「Lounge.」

Dead silence permeated the room.

The middle-aged woman scrutinized Qin Feiyang, strange lights flickering in her eyes. He's managed to break through to the Seven-star War King so quickly?

Qin Feiyang didn't utter a word, just sipped his tea leisurely.

A moment later, the middle-aged woman finally broke the silence, smiling faintly. "You're quite bold. Aren't you afraid I put poison in the tea?"

Qin Feiyang responded indifferently, "I'm not even afraid of the Black Fiendish Poison, let alone any other kind."

"Black Fiendish Poison?" The middle-aged woman was taken aback. "What poison is that?"

Qin Feiyang didn't answer. He drank his tea and smiled. "Madam, if you have something to say, please be direct."

The middle-aged woman smiled faintly. "Become my subordinate, and I will ensure your lifelong glory."

"Hmm?" Qin Feiyang was shocked. A mere Four-star War Emperor dares to make such a statement?

He looked at the middle-aged woman. "You?"

The middle-aged woman retorted, "Are you looking down on me?"

Qin Feiyang said, "I won't deny it, but I am puzzled. Why do you want me as your subordinate? Is it just because I can perform Alchemy?"

"No," the middle-aged woman said. "What I appreciate is your intellect and your talent. In just a few months, you've managed to break through to the Seven-star War King. In terms of talent, no one in the entire world can compare to you."

"Thanks for the compliment." Qin Feiyang chuckled, nodding. "Alright then. Pass on the Enslavement Mark to me, and I'll be your subordinate."

The middle-aged woman's eyes flashed, and she shook her head. "You should know that Combat Arts cannot be passed on to others."

"Well, then there's nothing we can do. The negotiations have broken down," Qin Feiyang shrugged.

The middle-aged woman said, "Although I can't give you the Enslavement Mark, I can present you with other flawless Combat Arts."

"Flawless Combat Arts!" Qin Feiyang's eyes widened, and he suddenly became energetic.

Wait! If the Destroying Void Finger she uses is only a Middle Grade Combat Art, how can she possibly possess flawless ones? Besides, if she truly had flawless Combat Arts, why wouldn't she pass them on to the Meng Family?

Qin Feiyang regained his composure. After a brief thought, a mocking smile touched his lips. "Do you think I'm that easily fooled?"

"Seeing is believing. Rumors can be deceiving. Let me show you." The middle-aged woman flipped her hand, and a jade slip materialized from thin air, which she tossed directly to Qin Feiyang.

Qin Feiyang caught it. He gave the middle-aged woman a puzzled look and then focused his consciousness on the jade slip.

A surge of information instantly flooded his mind.

Flawless Combat Art: Return-to-the-Ruin Art!

Four forms in total!

First Form: Mountain Collapse!

Second Form: Earth Split!

Third Form: Space Breaking!

Fourth Form: Returning to Ruin!

The power of the First Form was equivalent to a Lower Class Combat Art.

And so on.

The power of the Fourth Form was equivalent to a flawless Combat Art!

Qin Feiyang was dumbfounded. It really is a flawless Combat Art!

The middle-aged woman smiled faintly. "Do you believe me now?"

"PHEW!" Qin Feiyang took a deep breath, jesting, "Handing it over to me so willingly, aren't you afraid I'll run off with the Return-to-the-Ruin Art?"

The middle-aged woman laughed. "You're a smart man. I believe you wouldn't do such a thing, and this also demonstrates my sincerity."

Qin Feiyang also smiled. "I enjoy dealing with sincere people. But following you is out of the question. Becoming your slave is even more unlikely. However, we could collaborate."

"Collaborate?" The middle-aged woman frowned. "I only collaborate with people of value. Though you are talented, your strength is still too weak."

"Value, huh?" Qin Feiyang's eyes sparkled. "If I'm not mistaken, you and Meng Yiping are not husband and wife."

The middle-aged woman's pupils constricted. She nonchalantly asked, "What makes you say that?"

Qin Feiyang explained, "The way you interact with Meng Yiping is quite strange. So, my companions and I thought it over carefully. The conclusion we reached is that the Meng Family is merely a pawn on your chessboard."

The middle-aged woman was taken aback, a hint of disbelief in her eyes.

"Judging from your reaction, our conclusion seems to be accurate," Qin Feiyang said, puzzled. "The only thing I can't figure out is, what exactly are you trying to hide?"

The middle-aged woman chuckled. "I was worried you'd figure it out and even reminded Meng Yiping to be more careful. But I didn't expect you to see through it already. You truly have an extraordinary mind." She admired him greatly, but ultimately shook her head. "Still, it's not enough for you to cooperate with me."

"Then what do you think would be enough?" Qin Feiyang retorted. "And don't just talk about my value; I need to see yours too. If your value isn't higher than mine, I wouldn't bother cooperating with you either!"

Qin Feiyang was furious. He snapped on the spot.

His talent and intellect, while not unmatched in the world, were definitely a rarity among the younger generation. Yet this woman dared to say it wasn't enough? Even a clay Buddha has a temper, let alone a man of flesh and blood!

Hearing this, the middle-aged woman was also taken aback. He dares to doubt *my* value? This brat truly doesn't know his own limits.

She asked, "How many companions do you have?"

Qin Feiyang replied, "Four, I suppose!" Including the Mountain Beast.

The middle-aged woman said, "I can give each of you a flawless Combat Art. That's my value."

Qin Feiyang's body stiffened. One for each of us? Could it be that in the Land of Oblivion, flawless Combat Arts have become so common they're everywhere? Who exactly is this person? Possessing so many flawless Combat Arts, her identity must be extraordinary.

The middle-aged woman continued, "I can even provide flawless auxiliary Combat Arts."

"Flawless auxiliary Combat Arts!" Qin Feiyang shot up to his feet, profound disbelief surging in his eyes. Flawless auxiliary Combat Arts, even in the Imperial Capital, are one of a kind! As far as I know, only the current Emperor possesses a flawless auxiliary Combat Art! Calm down! I have to remain calm!

Qin Feiyang returned to his seat, looking down at the jade slip in his hand, his gaze flickering. If this woman truly has flawless auxiliary Combat Arts, her background must be astonishing. Cooperating with her is undoubtedly like asking a tiger for its skin. I have no idea what her motives are. Yet, the allure of flawless Combat Arts is simply too great to resist.

After taking a few deep breaths, Qin Feiyang looked up and asked, "Why don't you give these Combat Arts to the Meng Family?"

The middle-aged woman replied, "It's simple. They aren't worthy. Giving the Combat Arts to them would be a complete waste."

It seemed like a very reasonable explanation. However, Qin Feiyang sensed the middle-aged woman's ambition in her response. This woman is definitely plotting something huge! And now, she's building up her forces!

Qin Feiyang said, "Wait a moment. I need to discuss this with my companions. May I borrow this jade slip?"

"Please, go ahead," the middle-aged woman said with a smile. She wasn't afraid of Qin Feiyang running off, confident that no one could resist such a temptation.

「Inside the ancient castle.」

"You all heard what she said. What do you think?" Qin Feiyang looked at Fatty and the others.

"Master Fatty wants to see the jade slip first!" Fatty hurriedly snatched the jade slip and immersed his consciousness into it. His face instantly filled with shock.

Lu Hong and the Wolf King also took turns looking at it, profound disbelief in their eyes.

Everyone fell silent.

Fatty said, "Boss, let's cooperate with her!"

Qin Feiyang expressed his concern, "Cooperation is fine, but I'm afraid we'll get burned."

Fatty smirked. "What's there to be afraid of? Did you forget? We're just passersby in the Land of Oblivion. As long as we get the flawless Combat Arts, who cares what schemes she has? It has nothing to do with us. Moreover, we can use her influence to make the three leaders obediently hand over their Alchemic Flames!"

Qin Feiyang looked at Lu Hong and the Wolf King. "What about you two?"

The Wolf King said, "Of course, we cooperate!"

"I agree as well," Lu Hong nodded.

The Mountain Beast quickly interjected, "Hey, hey, hey! Aren't you going to ask for this King's opinion?"

"Are you just looking for attention?" The Wolf King and Fatty glared at it.

The Mountain Beast retorted angrily, "Nonsense! You ignore this King every day. Of course, I need to assert my presence!"

Qin Feiyang laughed. "Alright, share your thoughts then."

"Cooperate! We must cooperate!" the Mountain Beast chuckled slyly.

"You're stating the obvious," the Wolf King glanced at it disdainfully.

"Alright then, we'll cooperate. Once we get the Combat Arts, we'll disappear immediately!" A glint flashed in Qin Feiyang's eyes. He took out a healing pill with two Elixir Patterns, held it in his palm, and reappeared in the lounge.

The middle-aged woman asked, "How did the discussion go?"

"First, take a look at this." Qin Feiyang stretched out his arm, opening his hand. The healing pill immediately appeared in the middle-aged woman's line of sight.

"What?" The middle-aged woman's eyes widened. She snatched the healing pill and examined it meticulously from all angles.

A pill with two Elixir Patterns! Her eyes filled with astonishment. She looked up at Qin Feiyang. "You refined this?"

"Who else?" Qin Feiyang shrugged.

"Good! Very good!" The middle-aged woman was overjoyed. She put down the healing pill. "You are qualified to cooperate with me! Call your companions out."

Hmm? Qin Feiyang's heart tightened, and he instantly became wary.

"Rest assured!" the middle-aged woman said with a smile. "I won't harm them. I just want to see what their Battle Souls are. That way, I'll know which Combat Arts suit them best."

"Really?" Qin Feiyang frowned.

The middle-aged woman shook her head. "You are truly suspicious. I can swear an oath."

Qin Feiyang looked at her doubtfully. With a sweep of his wide sleeve, Fatty, Lu Hong, the Wolf King, and the Mountain Beast appeared out of thin air.

The moment they materialized, they darted behind Qin Feiyang. This way, if the middle-aged woman meant them harm, they could retreat into the ancient castle in an instant.

The middle-aged woman's cheek twitched. Am I a demon? Do they need to be *this* guarded? No wonder these little rascals dared to wreak havoc in White Fox City. With their cautious nature, catching them will be truly difficult!

She smiled faintly. "Activate your Battle Souls."

The Wolf King said, "Here? If the main hall collapses later, don't hold us accountable."

"Then let's go outside!" The middle-aged woman waved her hand, and with a sweeping motion, she carried the three young men and two beasts out through a nearby window, landing in a garden outside.

The Wolf King immediately activated its Battle Soul.

A colossal golden beastly silhouette materialized, its feet planted firmly on the ground, its head seeming to touch the sky. It was like a peerless, ferocious beast that had broken through from another dimension, exuding an astonishingly fierce aura!

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