The scene was deadly silent!

The Yan King was dumbfounded. After all this time together, this was the first time he had seen Yan Nanshan lose his temper to such an extent.

But this Ma Cheng was indeed very stupid. Even if Qin Feiyang wanted the Elixir Formula for the Bloodfiend Pill, he wouldn't do it in front of everyone. Wasn't this just inviting humiliation?

SWISH!

As soon as Ma Cheng snapped back to reality, he glared daggers at Yan Nanshan.

"What?" Yan Nanshan sneered, his face full of sarcasm. "Still not satisfied? The dignified Hall Master of the Elixir King Palace, publicly slandering and framing a young man of just sixteen. Aren't you ashamed?"

A murderous glint flashed in Ma Cheng's eyes. "Yan Nanshan, just you wait! I will not let this matter rest!"

Yan Nanshan sneered, "However you want to escalate this, I'll see you to the end!"

"Fine!" Ma Cheng casually tossed Zuo An aside and took to the air. Staying here would only bring further disgrace.

Zuo An laughed loudly. "Ma Cheng, the Elixir Formula is on Jia Hei! Hurry and get it!"

Qin Feiyang's eyebrows shot up. He stepped forward, grabbed Zuo An by the collar, and demanded angrily, "Where exactly is the Elixir Formula?"

"Heh heh..." Zuo An snickered. "Didn't I tell you? It's on Jia Hei. If you hurry, you might get it before Ma Cheng does."

Qin Feiyang's expression darkened. He truly didn't know whether to believe Zuo An.

Suddenly, he smiled. "Zuo An, you're quite something. Trying to sow discord between Ma Cheng and me, even at death's door. Too bad not everyone is as foolish as Ma Cheng," Qin Feiyang mocked.

Zuo An's pupils contracted. "Oh, really? You think you're so clever?" he taunted.

Qin Feiyang said, "I'm not that clever, or I wouldn't have fallen for your schemes last time. But at least now, you've fallen into my hands."

Zuo An sneered, "Then we'll just have to wait and see."

"I'm afraid you won't get the chance." Qin Feiyang drew Blue Snow and swiftly beheaded Zuo An.

Blood gushed like a pillar from the bowl-sized wound!

Qin Feiyang exhaled deeply, then turned to Yan Nanshan and the beautiful woman. "Hall Master, Elder, I'm a bit tired. I'll head back first."

Yan Nanshan smiled. "Go on, rest well. We'll handle the remaining Blood Slaughter Palace cultists."

"Alright." Qin Feiyang nodded, then looked at Ren Wushuang. "Sister, take us back."

Ren Wushuang waved her jade-like hand, and she, Qin Feiyang, and the others transformed into a streak of light, vanishing swiftly into the distance.

Upon entering North City, Qin Feiyang said to the Lion Headed Hawk, "Do me a favor. Go check out the Elixir King Palace."

The Lion Headed Hawk sounded puzzled. "Didn't you say Zuo An was just trying to sow discord?"

"It's better to be safe than sorry," Qin Feiyang said, a hint of worry in his voice.

"Fine. Await word from this Emperor." The Lion Headed Hawk spread its wings and vanished into the night sky like a lightning bolt.

It could freely alter its size, allowing it to sneak into the Elixir King Palace unnoticed, as easily as drinking water.

Lu Hong retracted her gaze and said softly, "It's clear Ma Cheng and the Yan King are growing more determined to kill you. You must be careful."

"I've noticed." Qin Feiyang nodded.

Lu Hong asked, "Have you come up with a plan to deal with them?"

"Let's wait for the hawk to return," Qin Feiyang said, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

「Quiet Heart Lake!」

The group landed by the lakeside.

Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment, then said to the Wolf King, Ren Wushuang, and Lu Hong, "I'd like to speak with Aunt Xue alone."

After they entered the pavilion, Qin Feiyang willed it, and Lo Qianxue materialized out of thin air.

Qin Feiyang turned to her. "Aunt Xue, I'm sorry. This was all I could do."

"It's enough." Lo Qianxue managed a smile.

"Before Elder Jiang passed, he gave me this bloodstained robe, asking me to take care of you and Qingzhu. But..." Qin Feiyang produced the robe. Looking at the stark, blood-written words on it, he felt a deep pain in his heart.

"This is fate.

"Back then, Jiang Zhengyi and I fell in love at first sight. In less than half a year, we secretly pledged our lives to each other, and I became pregnant with Qingzhu.

"But because I was just a woman from an ordinary family, his family vehemently objected.

"I thought he would face their opposition with me, but in the end, he chose to flee alone.

"Utterly disappointed, I also left the Jiang Family and settled in Iron Bull Town, where I've lived ever since.

"Qingzhu was born shortly after. When he received the news, he came looking for me, begging for forgiveness. He had even fallen out with his family over the matter.

"I couldn't bring myself to forgive him then, but I also couldn't deny him his rights as a father. Besides, Qingzhu would only suffer with me, so I entrusted her to his care.

"Truthfully, after more than a decade, I no longer hated him. It's just a pity... I'll never have the chance to tell him that now," Lo Qianxue said softly, her voice filled with sorrow.

So that was the conflict within the Jiang Family, Qin Feiyang sighed inwardly. Is family background truly so important? If two people love each other and can live happily, isn't that better than anything?

"Aunt Xue, Elder Jiang truly cared for you," Qin Feiyang said. "Last time at the Treasure Pavilion, he even asked for my help in seeking your forgiveness. I believe if he could hear your words now, he would be able to rest in peace."

Tears streamed down Lo Qianxue's face unknowingly.

WHOOSH!

At that moment, the Lion Headed Hawk arrived. It glanced at Lo Qianxue and conveyed telepathically to Qin Feiyang, "Kid, Zuo An wasn't lying. The Elixir Formula for the Bloodfiend Pill really is on Jia Hei."

Qin Feiyang was startled and asked mentally, "Did Ma Cheng hand it over?"

"No. Ma Cheng and Elder He looked at the Elixir Formula, then destroyed it. They thought they acted secretly, but this Emperor saw the whole thing," the Lion Headed Hawk sneered.

"Destroyed it?" Qin Feiyang's brows twitched. This complicates things. Although the hawk witnessed it, without proof, they couldn't convict Ma Cheng and Elder He. They would surely deny everything.

Qin Feiyang mentally asked, "Why didn't you record it with an Image Crystal Stone?"

"This Emperor cannot speak. What use would an Image Crystal Stone be?" the Lion Headed Hawk retorted, rolling its eyes at him.

Qin Feiyang mused for a moment. "Now that they have the Elixir Formula, they'll definitely try to refine the Bloodfiend Pill. Can you monitor them for me again?"

"Sometimes you're smart, other times you're quite dense," the Lion Headed Hawk scoffed. "The Zuo An affair isn't even over yet. How could they possibly risk committing another offense so soon, especially when scrutiny is high?" With a disdainful look, it flew towards the pavilion.

Qin Feiyang was taken aback, then gave a wry smile.

Lo Qianxue, having wiped her tears, looked at Qin Feiyang. "Feiyang, what are your plans?"

"I plan to go to the state office," Qin Feiyang admitted.

He had already broken through to the Seven-star Martial Ancestor. With his current speed, it wouldn't take him long to reach the War King realm. Once there, he would have some ability to protect himself in the state office.

Lo Qianxue nodded. "Your talent is extraordinary. Yan Province is indeed too small a stage for you."

Qin Feiyang smiled. His stage wasn't Yan Province, nor the state office—it was the Imperial Capital! But before leaving Yan Province, Ma Cheng, the Yan King, and Elder He had to be dealt with.

Qin Feiyang smiled. "Aunt Xue, please go get some rest."

"Alright. You be careful too," Lo Qianxue reminded him.

"I will." Qin Feiyang nodded, then called towards the pavilion, "Lu Hong, please arrange a room for Aunt Xue."

"Of course." Lu Hong emerged from the pavilion with a smile. "Aunt Xue, please come with me."

Once they had entered the pavilion, Qin Feiyang lowered his head, lost in thought.

「Outside.」

The slaughter continued until dawn before finally ceasing.

As soon as he was finished, Chief Li hurried to Quiet Heart Lake. Seeing Qin Feiyang standing by the lake, head bowed in thought, he approached with a smile. "Boss Qin, what are you pondering so intently?"

Qin Feiyang looked up, a faint smile on his lips. "You're in high spirits. It seems the eradication plan went smoothly."

"Isn't that obvious? With all four major superpowers mobilizing their full strength, how could it not?" Chief Li sighed. "Still, I never imagined the Blood Slaughter Palace could expand so rapidly. We eliminated over three thousand of them."

"That many?" Qin Feiyang was also surprised. To grow to such an extent in less than two years... If Zuo An had a few more years, wouldn't the Blood Slaughter Palace have infiltrated every corner of Yan Province?

Chief Li asked, "Where is Madam Lo?"

"Resting in the pavilion," Qin Feiyang replied.

Chief Li smiled. "I've come to escort her to the Treasure Pavilion. You don't object, do you?"

"Not right now. This isn't over yet," Qin Feiyang said, shaking his head.

"What do you mean?" Chief Li asked, startled.

Qin Feiyang explained, "Ma Cheng and Elder He obtained the Elixir Formula for the Bloodfiend Pill. I've been up all night trying to figure out how to expose them."

"Are they courting death?!" Chief Li roared, furious. "The Bloodfiend Pill Elixir Formula was banned by the First Emperor! As the Hall Master and Law Enforcement Elder of the Elixir King Palace, they're knowingly breaking the law! We just got rid of Zuo An, and now Ma Cheng stirs up trouble. Why can't they ever learn to lay low?"

CREAK!

Just then, Ren Wushuang pushed open her door and emerged. A night's rest had left her looking radiant and even more captivating than before.

Qin Feiyang looked at her, a glint in his eyes. "Sister, contact Wang Hong immediately."

Ren Wushuang paused, then smiled and shook her head. "I was deceiving them. While I do know Wang Hong, we haven't actually established a contract bridge."

"Huh?" Qin Feiyang was taken aback.

Ren Wushuang smiled. "Still, notifying Wang Hong isn't difficult. Are you sure about this?"

"Yes." Qin Feiyang nodded. Regardless, scourges like Ma Cheng could not be allowed to remain in Yan Province.

Ren Wushuang took out an Image Crystal Stone.

Chief Li watched them suspiciously. Suddenly, as if realizing something, he quickly reached out. "Miss Wushuang, wait!"

He turned to Qin Feiyang, frowning. "Are you planning to report this to the higher-ups?"

Qin Feiyang didn't deny it.

Chief Li said anxiously, "But have you considered that doing so will implicate Yan Nanshan?"

Qin Feiyang replied, "If I weren't afraid of implicating Hall Master Yan, I would have reported it long ago. But now, I have no other choice. I also believe he would approve of my decision."

Chief Li frowned deeply, then sighed a long sigh. "Since you've decided, I won't meddle. Do as you see fit."

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