He would never put the Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pill up for auction because its effects were too heaven-defying. If the Dong Family or the Lu Family obtained it, they could create a War Ancestor expert within minutes. This would not be a good thing for him.

Upon returning to the Inner Court, Qin Feiyang did not start alchemy but directly entered the ancient castle, ready to transcribe the Counter Curse Manual. As his strength increased, the people he encountered also grew stronger; he had to improve his cultivation rapidly. At the very least, he needed to break through to the War Ancestor realm before entering the Imperial Capital!

However, when he saw the Digging Beast, his expression became strange again. This creature hasn't made a breakthrough yet. Could it be stuck at the Four-Star War King level? At this rate, by the time we enter the Imperial Capital, it won't be of much help.

After pondering for a moment, Qin Feiyang smiled. "Digging Beast, your progress is too slow. How about we try a different method?"

"What method?" The Digging Beast opened its eyes, full of anticipation.

"The reason your cultivation speed is so slow is because you haven't unlocked the Door of Potential," Qin Feiyang said. "Why don't you take a Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pill first? Once you break through to Nine-Star War King, you can unlock the first four levels of the Door of Potential, and your speed will naturally increase significantly."

"That does sound like a solution," the Digging Beast said. "But I want to cultivate to Nine-Star War King on my own before taking it, like Brother Wolf, so I can advance to Five-Star War Emperor in one go."

"You?" Wolf King sneered. "I'm not trying to put you down, but at your current speed, you might not reach Nine-Star War King even if you were given fifty years."

The Digging Beast said angrily, "You…"

"What? Did I say something wrong?" Wolf King scoffed. "By the time you cultivate to Nine-Star War King by yourself, I might have already entered the Nine-Star War Ancestor realm. Let me tell you, if you don't do as Xiao Qinzi says, the gap between you and us will only grow larger."

"That seems reasonable," the Digging Beast mumbled, for once not arguing with Wolf King.

Wolf King rolled his eyes and said with annoyance, "Nonsense. It's not just reasonable; it's *very* reasonable."

"Alright, I'll take the Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pill," the Digging Beast nodded.

Indeed. If it continued to drag on like this, it probably wouldn't even be fit to polish Brother Wolf's boots, let alone surpass Brother Wolf. Yes. Its desire was to one day give Brother Wolf a good thrashing, and then stomp on him a few times.

Qin Feiyang took out a five-elixir-pattern Nine-Bend Yellow Dragon Pill. After the Digging Beast broke through to Nine-Star War King, with Wolf King's help, it unlocked the Doors of Potential one by one. The entire process tormented it half to death. It definitely didn't want to go through it a second time, but the thought of having a chance to thrash Brother Wolf made it grit its teeth and persist. After opening the fourth level of the Door of Potential, it collapsed directly onto the ground, its body convulsing uncontrollably. It took a long while for it to recover.

Qin Feiyang opened the Six-Character Mantra, preparing to transcribe it, but the Image Crystal Stone suddenly buzzed. When he took it out, Yin Yuanming's phantom quickly materialized.

Yin Yuanming smiled. "I found out."

"So fast?" Qin Feiyang was stunned.

"Could I dare to neglect your affairs?" Yin Yuanming said. "As soon as you left, I inquired with the stewards of West City, North City, and South City. The steward of the West City Treasure Pavilion once saw the Third Clan Elder's Battle Soul. He said it was a leopard-type Battle Soul."

Qin Feiyang's eyes brightened. Then it must be him! Shi Ming's Battle Soul was also a leopard-type. The Third Clan Elder could perfectly impersonate him. And similar Battle Souls were quite common.

Yin Yuanming said, "Now you can tell me your purpose, right?"

"You'll know soon," Qin Feiyang gave a mysterious smile and deactivated the Image Crystal Stone.

Sitting in the Treasure Pavilion's lounge, Yin Yuanming once again wore an expression of helplessness.

Fatty opened his eyes and asked, "Boss, can we directly topple the Lu Family now?"

"Definitely," Qin Feiyang said.

Wolf King's spirits lifted, and he immediately lost all enthusiasm for cultivation, urging, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's act quickly!"

"Wait," Fatty stretched out his hand and said with a sly grin, "Just toppling them like this is too boring. How about we add some flair?"

"What flair?" Qin Feiyang and Wolf King looked at him suspiciously.

Fatty's eyes flashed with a cold light as he said, "Let's ensure Lu Xingchen can never make a comeback!"

Wolf King roared, "Stop being mysterious and just say it!"

Then, the two men and the wolf huddled together, whispering.

After a moment, Qin Feiyang's face twitched, and he said speechlessly, "To think you could come up with such a despicable scheme. I really admire your mind."

"Despicable?" Fatty retorted.

"Not despicable at all! It's actually quite interesting. Let's do it!" Wolf King cackled deviously.

"Strike while the iron is hot, Boss! Let's get moving!" Fatty urged.

Qin Feiyang looked at them helplessly, closed the Six-Character Mantra, nodded, and said, "Alright. After we deal with the Lu Family, I'll go into seclusion with peace of mind." He waved his hand, and he and Wolf King left the ancient castle.

Not long after, the Mansion Lord also sent Qin Feiyang a message. He stated that Master Lu was pressing for the marriage again, and he couldn't delay it much longer, urging Qin Feiyang to hurry. Qin Feiyang offered a few words of reassurance, then put away the Image Crystal Stone and walked out of the alchemy chamber.

Outside, disciples of the Elixir Fire Palace were gathered in twos and threes, discussing animatedly.

"Did you hear? Not long ago, Qin Feiyang and Rogue Wolf went to the Lu Family's place and caused a huge scene again."

"Really?"

"Absolutely true!"

"It's said that the Lu Family's Seven-Star War Emperors, Six-Star War Emperors, and Five-Star War Emperors were all wiped out."

"Even the First Clan Elder and Second Clan Elder were crippled by Rogue Wolf, and their savings were plundered."

"Doesn't that mean the Lu Family suffered disastrous losses?"

"Isn't that obvious? The Lu Family is now at a dead end."

"Those two bastards are too ruthless, aren't they?"

But when the stone door of Alchemy Chamber Number Two opened and Qin Feiyang and Wolf King walked out, everyone fell silent.

"What were you all discussing?" Wolf King chuckled. "Let us hear it too."

Immediately, everyone's pupils contracted. They turned and fled into their respective alchemy chambers, tightly shutting the stone doors.

Wolf King was stunned for a moment, then roared, "Damn it, am I that terrifying?"

"If you weren't terrifying, would they run?" Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes at him and walked towards Alchemy Chamber Number Four.

But before he reached it, the stone door of Alchemy Chamber Number One suddenly opened.

Huh? Qin Feiyang's eyes gleamed. The mysterious expert is finally showing himself! He stopped, his gaze firmly fixed on Alchemy Chamber Number One.

However, the person who emerged was Lu Xingchen!

Huh? Qin Feiyang frowned. Why is he in Alchemy Chamber Number One? Could Lu Xingchen be well acquainted with the owner of Alchemy Chamber Number One?

Lu Xingchen walked out and was also momentarily stunned upon seeing Qin Feiyang. But then, his gaze turned cold. "You two are truly something, daring to directly storm my Lu Family. I, Lu Xingchen, would really like to know, who gave you the audacity?" he said coldly as he walked towards Qin Feiyang and Wolf King.

Wolf King jeered, "A mere Lu Family? Do we need to borrow courage from others for that?"

"Mere?" A frigid glint shot from Lu Xingchen's eyes. He sneered, "Just keep being arrogant!"

"That's a given," Wolf King taunted. "But you, how did streaking feel? Want to go for another run?"

Lu Xingchen's body trembled, his hands clenching into fists involuntarily. But ultimately, he suppressed his anger. "We'll see!" With a cold laugh, he leaped down, landed at the bottom of the courtyard, then rushed outside.

Wolf King urged, "Quick, follow him!"

"What's the rush?" Qin Feiyang said in a low voice, "If we follow too closely, he'll notice." He leisurely trailed behind.

After leaving the Elixir Fire Palace, Lu Xingchen flew towards the Cultivation Hall. Qin Feiyang didn't continue following, as it would be too obvious. He led Wolf King down into the dense forest of the ravine below, waiting quietly.

In a short while, Lu Xingchen emerged from the Cultivation Hall, his expression rather gloomy, looking quite agitated. After scanning his surroundings, Lu Xingchen took to the air again, heading south.

In the dense forest, Wolf King looked at Lu Xingchen and asked, bewildered, "What's he doing running around like that?"

"Who knows?" Qin Feiyang shrugged, then concealed his aura and moved swiftly through the dense forest.

A moment later, Lu Xingchen was seen landing on a mountain peak. The summit was dotted with stone pillars and towering ancient trees. Lu Xingchen walked to the edge of the cliff, looking down at the jungle below, his brow tightly furrowed.

In a little while, Qin Feiyang also climbed the mountain peak, hiding behind a large tree. Wolf King was still perched on his shoulder and transmitted his voice, "Is he waiting for someone?"

He's probably waiting for the Third Clan Elder, Qin Feiyang thought.

WHOOSH!

Indeed. After a few dozen breaths, a figure tore through the air and landed beside Lu Xingchen. It was none other than Shi Ming!

Shi Ming scanned the surroundings and asked, "Did you go find the two Kings?"

Lu Xingchen nodded.

Two Kings? Qin Feiyang frowned. Could the owner of Alchemy Chamber Number One be one of the two Kings of the Inner Court?

Shi Ming asked, "And the result?"

Lu Xingchen shook his head. "No matter what I said, no matter what conditions I offered, they were unwilling to help."

"I already figured this would be the outcome," Shi Ming said. "Qin Feiyang is currently in his prime, and he can refine Potential Elixirs. No one would be willing to offend him for our Lu Family. But now, our Lu Family's situation is extremely dire. The Clan Ancestor has issued a death order: you must secure Ren Wushuang as soon as possible."

Secure Ren Wushuang? Qin Feiyang was taken aback, his gaze suddenly turning cold. He took out the Image Crystal Stone and silently recorded the scene.

Lu Xingchen was also slightly愣stunned and asked in confusion, "Didn't the Clan Ancestor go to press for the marriage? What did the Mansion Lord say?"

Shi Ming replied, "The Mansion Lord has been stalling. Although he hasn't said it explicitly, we can all see that he doesn't quite approve of this marriage."

"Doesn't approve!" Lu Xingchen's body trembled. He asked, "Then how am I supposed to secure Ren Wushuang?"

"The Clan Ancestor said that extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures," Shi Ming sneered. "As long as you and Ren Wushuang... consummate the relationship, the Mansion Lord will have to agree even if he disapproves. By then, not only will we solve our current troubles, but our Lu Family's status in the State City will also rise to a new level!"

Lu Xingchen frowned.

"Take this," Shi Ming took out a jade box and handed it to Lu Xingchen. "Plan it well. Remember, you absolutely cannot fail! Because if you do, our Lu Family will be plunged into irretrievable ruin!" After giving instructions and a stern warning, Shi Ming turned and flew away.

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