Chapter 1318 - 1252: We Believe in You!
Meanwhile.
On the island.
Fatty furrowed his brow, puzzled: "Boss, what exactly did you think of?"
"First tell me, why did the State Preceptor kidnap my mother?"
Qin Feiyang replied with a question instead.
Fatty frowned: "Are you testing Master Fatty’s intelligence? Of course, it’s to get revenge on you."
"Wrong!"
Qin Feiyang said.
"Where am I wrong?"
Fatty was confused.
"If the State Preceptor were simply seeking revenge, by now he would have surely sent someone to find me, using my mother as leverage to make me surrender."
"But now, he hasn’t sent anyone to find me. Instead, he’s choosing to play deaf and mute, letting me find him myself."
Qin Feiyang said.
"Hearing you say that, there indeed seems to be something off."
Fatty furrowed his brow tightly.
"If I’m not mistaken, his revenge is just one aspect. The other aspect is about Wang Yangfeng and the others!"
Qin Feiyang said solemnly.
"Wang Yangfeng?"
Fatty was surprised and doubtful.
"Yes!"
"Think about it, with the Reincarnation Sea being so vast, can I find it on my own?"
"Certainly not."
"So what would I do? Naturally, I’d have Wang Yangfeng and the others help search."
"And that’s exactly what the State Preceptor wants!"
Qin Feiyang said.
"Master Fatty understands."
"He’s using your mother as bait to draw Wang Yangfeng and the others out of the ancient tower, then defeat them one by one."
Fatty said.
"Exactly!"
Qin Feiyang nodded, hitting his forehead, and said regretfully: "I’m truly foolish for not realizing such a simple truth."
Fatty let out a silent sigh.
This State Preceptor indeed is a sly Old Fox.
The State Preceptor knows that Qin Feiyang, when calm, is meticulous and flawless in thought, so he kidnapped Qin Feiyang’s mother, throwing Qin Feiyang into chaos.
This way, he can perfectly execute his plan.
On one hand, regain control over the lives of Wang Yangfeng and others, on the other hand, eliminate Qin Feiyang, truly killing two birds with one stone!
However.
The State Preceptor still underestimated Qin Feiyang.
Even if Qin Feiyang is thrown into chaos, he can maintain a thread of rationality and calm.
Although it’s unknown what predicament those over two thousand War Emperors are in now, at least it’s certain that Wang Yangfeng is safe.
In other words.
Even if the State Preceptor has already acted, it’s not a total loss.
Swish!!!
Not long after.
Wang Yangfeng, bringing six Eight-star War Emperors, returned to the island first.
Wang Yangfeng ran straight to Qin Feiyang, anxiously saying: "Young master, something’s amiss!"
"What is it?"
Qin Feiyang’s heart sank.
Wang Yangfeng said: "We are unable to contact many people."
Upon hearing this.
Qin Feiyang and Fatty exchanged glances, it seems what they feared has indeed happened.
"Young master, what is going on?"
The six Eight-star War Emperors also rushed forward to ask, faces filled with worry.
Qin Feiyang comforted: "Everyone, please calm down, we’ll discuss when others return."
As the words fell.
Swoosh!!!
Accompanied by the sound of wind cutting through, another dozen or so returned.
"Greetings, young master."
"Young master, why did you suddenly summon us back?"
Those dozen people landed before Qin Feiyang, bowed in salute, then looked at Qin Feiyang with curiosity.
"We’ll talk later."
Qin Feiyang said.
The dozen glanced at each other with puzzled looks and walked behind Wang Yangfeng.
Scanning the night sky, Qin Feiyang’s eyebrows were filled with worry.
Suddenly!
His eyes gleamed as he swept his gaze over Wang Yangfeng and the others.
"Why are you looking at us?"
Everyone wondered.
Qin Feiyang said: "Fatty, give them the Verification Pills, check their identities."
"Verify our identities?"
"Young master, why is that?"
Wang Yangfeng and others were puzzled.
Qin Feiyang said solemnly: "I’m considering everyone’s safety."
He’s doing this to prevent the State Preceptor’s people from impersonating villagers and sneaking into the ancient tower.
This possibility isn’t ruled out.
Because the previous owner of the ancient tower was the State Preceptor, and since the ancient tower is a spatial divine object, the State Preceptor certainly wouldn’t give it up easily.
Fatty took out dozens of Verification Pills and said to Wang Yangfeng and the others: "I admit, our actions right now may seem disrespectful to you, but during times like these, there can be no slip-ups. I hope you can understand."
Everyone furrowed their brows deeply.
"The young master must have his reasons for such actions, no need to doubt, just follow suit."
Wang Yangfeng was the first to step forward, came to Fatty, grabbed a Verification Pill, and swallowed it.
Seeing this.
The others shook their heads with a smile and followed suit, each taking a Verification Pill.
Moments later.
No changes happened to anyone.
Yet Qin Feiyang did not relax, looking at Fatty: "Next, everyone who returns must have their identity verified."
Fatty said: "The Verification Pills may not be enough."
"That’s simple."
"Wealthy Elixir King, immediately start crafting Verification Pills."
Qin Feiyang said.
Upon hearing this.
Inside the ancient castle, Wealthy Elixir King immediately took out the Qiankun Bag, searching for materials, opened the furnace, and began alchemy.
Qin Feiyang looked again at Wang Yangfeng and the others, saying: "Elder Wang, stay outside and assist us, the others go to the ancient tower first."
Everyone nodded.
With a wave of Qin Feiyang’s hand, apart from Elder Wang, they all vanished instantly.
He did this as a precaution.
If someone really has snuck in, and discovery happens, they’d certainly turn hostile.
If the opponent is a Nine-Star War Emperor, keeping people outside would undoubtedly be very dangerous.
Wang Yangfeng is different.
He is a Nine-Star War Emperor, able to provide critical help when needed.
Swoosh!
After that.
One by one, more people returned, puzzled about the identity verification.
Those without issues were also immediately sent by Qin Feiyang to the ancient tower.
Soon.
Those Nine-Star War Emperors also returned one after another.
They all stayed outside to assist.
Qin Feiyang also briefly explained the situation to them.
Upon learning, they all felt a heavy heart.
...
Time passed quickly.
An hour went by.
Whoosh!!
Another eight people returned.
Among them were four Five-Star War Emperors, three Six-Star War Emperors, and one Seven-Star War Emperor.
"Greetings, Young Master."
The eight landed in front of Qin Feiyang and bowed.
"Hmm."
Qin Feiyang nodded.
Fatty immediately stepped forward, took out eight Restorative Elixirs, and said, "One for each person."
"What is this..."
"Restorative Elixir!"
"Why must we take Restorative Elixirs?"
One of the middle-aged men frowned and asked.
Wang Yangfeng said, "This is the Young Master’s arrangement, no need to ask further questions."
Everyone suspiciously glanced at Qin Feiyang, then stepped forward, grabbed a Restorative Elixir, and threw it into their mouths.
The speaking middle-aged man also approached Fatty.
But as he was about to get close to Fatty, his eyes suddenly flickered with killing intent, he suddenly turned, and struck towards Qin Feiyang’s head.
"Just as I expected."
Qin Feiyang smiled coldly.
At the same time.
Wang Yangfeng and a group of Nine-Star War Emperors simultaneously attacked the middle-aged man.
"Hmm?"
The middle-aged man turned pale with fright.
How did they react so quickly?
Now!
It was him, who was caught off guard!
"Ah..."
Under the siege of Wang Yangfeng and others, the middle-aged man let out a miserable scream and collapsed on the spot.
Not only was his heart shattered, but even his Qi Sea was destroyed, with blood gushing forth!
"Daring to harm the Young Master, simply courting death!"
Wang Yangfeng stepped forward to end the middle-aged man’s life.
"Elder Wang, keep him alive!"
Qin Feiyang hurriedly said.
"Hmm?"
Wang Yangfeng turned his head and looked at him in confusion.
"He still has value."
Qin Feiyang said, then turned to Fatty and said, "Restorative Elixir."
Fatty nodded, stepped forward, and forcibly stuffed a Restorative Elixir into the middle-aged man’s mouth.
At this moment.
The middle-aged man’s appearance began to change.
Finally.
An aged face appeared.
This face, Qin Feiyang had seen before, was one of the five people who saved the State Preceptor back then.
"The State Preceptor is really willing, sending you, a Nine-Star War Emperor, to die."
Qin Feiyang sneered.
The old man sneered sinisterly: "You won’t get any information about your mother from my mouth."
"You don’t have a choice!"
Qin Feiyang formed a seal with his hands, and the Enslavement Mark immediately manifested.
Upon seeing this.
The old man’s face changed.
The Enslavement Mark rushed into his top of the head, and he immediately clutched his head and screamed miserably.
But in the next moment!
He roared like a Savage Bull and crashed into a reef.
Crack!
His head shattered on the spot, blood gushing forth!
"Just wait, soon you’ll be coming down to accompany me..."
The old man turned his head and looked at Qin Feiyang with venomous hatred, then collapsed on the ground, passing away.
"This..."
Wang Yangfeng and others looked at each other in dismay.
Did he just commit suicide?
Do these people care so little about their own lives?
Qin Feiyang was also somewhat taken aback.
The last one, when disagreed, self-destructed, and this one preferred to die rather than be controlled by him; why are the State Preceptor’s descendants getting increasingly ruthless?
Whoosh!!!
At this time.
Ten more people returned.
After verifying their identities, they were sent to the ancient tower.
After waiting for a long time, when no one else returned, Qin Feiyang turned and asked Wang Yangfeng, "How many returned in total?"
"More than twelve hundred."
Wang Yangfeng said.
"We actually lost half!"
Qin Feiyang’s eyes trembled.
Wang Yangfeng said, "Luckily, all the Nine-Star War Emperors returned."
"No."
"We’re still missing Wang Yishan!"
Another elder said.
"Wang Yishan?"
Wang Yangfeng was taken aback, looked at the people behind him, and his face suddenly changed.
"Who’s Wang Yishan?"
Qin Feiyang asked.
Wang Yangfeng said in a deep voice, "It’s the red-haired elder with the somewhat fiery temper."
"Damn it!"
Qin Feiyang cursed and asked, "How many of the Eight-Star War Emperors and Seven-Star War Emperors returned?"
Wang Yangfeng said: "Only a dozen Eight-Star War Emperors returned, and just over fifty Seven-Star War Emperors."
"So many losses..."
Qin Feiyang’s face turned pale.
If I remember correctly, Wang Yangfeng mentioned before, the village had as many as one hundred and fifty-six Eight-Star War Emperors.
And there were more than five hundred Seven-Star War Emperors.
But now, only so few have returned.
"Young Master, don’t blame yourself."
"None of us expected the State Preceptor to have this plan, let alone you, who were frenetic at the time."
Wang Yangfeng comforted.
But the sorrow on his face was hard to hide.
"Actually, you’ve done well."
"Yes, if you hadn’t promptly thought to have us return, we probably would’ve already fallen into their hands."
The group of Nine-Star War Emperors next to him also smiled in comfort, but their smiles were forced.
"No matter what, I have an undeniable responsibility, I promise you, I will rescue them!"
Qin Feiyang looked at Wang Yangfeng and others, solemnly.
"We trust you."
Wang Yangfeng nodded with a smile.