Chapter 217: Chapter 217 Ruckus in the Royal Palace (Part 1)_1
Qin Feiyang asked, "What conditions?"
Just as King Pan was about to speak, a young maiden rushed in frantically.
"Father, under no circumstances should you give him the Martial Arts Technique."
It was Xia Qianqian.
Qin Feiyang’s face darkened. This was becoming exactly what he had feared.
The White-Eyed Wolf’s eyes flashed menacingly as he telepathically suggested, "Xiao Qinzi, just seize her and threaten King Pan!"
Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes. Holding a princess hostage in the Golden Throne Hall and threatening King Pan? He couldn’t believe this bastard had come up with such a ridiculous idea.
They were on someone else’s territory. Even if Jiang Zhengyi intervened then, he wouldn’t be able to protect them.
Xia Qianqian glared fiercely at the man and wolf, ran over to King Pan, clung to his arm, and whined, "Father, they were the ones who bullied me in Yan Province! Arrest them quickly!"
King Pan frowned. "Do not be impolite to our guests."
"They count as guests? Father, I will make them taste what it feels like to be bullied."
A look of disdain and resentment filled Xia Qianqian’s face.
Qin Feiyang retorted, "You only know how to blame others and never reflect on yourself. Is this the behavior of Pan County’s princess?"
"What did you say?" Xia Qianqian whirled around and glared at him, her eyes flashing with intense hatred.
King Pan held her back and frowned at Qin Feiyang. "Qin Feiyang, berating my daughter in front of me, don’t you think that’s inappropriate?"
"Even now, King Pan, you’re still protecting her. No wonder she’s so arrogant and rude. It’s all because you spoiled her."
"There’s a saying that sons should be raised in poverty and daughters in wealth, but if you spoil her to this extent, that’s your failure, King Pan."
"I don’t mean to imply anything else. I am just worried that if you keep spoiling her, she is likely to bring a great disaster upon you, King Pan."
"King Pan, you’d better think twice," Qin Feiyang said indifferently.
"Bastard!" Enraged, Xia Qianqian trembled all over, yelling fiercely, "Guards, arrest them for me!"
CLATTER-CLATTER! Hurried footsteps echoed as four guards in black armor rushed into the Golden Throne Hall.
Their gaze was extremely sharp.
The spears in their hands glinted coldly!
An aura of stern murderousness instantly engulfed the throne hall!
"ROAR!" The White-Eyed Wolf roared, releasing a staggering belligerence.
"Calm down." Qin Feiyang held him back and gazed calmly at King Pan.
King Pan was astounded. To think he could remain so composed in such a predicament! This young man’s mental fortitude was truly remarkable.
The four guards surrounded the man and wolf but didn’t move, instead looking at King Pan for instructions.
"Didn’t you hear me? Arrest them quickly!" Xia Qianqian commanded fiercely.
"Yes!" One of the guards nodded and shouted, "Move!"
King Pan interrupted, "Hold on."
The four immediately stopped.
Xia Qianqian turned to look at King Pan and said, "Father..."
King Pan snapped angrily, "Enough, this has nothing to do with you. Leave."
Xia Qianqian resisted, "Father, he insulted you like that, and you’re going to let them go?"
King Pan sighed tiredly, looking at Qin Feiyang. "If you would join Pan County, I will give you the perfect Martial Arts Technique."
"What?" Xia Qianqian’s eyes widened.
Was she hearing things? But then, a cold smirk played on her lips. If this man and wolf joined Pan County, wouldn’t she be able to toy with them as she pleased?
Qin Feiyang furrowed his brows and smiled faintly. "King Pan is very generous to want to win me over with just one perfect Martial Arts Technique!"
His voice was tinged with sarcasm.
King Pan chuckled. "A perfect Martial Arts Technique is extremely rare. If you miss this chance, there won’t be another. Think carefully."
"Rare?" Qin Feiyang couldn’t help but snort, saying indifferently, "I do have a good suggestion. I can trade you the ingredients list of the Potential Elixir for that Martial Arts Technique. How about that?"
After all, he and Jiang Zhengyi had already swept through the major cities and procured most of the medicinal ingredients. It wouldn’t matter much if he shared the list with these people.
King Pan was obviously tempted but shook his head. "That’s not a good enough deal. Not unless you give me the Elixir Formula for the Potential Elixir."
"Give you the Elixir Formula?" Qin Feiyang laughed out of anger.
"King Pan, don’t you think your request is ridiculous?"
"Before coming here, I told myself to treat you kindly because you are my elder and also a Commandery Prince."
"But I didn’t expect that my good intentions would be met with your excessive demands."
"I don’t want the Martial Arts Technique anymore."
"White-Eyed Wolf, let’s go!" Qin Feiyang signaled and then turned to walk straight out of the hall.
"Hehe, you’re going to regret this." The White-Eyed Wolf looked back, grinning at King Pan and his daughter, then turned to follow Qin Feiyang.
Xia Qianqian’s eyes were shooting fire as she yelled at the four guards, "What are you waiting for? Stop them!"
WHOOSH!!! The four guards spun around, took several strides, and barred the doorway, blocking the path for the man and the wolf.
"What is it?" Qin Feiyang said indifferently. "Trying to intimidate or bribe us?"
King Pan eyed both man and wolf, his gaze wavering. Eventually, he nodded and said, "Alright, I agree to exchange it for your list of medicinal ingredients."
Qin Feiyang lifted the corners of his mouth slightly and shook his head. "Sorry, I’m no longer interested in that Martial Arts Technique."
"Hmm?" King Pan glared. "Are you toying with me?"
Qin Feiyang chuckled. "It is you who are insatiably greedy, yet you blame me. Is the royal family of Pan County always so unreasonable?"
"And I cannot bear the accusation of mocking a Commandery Prince," Qin Feiyang added. "You can’t just use your status and position to slander me."
"How preposterous!" Xia Qianqian was hopping mad. "Father! He’s disrespecting our royalty. Kill them both!"
"Seize them!" King Pan’s face darkened as he gestured forcefully.
The four guards’ eyes were filled with murderous intent as they simultaneously charged at Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King.
"I promise, you will regret this!" Qin Feiyang gave King Pan a grin as he and the Wolf King vanished into the old castle.
"Hmm?" The four guards showed perplexed expressions.
King Pan abruptly stood up, his eyes scanning the spot where the man and wolf had disappeared, disbelief written all over his face.
How could a living person just vanish into thin air?
He turned to Xia Qianqian. "What’s going on?"
"I don’t know either!" Xia Qianqian shook her head, then suddenly recalled something. "I heard in Yan Province that Qin Feiyang owns an item that allows him to hide. I’m sure he is hiding in there now. It is said that he can still hear conversations outside while inside."
Upon hearing this, King Pan’s face was filled with incredulity.
What tier was this hiding artifact that even he couldn’t sense?
"Why didn’t you tell me earlier?" He glared at Xia Qianqian in annoyance.
If he had known this sooner, he wouldn’t have tried to use force.
At King Pan’s stern rebuke, Xia Qianqian felt wronged, and tears welled up in her eyes.
King Pan felt powerless and tried to comfort her, "Alright, alright, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have blamed you, but you really need to change your temper."
Xia Qianqian said, "Father, can you please kill Qin Feiyang and that beast?"
King Pan shook his head. "No. Qin Feiyang is greatly valued by the state office; we absolutely can’t kill him. Besides, if he were to die in Pan County, Yan Province wouldn’t let us off. You may leave now."
Xia Qianqian said bitterly, "Even if we don’t kill them, we should make them suffer."
King Pan nodded. "Alright, alright. I’ll agree to whatever you say. Go now, I still have work to deal with."
Xia Qianqian beamed and lightly walked out of the Golden Throne Hall, her heart filled with joy.
King Pan returned to the Flood Dragon chair and waved at the four guards. "You all keep watch outside."
"Yes." The four bowed and stepped out of the hall, guarding both sides of the grand entrance.
King Pan called into the empty space, "Qin Feiyang, concerning earlier, I apologize. However, hiding like this isn’t a solution. Why don’t you come out so we can have a proper talk?"
But there was no response.
"If you keep hiding, there’s nothing I can do about it."
"But I will have people guard here always. You won’t be able to leave this grand hall."
"Without the Image Crystal Stone, you cannot ask Jiang Zhengyi for help."
"By then, if Jiang Zhengyi asks, I can easily lie that you have already left."
"So, don’t think you can stall for time with me."
"As long as you give me the Elixir Formula for the Potential Elixir, not only will I give you the Martial Arts Technique, I will also make you my honored guest," King Pan said indifferently.
「Inside the castle!」
The Wolf King said furiously, "Did you hear that? This old fool is not only unrepentant but even blatantly blackmailing us. We can’t just let it go. He must pay the price!"
Qin Feiyang said, "Indeed, this kind of person needs a profound lesson."
The Wolf King sneered, "He even said we don’t have an Image Crystal Stone. He truly thinks he’s clever. Quickly contact Fatty and have Jiang Zhengyi come."
Qin Feiyang took out the Image Crystal Stone but then put it back, shaking his head. "No need to inform Jiang Zhengyi for now."
The Wolf King was slightly taken aback. "What do you mean?"
"If we leave the palace now, it would be too dull." Qin Feiyang’s lips curved into a smirk, an intriguing smile playing around his mouth.
「Outside.」
Seeing that Qin Feiyang had yet to appear, King Pan lost his patience, stood up, and walked out of the hall. After instructing the four guards, he strode away.
The four guards also turned, entered the grand hall, and surrounded the spot where the man and wolf had vanished.
WHOOSH! Qin Feiyang materialized out of thin air.
The four guards were immediately startled, pointing their spears at Qin Feiyang.
Qin Feiyang said simply, "Don’t be impulsive. If you accidentally hurt me, you will all be finished."
The four looked at each other, their eyes full of apprehension.
"Quickly notify King Pan!" one of them whispered.
A guard immediately turned and ran outside.
At this point, Qin Feiyang asked, "Do you all want the Potential Elixir?"
"Hmm?" The guard who was running out abruptly stopped and turned to look at Qin Feiyang with astonishment.
The other three had the same reaction. Their eyes were filled with desire!
Qin Feiyang laughed. "If you want it, go get some dry firewood for me."
"What do you need firewood for?" one of them asked.
Qin Feiyang sighed. "It’s really boring in there. I want to have some barbecued meat."
"Barbecued meat?" The four guards’ faces twitched. To be trapped here and not only show no concern but even have the mood for a barbecue... this young man was truly unconventional, wasn’t he?