Lin Feng's world was shrouded in darkness, his mind reeling from the visions that had assaulted him. He felt like he was drowning in a sea of memories that weren't his own. The stranger's words echoed in his mind, "You're the reincarnation of..." Reincarnation? What did that even mean?
As he struggled to regain consciousness, Lin Feng's senses began to return. He felt a dull ache in his head, and his body seemed heavy, as if weighed down by an invisible force. He tried to move, but his limbs wouldn't respond.
"Ah, you're awake," a soft voice said, followed by the sound of footsteps approaching him.
Lin Feng's eyes fluttered open to find Liu Yunxia standing beside him, a look of concern etched on her face. He was lying on a wooden bed in a small, simple room. The last thing he remembered was being in Elder Wang's quarters...
"What... what happened?" Lin Feng croaked, his throat dry.
"You were summoned by Elder Wang, and then... you just collapsed," Liu Yunxia replied, her voice laced with worry. "Elder Wang said you were talking to someone, but when they tried to revive you, you wouldn't wake up."
Lin Feng's memories came flooding back – the stranger, the visions, the words... He sat up abruptly, his heart racing. "The stranger! Where is he?"
Liu Yunxia's expression turned serious. "I don't know. After you collapsed, the stranger disappeared. Elder Wang is furious. He's been questioning everyone, but no one knows what happened."
Lin Feng swung his legs over the side of the bed, his mind racing. He had to find out what was going on. The stranger's words kept echoing in his mind, and he felt a sense of urgency.
Liu Yunxia placed a hand on his shoulder, her eyes filled with concern. "Lin Feng, maybe you should rest. You're not well."
Lin Feng looked up at her, his gratitude evident. "Thank you, Yunxia. I appreciate your concern, but I need to know what's going on. That stranger... he said something about me being a reincarnation. Do you know what that means?"
Liu Yunxia hesitated, glancing around the room nervously. "Let's get out of here. I'll tell you what I know."
They slipped out of the room, avoiding detection by the clan's disciples. Once they were safely outside the inner courtyard, Liu Yunxia leaned in close.
"Reincarnation is a legend, a myth. It's said that certain individuals can retain their memories and experiences from past lives. But it's just a story, Lin Feng. It can't be true."
Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. "You don't believe it?"
Liu Yunxia's voice dropped to a whisper. "I don't know what to believe. But I do know that Elder Wang seems to be taking this very seriously. And that stranger... he seemed to know you."
Lin Feng's mind was reeling. Could it be true? Was he really a reincarnation of someone powerful? The thought sent a shiver down his spine.
As they walked, Lin Feng noticed a figure watching them from the shadows. He couldn't make out their features, but he sensed a piercing gaze on him.
"Yunxia, do you see that person?" Lin Feng asked, his voice low.
Liu Yunxia followed his gaze, her eyes scanning the area. "No, I don't see anyone."
Lin Feng's instincts told him otherwise. He felt like he was being hunted.
"Let's go," Lin Feng said, his voice firm. "I need to find out what's going on."
As they walked away, the figure in the shadows smiled, their eyes gleaming with interest.
To Be Continued...