"At the time, Uncle was just muddle-headed for a moment."

"Uncle swore that from now on, I will turn over a new leaf, start anew, and take good care of Yiyi."

Lin Chang's face was ashen. He knew Qin Feiyang intended to kill him.

"Don't you dare mention Yiyi in front of me. From the moment you joined the Blood Slaughter Palace, you forfeited your right to be her father."

"I've spared you many times. This time, I won't let you go."

Qin Feiyang shook his head.

Lin Chang roared, "If you kill me, Yiyi will hate you!"

Qin Feiyang pointed a finger.

A patch of ice crystals materialized on his forefinger.

Lin Chang's forehead instantly split open, blood gushing out.

His eyes filled with unwillingness, he collapsed, blood splattering on the spot.

"I'd rather Yiyi hate me than continue to watch you use her and hurt her," Qin Feiyang murmured, his gaze calming. He said to Fatty, "Give him a proper burial."

"Boss, you're too kind-hearted."

"If it were Master Fatty dealing with scum like him, I'd have thrown him into the mountains to feed the ferocious beasts," Fatty said, his face full of disdain. He shouldered Lin Chang's corpse and quickly departed.

"PHEW!"

Qin Feiyang exhaled deeply, looked up at Elder Wan, and said, "Did the Hall Master tell you?"

"Yes."

Elder Wan nodded.

Qin Feiyang asked, "Will you and Elder Ji resent me?"

"It's already happened. What good would resenting you do?" Elder Wan shook his head with a wry smile, then sighed. "This matter is too serious. I'm afraid the Hall Master will not only be dismissed but might even lose his life."

"He won't."

"I will definitely save his life," Qin Feiyang stated, his gaze firm.

"Let's hope so!" Elder Wan heaved another deep sigh, then turned and flew away.

「Two days later.」

The matter concerning Zuo An had finally settled, but discussions about it still lingered everywhere.

Furthermore, another piece of news spread rapidly through the city: Qin Feiyang's conscience had been devoured by a dog; he had repaid kindness with enmity and betrayed Yan Nanshan.

Many people expressed skepticism, suspecting that perhaps Qin Feiyang had unavoidable reasons for his actions.

But undoubtedly, his image plummeted. Many people cursed him behind his back.

Qin Feiyang wasn't particularly angry when he heard this news.

However, Fatty and Lu Hong immediately wanted to go and fight for justice on his behalf. They guessed that the Yan King must be scheming behind the scenes.

Qin Feiyang stopped them. The innocent remain innocent, and the guilty remain guilty. As long as his conscience was clear, that was all that mattered.

As for the fifteen War Emperor-rank ferocious beasts, they had returned to the Yan Pan Mountains.

「Five days later.」

Wang Hong descended once again!

Martial King Palace, Assembly Hall.

All the War Emperors of Yan Province had been summoned, including the major figures of Star Moon City: the Chief of the Treasure Pavilion, the four Law Enforcement Elders from the Elixir King Palace and Martial King Palace, and the City Lord of Star Moon City.

This was the first time Qin Feiyang had met these people.

Wang Hong was seated at the head. The major figures stood in rows in the center of the hall, all with expressions of utmost respect.

Qin Feiyang stood outside the doors, nervously watching Wang Hong in silence.

"Don't worry," Fatty, Lu Hong, and the Wolf King whispered comfortingly from behind Qin Feiyang. "Wang Hong seems like a decent person, and the Lord of the state office is surely reasonable. They won't harm Hall Master Yan."

Inside the hall!

Dead silence!

Wang Hong swept his gaze over the crowd and said in a deep voice, "Is everyone here?"

Yan Nanshan replied, "Replying to Sir, everyone has arrived."

"Very well, then I shall begin the announcement. After thorough deliberation by the Lord of the state office, and having petitioned the current Emperor, the following rulings have been made."

"Yan Nanshan and Wei Zhongyang, for concealing the facts, nearly brought a cataclysmic disaster upon Yan Province."

"Effective immediately! The positions of Yan King and Hall Master of the Martial King Palace are revoked. They are to accompany me to the state office and await their punishment!"

"Jiang Zhengyi and Ma Cheng are already dead, so they will not be pursued further."

"Any objections?" Wang Hong declared loudly.

"None," Yan Nanshan and the others shook their heads.

The Yan King, however, turned to glance at Qin Feiyang outside the door, his eyes filled with hatred.

"HMPH! Given such a grave mistake, I didn't think you'd dare object!" Wang Hong snorted coldly, took out a document, and continued, "This is the appointment order issued by the Lord of the state office."

"The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace will be succeeded by Elder Ji Xue."

"The Hall Master of the Elixir King Palace will be succeeded by Wu Yun, a Law Enforcement Elder from Star Moon City's Elixir King Palace."

"The Commandery Prince of Yan Province will be succeeded by Zhang Yi, the City Lord of Star Moon City."

"The Grand Pavilion Master of the Treasure Pavilion will be succeeded by Chief Li Zhi."

"The rest of you must fully assist them in managing the territory of Yan Province."

After Wang Hong finished reading, he put away the document.

"We obey!" everyone bowed.

Wang Hong rose, scanned the hall, and said icily, "Let this be a warning to all of you. If anything like this happens again, you will be killed without question!"

Everyone trembled in body and spirit.

Wang Hong opened a teleportation portal and said to Yan Nanshan and Wei Zhongyang, "Let's go!"

Wei Zhongyang was the Yan King's real name.

Qin Feiyang's expression changed. He hurriedly rushed in, calling out, "Senior, please wait."

"What is it?" Wang Hong frowned.

Qin Feiyang cupped his hands. "I earnestly request Senior to be lenient."

Wang Hong glanced at him but didn't speak, stepping directly into the teleportation portal with Yan Nanshan and Wei Zhongyang.

"Qin Feiyang, I will give you five years. If, five years from today, you have not reported to the state office, Yan Nanshan will be publicly executed."

At the same time, Wang Hong's voice resonated in Qin Feiyang's mind.

Qin Feiyang was stunned. What was this all about? Was Wang Hong worried I might flee?

Once Wang Hong left, everyone present couldn't help but sigh in relief.

Immediately, a chorus of congratulations erupted.

"Chief Li, congratulations on your promotion to Grand Pavilion Master! Please look after us in the future."

"Elder Ji, Elder Wu, City Lord Zhang Yi, congratulations to you too!"

These were all perfunctory pleasantries, pleasant to hear but ultimately meaningless.

After a moment, people began to leave in twos and threes.

Zhang Yi approached Qin Feiyang and said with a smile, "Little Brother, when you have time, come visit the Royal Palace more often."

"I certainly will," Qin Feiyang smiled.

Wu Yun also came forward, cupped his hands, and smiled. "Brother Qin, Ma Cheng is gone. Let's write off our past grievances, what do you say?"

"Alright," Qin Feiyang nodded.

Wu Yun was overjoyed. "In that case, this Hall Master formally invites Brother Qin to come to the Elixir King Palace and serve as a Law Enforcement Elder."

"Law Enforcement Elder?" Fatty and Lu Hong were dumbfounded. If Qin Feiyang agreed, it would set an unprecedented example. Never in history had a Seven-star Martial Ancestor served as a Law Enforcement Elder in the Elixir King Palace.

Chief Li, Elder Wan, the beautiful woman, and Zhang Yi were also rooted to the spot, looking at Wu Yun with incredulity.

Qin Feiyang, too, was stunned for a good while.

Wu Yun smiled. "Anyone else would certainly not be qualified. But you are different. I have great confidence in you. I hope Brother Qin will consider it carefully."

The beautiful woman said, displeased, "Wu Yun, you've just taken office, and you're already trying to poach from my Martial King Palace, right in front of me! That's rather impolite, isn't it?"

"Ji Xue, you can't blame me for this. Who asked Qin Feiyang to be so outstanding?" Wu Yun replied, not at all embarrassed.

"So, you're blaming me?" Qin Feiyang rubbed his nose, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Zhang Yi's eyes flashed, and he said, "Then I might as well join in. Brother Qin, the position of Great Commander of my Royal House will also be reserved for you."

"Don't you go too far!" the beautiful woman fumed.

"Ahem!" Elder Wan coughed dryly and said meaningfully, "Let them poach, as long as they have the capability."

The beautiful woman paused, then realization dawned, and a playful smile touched the corners of her lips.

Qin Feiyang cupped his hands. "Thank you both for your kind intentions, but I must head to the state office soon, so I can only apologize."

State office! Wu Yun and Zhang Yi were taken aback, then couldn't help but smile wryly. Indeed! How could Yan Province possibly keep such a monstrous talent? The state office was his true stage.

The two of them didn't linger and left together.

Qin Feiyang shook his head with a smile, then looked at the beautiful woman and Chief Li, grinning mischievously. "Hall Master Ji, Pavilion Master Li, congratulations! Are there any gifts for me?"

"You can still laugh?" The beautiful woman glared at him, then said with concern, "I wonder what punishment Yan Nanshan will face."

"Don't worry, he'll be fine," Qin Feiyang smiled. Five years. That was a long time. He was confident he could reach the state office to report in time.

"You're that confident?" The beautiful woman paused, then asked in surprise, "Did Sir Wang Hong tell you something in private?"

"That's a secret," Qin Feiyang smiled mysteriously.

The beautiful woman scolded with a laugh, "You rascal, are you looking for a beating? Alright, I'll choose to believe you this once."

Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment, then looked up at the beautiful woman. "I'd like to ask a favor of you."

The beautiful woman asked, "Lin Yiyi?"

"Yes." Qin Feiyang nodded and sighed. "She's the only one I can't feel at ease about."

The beautiful woman said, "Then why don't you just take her with you?"

"I dare not."

"Feng Cheng asked me to look after Feng Ling'er, and she died."

"Jiang Zhengyi asked me to look after Lo Qingzhu, and she also ended up dead."

"Liu Zhi entrusted Ling Yunfei to me, and now he's dead too."

"Perhaps I am a jinx!" Qin Feiyang laughed self-deprecatingly.

The beautiful woman, Chief Li, and Elder Wan exchanged glances, their expressions complex. People Qin Feiyang's age were usually still acting spoiled in their parents' embrace. But this child was out braving the world alone, shouldering one heavy responsibility after another. They truly couldn't understand what Qin Feiyang's parents were thinking. Why put so much pressure on him? He was still just a sixteen-year-old boy!

"Sigh!" The beautiful woman let out a soft sigh, then smiled. "I'll have Elder Wan fetch Lin Yiyi to Yan City now, so she can have a good get-together with you."

Qin Feiyang said, "Let's not. Meeting will only add to the sorrow. I should be on my way."

"Leaving so soon?" The beautiful woman and Elder Wan frowned. Having spent so much time together, they had grown fond of him. This sudden parting left them both feeling reluctant.

"All good things must come to an end. Thank you, both Seniors, for your care during this time. We will meet again. Incidentally, please also take care of Liu Zhi."

Qin Feiyang bowed deeply and sincerely to them both.

Afterward, he sent Fatty and Lu Hong into the old castle and then, together with the Wolf King, accompanied Chief Li to the Treasure Pavilion.

He went to the Treasure Pavilion mainly to bid farewell to Lo Qianxue.

Learning that Qin Feiyang was leaving, Lo Qianxue was also very reluctant to see him go. However, she knew this was the path Qin Feiyang had to walk, and she couldn't interfere. So, she didn't say anything superfluous, only reminded Qin Feiyang to be careful on his journey.

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