Immortal God of War

Chapter 604 - 589: Settling Accounts (Part 1)_1

Dong Zhengyang and the others were utterly shocked. Qin Feiyang had a wife? Why hadn’t they heard anything about this?

Seeing Ren Wushuang’s reaction, the Wolf King looked at her amusedly and teased, "Don’t tell me you’ve taken a liking to Xiao Qinzi?"

"What are you talking about?" Ren Wushuang’s face reddened as she snapped back, "Are you asking for a beating?"

"Hehe, seems like our Xiao Qinzi here is quite the ladies’ man!" the Wolf King cackled gleefully.

"Say another word, and I’ll shut your mouth."

At that moment, Qin Feiyang descended from the mountain peak, landing before everyone. He glared angrily at the Wolf King. For a moment, all eyes converged upon him.

"Tsk. Ungrateful, the lot of you," the Wolf King grumbled discontentedly. Can’t they see I’m trying to play matchmaker here? This fool can’t even see that such a gorgeous young lady is right in front of him, available for action. Simple-minded blockhead!

Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes at it, then turned to Ren Wushuang and the others and chuckled, "Don’t listen to its nonsense. How are you all? Is anyone hurt?"

Everyone exchanged glances, a bitter smile creeping onto their faces. It turned out that the so-called wife was just a joke made by the Rogue Wolf; they had almost taken it seriously.

"Just some minor injuries, nothing serious." Ren Wushuang shook her head and asked, "When did you arrive?"

Qin Feiyang replied, "We arrived early in the morning but couldn’t find an opportunity to rescue you. I’m sorry you had to suffer."

Lu Xingchen sighed. "Brother Qin, we’re the ones who should apologize for always being a burden to you."

The others also hung their heads in shame. They had all thought they were sure to die this time. They even thought that if Qin Feiyang rushed over and saw the strength of You State’s forces, he would probably abandon them.

However, things hadn’t turned out that way. Not only did Qin Feiyang not hold any grudges about the past, but he also did everything he could to save them. It would be a lie to say they weren’t grateful. But the more grateful they felt, the guiltier they became.

We shouldn’t have been so antagonistic towards Qin Feiyang in the past! Compared to Dongfang Wuheng and Murong Xiong, Qin Feiyang is the one genuinely helping us!

"Alright now," the Wolf King waved an impatient claw. "Can you all quit being so melancholic? Let’s quickly decide how we’re going to deal with those people from You State and Void State."

"Right!" one of them declared. "Now is not the time for self-pity. We need to avenge our fallen comrades!" The eyes of everyone present immediately filled with hatred.

Dong Zhengyang said, "We’ll need to take our revenge, but with your current strength, that’s far from possible."

The group lapsed into silence again. Honestly, the remaining members had decent strength, with all of them being Six Star War Emperors or above. But compared to You State and Void State, the difference was monumental.

After a moment’s contemplation, Dong Zhengyang turned to Qin Feiyang and said, "Only if they are safe can we go all out. Can we let them stay in the ancient castle for now?"

When they heard this, their eyes lit up. Though they knew nothing about the ancient castle, the fact that Qin Feiyang could move about so freely relying on it was enough to prove it was a very safe place.

But as Qin Feiyang hesitated, the Wolf King retorted, "No way. The castle is too small to accommodate so many people."

Dong Zhengyang said, "I’ve been to the ancient castle too. It’s about ten meters wide. If we squeeze, twenty to thirty people can fit."

"Are you done talking yet?" the Wolf King glared at him.

Dong Zhengyang sighed. "If we had any other options, I wouldn’t have proposed this. Brother Qin, please consider it."

Qin Feiyang looked at everyone, his gaze wavering.

"Xiao Qinzi, if these people were worth protecting, I certainly wouldn’t object," the Wolf King said. "But look at how they treated you before! Whatever the case, I won’t agree. If you don’t listen, we’re done." After speaking, it stared at Wu Yan and the others, its eyes filled with disdain.

As soon as the words fell, Wu Yan and the others lowered their heads, not daring to meet the Wolf King’s gaze. Although its words were harsh, they were true. If the situation were reversed, we also wouldn’t allow anyone into the ancient castle. But now, we have no choice. Only by entering the ancient castle can we be safe; otherwise, we’ll eventually die in the Netherworld.

Seeing how resolute the Wolf King was, Dong Zhengyang couldn’t help but frown, momentarily out of ideas.

He sighed quietly and sent a mental message to Wu Yan and the others: "I can’t do anything about it now. Whether you can enter the ancient castle or not depends on your actions."

Everyone was silent for a moment. Suddenly, they all bent at the waist in unison, lowering their proud heads.

"Senior Brother Qin, we truly know we were wrong. Please be merciful and help us!"

"Right now, you’re the only one who can help us."

"Brother Qin," Xui Yang declared, "I swear that whether it’s now in the Netherworld or later when we return to Spirit State, I will no longer oppose you."

"Yes! As long as we can leave this place, you, Brother Qin, will be my, Wu Yan’s, great benefactor. I will definitely repay you properly."

"And you can rest assured, once we enter the ancient castle, we won’t cause any trouble."

"If you find anyone plotting anything, you won’t need to lift a finger; I, Wu Yan, will be the first to kill them!"

Everyone pleaded one after another. Wu Yan and Xui Yang, in particular, knew the grudge between them and Qin Feiyang ran deepest, so they felt especially uneasy.

"Now you know how to beg? Where were these manners before?" the Wolf King sneered.

"Rogue Wolf, can’t you be a bit more generous?" Ren Wushuang looked at it, displeased.

"Am I not generous enough?" the Wolf King retorted coldly. "If it weren’t for your sake, I would have killed them all long ago. Would they even have the chance to stand here talking?"

Ren Wushuang raised her hands helplessly and nodded. "Yes, yes, you’re generous, and I’m petty. Is that good enough for you?"

The Wolf King said, "Don’t try to flatter me; it won’t work. In any case, I won’t agree to let them into the ancient castle."

At that moment, Qin Feiyang, who had been silent, shook his head. "I also disagree."

He wasn’t just thinking about the importance of the ancient castle; remembering Lin Yiyi and the others, he simply wouldn’t feel safe letting people like Wu Yan in.

Upon hearing this, a look of despair crossed the faces of those present.

Suddenly, Dong Zhengyang turned to Qin Feiyang and asked, "Do you remember our bet from last time?"

"Hmm?" Qin Feiyang furrowed his brow.

Dong Zhengyang said, "I’d like to use that bet now, in exchange for their admission into the ancient castle. I don’t believe this request is unreasonable, nor does it violate your principles, right?"

"It’s not unreasonable," Qin Feiyang shook his head, then asked, "But are you sure you want to do this?"

"Certain," Dong Zhengyang nodded.

Qin Feiyang said, "Alright, I’ll let them enter. But you’d better keep them in check. Otherwise, it won’t be as simple as just being driven out."

Dong Zhengyang scoffed, "I believe they wouldn’t dare cause trouble now."

"I hope so." Qin Feiyang gave Dong Zhengyang a meaningful look. "I’ll go in first and make arrangements." Then, he went into the ancient castle with the Wolf King.

The Wolf King immediately grumbled, "Xiao Qinzi, why did you even make that bet with him? Aren’t you just asking for trouble?"

"How was I to know Dongfang Wuheng would be so spineless?" Qin Feiyang gave a bitter smile.

Fatty looked at the man and the wolf, stroking his chin as he pondered for a moment. "Actually," he said, "this Master Fatty feels that letting them into the ancient castle is a good thing."

The Wolf King was indignant. "A good thing? Has your head been kicked by a donkey?"

"Your head’s the one that’s been kicked by a donkey!" Fatty glared back at the Wolf King.

"Think about it," Fatty continued. "In this war of the Nine States, the Old Master has great expectations for us. You’re both aware of the Old Master’s character and temper. He always supports reason over relations; fairness and justice are his principles."

"If we turn a blind eye now, we’ll surely face the Old Master’s displeasure when we return to Spirit State. By then, Boss’s chances of entering the Imperial Capital might be thwarted by numerous setbacks."

"Let’s leave the Old Master out of this for now and focus solely on Ren Wushuang. As the Manor Lord’s granddaughter, she can hardly ignore the life and death of her companions. Yet, given her relationship with us, she can’t exactly force us to do anything either. So, she’s caught in a very difficult position right now. You should try to be more considerate of her situation, right?" Fatty concluded.

This well-reasoned argument silenced the Wolf King.

Qin Feiyang laughed. "I didn’t expect you to see things so clearly."

Fatty immediately beamed with pride. "Of course! This Master Fatty’s intellect is no less than yours. I just usually prefer not to use my brain."

Qin Feiyang’s face twitched. Can’t he be a bit more subtle?

Fatty grinned, pointing to the offering table. "Where are you planning to put those things?"

The offering table held the Six-Character Mantra, the Elixir Scripture, four Qiankun Bags, and a jade box. The jade box contained the Fire of Life. The four Qiankun Bags respectively held Potential Elixirs, Potential Pills, Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pills, and Vermilion Glazed Pills. Due to the sheer quantity, the jade box wasn’t enough, so they were all stored in Qiankun Bags.

The Six-Character Mantra couldn’t be moved and was secured by an iron box, so there was no worry there. However, the other items needed to be stored in a safe place. While putting them into a Qiankun Bag and carrying them would be the safest option, there was a significant risk. If the Qiankun Bag shattered during a battle, everything inside would be lost. This was absolutely unacceptable to Qin Feiyang. After all, any one of these elixirs, if taken out, could incite a storm of blood and violence.

Suddenly, his gaze locked onto the iron box containing the Six-Character Mantra. This iron box can only be opened with my blood. In terms of safety, apart from the ancient castle, nothing could be safer than this iron box.

With this in mind, he no longer hesitated. He took out an empty Qiankun Bag and swept the jade box, Elixir Scripture, and all the elixirs from the offering table into it. Then, he bit his fingertip, used his blood to open the iron box, placed the Qiankun Bag inside, and closed the iron box again.

Looking at the iron box, a faint smile crossed Qin Feiyang’s face. Finally, I can rest easy.

Afterward, Qin Feiyang turned to Fatty and warned, "When they arrive, keep a close eye on them, especially Lu Xingchen and Xiang Shaolong. I have a feeling there’s something unusual about those two."

"Understood." Fatty nodded.

WHOOSH!

Qin Feiyang waved his hand, appearing outside with the Wolf King. Without further words, he sent Wu Yan and the others straight into the ancient castle.

Now, only Jian Wei, Ren Wushuang, Dong Zhengyang, Shen Long, and Shen Mei remained in that place.

Shen Mei stepped forward to Qin Feiyang and said, "Thank you for helping us bury the hatchet, and thank you even more for giving my brother the elixir."

Qin Feiyang chuckled and took out another Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pill, offering it to Shen Mei.

So the extra elixir was meant for her, the Wolf King murmured to itself.

Simultaneously, the eyes of Dong Zhengyang and the others lit up with amazement.

But Shen Mei looked puzzled and asked, "What kind of elixir is this?"

Shen Long quickly said, "Little sister, it’s the kind of elixir I was just telling you about."

"What?" Shen Mei was taken aback. She quickly waved her hands and said, "It’s too precious! I can’t accept it."

Ren Wushuang smiled sweetly. "Just accept it. Don’t be polite with him. He has plenty more. Besides, it’s thanks to me that he even has these elixirs."

Plenty more? Dong Zhengyang and the others felt as if they were suffocating. To say these elixirs are priceless treasures is no exaggeration. We always thought Qin Feiyang didn’t have many. But who would have thought Ren Wushuang would say he has ’plenty more’? What a shocking claim! Still, how did she contribute to this? We don’t understand that last part.

The Wolf King urged impatiently, "Can you hurry up? If you dawdle any longer, the people from Void State might all escape."

Finally snapping back to her senses, Shen Mei hesitantly extended her hand, accepted the Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pill, and offered her heartfelt thanks. "Thank you."

"No problem." Qin Feiyang waved his hand, smiling.

Shen Mei was currently a Six Star War Emperor. The Four Elixir Pattern Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pill would be enough for her to break through to the War Ancestor realm. This would unquestionably give a substantial boost to the strength of Spirit State.

Next, Qin Feiyang wasted no more time and sent Ren Wushuang and Shen Mei into the ancient castle. He then turned to look in the direction where Wan Chou and the others were, saying coldly, "Let’s go. It’s time to settle accounts with them."

SWOOSH!!!

Immediately, the four humans and one wolf turned, quickly left the canyon, plunged into the jungle, and disappeared.

A murderous aura permeated the air!