The Eye of Heaven Stone was a magically unique stone. Once touched, all illusions had nowhere to hide! For instance, if Qin Feiyang were to touch the Eye of Heaven Stone, his true appearance would be instantly revealed. This meant that at this very moment, he was facing a crisis of identity exposure!
What should I do?
Qin Feiyang’s thoughts raced.
If my identity is exposed here, unless I hide in the castle forever, the only path left is death!
Meanwhile, Feng Ling’er and Ling Yunfei subtly glanced at Qin Feiyang, their hearts filled with worry. Fatty’s gaze was also flickering with uncertainty. Only Lu Hong and Luo Xiong showed no abnormalities.
The armored guard said, "I believe you all know this is the Eye of Heaven Stone. Place your hand on it, one by one."
Luo Xiong was the first to step forward and place his hand upon it. Three Star time passed. The Eye of Heaven Stone showed no reaction.
The armored guard laughed. "Hall Master Luo, apologies for any offense earlier. You may enter the city now."
"Under special circumstances, such inspections are necessary." Luo Xiong chuckled, stepped aside, and said to Qin Feiyang and the others, "Hurry up, don’t waste time here."
Ling Yunfei, Fatty, and Lu Hong successively underwent the check, and the Eye of Heaven Stone detected no irregularities with them either.
What on earth should I do?
Qin Feiyang stood to the side, outwardly calm, but inwardly, he was frantic. Feng Ling’er also hesitated, trying to think of a solution.
Luo Xiong urged, "Ling’er, Haotian, hurry up."
Feng Ling’er stepped forward, her eyes blazing with anger as she looked at the armored guard.
The armored guard said, "Miss Ling’er, please cooperate."
"Zuo An is an old man. He can disguise himself, but he can’t possibly change into a woman, can he?" Feng Ling’er retorted furiously.
The armored guard nodded. "You’re right, gender certainly cannot be changed. But it’s not out of the question that he has female subordinates."
Feng Ling’er shot back, "Are you implying I’m one of his subordinates?"
The armored guard quickly waved his hands. "No, no, no. I mean, one of his subordinates might have disguised themselves as you."
"How outrageous!" Furious, Feng Ling’er swung her jade-like hand, sending the Eye of Heaven Stone flying. It crashed against the city wall and shattered into pieces.
"Feng Ling’er, you are defying the law!" the armored guard bellowed, outraged.
"You are insulting me!" Feng Ling’er shouted back.
Qin Feiyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. With the Eye of Heaven Stone gone, there was no longer a need for inspection, all thanks to this woman. His expression turned serious, and he prepared to step forward and mediate.
However, another armored guard suddenly said, "Don’t argue with her. I have another Eye of Heaven Stone here." As he spoke, he actually produced another Eye of Heaven Stone.
Qin Feiyang’s steps faltered. The relief he had just felt vanished instantly, his heart leaping back into his throat.
That armored guard grasped the Eye of Heaven Stone, looked at Feng Ling’er, and said in a low, stern voice, "I warn you, do not destroy this Eye of Heaven Stone again! Otherwise, I will have no choice but to take you to see the Yan King!"
CRACK!
Before he could finish speaking, Feng Ling’er waved her hand and smashed that Eye of Heaven Stone to pieces as well.
"Fine! I’d like to see the Yan King!" she declared. "I want to ask him! My grandfather is a citizen of Yan Province and a Law Enforcement Elder of the Elixir Palace! He was abducted by Zuo An! Why has the Yan King, the ruler of Yan Province, not stepped forward to rescue him even now?" Feng Ling’er roared, her voice sharp and severe, tears streaming down her face, making her look utterly wretched and pitiful.
Qin Feiyang hurriedly stepped forward and consoled her, "Don’t cry. Your grandfather will definitely be alright."
Luo Xiong also hurried over and said to the two armored guards, "Ling’er’s grandfather has been captured, and his condition is still unknown. It’s understandable that she’s emotional. Please be considerate."
The two armored guards exchanged a glance, their brows furrowing slightly.
THUD! THUD!
Just then, the sound of steady, powerful footsteps came from within the city, drawing nearer. Soon after, a middle-aged man emerged from the city gate. He was about 1.8 meters tall, clad in a purple and gold robe, with a square face that exuded immense authority.
It’s him!
Qin Feiyang’s hands instantly clenched into tight fists. The newcomer was none other than Lin Han!
"Greetings, Family Head Lin," the two armored guards said, bowing respectfully.
Luo Xiong also cupped his hands. "Family Head Lin, it has been many years. I trust you’ve been well?"
"Luo Xiong?" A flicker of surprise crossed Lin Han’s eyes. "I didn’t expect you to personally escort them here."
Luo Xiong chuckled. "They are the future pillars of Yan Province; we cannot afford any mishaps."
Lin Han’s gaze swept over Qin Feiyang and the others, and he nodded. "Indeed, they are all quite outstanding."
"Greetings, Lord Lin," Ling Yunfei and the others said, bowing. Qin Feiyang, however, did not. Neither did Feng Ling’er.
Lin Han glanced at Qin Feiyang. Without a word, he turned back to Luo Xiong and said coolly, "Since the individuals have been delivered, you may return. I will see to it that they are sent to the Martial King Palace and the Elixir King Palace."
Something’s not right!
He comes with ill intent!
A chill ran down Qin Feiyang’s spine. He cupped his hands and said, "To trouble Family Head Lin to personally welcome us so late at night, we juniors are truly overwhelmed by this honor." He was, in fact, trying to warn Luo Xiong.
Consider this: the Lin family was large. Why would Lin Han, the Family Head, come personally? And so late at night? He could have easily sent someone else. Therefore, his motives were clearly not pure!
No one present was a fool. Alerted by Qin Feiyang’s reminder, everyone secretly raised their guard.
Luo Xiong was also inwardly startled. He laughed and said, "Family Head Lin, your status is distinguished. How could we dare to trouble you to escort them personally? It’s better if I take them!"
Lin Han glanced at Qin Feiyang again, a subtle cold glint in his eyes. He said to Luo Xiong, "With such a major incident in Black Bear City, there must be many matters requiring your attention to resolve. Don’t waste your time on them. Return. Surely, you don’t distrust me, the Family Head?"
"That’s not it," Luo Xiong said with a polite smile. "It’s mainly because the Elixir Flames were stolen. An Elixir Palace without Elixir Flames can hardly be called an Elixir Palace. I came to Yan City this time, firstly, to escort them, and secondly, to request the Chief Hall Master to bestow upon me new Elixir Flames. Since I am going to the Elixir King Palace anyway, I won’t trouble you."
"I will relay the matter of the Elixir Flames to your Chief Hall Master. Please return!" Lin Han’s tone began to grow somewhat firm. Clearly, he was losing patience!
"I’m afraid this is not a matter you can decide!" Luo Xiong’s expression also grew grim.
"In this Yan City, there is nothing that I, Lin Han, cannot take charge of!" A murderous glint flashed in Lin Han’s eyes.
"Hmph! Since when do the affairs of my Elixir King Palace concern your Lin family?"
"You’re even trying to manage the affairs of my Martial King Palace? Aren’t you overreaching quite a bit?"
At that moment, two hoarse voices, laced with a bone-chilling coldness, drifted over.
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WHOOSH!
Accompanied by the sound of rushing air, two white-haired elderly men swiftly emerged from the city and stopped opposite Lin Han.
"Elder Wan!" Feng Ling’er immediately ran to the elderly man on the left, her face etched with grievance.
Elder Wan revealed a benevolent smile. "Ling’er, I am already aware of your grandfather’s situation. Don’t worry, we will find a way to rescue him."
"Mm." Feng Ling’er nodded, then pointed at the two armored guards and said indignantly, "Just now, they actually suspected me of being Zuo An’s lackey! This is an insult to my integrity! Elder Wan, you must seek justice for me!"
"What?" Elder Wan’s eyes flashed. He glared at the two guards and bellowed, "You dare to slander a Core Disciple of my Martial King Palace? Are you tired of living?"
"Elder Wan, this is a misunderstanding," one guard hastily explained.
"Yes, we were only trying to confirm Miss Ling’er’s identity. We had no other intention," the other added.
"Are you unaware that her grandfather was abducted by Zuo An?" Elder Wan retorted sharply. "What you did, how is that any different from rubbing salt in her wounds? If it were this old man, I would have executed you on the spot!"
The guard nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, it was our mistake. But these were the Yan King’s orders..."
But before he could finish, Elder Wan sneered, "Don’t try to use the Yan King to intimidate me. The Royal Family has no jurisdiction over the disciples of my Martial King Palace!"
The two armored guards exchanged a look, their eyes filled with helplessness. They took two steps back, lowered their heads, and said no more.
Witnessing this, Qin Feiyang was greatly surprised. It seemed Feng Ling’er’s standing in the Martial King Palace was exceptionally high.
Luo Xiong also breathed a sigh of relief. He stepped forward with a laugh and said, "Old Wan, Old He! An old friend arrives, and you don’t even offer a greeting? Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten me?"
"Haha..." one of the elders laughed. "How could we forget you?"
"Old fellow," the other chuckled, "after we’re done with this, we must go have a few drinks."
"How could I possibly have time to drink with you now?" Luo Xiong shook his head with a deep sigh. He then beckoned to Qin Feiyang and the others. "You lot, come over here. Let me make some introductions."
Qin Feiyang and the others quickly went over.
Through Luo Xiong’s introductions, the group learned that Elder Wan was a Law Enforcement Elder of the Martial King Palace, and Elder He was a Law Enforcement Elder of the Elixir King Palace. The position of Law Enforcement Elder was second only to the Chief Hall Masters of the two Palaces, wielding absolute authority! For example, Feng Cheng and Elder Mo were Law Enforcement Elders of the Black Bear City Elixir Palace. Their status far surpassed that of a Steward Elder.
Of course, the strength of Feng Cheng and Elder Mo was incomparable to these two elders. Even Luo Xiong, despite being well-acquainted with the two elders, was vastly different in terms of cultivation. They were simply not on the same level. It could be said that throughout Yan Province, these two were figures of great prominence.
Facing such important personages, the group naturally dared not show any slight and hurriedly paid their respects.
"Not bad. The ones who’ve come this time are all good seedlings," Elder Wan said with a satisfied smile, his gaze sweeping over them.
Elder He nodded, looked at Qin Feiyang, and asked, "Jiang Haotian, I hear you can refine Top Grade Elixirs?"
Upon hearing this, Elder Wan, Lin Han, and the two armored guards nearby all turned their gaze to Qin Feiyang.
Ling Yunfei and Fatty exchanged helpless glances.
He’s the center of attention again.
They couldn’t help but shake their heads. The difference between individuals was truly incomparable.
Qin Feiyang glanced at them, scratched his head, looked at Elder He, and said with an embarrassed smile, "Disciple here... if I were to say I can’t, would Elder beat me?"
"Eh!" Elder He was taken aback, then he couldn’t help but chuckle.
This lad is rather interesting.
His expression turned stern. "If you can’t, this old man won’t beat you. But this old man will slaughter you!"
"Ah..." Qin Feiyang exclaimed in feigned alarm and nodded. "If that’s the case, then this disciple will admit it. I can indeed refine Top Grade Elixirs."
That’s quite an act; Master Fatty gives it full marks,
Fatty chuckled to himself.
Elder He’s face darkened. "You rascal, being able to refine Top Grade Elixirs is a good thing. Why do you look so unwilling?"
"This disciple just wants to keep a low profile!" Qin Feiyang said with a helpless expression.
"Low profile?" The others exchanged glances. They really couldn’t see how he was being low-profile at all.

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