Chapter 198: Chapter 198 Mysterious Blood Slaughter Palace_1
「Flying Phoenix Building.」
As Qin Feiyang and his group entered the lobby, the owner of the restaurant personally came out to greet them. Moreover, he immediately instructed the waiter to ask all the guests to leave. For a whole day, they only served Qin Feiyang’s group.
Throughout this day, the Family Heads of all the families in Yan City came to visit in succession. The threshold of the Flying Phoenix Building was almost trampled through. And each person brought a substantial gift. These were purportedly birthday gifts for Qin Feiyang, but in reality, they were seizing this opportunity to curry favor. Qin Feiyang didn’t refuse any of them and let Fatty and Lu Hong accept them all. The two of them were overjoyed; they finally had some savings.
Later on, even the Crown Prince and Lin Hao came to visit. Zhao Shuang’er also woke up later. Upon hearing that Qin Feiyang had shattered Lin Huo’s "family jewels," she couldn’t help but giggle behind her hand. As for Chief Li, he kept trying to get some information out of Qin Feiyang, but even when the party ended, he still hadn’t managed to pry anything out of him.
The bright moon hung high, and the Quiet Heart Lake at night was serene and tranquil. Qin Feiyang sat by the lake, watching the calm water with a faint smile on his face. This time, not only had he rescued Lin Yiyi, but he had also revealed his identity. From now on, there was no need to hide. Most importantly, he had successfully opened the second level of the Door of Potential. Undoubtedly, his cultivation speed would rise to another level.
AWOOO!
Suddenly, a wolf howl came from the other side. Qin Feiyang looked over and saw a blurred figure running over the wooden bridge. Who else could it be but the Wolf King?
The Wolf King ran to Qin Feiyang’s side, laughing heartily, "This is the life Brother Wolf wants!"
Qin Feiyang shook his head and smiled, "Did you have enough fun today?"
As soon as they left the square, the Wolf King had slipped away on his own. Who knew what he had been up to all day!
"It’s far from over!" The Wolf King chuckled.
"Boss, we’ve finished counting." At this moment, Fatty ran out from the attic, his face beaming with excitement. As soon as he returned, he had begun sorting the gifts received today.
"How did it go?" Qin Feiyang asked.
Fatty said, "Including the ten million Gold Coins from the Crown Prince, we received a total of one hundred and twenty million today."
"That much!" The Wolf King was shocked.
Qin Feiyang smiled, "Almost all the families in Yan City came. If each of them gave a few hundred thousand, it’s quite normal to amass one hundred million. Besides Gold Coins, what else did they give?"
"They’re pretty clever. Besides Gold Coins, they gifted medicinal herbs." Fatty continued, "Master Fatty calculated it; we have enough ingredients for twenty-three Vermilion Glazed Pills. We also gathered enough ingredients for two Potential Elixirs. As for the other miscellaneous herbs, there’s no need to detail them. According to Master Fatty’s estimate, all the medicinal materials combined are worth at least two to three hundred million Gold Coins!"
Qin Feiyang chuckled, "So, we’ve suddenly become rich, haven’t we?"
"Of course! With our current assets, I’m afraid even the Lin family might not be able to match up." Fatty boasted, then嘿嘿smiled, sidled up to Qin Feiyang, and said, "Boss, seeing how hard Master Fatty worked, shouldn’t you reward me with a Potential Elixir..."
Before he could finish, the Wolf King snarled, "Dream on! Brother Wolf still needs to open the second level of the Door of Potential!"
Fatty’s face immediately fell. He pleaded, "Brother Wolf, you can’t do this!"
Qin Feiyang looked at the Wolf King and smiled faintly, "You can’t open the second level now."
"Why?" The Wolf King was confused.
Qin Feiyang explained with a smile, "Because you’ve already broken through. The next time you can open it is when you become a Nine-Star Martial Ancestor."
The Wolf King instantly glared at him angrily. "Damn it! Why didn’t you tell me earlier? If you had, Brother Wolf wouldn’t have broken through."
"Brother Jian, what about me?" Fatty looked at Qin Feiyang with anticipation.
Qin Feiyang said, "Don’t worry, I won’t forget about you and Lu Hong. When you reach Nine-Star martial master, I will give them to you. Also, continue acquiring medicinal herbs for Potential Elixirs; we need as many as we can get."
"Understood." Fatty nodded.
Qin Feiyang’s expression suddenly darkened as he demanded, "First, give me one million for pocket money."
Fatty’s face twitched. One million is just pocket money? Our wealth is indeed vast now!
After handing over one million Gold Coins to Qin Feiyang, Fatty also gave him the herbs for the Potential Elixirs and Vermilion Glazed Pills, then turned and re-entered the attic.
After a while, Lu Hong came out.
Qin Feiyang asked, "How is Yiyi?"
"She’s asleep," Lu Hong smiled faintly and asked, "What are your plans for her?"
"Plans?" Qin Feiyang was puzzled.
Lu Hong sighed, "I can feel that her feelings for you are growing deeper. If you truly only see her as a sister, you can’t keep her by your side."
Qin Feiyang’s gaze darkened. He really hadn’t thought about this; luckily, Lu Hong reminded him.
Lu Hong suggested, "Why not secretly send her to the Martial King Palace in Star Moon City? This way, not only can her safety be guaranteed, but it can also prevent Lin Chang from harassing her."
Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let’s do that. Tomorrow, I’ll find Lo Qingzhu and ask when they’re returning to Star Moon City. You’ve been tired these days too; go get some rest!"
"Okay." Lu Hong nodded. She was about to turn around and leave but then looked back at Qin Feiyang, stifling a laugh as she asked, "Do you need pocket money?"
Qin Feiyang’s face twitched. He said, clearly annoyed, "I’ve just asked Fatty for a million."
Lu Hong smiled, "I see. Then you should get some rest too."
"Wait." Qin Feiyang called out to her, taking out a wooden box from his Qiankun Bag. Inside were five jade pendants, the fire phoenix pendants he had bought from the jewelry shop.
Qin Feiyang took out one jade pendant, tossed it to Lu Hong, and smiled, "For you."
"For me?" Lu Hong caught it, feeling a bit uneasy.
Qin Feiyang quickly said, "Don’t misunderstand. It’s not a token of love or anything."
"Then what’s its significance?" Lu Hong wondered.
"There is one," Qin Feiyang explained. "If something happens to you in the future and you can’t use your Image Crystal Stone, find a way to have someone deliver this jade pendant to me. Then I’ll know you’re in danger. So, it’s a sort of token after all. Give this one to Fatty." He then took out another pendant and tossed it to Lu Hong.
"I see." Lu Hong understood now. Taking the two jade pendants, she turned and left.
Qin Feiyang looked down at the remaining three jade pendants. One for Yiyi. One for Ling Yunfei. The last one... I might as well give it to Feng Ling’er! Before Feng Cheng died, he entrusted her to me. I made a promise, and I can’t go back on my word!
「The night was as dark as ink.」
「In an inconspicuous tavern.」
「In a private room.」
Lin Chang and Shen Qiang reeked of alcohol. A dozen empty wine jars lay haphazardly on and around the table.
"I went to great lengths to have my daughter marry into the royal family, but it was all for naught. In the end, I made countless enemies. What was the point?" Lin Chang sighed.
"I’m in the same boat. I thought currying favor with the Crown Prince would benefit me, but what did it get me? Not only did I fail to gain his favor, but the Martial King Palace has also abandoned me. What am I supposed to do now?" Shen Qiang closed his eyes in anguish, his heart filled with regret.
CREAK!
The door to the room was suddenly pushed open. A burly man in black walked in and said to the two, "I can help you."
"Who are you?"
"Who let you in?" Lin Chang and Shen Qiang demanded angrily.
The man in black replied expressionlessly, "Don’t ask who I am. Just know that I can help you."
"How will you help? If you’re so capable, go kill Lin Han so I can become the Family Head of the Lin family?" Lin Chang snorted contemptuously.
"Right. If you’re so formidable, then go kill Qin Feiyang and the Crown Prince for me," Shen Qiang sneered.
The man in black said, "As long as you join our organization, these things will happen sooner or later."
Lin Chang and Shen Qiang exchanged glances, their drunkenness vanishing instantly. They turned to the man in black and asked in a low voice, "Is that true?"
The man in black nodded.
"What organization?" Shen Qiang asked.
"Blood Slaughter Palace," the man in black stated, enunciating each word.
"Blood Slaughter Palace?" Shen Qiang frowned. "Why have I never heard this name?"
The man in black responded, "Then, have you heard of the Blood Slaughter Orders?"
"What?" Shen Qiang abruptly stood up, his eyes wide with astonishment.
The man in black said, "The Blood Slaughter Orders are the Identity Tokens of the Blood Slaughter Palace, and the Palace Master is a War Emperor. Furthermore, two War Emperors in Yan City have already joined the Blood Slaughter Palace."
Shen Qiang’s pupils constricted. "Who are the two War Emperors?"
The man in black replied, "That is confidential; you are not qualified to know. I’ve told you this much to demonstrate the power of our Blood Slaughter Palace."
After pondering for a moment, Shen Qiang nodded. "Fine, I’ll join."
"What about you?" The man in black looked at Lin Chang indifferently.
Lin Chang said, "If the Blood Slaughter Palace can truly help me become the Family Head of the Lin family in Yan City, I’ll join immediately."
"I can guarantee that," the man in black stated.
"I’m in!" Lin Chang declared.
The man in black said, "Good. Now, for your first task: find a way to capture Lin Yiyi and bring her to me."
"What?" Lin Chang’s face paled.
The man in black stated forcefully, "The rule of the Blood Slaughter Palace is unconditional obedience!"
"No." Lin Chang shook his head. "She’s my daughter. I can’t do this."
A cold glint flashed in the man’s eyes. "Do it, or die now. Make your choice."
"Lin Chang, just agree," Shen Qiang urged. "You can always have more children, but if you’re dead, it’s all over. Besides, how could you possibly become the Family Head of the Lin family without making some sacrifices?"
Lin Chang lowered his head, an internal struggle raging within him.
Shen Qiang continued, "I don’t think Lin Yiyi even considers you her father anymore. Otherwise, why hasn’t she visited you? Since she’s so heartless, why should you care so much?"
Lin Chang’s eyes flashed with a vicious light as he nodded. "Fine, I’ll do it!"
The man in black glanced at Shen Qiang with approval, then took out two Blood Slaughter Orders and tossed them onto the table. "I’ll give you three days. If you fail to complete the task, you’ll both die. I’ll come for you then."
With these words, the man in black turned and left.
Lin Chang asked, "Brother Shen, what exactly is this Blood Slaughter Palace?"
Shen Qiang shook his head. "I don’t know either. But an organization with three War Emperors can’t be simple. We need to quickly figure out how to lure your daughter out of the Martial King Palace."
"I’ll go to the Martial King Palace tomorrow to see her. I refuse to believe she’s so heartless that she won’t even see me," Lin Chang huffed coldly.
"Alright. For safety, I’ll go buy some Shape-shifting Pills first. You stay here and try to come up with a foolproof plan." Shen Qiang grabbed a Blood Slaughter Order and quickly departed.
Lin Chang also picked up his Blood Slaughter Order, a fierce, cold glint in his eyes!