THUD!!
Shortly after, a knock on the door echoed. At Qin Feiyang’s thought, the stone door quickly opened. Fatty jogged in and asked, "Boss, is there anything else you need to tell me?"
"Acquire all the medicinal herbs."
"Especially the Nine-Turn Dragon Blood Pill, the little fortune, the Spiritual Sea Pill, and the Soul Origin Pill," Qin Feiyang ordered.
"You don’t need to tell me that; Master Fatty already knows," Fatty said. "But I was thinking, the Treasure Pavilion in the Imperial Capital must have a lot of stock. If I’m to get all of it, the Gold Coins I have might not be enough." Fatty frowned.
"Doesn’t Lu Hong still have some on her?" Qin Feiyang asked. "When you go out this time, take all the savings we’ve accumulated over the years. If it’s still not enough, you can reach out to me."
The Wolf King then said, "Xiao Qinzi, those Potential Elixirs and Potential Pills we have are basically useless to us now. Couldn’t we sell them to the Treasure Pavilion in the Imperial Capital?"
Fatty’s eyes lit up at this realization. Over the years, they had accumulated a lot of Potential Elixirs and Potential Pills. If they sold them, they would make enough money to buy not only all the medicinal herbs but also half of the entire Imperial Capital.
Qin Feiyang contemplated for a moment and then shook his head. "These two types of elixirs are too heaven-defying. I don’t want to sell them unless it’s absolutely necessary."
Once the Potential Elixir and Potential Pill appeared in the Imperial Capital, they would undoubtedly end up in the hands of the various Princes. When it came to wealth and power, throughout the entire Imperial Capital, no one could compare to the various Princes. In other words, selling these two types of elixirs would be nurturing their future enemies.
He would never do such an absurd thing.
Fatty nodded in understanding but then frowned. "Your concerns are valid, but have you forgotten Wan Chou and the others?"
"Of course, I haven’t forgotten," Qin Feiyang replied. "However, they only know we’ve opened the Door of Potential; they don’t know *what* we used to open it."
"No," Fatty said. "You’ve overlooked someone: the Lord of Yun State. Do you recall? Back when we first caused a stir in Yun State, that old hag went to Spirit State to settle accounts with us. Remember what she said then?"
His words woke Qin Feiyang from his deep thoughts. Qin Feiyang’s face instantly darkened.
Back then, the Lord of Yun State had gone to Spirit State to settle accounts with him. But before she found Qin Feiyang’s grandfather, she had first secretly investigated him in the State City. At that time, news of him possessing Potential Elixirs had already spread throughout the major cities of Spirit State; it was common knowledge. So, the Lord of Yun State might have already known about these things back then.
If it were anyone else, he wouldn’t worry. After all, there was no deep-seated hatred. But this old hag, who wished she could tear him limb from limb, might have actually told Wan Chou and the others about this.
"Ah!"
Suddenly, Qin Feiyang let out a long sigh.
"Why the sigh?" Both Fatty and the Wolf King looked at him, confused.
"I originally wanted to keep a low profile, but it seems that won’t last much longer," Qin Feiyang said. "While there’s still time, hurry and get done what I asked you to do."
Fatty nodded.
Then, Qin Feiyang entered the ancient castle, bringing out Lu Hong and the Burrowing Beast, along with the Black Dragon Snake. He looked at the Wolf King and said, "All of you go help. I’ll give you the coordinates for a Treasure Pavilion."
"Coordinates for a Treasure Pavilion?" The two men and three beasts were puzzled.
Qin Feiyang smiled. "After all, I’ve lived here for ten years. I still know the coordinates of the Treasure Pavilion."
They all smiled; having coordinates would make things much easier.
"However, I only know the coordinates for the one in the First City District. As for the Treasure Pavilions in the other nine city districts, you’ll have to find those out yourselves." After saying this, Qin Feiyang gave the coordinates to Fatty.
Once Fatty memorized the coordinates, he asked suspiciously, "How many city districts are in the Imperial Capital?"
"Twelve," Qin Feiyang explained. "From the center outwards, they are the Imperial Palace, the Inner City, and then the First through Tenth City Districts. You know about the Imperial Palace. As for the Inner City, it’s where we are now. Besides the Temple, the one hundred Marquises also reside in the Inner City. As for the First City District to the Tenth City District, there are also hierarchical distinctions. The people in the First City District are either influential and powerful, or exceedingly wealthy. For instance, the Grand Pavilion of the Treasure Pavilion and the main establishment of the Fragrant Moon Tower are both located in the First City District. And the First City District is also where the imperial princes and the children of the various Marquises most often go."
"That many?" Everyone was dumbfounded.
"Is it a lot?" Qin Feiyang smiled. "You’ll get used to it. As for the specifics, you’ll find out when you go out and ask around."
"Alright then, we’re off to get busy." Fatty waved his hand, opening a portal. He then led Lu Hong and the three beasts swiftly into it.
When the portal disappeared, Qin Feiyang withdrew his gaze and began to ponder silently.
「At the same time.」
On the first level of the Martial Palace, in a training room, Wan Chou sat cross-legged on an old rush mat, his gaze flickering as he stared at the dark floor.
Suddenly, he abruptly shot to his feet, a shocking glint of cold light in his eyes.
"Qin Feiyang, you just wait! I will make you suffer!"
Then, he left the training room and walked along a corridor towards the deeper recesses of the Martial Palace.
Although the Martial Palace was larger than the Elixir Palace, its internal structure was quite similar. There were a total of one hundred floors, each floor containing 10,000 training rooms, amounting to a total of 1,000,000 rooms! Likewise, each floor here was controlled by the offspring of a Marquis.
A few moments later, Wan Chou arrived at training room number one on the first floor. He stood before the door, silent for a moment, then knocked hard on the stone door.
BOOM!
Soon after, the stone door opened. A young man in black attire entered Wan Chou’s view.
The young man was tall and well-built, with regular features. He sat cross-legged on a rush mat, an air of untamable pride etched between his brows. His cultivation was decent as well; he was a Three-Star War Ancestor.
Wan Chou stood at the entrance and bowed. "Greetings, Senior Brother Gao."
The young man sized up Wan Chou and frowned. "And you are?"
Wan Chou respectfully replied, "I am a newly arrived disciple, named Wan Chou."
"Newly arrived?" The young man was startled, a trace of disdain creeping into his eyes. He asked coolly, "What do you want?"
Wan Chou said, "I wish to meet Senior Brother Lin Dian. I hope Senior Brother Gao can make an introduction."
The young man wrinkled his eyebrows and asked, "You want to join our faction?"
"Yes," Wan Chou nodded.
The young man said, "If it’s just this matter, there’s no need to personally consult Senior Brother Lin Dian. I can authorize it directly."
"This..." Wan Chou frowned.
"What ’this’?" the young man retorted. "Senior Brother Lin Dian is the son of a Marquis. Do you think he’s someone you can meet just because you want to? Scram. Don’t disturb my cultivation." He waved his hand dismissively, his face full of contempt.
A hint of malevolence flickered in Wan Chou’s eyes.
Just a Three-Star War Ancestor, what’s there to be so arrogant about?
But he concealed it well; the young man didn’t notice.
Suppressing his anger, Wan Chou cupped his fists and said, "Senior Brother Gao, I actually have other business with Senior Brother Lin Dian."
The young man said impatiently, "If you have something to say, say it. I’ll relay the message for you."
Wan Chou’s hands, hidden in his sleeves, clenched into fists.
Back in You State, who would have dared to speak to him like this, let alone tell him to scram? Unfortunately, this wasn’t You State; it was the Temple. Despite the fury churning in his gut, he could only suppress it.
"Come on, say it!" the young man shouted when Wan Chou remained silent.
Wan Chou hurriedly put on a smile and asked, "Senior Brother Gao, I wonder if you’ve heard of the Door of Potential?"
The young man snapped, "Nonsense! Who hasn’t heard of the Door of Potential? Get to the point."
Wan Chou glanced down the corridors on both sides. Seeing no one around, he whispered, "To be frank, Senior Brother, I possess a method to open the Door of Potential."
"What?" The young man shot up, looking at Wan Chou in disbelief.
Wan Chou said, "Every word I speak is the truth."
"Okay!" The young man’s eyes quivered. "I’ll take you to meet Senior Brother Lin Dian right away. Come with me." He hastily exited the training room and, with Wan Chou in tow, headed towards the uppermost floor of the Martial Palace.
「Meanwhile.」
In a training room on the top floor of the Martial Palace, a young man in black was reclining on a chair, apparently recuperating from injuries by closing his eyes. In front of him stood a man, bowing respectfully. It was Xing Wanli!
The young man in black lazily said, "What is it? Out with it quickly!"
Xing Wanli said fawningly, "Senior Brother Cai Yu, on my way back to the Martial Palace, I encountered two prime specimens."
Cai Yu asked, "How prime are they?"
Xing Wanli leaned in close to the young man in black and whispered, "Both are top-grade!"
Cai Yu’s spirits lifted. Finally opening his eyes, he asked, "What are their names?"
Xing Wanli said, "One is called Shen Mei, the other Ren Wushuang."
"Never heard of them," Cai Yu contemplated for a while and frowned.
"They are both new disciples, and they even come from the Nine Great States. Senior Brother, you can go after them without any reservations," Xing Wanli chuckled.
Cai Yu paused, then said disdainfully, "What kind of prime specimens could come from the Nine Great States?"
"Senior Brother, I’m really not exaggerating this time. If you don’t believe me, you can take a look." Xing Wanli spoke and waved his hand. Battle Intent surged, and two beautiful, illusory figures quickly formed—it was Ren Wushuang and Shen Mei!
Gazing at the illusory figures of the two women, Cai Yu shot up. His breathing quickened, and his eyes gleamed with raw possessiveness.
Xing Wanli laughed. "Well, Senior Brother Cai Yu?"
"Indeed, they are rare, top-grade beauties." Cai Yu licked his lips, turned his head to look at Xing Wanli, and said, "Go figure out a way immediately. As long as you can help me get my hands on them, you’ll definitely be well-rewarded afterward."
"Do we even need to think?" Xing Wanli scoffed. "Senior Brother, I’m not exaggerating. With your status and standing, just offer them a little something, and they’ll surely be completely obedient to you."
"Right," Cai Yu agreed. "Those bumpkins from the Nine Great States, what have they ever seen of the world?"
"Senior Brother, if you’re going to make a move, do it quickly!" Xing Wanli urged. "They’re currently in a training room on the first floor. If Lin Dian spots them, I’m afraid you won’t get your share."
"He’s just a piece of trash. What right does he have to compete with me for women?" Cai Yu snorted coldly and said, "Go down there right now and tell them: as long as they agree to be my women and serve me well, I guarantee they’ll enjoy endless splendor and riches in the Imperial Capital."
"Understood." Xing Wanli grinned, turning to walk outside. Just as he stepped out of the training room and closed the stone door, he saw the young man and Wan Chou.

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