Chapter 195: Chapter 195 The Power of Ordinary People_1
Yan Nanshan said calmly, "Qin Feiyang has already revealed the truth. With Lo Qingzhu’s testimony, I wish to ask, Lin Han, what more do you have to say?"
Lin Han said darkly, "Who doesn’t know how close they are? It’s perfectly normal for Lo Qingzhu to help Qin Feiyang, isn’t it?"
The Yan King nodded. "You’re right. Although Qin Feiyang is young, he is full of cunning tricks. Lo Qingzhu might have been deceived and misled by him."
Qin Feiyang burst into incredulous laughter, not expecting these people to be so shameless.
Lo Qingzhu also raised an eyebrow and stared directly at the Yan King. "Lord Yan King, are you implying that I am stupid?"
"I’m not the only one who can testify; Shuang’er can as well."
"She has lived in Iron Bull Town since she was a child. She knows many people and many things."
"Moreover, everyone in Iron Bull Town knows the truth of this matter, including my mother."
"Lord Yan King, you can send people to investigate. Who is right and who is wrong will become clear then."
She spoke calmly.
The Yan King’s heart sank. He turned to Lin Han, his gaze piercing.
In truth, he wasn’t clear about the events of a year ago. At the time, Lin Han had requested his help in issuing a warrant for someone. Seeing it was just a nameless nobody, he had agreed without a second thought and hadn’t paid it much mind. However, he never expected the situation to escalate to this degree. If things were truly as Qin Feiyang and Lo Qingzhu claimed, then he would indeed earn the reputation of being an incompetent ruler who shielded the Lin family.
Lin Han also hadn’t expected that a mere country bumpkin could stir up such a storm. More shockingly, he hadn’t imagined that the person he once viewed as less than an ant would become a top-grade Alchemist commanding everyone’s attention.
"Lord Yan King, Qin Feiyang is kind-hearted. He would never kill Lin Baili without reason."
"Yes, ever since he came to Yan City, he has been freely distributing top-grade elixirs, benefiting the region and saving countless lives."
"He even shows special consideration for ordinary people, which is enough to prove he has a heart of gold."
"I don’t believe such a sensible child would indiscriminately kill the innocent."
"Lord Yan King, please discern the truth and restore Qin Feiyang’s innocence."
"That’s right! Although we are of humble status, we will not allow such a good child to be harmed by treacherous individuals!"
People in the crowd outside the square began to voice their support for Qin Feiyang.
Gradually, this support grew beyond containment!
In less than ten breaths, nearly everyone’s emotions surged. They waved their arms, cheering for Qin Feiyang.
The scene was magnificent!
The chorus of countless shouts, interwoven, was astonishingly powerful!
The heads of the major families stared blankly at this scene, their faces masks of disbelief.
The shock in their hearts was beyond words! How could a young man who had only recently arrived in Yan City, a mere Nine-Star martial master, actually receive such adoration from so many people?
Even though the people of Yan City would also bow and salute them, that was purely out of reverence, or even fear.
But now, anyone with clear eyes could see that these people genuinely supported Qin Feiyang.
Some even proclaimed they would die to defend Qin Feiyang’s innocence!
Such a situation was truly unprecedented!
Is this why he distributed the elixirs? So, from the moment he arrived in Yan City, this person began planning for today! How terrifying is his scheming mind? the Crown Prince thought, his eyes wide with anger.
"PHEW!"
Qin Feiyang also let out a long breath. He turned to the crowd and smiled. "Thank you all for your support. As I’ve said before, as long as I remain in Yan City, even for a single day, I will continue to distribute elixirs."
"Thank you, Master Qin."
"Distinguished masters, do you see it now?"
"Such a good young man, can you bear to harm him?"
"The Elixir King Palace is the most despicable! You are simply exploiting your position to settle personal scores!"
"Regardless, I won’t allow it! I swear on my life to defend his innocence!"
"That’s right! Give him justice!"
The crowd roared with righteous indignation.
Qin Feiyang turned to face the Yan King and the others, saying indifferently, "The people’s eyes are discerning. Even if the royal family, the Elixir King Palace, and the Lin family join forces, you cannot deceive everyone."
Ma Cheng and the other two began to feel regret.
They had wanted to seize this opportunity to eliminate Qin Feiyang and his group. But they hadn’t expected to not only fail but also suffer losses.
"Our apologies, everyone. We were ignorant of the truth just now. The Elixir King Palace will now withdraw from this dispute," Ma Cheng announced loudly to the crowd.
If they didn’t withdraw now, they feared the Elixir King Palace would completely lose the hearts of the people.
This was the power of ordinary people!
One or ten, they could forcibly suppress them with their strength.
But with tens of thousands of ordinary people, even the magnates of Yan Province had to consider the bigger picture.
Once the Elixir King Palace withdrew, Lin Han began to panic.
He desperately wanted to find an opportunity to eliminate Qin Feiyang, which would solve all his problems. But Yan Nanshan and the others stood like towering mountains before him, leaving him no chance.
"Since Lo Qingzhu says the people of Iron Bull Town know the truth, then let’s verify it with them in front of everyone," Yan Nanshan declared. "Old Wan, contact the Hall Master of the Martial Palace in Iron Bull Town immediately!"
"Yes."
Elder Wan took out an Image Crystal Stone and quickly activated it.
After a while, a spectral image materialized. It was indeed the Hall Master of the Martial Palace in Iron Bull Town.
Seeing so many prominent figures, the Martial Palace Hall Master hurriedly bowed. "Greetings, my lords."
Elder Wan said, "Tell me now, why did Qin Feiyang kill Lin Baili a year ago?"
"Qin Feiyang?" The Martial Palace Hall Master was startled.
After recalling for a moment, he bowed and said, "I remember Qin Feiyang killed Lin Baili in a fit of rage because Lin Baili had framed him."
"Furthermore, I distinctly remember that at Lin Yiyi’s fifteenth birthday party, Lin Chang and Lin Baili plotted together. They had a maid named Xiao Hong poison Lin Yiyi and then frame Qin Feiyang for it."
"At that time, Lo Qianxue, the Hall Master of the Elixir Palace, and I were all deceived by those two. We nearly killed Qin Feiyang."
"I have always felt very guilty about this matter," the Martial Palace Hall Master confessed truthfully.
"Hmm," Elder Wan nodded. "I understand. You may resume your duties!"
Then he deactivated the Image Crystal Stone.
Meanwhile, Lo Qingzhu also took out an Image Crystal Stone, infusing True Qi into it.
A moment later, Lo Qianxue’s spectral image appeared.
Lo Qianxue smiled. "Qingzhu, are you contacting me now because of Qin Feiyang?"
"Yes, Mother," Lo Qingzhu nodded.
"It seems the Lin family is truly beyond saving," Lo Qianxue said with a disappointed expression, then proceeded to explain the truth.
Qin Feiyang walked over to Lo Qingzhu and bowed. "Thank you, Aunt Xue."
"Don’t mention it. Remember to come back and chat with Aunt Xue when you have time," Lo Qianxue chuckled, her face full of affection.
Qin Feiyang nodded.
"Aunt Xue?" Jiang Zhengyi looked startled and hurriedly waved towards Lo Qianxue. "Xue’er..."
However, before he could finish his sentence, Lo Qianxue deactivated the Image Crystal Stone.
This left him quite embarrassed.
Qin Feiyang gave Jiang Zhengyi a strange look, then turned to Ma Cheng and the other two. With a slight smile, he said, "Seniors, perhaps you’d also like to ask the Hall Master of the Elixir Palace in Iron Bull Town?"
"No need," Ma Cheng responded faintly.
"The truth is now clear!"
"Lord Yan King, we implore you to cancel the warrant for Qin Feiyang’s arrest!" the crowd outside the square cried out.
A faint smile touched Yan Nanshan’s lips.
It seemed he wouldn’t need to intervene; these ordinary people were enough to help Qin Feiyang turn the tide.
The Yan King glared fiercely at Lin Han, then turned to the crowd with a smile. "Alright, I hereby officially announce the cancellation of the warrant for Qin Feiyang’s arrest. Furthermore, I will award ten million Gold Coins to Qin Feiyang as compensation."
"The Yan King is truly wise!"
The people were overjoyed and knelt in droves to express their gratitude.
Only then did Fatty and the others finally breathe a sigh of relief.
The Yan King looked at Qin Feiyang and smiled faintly. "If you have any other requests, feel free to state them. I will do my best to satisfy you."
Qin Feiyang glanced at Lin Yiyi, then cupped his hands in a salute. "I implore the Yan King to cancel the wedding between Lin Yiyi and the Crown Prince!"
Lin Yiyi’s gaze trembled, and tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.
"What?"
The expressions of everyone in the square changed abruptly.
He really is planning to snatch the bride!
"Impossible!" Lin Han shouted, his voice harsh and his expression severe. "Lin Yiyi is my adopted daughter! Who she marries is for me to decide! You have no right to interfere!"
Qin Feiyang said calmly, "Indeed, I don’t have the right. But there is someone who does."
"Who?" Lin Han frowned.
"Lin Chang, it’s time for you to come forward," Qin Feiyang said lightly.
"Lin Chang!" Lin Han’s eyes blazed with anger as he scanned the crowd.
"Father..." Lin Yiyi murmured, also searching.
Lin Chang took a deep breath and stepped beside Qin Feiyang.
At that moment, all eyes were fixed on him.
Qin Feiyang took out a Face-Restoration Pill and handed it to Lin Chang.
After Lin Chang consumed it, he quickly regained his original appearance.
Lin Han’s gaze turned cold. He snapped, "Lin Chang, you have some nerve! Don’t forget you signed an agreement to sever father-daughter ties!"
An expression of fear instantly crept onto Lin Chang’s face.
"You forced that agreement on them, father and daughter, and you still have the gall to mention it?" Qin Feiyang stepped in front of Lin Chang, blocking Lin Han’s gaze, a mocking smile on his lips. "Let me tell everyone, this man behind me is Lin Yiyi’s biological father."
"Forced?"
The crowd exchanged glances, looks of understanding dawning on their faces.
That’s right. If Lin Han hadn’t done that, the one to benefit most wouldn’t have been him, but Lin Yiyi’s father.
By then, this head of a branch family could very well have climbed above Lin Han.
Actually, such things are quite common. It could even be considered an unwritten rule.
Because the main family’s power was too great, the branch families dared not resist.
But this time, the Lin family had the misfortune of provoking a monster like Qin Feiyang.
And Lin Han’s face had already become extremely grim!
The Yan King also frowned.
With his astuteness, he immediately understood what was likely to happen next. And these things absolutely could not be allowed to happen! The royal family had already lost enough face today. If the marriage were to be publicly annulled, the royal family would become an utter laughingstock!