Chapter 430: Chapter 430 Black Lion Cauldron_1
"What?"
Qin Feiyang’s gaze trembled as he asked, "Is it true?"
The Wolf King said, "It’s absolutely true."
Qin Feiyang asked, "Who is impersonating him?"
The Wolf King replied, "I don’t know who is impersonating him yet, but Lu Xingchen respects this person immensely."
Qin Feiyang frowned and transmitted his voice, "So, it seems Shi Ming really did go to find Lu Xingchen?"
"Exactly. I must admit, you truly are a master of calculation," the Wolf King replied with a sly chuckle.
Qin Feiyang chuckled. "It’s just a conclusion drawn from common sense."
"Enjoy your smugness!" The Wolf King rolled his eyes at him and said, "Lu Xingchen is now at Heavy Region Mountain reflecting on his actions. It’s about ten miles from the four main peaks. However, Heavy Region Mountain is quite an interesting place."
"Interesting?" Qin Feiyang was taken aback.
"Heavy Region Mountain is enveloped by a powerful suppressive force. Once you enter within a hundred yards of it, you can’t fly."
"And you can’t use Battle Intent either."
"It’s somewhat similar to the shackles Yan Nanshan wore in prison." The Wolf King’s eyes gleamed.
"A suppressive force?" Qin Feiyang was surprised. Who would have thought the Inner Palace had such a place?
The Wolf King said softly, "I’ve recorded their entire conversation. Do you want to see it?"
Qin Feiyang’s eyes lit up. This fellow is quite clever!
"Wait a moment," he said quietly.
He continued to survey Alchemy Room Number One, an inscrutable light flashing in his eyes. All this time, I assumed Lu Xingchen was the foremost alchemist in the Inner Palace. I never expected another prodigy to be hidden away. If I get the chance, I must meet this person.
WHOOSH!
At that moment, Murong Jing flew up, her gaze flickering slightly as she scanned the ten alchemy rooms.
Qin Feiyang smiled. "Do you want to seize Alchemy Room Number One?"
"With you here, do I even stand a chance?" Murong Jing said indifferently.
Qin Feiyang said, "I have no intention of seizing Alchemy Room Number One. I only want Alchemy Room Number Two."
"Because Alchemy Room Number Two belongs to Lu Xingchen," he added, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
Initially, Murong Jing was a little confused, but after hearing Qin Feiyang’s additional remark, she instantly understood. She then looked at Alchemy Room Number One, her eyes flickering with uncertainty.
In terms of alchemy, I can’t compare to Qin Feiyang, but I’m not far behind Lu Xingchen. However, Lu Xingchen only occupies Alchemy Room Number Two. The person in Alchemy Room Number One must be stronger. Moreover, it seems Qin Feiyang wants to use me to sound out this person.
After weighing her options, Murong Jing indeed gave up on seizing Alchemy Room Number One. She glanced at Alchemy Room Number Three, then looked down at the red-haired youth and the others, asking, "Whose is Alchemy Room Number Three?"
Hearing this, Qin Feiyang couldn’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment. He did indeed want Murong Jing to investigate, but she had clearly seen through his intentions. This woman, though sparing with her words, is incredibly sharp.
"Mine," the blue-haired youth said, looking up at Murong Jing.
"From now on, Alchemy Room Number Three belongs to me," Murong Jing announced loudly.
"Oh?" The blue-haired youth raised an eyebrow. He might fear Qin Feiyang, but he didn’t fear Murong Jing. He didn’t even know who she was.
However, he still had reservations. This woman came with Qin Feiyang; their relationship must be close. Will Qin Feiyang help her?
"I won’t interfere in your affairs," Qin Feiyang said indifferently, pushing open the stone door and striding into Alchemy Room Number Two. "But the foot-washing water on the ground must be licked clean!"
"What?"
"He just took Alchemy Room Number Two for himself?"
"Lu Xingchen will be furious when he finds out!"
The crowd below immediately began to stir.
"Hurry up. I’ll wait for you in the alchemy room," Murong Jing said. She waved her hand, and her Battle Intent surged, blasting open the stone door of the alchemy room. Under the furious gaze of the blue-haired youth, she walked in brazenly.
"Damn woman!" The blue-haired youth’s eyes blazed with戾气, and he roared, "All of you, lick it up, quickly! I’m going to strip that woman bare and make her run naked outside!"
I’d like to see who ends up running naked, Murong Jing thought, standing inside Alchemy Room Number Three, a cold glint in her eyes.
「Alchemy Room Number Two!」
This alchemy room was very spacious, about two to three hundred yards wide. It was well-equipped, featuring a separate alchemy space, cultivation chamber, and resting area.
"I’m going to wash up first," Qin Feiyang said to the Wolf King after closing the stone door, then walked into the resting area.
The resting area had a water source and a dedicated place for washing.
The Wolf King, meanwhile, began to wander around the alchemy room.
「A short time later.」
Qin Feiyang emerged, changed into clean clothes, looking refreshed. He sat on a chair in the cultivation chamber and called out, "White-Eyed Wolf, show me what you recorded."
If Shi Ming was indeed an imposter, it must be related to the Lu Family. This alone is enough to doom the Lu Family to utter ruin! But the question is, who impersonated him? Because the Lu Family’s foundation is too terrifying; to topple this behemoth, one must strike decisively, giving the Lu Family no chance to recover. And the content recorded by the White-Eyed Wolf might hold some clues.
The Wolf King zipped into the resting room. In his claws, he held a pill furnace.
Qin Feiyang glanced at the pill furnace, his eyes widening in surprise. "Where did this come from?"
The pill furnace was entirely black, with a lifelike, majestic lion carved upon it. The radiance it emitted was even stronger than that of a Third Grade Pill Furnace! This was enough to show that it was a fourth rank Pill Furnace!
"Take a guess," the Wolf King chuckled sinisterly.
Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment, his eyes suddenly lighting up as he looked towards the alchemy space.
"Exactly."
"It’s the pill furnace from the alchemy space."
"It must belong to Lu Xingchen."
"I’ll help you erase the Blood Covenant right now."
The Wolf King let out a wicked laugh, and his golden Battle Intent surged, swooping towards the pill furnace! Lu Xingchen was a Five-Star War Emperor, as was the Wolf King; erasing the Blood Covenant wouldn’t be difficult.
「Meanwhile.」
In a cave mansion on Heavy Region Mountain, Lu Xingchen sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed.
SPURT!
Suddenly, his body trembled, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"What’s happening?" Lu Xingchen opened his eyes, bewildered.
Damn it! Someone must have stolen my pill furnace!
With a start, he suddenly jumped to his feet, his eyes filled with a chilling glare.
"No matter who it is, I won’t let you get away with this!" Murmuring to himself, Lu Xingchen, his face grim, quickly strode out of the Cave Mansion.
「In the Alchemy Room.」
The Wolf King withdrew his Battle Intent and chuckled sinisterly, "All done! Quick, drip your blood and claim it!"
Qin Feiyang immediately bit his finger, and a drop of blood fell onto the pill furnace. A layer of bloody light emanated from it before quickly receding.
A piece of information then entered Qin Feiyang’s mind. Fourth rank Pill Furnace: Black Lion Cauldron!
The Wolf King grinned mischievously, "I bet Lu Xingchen’s expression is quite a sight right now."
"If he doesn’t come looking for me, he’s sensible. But if he comes looking for trouble, I’ll let him know what it means to bring about his own disgrace!" Qin Feiyang said, stowing away the Black Lion Cauldron, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"I’m really looking forward to it," the Wolf King chuckled, taking out an Image Crystal Stone. Battle Intent surged into it, and an image quickly materialized.
「In the footage.」
A pitch-black mountain peak, hundreds of feet tall, stood upon the land. The mountain was utterly barren, without a single weed, resembling a dead zone. However, on the cliff face at the foot of the mountain, cave entrances, each about ten feet wide, were neatly arranged like wormholes, exuding a mysterious and eerie aura.
In the scene, Shi Ming strode into one of these cave entrances. Inside was a simple Cave Mansion about ten yards across, furnished only with a stone bed. Lu Xingchen was seated cross-legged on it.
As Shi Ming entered the Cave Mansion, Lu Xingchen immediately rose and bowed respectfully.
Shi Ming got straight to the point, "Qin Feiyang has already arrived at the Inner Palace."
"So quickly?" Lu Xingchen’s gaze flickered.
Shi Ming asked, "Have you thought of a way to get rid of him?"
"No." Lu Xingchen shook his head and sighed, "Even Dong Qing, a Six-Star War Emperor, is no match for him. What can I do?"
Shi Ming said, "I have an idea."
Lu Xingchen’s spirits lifted. "What is it?"
Shi Ming explained, "The two Kings in the Inner Palace are both one-star War Ancestors. If we can persuade them to act, it shouldn’t be a problem."
"That’s right! Why didn’t I think of them?" Lu Xingchen’s eyes lit up. But after some thought, he shook his head. "I’m afraid it won’t work. Those two are in seclusion year-round. Just seeing them is harder than ascending to heaven, let alone asking for their help."
Seeing Lu Xingchen’s lack of confidence, Shi Ming frowned. "You haven’t even tried. How do you know it won’t work? Let me tell you, if you don’t eliminate Qin Feiyang, forget about going to the Imperial Capital; you won’t even get the position of the next Family Head!"
Hearing this, Lu Xingchen trembled and bowed. "I will do my utmost."
"Good." Shi Ming continued sternly, "And remember, in the future, don’t be so respectful to me in front of others. Both Grand Hall Masters are old foxes; if you behave even slightly abnormally, they’ll notice. If they find out I’m not Shi Ming, we’re completely finished."
"I understand," Lu Xingchen nodded.
"Alright then, you think it over carefully," Shi Ming said before turning and leaving.
The image in the air also ended at this point.
The Wolf King put away the Image Crystal Stone and asked, "Well? Did you find any clues?"
After pondering for a moment, Qin Feiyang said, "Based on my deduction, this imposter is most likely someone from the Lu Family."
"How so?" the Wolf King asked, surprised.
"Lu Xingchen is proud and arrogant. How many people in the State City could command such respect from him?" Qin Feiyang analyzed. "The Governor, the Pavilion Master of the Treasure Pavilion, the various magnates of the Holy Temple—these people would indeed command his respect. But they wouldn’t do something like this. Apart from them, that only leaves people from the Lu Family. Figures like the Lord of the Lu Family, Master Lu, and the Clan Elders would certainly command Lu Xingchen’s utmost respect."
"That makes sense," the Wolf King nodded, then asked, "Could it be someone from other super families?"
"Impossible," Qin Feiyang stated. "The major super families are all vying with each other. If they were to help anyone, they’d help us deal with the Lu Family; they would never team up with the Lu Family against us. Besides, Lu Xingchen has no need to be so respectful to people from other super families."
The Wolf King nodded thoughtfully. "So, how do we investigate now?"
"First, we need to find out how many Nine-Star War Emperors the Lu Family has and who they are. I’ll send a message to Yin Yuanming; he’ll definitely know." Qin Feiyang took out an Image Crystal Stone.
「But just then.」
A faint uproar could be heard from outside.
"What’s going on?" the Wolf King asked, puzzled.
"I don’t know. Let’s go out and see." Qin Feiyang put away the Image Crystal Stone, walked out of the resting area, and approached the stone door.
The moment he opened it, a wave of deafening clamor surged in.