hindering his disciple but also his beloved disciple's great future.
He understood right from wrong.
Even if it were selfish, he absolutely could not do that.
The old man's face softened as he shook his head, "Feng'er, it's not that I'm driving you away, but this matter is greatly related to your background and your future."
"This time is extraordinary, Feng'er, you must go!"
"In short, remember my words. No matter what, one must undergo trials."
"But, Master, I don't want to know my background."
Lu Feng's words were filled with earnest pleading.
For parents who didn't even want their own child, was there any need for him to investigate?
Towards these two people, whom he had never met,
His heart held only hatred!
Hearing this, the old man's expression suddenly became solemn.
However, as a master, he knew his disciple's temperament.
The old man said earnestly,
"Feng'er, this is a hurdle in your life. Whether you go or not, the hurdle is there, and you will encounter it sooner or later. I will give you a piece of advice now: after going down the mountain, remember to take good care of yourself, and also, remember to find a woman named Dong Ye! Feng'er, don't let me down. No matter where you go, I hope you can carve out your own domain."
The old man's voice trembled slightly as he finished speaking.
Two disciples standing not far behind noticed the old man turn around.
They immediately stepped forward.
"Master!"
"You two, escort Feng'er down the mountain!"
"Master, Master!"
Lu Feng turned his head, his eyes brimming with tears of reluctance.
"Alright, Junior Brother, if fate allows, we will meet again!"
The two senior brothers escorted Lu Feng down Yuntai Mountain.
Standing by the asphalt road at the foot of the mountain, Lu Feng wiped away the tears from his eyes.
The past ten years felt like a dream.
He patted the worn bag on his back.
Three hundred yuan in change, a handwritten booklet recording the practical knowledge he had learned from his master over the years, and a few changes of clothes.
That was all.
"Don't let me down!"
The old man's instructions echoed in his ears.
Lu Feng's hand, gripping the bag, trembled slightly.
"Don't worry, Master."
Lu Feng tilted his head, looking towards Yuntai Mountain shrouded in mist.
However, he was very puzzled.
Why did his master tell him to find a woman?
"Could it be that Master was also unrestrained and wild in his youth?"
Impossible, his master was such an upright person.
"Never mind, I won't think about it. Since Master told me to find her, I'll find her!"
"But, where is this person now?"
Southeast City was as large as more than a thousand Yuntai Mountains.
In the vast sea of people, besides her name,
He didn't even know what she looked like. Where could he find her?
Lu Feng looked up, about to check the road sign.
Suddenly, a low, thunderous rumble startled him, and he immediately turned his head.
In his sight, a black commercial vehicle was speeding towards him from behind.
Honk, honk!
The people inside the commercial vehicle had also noticed Lu Feng standing on the road and were honking their horns incessantly.
But at this moment, this place was a sharp turn.
The visibility was extremely poor.
The driver, sitting in the driver's seat, was being urged on by someone in the back seat.
Emerging from this sharp bend, he couldn't see anyone.
By the time he regained visibility, it was too late.
"It's too late, Miss Lin, we might hit someone."
The driver's face turned pale.
Causing a death was no small matter.
Lin Mei, elegantly dressed in the back seat, trembled all over at the sight.
However, since things had come to this, she could only try her best to remain calm.
"Brake, brake. If you can't brake, you'll just have to pay. The budget is two million, you handle it!"
Then, Lin Mei sighed silently.
"This time, I'm afraid it will cost over a million!"
"Alright, Miss Lin."
The driver, hearing this, tried his best to salvage the situation.
But at this moment, the commercial vehicle was less than three meters away from Lu Feng.
The road was already narrow, and it was also a downhill slope.
The driver slammed on the brakes and then closed his eyes.
At this moment, everything could only be left to fate!
Screech!
Thick smoke billowed from the tires.
As soon as the car stopped.
The driver, not daring to delay for a moment, immediately pushed open the door and got out.
He took a deep breath, prepared to see any tragic scene.
Based on his years of driving experience, this poor fellow was probably not going to make it.
However, when he reached the front of the car.
The driver was stunned.