The beautiful woman was furious.
Elder He hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "Elder Ji, don’t be impulsive. Please, let me finish."
"They’ve already threatened to raze my Martial King Palace to the ground! What more is there to say?"
"Come on, Old Jia! Let me see just how capable you are, daring to run rampant in my Martial King Palace!"
The beautiful woman was truly enraged.
At the same time, Elder Wan took a step and stood beside the beautiful woman. An imposing aura burst from him, surging towards Elder He and his companions like a tidal wave! His eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s!
A great battle was on the verge of erupting!
The aura of the four was so potent that it could be clearly sensed in every corner of the Martial King Palace. Qin Feiyang and the others were no exception.
Fatty said, "Looks like a fight is about to break out."
Shi Zheng leaped down from the terrace, landing beside the three. He glanced at Fatty and asked, "Are you happy to see them fight?"
Fatty quickly waved his hands. "No, no, absolutely not."
Shi Zheng frowned. "What despicable thing did you three do? How did you manage to infuriate the Elixir King Palace to this extent?"
"We didn’t do anything! I’m wondering the same thing!" Fatty feigned innocence.
BOOM!!
Suddenly, two earth-shattering explosions ripped through the air.
High above, Elder Wan, the beautiful woman, Elder He, and Jia Hei simultaneously launched attacks. A world-shaking battle swiftly unfolded before everyone’s eyes!
As for Elder Jing, Jia Hei still had him in his grasp. Because of this, Jia Hei suffered a significant disadvantage at the hands of the beautiful woman right from the start.
"Jian Haotian, what do we do?" Lu Hong was frantic. She had never imagined that this incident would trigger a battle between War Emperors!
Qin Feiyang gazed at the four combatants, remaining silent. No one knew what he was thinking.
Elder He grew increasingly anxious.
If this continues, people will definitely die. Why can’t Jia Hei control his temper? He was like this when he demanded the Netherworld Demon Flame from Jian Haotian, and he’s the same now. If he hadn’t threatened to ’level the Martial King Palace,’ wouldn’t all of this have been avoided?
BOOM!
He exchanged a palm strike with Elder Wan, and they both retreated thirty feet.
Elder Wan sneered, "Not bad. You’ve improved considerably over the years."
Elder He sighed. "Old Wan, we didn’t come here this time specifically to target your Martial King Palace..."
"Enough nonsense!" Elder Wan barked, lunging forward and throwing a punch at Elder He’s face.
"Old Wan, can you just let me finish what I have to say?" Elder He felt helpless and indignant.
But Elder Wan wasn’t listening at all! The two clashed once more, their Battle Intent flaring like a rainbow, illuminating the heavens and earth!
"Elder Wan, Elder Ji, please stop for a moment."
Just then, Qin Feiyang’s voice carried up to the sky.
This matter cannot be allowed to escalate,
Qin Feiyang thought.
The bigger it gets, the worse it will be for me, Fatty, and Lu Hong. The crux of the issue is the Martial King Palace. They are now fighting the Elixir King Palace on my behalf. If the truth ever comes out, the Elixir King Palace will undoubtedly use it against them. They might even tell the world that the Martial King Palace orchestrated everything from behind the scenes. At that point, the Martial King Palace will be in an extremely awkward position. To extricate themselves, they’ll have to make a choice—and the only choice would be to abandon me!
"Huh?" The beautiful woman and Elder Wan frowned slightly, exchanged a glance, and simultaneously retreated.
Elder He and Jia Hei also stopped fighting, looking down in the direction of the voice.
"What?"
"Are they still roasting bear paws?"
"Are they celebrating?"
Jia Hei erupted in fury once more.
These little bastards! They’re blatantly scorning me, scorning the Elixir King Palace!
Elder He, with quick eyes and deft hands, grabbed Jia Hei and snapped, "From now on, you are not to say another word, nor are you to do anything rash!"
Jia Hei seethed, "Can’t you see they’re provoking us?"
Elder He said gravely, "Regardless, this is the Martial King Palace. If you don’t want to ignite a war between our two palaces, then calm down!"
"Hmph!" Jia Hei snorted and fell silent, but the killing intent in his eyes only intensified.
Qin Feiyang scanned the two men and said coolly, "Elder He, Elder Jia, I don’t know why you are so furious. But since you’ve come looking for me, let’s come down and talk."
As for Elder Jing, Qin Feiyang ignored him completely.
"Fine! We’ll confront you face to face!" Elder He nodded. Like a dazzling meteor, he shot down from the sky, landing opposite Qin Feiyang’s group in a few blinks.
Shi Zheng immediately stepped forward, shielding Qin Feiyang.
WHOOSH!!
The beautiful woman, Elder Wan, and Jia Hei (still dragging Elder Jing) descended one after another.
"Greetings, Elder He, Elder Jia, Elder Jing," Fatty and Lu Hong said, bowing. However, they didn’t step forward, remaining beside Qin Feiyang.
They knew very well that if they got close to Elder He’s group of three, they’d surely be captured, and then escape would be impossible!
"You still have the gall to stand there and talk to us? Kneel at once!" Elder Jing roared.
"Why should we kneel?" Fatty feigned confusion.
"Scoundrels!" Elder Jing, enraged, took a step towards them.
But at this moment, Elder He frowned and said, "Stay put and don’t move."
Elder Jing paused, then said hurriedly, "Elder, they..."
"Enough. I know what I’m doing," Elder He said impatiently. He looked at Fatty and Lu Hong. "Let me ask you, since you entered the Elixir King Palace, how have I treated you?"
Fatty replied, "Very well!"
Elder He’s voice turned grave. "Then why did you steal the medicinal ingredients from the medicinal field?"
"Medicinal ingredients?"
"What medicinal ingredients did we steal?" Fatty looked utterly bewildered.
Seeing Lu Hong hadn’t reacted, Fatty quickly tugged her sleeve. Since they were standing close together, this small gesture went unnoticed.
Lu Hong immediately put on a confused expression as well.
Seeing their expressions, Elder Jing fumed. "Still playing dumb? If you didn’t ransack the medicinal field, then who did?"
"The Elixir King Palace’s medicinal field was ransacked?" Elder Wan and the beautiful woman exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.
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Fatty, looking panicked, said, "How could this Disciple and Lu Hong ransack the medicinal field? Elder Jing, you can’t just make things up! This is a serious accusation, a major crime!"
"What?"
"I’m making things up?" Elder Jing was so furious he was about to explode.
Fatty chuckled inwardly, then turned to Elder He and Elder Jia, saying respectfully, "Elders, this Disciple and Lu Hong came to the Martial King Palace to persuade Jian Haotian to return to the Elixir King Palace."
Lu Hong nodded. "Elder Jing can testify to this, as he personally brought us here. But as for any missing medicinal ingredients, this Disciple truly knows nothing. We implore you, Elders, to investigate clearly."
Elder He, however, remained silent, staring intently at Fatty and Lu Hong, as if trying to see right through them.
"The evidence is irrefutable, yet you still try to quibble! Speak! Did you give the medicinal ingredients to Jian Haotian?" Elder Jing could no longer contain his rage. If they weren’t in the Martial King Palace, and if Elder Wan and the beautiful woman weren’t present, he probably would have struck a killing blow already!
"What do you mean?" Qin Feiyang raised an eyebrow, his tone indifferent. "Elder Jing of the Elixir King Palace, I presume? Though your strength surpasses mine, that doesn’t give you the right to slander people."
"I’m slandering you?" Elder Jing laughed in fury, his gaze suddenly turning incredibly sharp, like the edge of a blade. He roared, "I see now! You’re all a den of vipers, a bunch of ungrateful beasts!"
"Don’t be so sanctimonious," Qin Feiyang retorted, his mockery unconcealed. "Luo Xiong and the others from the Elixir Palace did me a kindness; that’s a fact. But your Elixir King Palace is nothing but a joke. Don’t embarrass yourselves here. I can’t be bothered to waste my breath on you. Since you claim the evidence is irrefutable, then present it for everyone to see!"
"I..." Elder Jing began, then faltered, unsure what to say.
"What’s wrong?" Qin Feiyang’s lips curved into a slight smirk as he asked knowingly, "Can’t produce it? Fatty, who is the esteemed individual in charge of guarding the medicinal field?"
Fatty replied, "That would be Elder Jing."
Qin Feiyang chuckled. "Elder Jing, you neglected your duty and lost the medicinal ingredients. You should bravely take responsibility, not act like an incompetent fool who only knows how to shift blame."
"You little beast! I’ll kill you!" Elder Jing, completely losing his sanity, lunged at Qin Feiyang.
"Get back!" the beautiful woman snapped. She kicked Elder Jing, sending him flying. With a THUD, he plunged into the lake behind them, looking like a drowned rat.
Jia Hei’s hands clenched tightly, his knuckles cracking audibly.
The beautiful woman sneered. "If you don’t keep your dog on a tighter leash, don’t blame me for being impolite."
Elder Jing scrambled ashore, looking utterly wretched. He ran behind Jia Hei, his eyes fixed on Qin Feiyang with such hatred that if looks could kill, Qin Feiyang would have died countless times over.
At this time, Elder He, who had been watching Fatty and Lu Hong in silence, finally spoke. "If you two didn’t do it, why do you look so flustered?"
"Of course, we’re flustered!" Fatty exclaimed, his face a mask of grievance. "That’s the medicinal field we’re talking about! Anyone falsely accused of something so serious would be panicked!" His words were perfectly reasonable, leaving no room for rebuttal.
Elder He said, "Then give me your Qiankun Bags."
Fatty put on a woeful expression. "Elder, I really didn’t steal any medicinal ingredients. Why don’t you believe me? I suspect Xue Yang might have stolen them."
"Nonsense!" Elder Jing barked.
Fatty said, "Elder Jing, I’m not talking nonsense. Xue Yang has been trying to borrow money from everyone these days. But who would lend him such a large sum—one million two hundred thousand? So, he very likely..."
He was about to spin a wild tale to cloud Elder He’s judgment.
However, Elder He didn’t believe him in the slightest. Before Fatty could finish, Elder He’s expression darkened, and he snapped, "Didn’t you hear me? Do I need to repeat myself?"
"Fine! I’ll give it to you!" Fatty took out his Qiankun Bag and tossed it over.
Lu Hong also threw her Qiankun Bag to Elder He.
Elder He examined them carefully, a frown creasing his brow.
Earlier, seeing Fatty stalling and being evasive, I thought he had a guilty conscience. But now that I’ve checked, there are no large quantities of medicinal ingredients in their Qiankun Bags at all.
After tossing the Qiankun Bags back to Fatty and Lu Hong, Elder He turned his gaze to Qin Feiyang, clearly intending to inspect his Qiankun Bag as well.

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