Chapter 1313 - 1247: Planning Ahead
Dong!!
Just as Qin Feiyang left, there was a knock on the door outside.
The imperial study is where emperors have made decisions throughout generations, and no one is allowed to enter it without permission; this is the rule of all dynasties.
Therefore, even the State Preceptor wouldn’t dare to barge in without asking.
"Come in."
The emperor took a deep breath and spoke calmly.
The State Preceptor pushed the door open, glanced around the imperial study, and asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, I heard Qin Feiyang came, where is he?"
"He’s already left."
The emperor replied.
The State Preceptor’s eyes flickered slightly with concern, "Did he do anything to you?"
"Would he dare?"
The emperor sneered.
"As long as you’re alright."
The State Preceptor smiled, asking subtly, "What did he say to you?"
The emperor responded lightly, "What do you think he would tell me?"
The State Preceptor immediately lowered his head and bowed, "I dare not speculate recklessly."
The emperor said, "He told me that you kidnapped his mother."
"This..."
The State Preceptor was stunned and quickly said, "Your Majesty, don’t believe his nonsense. The disappearance of the Empress has nothing to do with the old minister. It’s pure slander and framing."
"I know, you need not explain."
The emperor spoke calmly.
"Your Majesty is wise."
The State Preceptor bowed, secretly relaxing.
The emperor said, "However, judging by Qin Feiyang’s tone and attitude earlier, he seemed not to have taken his mother."
"Your Majesty, you mustn’t be fooled by him."
"This child is very skilled at disguising himself; perhaps he’s here trying to obscure the truth."
The State Preceptor advised.
The emperor asked, "Then what’s your opinion on this?"
The State Preceptor’s eyes flashed coldly, and he said, "We must quickly find a way to capture him, or with his insidious and cunning nature, who knows what trouble he’ll cause?"
The emperor remained silent.
The State Preceptor said, "Your Majesty, you’ve indulged him for too long; it’s time to be ruthless."
The emperor exhaled deeply, saying, "I’ll leave this matter entirely in your hands."
The State Preceptor, pleased, bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise, and the old minister will strive to ensure he faces justice as soon as possible!"
The emperor nodded, waving his hand, "Go ahead and call someone to repair the Golden Throne Hall."
"Yes."
The State Preceptor respectfully agreed, then left the imperial study, flying directly above a magnificent palace.
The palace towered tens of meters high, beautifully painted and adorned with various jade, pearls, emeralds, and agates, extremely luxurious!
Surrounding it is a large garden with blooming flowers attracting bees and butterflies.
Above the main entrance of the palace, three vigorous characters are inscribed.
——State Preceptor Residence!
Indeed!
This is the residence of the State Preceptor.
"Greetings to the State Preceptor!"
At the palace entrance, four guards stood, seeing the State Preceptor return, they immediately knelt in salute.
"Mm."
The State Preceptor landed in front of the door, nodded slightly, and asked, "Has anything unusual happened during my absence?"
"No, everything is normal."
One of the guards shook his head.
"Very good."
"From now on, without my orders, no one is allowed to enter this hall, even if any of the empresses come, they must notify me in advance."
The State Preceptor instructed.
"Yes!"
The four guards nodded in agreement.
The State Preceptor glanced at the four, then entered the hall, closing the door tightly.
The interior of the hall was equally luxurious.
The State Preceptor sat on a Flood Dragon chair, contemplating for a moment, then took out an Image Crystal Stone.
Buzz!
A phantom manifested.
It showed a middle-aged man, around 1.8 meters tall, with an upright posture and sword-like brows, wearing a luxurious purple-gold robe, long dark hair draped over his shoulders, exuding a commanding presence.
But upon seeing the State Preceptor, the man immediately lowered his arrogant stance, bowed his head, and said, "Greetings, Ancestor."
"Mm."
The State Preceptor nodded slightly, asking, "How is she now?"
The middle-aged man replied, "Rest assured, she is confined in the divine cave, no one can approach her."
"Very good."
"Now His Majesty has entrusted the matter of Qin Feiyang entirely to me."
"I can do as I please."
"You immediately follow the plan I set up, this time I must ensure Qin Feiyang dies in the Sea of Reincarnation!"
The State Preceptor laughed coldly.
"Understood."
The middle-aged man nodded, his eyes also flashing coldly, asking, "After succeeding, what will happen to her?"
"Kill her too!"
The State Preceptor declared.
"This..."
The middle-aged man was shocked.
The State Preceptor said, "The Luk family is no longer as glorious as it used to be, you need not worry so much, just do as I say."
"Alright."
The middle-aged man replied respectfully.
...
Sea of Reincarnation!
On the island!
Qin Feiyang stood on a piece of reef, gazing at the endless ocean, lost in deep remorse and regret.
If he had insisted on taking his mother away back then, this situation wouldn’t be happening now.
"Mother, you must be alright."
Qin Feiyang murmured a phrase, then went into the ancient castle to practice Action Art.
However.
No matter what he did, he couldn’t calm his mind.
In his mind, there was always the shadow of his mother.
Finally.
He simply closed the iron book and started pacing back and forth in the castle, like an ant on a hot pan, restless and anxious.
Lu Hong and the others watched him, wanting to console him, but were clueless about how to do so.
Fatty suddenly said: "Boss, I’ve thought about it, there’s something urgent we need to do immediately."
"What is it?"
Qin Feiyang stopped in his tracks, looking at him suspiciously.
Lu Hong and the others also looked at him in confusion.
Fatty said: "The State Preceptor’s actions this time serve as a wake-up call to us. Although we have the Emperor’s decree, the old man and the others aren’t truly safe, so we must make preparations in advance."
"You mean?"
Lu Hong asked.
"Bring Ren Wushuang and the old man over immediately."
Fatty said.
Lu Hong nodded, then turned to Qin Feiyang and said: "Fatty’s concern is valid. If the State Preceptor can kidnap your mother now, he might also kidnap others in the future."
Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment and said: "I’ll contact my sister first."
Then.
He took out the Image Crystal Stone.
As soon as the Image Crystal Stone was taken out, it began to buzz.
"Huh?"
Qin Feiyang was taken aback. Battle Intent surged as he activated the Image Crystal Stone.
A virtual shadow appeared.
It was the Kylin Army Commander!
"What’s up?"
Qin Feiyang asked.
The Kylin Army Commander said: "You’re being too reckless, how can you repeatedly destroy the Golden Throne Hall?"
Qin Feiyang frowned and said: "You contacted me just to say this?"
The Kylin Army Commander said: "I just wanted to advise you, don’t be so reckless anymore. Also, I’m very sorry, but there’s still no news about the Empress’ location."
Qin Feiyang said: "I already know my mother’s whereabouts. You don’t need to search anymore."
"Where is she?"
The Kylin Army Commander was overjoyed.
This joy was sincere.
Qin Feiyang said: "She’s in the hands of the State Preceptor. Don’t act rashly, I’ll think of a way to rescue her."
"This..."
The Kylin Army Commander was shocked and quickly asked: "Do you have evidence?"
"In this world, not every matter requires evidence; you’re too rigid."
Qin Feiyang said this and then turned off the Image Crystal Stone, sending a message to Ren Wushuang.
After waiting for a while.
Ren Wushuang’s virtual shadow finally appeared.
"Sis."
Qin Feiyang said with a smile.
Ren Wushuang was about to scold him.
Qin Feiyang’s recent destruction of the Golden Throne Hall had already spread throughout the imperial city, and she was naturally aware.
But suddenly.
She noticed something was wrong with Qin Feiyang’s expression. She looked him over carefully and asked: "Why do you look so pale, did something happen?"
Although Qin Feiyang was smiling, she could see that it was a forced smile.
"Nothing."
Qin Feiyang shook his head.
"Really?"
Ren Wushuang frowned.
"Yes."
Qin Feiyang nodded.
Ren Wushuang asked: "Then why are you looking for me now?"
Qin Feiyang said: "Go find the old man immediately and have him come meet me, and bring Shen Mei, Dong Zhengyang, Zhu Yue, and Tan Wu. If they’re willing, bring them along too."
Ren Wushuang paused and said solemnly: "Don’t lie to me. If nothing has happened, would you ask us to come to you?"
"We’ll talk when you arrive."
Qin Feiyang said.
Ren Wushuang said: "I don’t mind, but you know my grandfather’s temper, he’s unlikely to go with you."
Qin Feiyang said: "Then tell him Ren Duxing is with me."
"What?"
Ren Wushuang’s eyes trembled with excitement and said: "Father is really with you?"
Qin Feiyang nodded.
"Alright, I’ll go find grandpa right away."
Ren Wushuang said.
"I’m at the Sea of Reincarnation now."
Qin Feiyang said, giving Ren Wushuang a coordinate.
Ren Wushuang memorized the coordinate and her virtual shadow quickly dissipated.
Qin Feiyang put away the Image Crystal Stone, lowered his head to think for a while, then turned to Viper and Fatty and said: "You two take the Gate of Space and Time to Spirit State, bring Uncle Yan and Aunt Xue, and don’t forget Ling Yunfei’s mother."
Fatty asked: "What about Yiyi and the Princess Mermaid?"
Qin Feiyang was silent for a moment and said: "Bring them along too!"
Although he did not want to face the emotions of the two now, he did not hope that in the future, they would become a bargaining chip for the State Preceptor to threaten him.
"Alright."
Fatty nodded.
Qin Feiyang took out the Gate of Space and Time, handed it to Viper, and then sent them away.
...
On the ocean island!
Wild winds roared, waves surged.
Sea beasts constantly roared out from the giant waves.
The large ones were as big as mountains, the small ones like rocks, their fierce might rolled in all directions!
Swish!!
Suddenly.
Three figures descended on the island’s sky.
There were two men and one woman.
The woman looked to be in her twenties, wearing a snow-white, floor-length dress, with three thousand strands of dark hair cascading like a waterfall, her features exquisite, like a Heavenly Immortal.
Indeed!
She was Ren Wushuang.
The two men were an old and a young one.
The elder had white hair and beard, showing an aged appearance.
The other man was a young man in black, with defined features, a stern face, and an amazing aura of sharpness around him!
"Where’s Qin Feiyang? Why can’t I see him anywhere?"
The old man looked around the island anxiously and expectantly.
"Grandpa, don’t worry, the coordinates little brother gave me are definitely correct, he might be in the ancient castle now."
Ren Wushuang reassured the old man with a word, then glanced around the void and shouted: "Little brother, we’re here, can you hear us?"
As soon as the words were spoken.
Qin Feiyang appeared before the three of them.