Lin Feng hadn't paid much attention initially, but then he overheard the conversation between the station staff and the people outside.

"Brother courier, we are from the Dragon Gate Escort Agency. We urgently need to travel, but our horses are exhausted. Could we possibly exchange for a few swift horses at your station? Here's a small token of appreciation."

"This... won't do. The station is for official use only. Civilians are not allowed to use it. You should go to the inn in the next town to change horses."

"You are really stubborn! We've been able to change horses at other stations, but not here? You have no flexibility at all!"

"No means no. Move along, don't disturb the officials residing here."

"So there are government officials staying here temporarily. No wonder. Alright, let's not disturb them. Brothers, let's go!"

As the group prepared to leave, Lin Feng walked over.

The station courier saw Lin Feng approaching and nervously smiled, "Sir, I've never done anything against the rules. It was the other stations that did."

Lin Feng chuckled, "No worries, I'm not here to hold anyone accountable. Are these people from the Dragon Gate Escort Agency?"

The courier nodded, "Yes, the Dragon Gate Escort Agency is the largest in the region. Their people often escort goods and sometimes seek help from the station when in urgent need."

Lin Feng then looked at the group outside.

There were over ten of them, all wearing the uniform of escort guards, looking seasoned and travel-worn.

The leader, a burly man with a scar, looked at him warily and asked tentatively, "May I ask who you are?"

Lin Feng smiled and took out his token, "I am Lin Feng, a consultant for the Seven Heroes Town Yamen."

"So it's Young Hero Lin Feng! I've heard so much about you!"

To Lin Feng's surprise, the scarred man immediately became respectful upon hearing his name.

Lin Feng was puzzled. It seemed the man genuinely knew of him, not just being polite.

The scarred man noticed his confusion and explained, "The news of Lin Yanfeng, Young Hero Lin, eradicating bandits at Cuiwei Mountain, killing two leaders, and helping the Imperial Court eliminate the notorious thieves has spread far and wide. Even our chief has heard of it. The Capital's Martial World Express has also published your deeds. Your name, Young Hero Lin, is now well-known."

Lin Feng suddenly understood. He recalled that his reputation had surpassed a thousand, which made sense. Having a high reputation had its perks; at least he was recognized everywhere he went.

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Like Murong Fu from Gusu, who was recognized everywhere, had fans willingly following him. Lin Feng was starting to experience this feeling, and it wasn't bad at all.

"It's just a bit of fame, nothing worth mentioning. I heard you wanted to change horses?"

"Yes, we need to deliver something to headquarters quickly. We're afraid of any changes along the way, so we sought help from the station."

Hearing this, Lin Feng simply said to the courier, "The people from the Dragon Gate Escort Agency are acquaintances of mine. Could you do me a favor and help them out?"

The courier, hearing Lin Feng's request, was more than willing. Changing horses meant earning money, so he readily agreed.

The scarred man was delighted and repeatedly thanked Lin Feng.

"I am Wang Defa, from within the region, an escort from the Dragon Gate Escort Agency. Young Hero Lin, your righteous assistance is deeply appreciated by all of us at the agency."

[Ding! Wang Defa's favorability towards you +35! Current relationship: Close!]

Lin Feng didn't expect such high favorability from someone he had just met. It seemed it wasn't just because he helped; his high reputation made others willing to befriend him.

"No need to be so polite, Brother Wang. It's only right for people in the martial world to help each other, especially when it's just a small effort."

Wang Defa nodded with a smile. If he weren't in a hurry, he would have loved to have a drink and chat with Lin Feng.

"By the way, you mentioned having connections with the Dragon Gate Escort Agency. Is that true?"

Lin Feng smiled, "Do you know Tong Xiangyu?"

"Of course, she's our Young Mistress. You know her?" Wang Defa asked excitedly.

Lin Feng nodded, "I'm friends with Shopkeeper Tong. I just said goodbye to her yesterday. It's quite a coincidence to meet her people today."

"Hahaha, indeed a coincidence. Our chief often talks about the Young Mistress and mentioned visiting her once things settle down," Wang Defa laughed.

Lin Feng recalled a storyline from "My Own Swordsman" where Old Master Tong visited the Tongfu Inn. Old Master Tong wanted to take his daughter home, so Tong Xiangyu pretended to marry Bai Zhantang to avoid going back. Later, out of fear, she had Guo Furong take her place, causing a big mix-up.

Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

It seemed Bai Zhantang was not far from seeing his mother and obtaining the immunity token.

Wang Defa and Lin Feng chatted briefly before the courier came over to say the horses were ready.

Though Wang Defa wanted to chat more with Lin Feng, he had to prioritize his mission and bid farewell.

"Brother Lin, I have urgent matters to attend to. When we meet again, we must drink until we drop!"

"I understand. Safe travels, Brother Wang."

"Take care!"

With that, Wang Defa mounted his horse and hurriedly left.

Lin Feng returned to his room to rest.

The night passed uneventfully.

The next day, Lin Feng and Guo Qiangwei set off again.

The two continued along the official road towards the Capital City. Along the way, Guo Qiangwei chatted incessantly with Lin Feng.

She seemed to know that this might be the last time they could see each other after returning to the Capital, so she tried to talk to Lin Feng as much as possible.

Lin Feng hadn't expected Guo Qiangwei to have feelings for him.

Guo Qiangwei's favorability towards him was as high as 60 points, reaching the level of liking.

However, Lin Feng only saw her as an NPC and had no inappropriate thoughts towards NPCs.

He wasn't Lin Jichen.

As they were happily chatting, a group of armed bandits suddenly rushed out from the woods on both sides of the road, surrounding them.

"Hey! This road is mine, and this tree is mine. If you want to pass, leave a toll!"

A bandit with a headscarf shouted fiercely at the two.

"Wow, boss, this woman is beautiful. We're in for a treat today."

"Take her back to be the Chieftain's Wife. The boss can have the bridal chamber tonight!"

"Hahaha, don't worry. As usual, I'll have my fun first, then leave her for the brothers. I, Liu Fugui, never waste anything. I'll eat every grain of rice in my bowl. You can line up and take turns!"

"Boss is mighty! We swear to follow the boss to the death!"

The bandits all showed lecherous expressions, and as for Lin Feng, they had already considered him a dead man.

Guo Qiangwei was terrified and quickly called out to Lin Feng for help, "Big Brother Lin, what do we do..."

Lin Feng remained calm. They were already over a hundred miles from Seven Heroes Town, and encountering mountain bandits was quite normal.

He had just used the Qi Observation Technique and found that the highest level among them was only level 20, a bunch of small fry with no combat power.

Lin Feng couldn't be bothered to waste words. He drew his long knife, stepped on the saddle, and leaped into the air.

He lightly stepped on the horse's back like a dragonfly skimming the water, his figure swooping down towards the bandit leader like a flying swallow.

Before the leader could react, Lin Feng was already upon him, his long knife slashing down, and a head rolled to the ground!

The series of actions were smooth and fast as lightning.

The 'Yuwen' leader, who had just appeared for less than five seconds, was instantly killed.

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