"Is that so!"
Fatty furrowed his eyebrows.
This wouldn’t be easy; those guards were War Emperors! One wrong move could spell disaster.
He couldn’t help but sigh, "Boss, this task you’ve given me is really tough!"
"I know it’s difficult, but I believe in your ability," Qin Feiyang said. "Actually, you don’t need to win over all of them; just one is enough. But this person must be reliable. You need to observe them carefully."
"Alright, Master Fatty will do his best," Fatty nodded.
"Not just your best. You must succeed," Qin Feiyang said seriously.
Fatty took a deep breath and declared, "Alright, Master Fatty will definitely complete the mission!"
Qin Feiyang patted him on the shoulder and laughed. "That’s more like it. Give me the materials for the Potential Elixir."
Fatty took out a Qiankun Bag and tossed it to Qin Feiyang, giggling. "Will there be any reward after I complete the task?"
Qin Feiyang shook his head and laughed. "Sure. When the time comes, you can buy whatever you want."
"But there is one thing you must remember."
"You can use anything to bribe them, anything except the Water-Repelling Pearl and the Cold Resistance Pearl."
"Lu Hong, you must remember this point as well," Qin Feiyang instructed solemnly.
"Why?"
Both of them were puzzled. These were rare treasures that could fetch a good price if auctioned.
"The primary reason the Mermaid clan has remained undetected to this day is that they never show themselves to humans," Qin Feiyang said softly. "The second reason is the scarcity of Water-Repelling Pearls and Cold Resistance Pearls, which prevents people from diving to the depths of the sea."
If it weren’t for his connection to Princess Mermaid, he wouldn’t have so many concerns. But the current situation was different. He had to protect this secret at all costs to prevent Princess Mermaid from coming to harm.
Lu Hong and Fatty exchanged a look, a meaningful smile creeping onto their faces. It seemed this cold-hearted son of the Emperor had truly developed genuine feelings.
It was just a pity about all those Water-Repelling Pearls and Cold Resistance Pearls. They had plundered quite a few in the underwater city. The White-Eyed Wolf, in particular, had gathered tens of thousands over a few months. Now, they could only pile up in the Qiankun Bags like trash.
Qin Feiyang noticed the sly grins on their faces and couldn’t help but roll his eyes. He waved them off. "Go on then. I’m waiting for your good news."
"When Master Fatty takes action, he’s worth two!" Fatty patted his chest and dashed off towards the prison in a hurry.
Lu Hong retracted her gaze and asked, "Which city district should we go to?"
"East City!" Qin Feiyang laughed.
The two sped off towards East City, curiously observing their surroundings as they went. They were still very unfamiliar with this city. The White-Eyed Wolf, without his like-minded companion Fatty, also seemed less enthusiastic.
Unlike in Yan Province, Qin Feiyang was virtually unknown in this city. The pedestrians on the street paid him no attention; at most, they spared a few extra glances for the White-Eyed Wolf. Qin Feiyang quite enjoyed this feeling. Perhaps, deep down, he preferred a low-profile, peaceful existence.
"I remember the City Lord said you should report to the Holy Temple. What is the Holy Temple?" Lu Hong suddenly asked.
"The Holy Temple is a combination of the Martial Palace and the Elixir Palace," Qin Feiyang replied.
"A combination?" Lu Hong was shocked. "You mean the Elixir Palace and the Martial Palace merged?"
"Yes," Qin Feiyang nodded.
The power structure of the Nine States differed from that of the Eighteen Provinces. The Eighteen Provinces had four superpowers: Treasure Pavilion, Martial King Palace, Elixir King Palace, and the Royal Palace. But in the Nine States, the only superpowers were the Holy Temple and the Treasure Pavilion.
However, there were also quite a few other major powers. But the true controller was singular: the City Lord. The Hall Masters of the Holy Temple, the Pavilion Masters of Treasure Pavilion, the leaders of other major powers, as well as the four City Lords, all had to obey his commands.
In other words, the City Lord was the Domination of a state!
Of course, unless a major event occurred, the City Lord would not intervene in the disputes of various forces. He was a transcendent entity.
「Before they knew it, it was getting dark.」
Although the Central District was located at the heart of the State City, the City Lord’s residence was very far from the Treasure Pavilion in East City. At their current speed, it took the two of them and the wolf an entire day just to enter East City! By the time they arrived at the Treasure Pavilion, it was already midnight. The streets were almost empty, and the doors of the Treasure Pavilion were tightly shut.
Lu Hong said helplessly, "This city is too large; it’s quite frustrating."
"This is nothing," Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile. "The Imperial Capital is even bigger. At our current speed, it would take months to cross from one city district to another."
Lu Hong frowned. "That sounds rather troublesome."
"Not really," Qin Feiyang said. "Every city district in the Imperial Capital has permanent teleportation gates. You just have to pay a fee to be teleported."
"I really want to go and see the Imperial Capital soon." Upon hearing this, both Lu Hong and the White-EyED Wolf couldn’t help but look excited.
"We’ll go sooner or later!" A gleam flashed in Qin Feiyang’s eyes as he scanned the surrounding streets. Several hundred meters to the right stood a rather grand tavern, its lights shining brightly.
"Let’s go to that tavern and stay for the night," Qin Feiyang said.
The two of them and the wolf immediately dashed over to the tavern, where a cacophony of noises reached their ears.
"Drunken Dream Tower."
Lu Hong looked up to see three flamboyantly written characters inscribed above the entrance.
A waiter ran out, sized up Qin Feiyang, Lu Hong, and the White-Eyed Wolf with a glance, then stepped aside, smiling. "Please, come in, all three of you."
"We need two rooms. Do you have any?" Lu Hong asked.
"Yes, we have some excellent guest rooms," the waiter nodded.
"Well then, lead the way!" Lu Hong said with a smile.
The two of them and the White-Eyed Wolf followed the waiter into the lobby. The people inside, drinking and chatting, all turned their attention to them. However, after a cursory glance at Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong, their eyes fixed on the White-Eyed Wolf, curiosity apparent on their faces.
The White-Eyed Wolf was now a Three-Star War King. He stood over two meters tall and was more than five meters long. His snowy white fur made an impressive sight. A few young women, their cheeks slightly flushed from drinking, couldn’t help but be captivated.
The White-Eyed Wolf said proudly, "Who would have thought I could be popular too?" Back in Yan Province, people would scatter at the sight of him, as though they had seen a ghost. This was the first time he had received such treatment.
In one corner, a striking woman in a red dress, clinging to the arm of a young man in purple clothes, stared at the White-Eyed Wolf with shining eyes and said in a coquettish voice, "Lu Feng, I want that wolf to play with me."
The young man named Lu Feng cast an indifferent glance at the White-Eyed Wolf, then turned to the woman in red. "A creature as ferocious as a wolf doesn’t suit a beautiful woman like you," he declared, his face full of contempt. The other customers seemed accustomed to his arrogance and paid him no particular mind.
"What a disgusting, spoiled brat," Lu Hong muttered, her eyes filled with disdain.
Qin Feiyang also frowned slightly. The White-Eyed Wolf, meanwhile, had a murderous glint in its eyes.
The waiter, noticing their reactions, quickly said, "Esteemed guests, this way, please."
"Lead the way," Lu Hong said.
The waiter led the two of them and the White-Eyed Wolf upstairs.
Seeing this, the woman in the red dress said hurriedly, "Lu Feng, stop them! I want to ride it for fun!"
"What’s so fun about riding it?" Lu Feng chuckled. "Come on, let’s find a room. This Young Master will show you a good time, take you to new heights."
"Shameless pair!" Hearing this exchange, Lu Hong couldn’t help but spit disdainfully.
"Ride me for fun?"
Damn it, do they think I’m a pet?
The White-Eyed Wolf was taken aback, its large, bell-like eyes flashing with ferocity.
Qin Feiyang said lightly, "There’s nothing to be angry about. Don’t forget the elder’s instructions: keep a low profile." The elder he referred to was, naturally, the City Lord.
"I don’t care! I want it! If you get it for me, I’ll be yours tonight!" the woman in the red dress’s seductive voice rang out again.
Qin Feiyang’s face twitched, and he too began to feel his anger rise. He muttered, "You’d better not come looking for trouble."
But the young man in purple, Lu Feng, upon hearing the woman in red’s words, was instantly consumed by lust, forgetting everything else.
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He slammed his palm on the table. Standing up, he looked at Qin Feiyang, Lu Hong, and the White-Eyed Wolf, and shouted, "You lot, stop right there!"
"Damn it! If Brother Wolf doesn’t show his teeth, do they think I’m some pussycat?" The White-Eyed Wolf was infuriated.
"Calm down." Qin Feiyang glanced at it dispassionately, then turned and lowered his gaze to Lu Feng, asking softly, "What is it, Sir?"
Lu Feng raised an eyebrow. "Didn’t you hear what my woman said? Leave that wolf here."
"Impossible," Qin Feiyang shook his head.
The woman in the red dress giggled. "Is it just money you want? Go ahead, name your price!"
Qin Feiyang paused, then smiled. "It seems you two are quite wealthy."
"Nonsense! Do you even know who this Young Master is?" Lu Feng announced arrogantly. "The money this Young Master has could crush you to death!"
Lu Hong and the White-Eyed Wolf exchanged a look, amusement creeping into their eyes.
"I’m a reasonable man," Qin Feiyang said. "Your money is your business. What you and that woman get up to is also your business, and none of mine. So, please, be reasonable yourself and don’t try to force things on others. Enjoy yourselves. We’ll leave you to your fun."
With a faint smile, Qin Feiyang turned to continue up the stairs.
"You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!" Lu Feng leaped onto the staircase and walked towards Qin Feiyang, his face full of rage.
"Scum, what do you think you’re doing?" Lu Hong pivoted and glared at him coldly.
"OH!" Lu Feng rubbed his chin and looked at Lu Hong recklessly.. "You’ve got some nerve, talking to this Young Master like that. Sweetheart, this Young Master is a man who appreciates beauty. If you agree to keep me company and have a little fun... HEH HEH... I might consider not making things difficult for you." Lu Feng stroked his chin, leering at Lu Hong unabashedly.

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