The pupils of the surrounding crowd contracted. With a casual wave, he sent Lin Huo staggering back. Was this young man's strength too terrifying?

Lin Huo felt this most acutely. His arm was already numb; he sensed that the other party hadn't even displayed a tenth of his true power. If his opponent had used even a fraction more force just now, his arm would undoubtedly have been crippled. This man definitely possessed the strength to dominate the younger generation of Yan City!

Lin Hao was also stunned. When did Yan City produce such a figure? Such formidable strength shouldn't have gone unnoticed.

He asked in a deep voice, "Who exactly are you?"

Qin Feiyang replied indifferently, "I'm merely a passerby. Don't court trouble."

Lin Hao burst into laughter. "Haha... Do you know? Arrogant people are doomed to short lives. Since you know that the Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pill was refined by Qin Feiyang, you should be aware of his temperament. He was even more arrogant than you, but what was the result? He died sooner than anyone. That's the price of arrogance."

Lin Hao's eyes glinted with mockery.

"Is that so?" The corner of Qin Feiyang's mouth lifted into a meaningful smile.

"It seems you're one who won't shed tears until you see the coffin," Lin Hao said, crossing his arms and smirking at Qin Feiyang. "This Young Master might as well tell you the truth. If you don't kneel and admit your mistake today, don't even think about walking out of the Treasure Pavilion."

"Kneel and admit my mistake?" Qin Feiyang's eyes narrowed slightly.

Without another word, he lashed out with a kick!

Lin Hao, furious, hurriedly retreated. But with Qin Feiyang's current strength, how could he possibly dodge?

CRACK!

The kick landed squarely in his groin.

His manhood shattered on the spot!

Blood sprayed wildly!

"AAAARGH!" Lin Hao collapsed, clutching his groin, his face twisted in agony as he screamed relentlessly.

Everyone present, including the staff, paled dramatically. Had he actually shattered Lin Hao's manhood? One had to understand that Lin Hao was currently Lin Han's only son. This act was undoubtedly aimed at ending the Lin family's lineage! Things had escalated tremendously.

"Brother Hao!" Lin Huo's expression also changed drastically. He knelt, anxiously looking at Lin Hao.

"Quick, seize him! I'll have him subjected to death by a thousand cuts! I'll make him beg for death but deny him even that!" Lin Hao shrieked hysterically.

"Someone, apprehend this maniac!" Lin Huo roared.

A group of black-clad guards, all with menacing expressions, immediately rushed out from a corridor in the Treasure Pavilion.

"Huh?" Qin Feiyang frowned. These people weren't from the Lin family. They were Treasure Pavilion guards. But they were listening to Lin Huo's commands?

"Stop!"

Just then, a somewhat husky, cold yell was heard. Chief Li strode out from the corridor.

Lin Huo roared, "Chief Li, this man is causing trouble in the Treasure Pavilion! Take him down quickly!"

"Not only do you order my Treasure Pavilion's guards, but you also dare to order me? Who gave you such audacity?" Chief Li's face was grim as he stared coldly at Lin Huo.

Lin Huo flinched.

"Get out of here, now!" Chief Li thundered.

"But he..." Lin Huo anxiously pointed towards Qin Feiyang.

"I will handle it; it's none of your concern," Chief Li said expressionlessly. He then pointed at Qin Feiyang and barked at the guards, "Take him down for me! I will interrogate him myself!"

At the same time, he subtly gave Qin Feiyang a meaningful look.

Qin Feiyang understood. When the guards surrounded him, he didn't resist.

"This isn't over!" Lin Huo shot Qin Feiyang a venomous glare before supporting Lin Hao and hastily fleeing the Treasure Pavilion.

"Clean up the blood," Chief Li instructed a few staff members. Then, looking at the two guards restraining Qin Feiyang, he bellowed, "Bring him and follow me!"

With that, Chief Li turned and headed upstairs.

The two guards barked, "Move!" shoving Qin Feiyang and striking the back of his head.

Qin Feiyang said gravely, "You'd better restrain yourselves."

"You dare threaten us!" One of the guards, enraged, aimed a vicious kick at Qin Feiyang's back, nearly sending him sprawling.

You're all dead men! Qin Feiyang muttered, a terrifying killing intent flickering deep within his eyes.

「Second Floor!」

Inside a secluded room.

The room was bare and exceptionally dirty.

Chief Li walked in and said without turning, "I wish to interrogate him alone. You two, wait outside."

"Yes!" The two guards replied respectfully, released Qin Feiyang, and exited the room.

However, they didn't leave, nor did they close the door, standing shoulder to shoulder outside. This gave the impression they were monitoring Chief Li.

Chief Li shouted, "Close the door for me!"

"This..." The two guards exchanged a look, hesitating.

"Are you daring to disobey my orders as well?" Chief Li whirled around to face them, his aged face filled with anger.

"We wouldn't dare." The two guards, startled, quickly closed the door.

PHEW! Chief Li let out a long breath.

Qin Feiyang flexed his shoulders, about to speak.

"Hush!" Chief Li quickly gestured for silence and whispered, "I know it's you, you scamp, but now is not the time to talk. Cooperate with me in putting on a show."

"A show?" Qin Feiyang was slightly puzzled but didn't press further.

"You son of a bitch, who are you?!" Chief Li began to curse furiously. "How dare you cause trouble in the Treasure Pavilion? Do you have a death wish? Watch me beat you to death!"

Qin Feiyang played along, screaming in feigned pain. Simultaneously, he slit his wrist, smearing blood all over himself.

Outside, the two guards smirked faintly as they heard the commotion.

A moment later, Qin Feiyang lay weakly on the ground, covered in blood.

Chief Li opened the door, glanced at the two guards stationed outside, and said to the one on the left, "You, come in and give me a hand."

"Yes, sir." The guard entered the room. Upon seeing Qin Feiyang's pathetic state, he couldn't help but shudder.

Chief Li closed the door again and, with unexpected swiftness, killed the guard!

Next, he nudged Qin Feiyang with his foot and whispered, "Stop faking. Get up quickly, disguise yourself as him, and switch clothes."

Qin Feiyang scrambled to his feet. Without asking any questions, he quickly undressed.

After Qin Feiyang finished his disguise, Chief Li observed him from top to bottom for a moment, then nodded in satisfaction.

Suddenly, Chief Li stomped on the dead guard's face.

CRUNCH!

The guard's skull caved in, brains splattering, leaving only a headless body.

Damn, when did this old man become so ruthless? Qin Feiyang was inwardly shocked.

Chief Li whispered, "This man's build is quite similar to yours. I doubt anyone will be suspicious."

Qin Feiyang nodded. This guard is now wearing my clothes. Headless like this, if he's carried out, everyone will assume Chief Li killed me.

Chief Li opened the door and ordered, "Take this body out and bury it."

"He's dead?" The guard at the door was stunned. He rushed into the room, and his face couldn't help but turn pale at the sight of the corpse on the floor.

"Oh, right." Chief Li, as if suddenly recalling something, pointed to Qin Feiyang (disguised as the guard) and said, "You, come with me. I have matters to discuss with you."

"Yes, sir." Qin Feiyang responded respectfully and followed him out.

After the two had left, the remaining guard shook his head and muttered, "What a horrible death... I never expected Chief Li to have such a terrifying side."

He hadn't realized at all that the corpse before him was actually his comrade.

「Lounge!」

Chief Li closed the door and let out a long sigh.

Qin Feiyang frowned. "Senior, what was all that about?"

Chief Li said angrily, "It's all because of Zuo An! Ever since he impersonated the Pavilion Master and entered the Treasure Pavilion, he has had people monitoring me day and night."

Qin Feiyang asked, "Those guards are all watching you?"

"Correct." Chief Li nodded and sneered, "Zuo An believes I haven't noticed. In truth, I detected it long ago."

He then glared irately at Qin Feiyang. "You brat, always finding trouble! The moment you stepped into the Treasure Pavilion, you crippled Lin Hao. Aren't you deliberately causing me problems?"

Qin Feiyang pouted. "Who told him to be so arrogant?"

"Insignificant whelps like him can be dealt with at any time. Couldn't you have endured it for a bit? If I hadn't arrived in time, I dread to think how you would have resolved this mess." Chief Li was exasperated.

"Hehe!" Qin Feiyang chuckled sheepishly. "How did you know I was here?"

"Yan Nanshan informed me. He even showed me your disguised appearance; otherwise, who the hell would know you were Qin Feiyang?" Chief Li rolled his eyes at him.

Qin Feiyang asked, "Did the Hall Master inform you of my plan?"

Chief Li nodded, then frowned. "Zuo An is in secluded cultivation in a secret chamber beneath the Treasure Pavilion. However, sneaking in there will be extremely difficult. Besides, are you confident you can expose the identity of the other War Emperor?"

"It's not a matter of confidence; it's an imperative!" Qin Feiyang clenched his fists, his voice firm.

"Alright, let me think about how to get you in first." Chief Li lowered his head, deep in thought.

Qin Feiyang asked doubtfully, "By the way, why would the Treasure Pavilion's guards obey orders from Lin Huo and his men?"

"That's also because of Zuo An," Chief Li stated.

Qin Feiyang had a sudden realization. Lin Huo and the others were now disciples of the Blood Slaughter Palace. Zuo An, being the Palace Master, naturally showed them preferential treatment.

Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment, a glint in his eyes as he asked, "During this time, has anyone come looking for Zuo An?"

If someone came looking for Zuo An, they must be from the Blood Slaughter Palace. And if a War Emperor sought him out, that person would undoubtedly be the other one who has sided with the Blood Slaughter Palace.

"No, not even Jia Hei or Elder Lin have come," Chief Li shook his head.

Qin Feiyang frowned. That made sense. A cunning man like Zuo An would never allow his subordinates to seek him out at the Treasure Pavilion. Any orders would surely be transmitted via Image Crystal Stone.

"What about Lin Chen?" Qin Feiyang asked.

"Haven't seen him." Chief Li scratched his head. "Now that you bring it up, I also find it rather strange. As Zuo An's disciple, Lin Chen ought to be with him."

"Have you ever been to that secret chamber?" Qin Feiyang inquired.

Chief Li shook his head. "Never. I wanted to go in and take a look once, but he stopped me at the entrance."

Qin Feiyang sneered, "In my opinion, Lin Chen has probably already disguised himself and infiltrated that secret chamber."

"You need to come up with something, and quickly," Chief Li urged. This brat is full of tricks; he's bound to devise a clever plan.

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