第131章 "Blood's Bargain"

**Chapter 131: The Devil's Price**

"I'm willing to give you everything you've ever wanted, Lin Feng," Wen Xiyue said, his voice low and menacing. "But, as you know, there's a price to pay."

Lin Feng's eyes never left Wen's, his mind racing with the possibilities. "What are you talking about?" he asked, his voice laced with a mix of curiosity and skepticism.

Wen Xiyue's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with a mischievous spark. "Oh, I'm just referring to the little sacrifices we'll need to make along the way. You see, the deal I'm offering you comes with some...strings attached."

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, his instincts screaming at him to back away. But his desire to become the best basketball player in the world was stronger than ever. He leaned forward, his voice low and urgent. "What kind of sacrifices?"

Wen Xiyue's laughter sent shivers down Lin Feng's spine. "Ah, nothing too terrible, I promise. Just little things to keep you focused, to remind you of who's really in control here."

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications. He knew he was playing with fire, but he couldn't resist the allure of Wen's offer. "I'm listening," he said, his voice steady.

Wen Xiyue's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with a wicked light. "Excellent. Then let's begin. First, you'll need to give up something precious to you. Something that makes you who you are today."

Lin Feng's heart skipped a beat as Wen's words hung in the air, like a challenge waiting to be accepted. He knew what he had to do, but his mind was screaming at him to turn back. Was he really willing to pay the price?

"What is it?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Wen Xiyue's eyes seemed to bore into his soul. "Your memories," he said, his voice dripping with malice. "You'll need to forget the past, Lin Feng. Forget everything that's happened to you, and start anew."

Lin Feng's eyes widened in horror. Forget the past? Forget everything he had accomplished, everything he had fought for? It was like Wen was asking him to erase his very identity.

But Wen's words seemed to hold a strange allure, a power that tugged at Lin Feng's heartstrings. He felt himself wavering, torn between the desire to become the best basketball player in the world and the need to hold onto his memories.

And then, like a bolt of lightning, it hit him. The realization that he was being manipulated, that Wen was using him to further his own agenda. Lin Feng's eyes snapped back into focus, his mind racing with the implications.

"No deal," he said, his voice firm. "I won't make a bargain with you, Wen Xiyue. Not at the cost of my memories."

Wen Xiyue's smile faltered, his eyes flashing with anger. "You're making a big mistake, Lin Feng," he said, his voice dripping with venom. "A mistake that will cost you everything."

And with that, the Devil's Bargain vanished into thin air, leaving Lin Feng feeling shaken and unsure of his next move. But one thing was certain - he would not forget the price he was asked to pay. He would remember, and he would find a way to make Wen Xiyue pay the price.

The Devil's game was far from over. And Lin Feng was ready to take on the challenge.