"Damn bastards!" Yan Nanshan thundered, his fury erupting. "They're completely insane! I'll go kill them now and capture Zuo An!"

"Hall Master, calm down!" Elder Wan and Elder Ji hurriedly held him back.

This matter was of great importance and required careful deliberation.

If it were just Qin Feiyang's word, he wouldn't dare believe it so easily. Because it was simply inconceivable!

Jiang Zhengyi was impersonated by Zuo An. Jia Hei, Elder Lin, and the First Prince had all joined the Blood Slaughter Palace. Any one of these revelations could cause a major upheaval.

But while humans might lie, the Image Crystal Stone never does!

Qin Feiyang said, "Hall Master, the two Elders are right. We mustn't rush this."

Yan Nanshan angrily asked, "Then what should we do? Just watch them wreak havoc in Yan City?"

"Disciple suspects they are plotting a major conspiracy."

"If we act against them now, it would undoubtedly tip them off."

"The most crucial point is that there is a War Emperor hiding in the shadows. Until we find this person, there will be endless problems in the future!" Qin Feiyang stated in a deep voice.

"Yes, our top priority is to root out this individual."

"Hall Master, you must restrain yourself."

"Even if we were to act, we'd have to lure Zuo An out of the city first. Otherwise, the people of Yan City would all perish in our battle," Elder Wan and Elder Ji urged.

"Jiang Zhengyi lived an upright and honorable life, only to be harmed by these villains! It's truly detestable!" Yan Nanshan cried out in grief.

Among the powerhouses of Yan Province, Yan Nanshan and Jiang Zhengyi had the closest relationship. Thus, the moment he heard of Jiang Zhengyi's terrible fate, his fury became unstoppable.

Fortunately, Elder Wan and Elder Ji were there to quickly calm him down.

"Whew!"

After taking several deep breaths, Yan Nanshan looked at Qin Feiyang and said, "Don't run around. I'm coming to get you right now."

"No."

Qin Feiyang quickly waved his hand. "Hall Master, you cannot leave Yan City. Otherwise, Zuo An might seize the opportunity to attack the Martial King Palace."

Yan Nanshan frowned. "Then should I send Elder Wan and Elder Ji?"

"That won't work either. The ferocious beasts in the central region are too powerful. Even Jiang Zhengyi was extremely cautious there. It's too dangerous for the two Elders to come," Qin Feiyang shook his head.

"Then what should we do?" Yan Nanshan and the two Elders frowned deeply, their brows tightly knitted.

"Hall Master, Elders, please don't worry. Disciple is confident in returning to Yan Province safely."

"Also, remember not to go and interrogate the First Prince and his group."

"They have only recently joined the Blood Slaughter Palace; they definitely wouldn't know who the other War Emperor is," Qin Feiyang said.

The three of them nodded; they already understood this.

Qin Feiyang continued, "There's one more thing. Disciple is somewhat worried about Lo Qianxue and Liu Zhi. I hope the Hall Master and the two Elders can ensure their safety."

Liu Zhi was Ling Yunfei's mother.

Elder Ji smiled and replied, "Rest assured, we will make proper arrangements. You must also be careful. We'll wait for your return."

A warmth spread through Qin Feiyang's heart.

Regardless of the outcome, at least the three of them hadn't immediately chosen to believe Zuo An's slander upon hearing it. This showed their immense trust in him.

Elder Wan asked, "Should we inform Chief Li about this?"

Qin Feiyang said, "Chief Li is prudent and reliable; he can be informed. He can help with the investigation. But no one else, not even Yan King or Ma Cheng, must be told."

He then asked, "Hall Master, you are very familiar with the War Emperors of Yan City. Who do you think is most likely to have defected to the Blood Slaughter Palace?"

Pondering for a moment, Yan Nanshan shook his head. "This matter is no trivial affair. I dare not speculate carelessly, as it could cloud our judgment."

Qin Feiyang nodded. That was a very responsible attitude.

However, with the exposure of Jia Hei and Elder Lin, the range of suspects had narrowed considerably.

Yan Nanshan, the two Elders, and Chief Li could be ruled out.

That left only Ma Cheng, Elder He, Yan King, and the Great Commander of the royal family.

After discussing with the three for a while, Qin Feiyang deactivated the Image Crystal Stone.

Lu Hong asked in confusion, "Why don't we ask the state office for help?"

"Even if people from the state office came, they might not be able to identify the other War Emperor."

"If you cut the grass but don't remove the roots, it will grow again when the spring winds blow."

"Besides, in Zuo An's eyes, Boss is already dead. Sooner or later, they will reveal their true colors. We just need to wait quietly."

"But Master Fatty is really looking forward to seeing the look on their faces when they see us return alive," Fatty sneered.

AWOO!

Suddenly, a wolf's howl echoed.

The Wolf King sprang up, scanning its surroundings, its eyes flickering with a menacing light.

Qin Feiyang said, "It's over now. Don't worry."

"It's over?"

The Wolf King paused, then slumped weakly to the ground. It said coldly, "That damned bastard! Brother Wolf will smash his balls sooner or later!"

"Let's not talk about this for now. Come out with me quickly; we need to find Ling Yunfei and the others."

With a wave of his hand, Qin Feiyang brought the two men and the wolf outside.

"They didn't die either?" The Wolf King was surprised.

"Jiang Zhengyi didn't kill us. He only severely injured us and put us into a coma, allowing us to escape Zuo An's clutches."

"But after I woke up, I only found you; I didn't see Ling Yunfei and the others," Qin Feiyang said, his face etched with worry.

The Wolf King asked no more questions and began sniffing the air carefully.

After a moment, it entered the sinkhole, its eyes lighting up. "There's the scent of blood here; they should be here."

"No," Fatty and Lu Hong said. "We've already searched everywhere."

Qin Feiyang added, "For the past five days, we were buried right here."

The Wolf King sniffed again, shaking its head. "Their scent is very faint, almost undetectable. There are only two possibilities: either they've left, or they're already dead."

"Left?" Qin Feiyang's brows knitted together in frustration. "Impossible. They wouldn't just abandon us. Dead? That's even less likely. If they were dead, their bodies would at least be here. Besides, Fatty and Lu Hong heard nothing while in the Ancient Castle."

"That's strange." Uncertainty filled the Wolf King's eyes.

Five days had passed. Most residual scents had dissipated, making it unrealistic to find any clues.

Lu Hong suggested, "Why don't we split up and search again?"

Fatty said, "Boss, if we still can't find them, Master Fatty hopes you can accept this reality."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

Gradually, the horizon began to pale, and the morning sun gradually rose.

The three of them and the wolf searched the area thoroughly, turning it upside down, but they still found nothing.

Qin Feiyang stood atop a large tree, gazing down, his eyes empty and lifeless.

Fatty, Lu Hong, and the Wolf King stood below, looking up at Qin Feiyang with worry on their faces.

Although many questions remained, without finding them or their bodies, there was only one grim explanation: Ling Yunfei and the others were most likely dead.

After an unknown period, Qin Feiyang jumped down from the tree, landing smoothly on the ground.

Surprisingly, his face showed no trace of anger or killing intent. He uttered no bold declarations, appearing incredibly calm.

But the calmer he appeared, the more worried Fatty, Lu Hong, and the Wolf King became.

"Boss, are you alright?" Fatty asked cautiously.

"I'm fine." Qin Feiyang shook his head.

His tone was just as calm; no trace of sorrow could be detected.

"Really fine?" Fatty pressed.

"Really fine." Qin Feiyang shook his head with a helpless smile and said lightly, "Let's go!"

With that, he took the lead and strode forward.

Fatty hurriedly said, "Boss, you..."

Lu Hong reached out and stopped him.

"Don't ask anymore."

"If you keep asking, you'll tear his facade apart."

"Since he wants to pretend to be carefree, we should just let him."

"Perhaps this way, he'll feel a bit better," Lu Hong sighed.

Fatty and the Wolf King nodded.

The two men and the wolf followed in silence.

ROAR!!!

SCREECH!!!

Soon, they reached a small hill. Before them lay a boundless primeval wilderness. The roars of various ferocious beasts echoed from all around, an intimidating sound.

"You two wait here," Qin Feiyang said without turning his head, then charged straight into the wilderness.

ROAR!

A leopard-like ferocious beast rushed out, its great, bloody maw wide open, revealing white fangs as it pounced at Qin Feiyang.

"Charging Thunder Killing Fist!"

Qin Feiyang roared, his fist sending the beast flying.

CRACK!

The beast slammed into a tree as thick as a thigh, then crashed onto a hard slab of bluestone, dying instantly.

Qin Feiyang executed the Smoke Step, moving like a humanoid berserker dragon as he plunged deep into the wilderness.

All sorts of ferocious beasts continuously lunged out to attack.

Moreover, most of them were Martial Ancestor level beasts.

With a grim expression, Qin Feiyang fought them relentlessly, flawlessly executing various Martial Arts Techniques.

True Qi surged across the sky!

Blood stained the earth!

Fatty sighed, "Boss must be feeling terrible."

Lu Hong said, "It seems there are no War King level beasts nearby. Let him vent for a while."

The War King level beasts had been scared far away five days ago. Therefore, this area was relatively safe.

And so, Qin Feiyang fought until noon. His body was covered in wounds, dripping with blood.

BANG!

Finally, he collapsed from exhaustion, lying on the ground and gasping for breath.

AWOO!

The Wolf King howled, its ferocious aura spreading in all directions.

The ferocious beasts that had been closing in on Qin Feiyang instantly scattered.

The two men and the wolf ran over.

The Wolf King grinned, baring its fangs. "Feeling better now?"

Qin Feiyang remained silent, staring blankly at the sky. After a long moment, he rose, swallowed a Top Grade Healing Pill, and gazed at the vast wilderness, his eyes glinting with a fierce light.

Finally, he made a startling decision, roaring with renewed vigor, "We'll fight our way back to Yan Province!"

"Fight our way back?"

"Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Fatty shivered in fright, his face instantly turning deathly pale.

Has this guy gone mad?

Forget the War Emperor level beasts in the central region; even if we just encountered a single War King level beast, we'd only be thrashed!

"This is an excellent opportunity for training! Everyone, get your spirits up!" Qin Feiyang laughed heartily, once again taking the lead and dashing forward.

"Hahaha..." The Wolf King cackled wildly. "This Wolf King loves it!" It let out a resounding howl and pursued Qin Feiyang, its aura bristling with ferocity.

"Wait for us." Fatty and Lu Hong hurriedly chased after them.

Following these two fearless, troublemaking daredevils, Fatty and Lu Hong felt utterly helpless.

Actually, this was the real reason Qin Feiyang hadn't wanted Elder Wan and Elder Ji to come for him.

He wanted to seize this opportunity to truly temper himself.

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