Immortal God of War
Seeing Lin Dian still somewhat hesitant, Qin Feiyang smiled faintly and said, "If you miss this chance, there won’t be another."
Lin Dian gritted his teeth. "Fine, I’ll find a way to get the Elixir Flame, but how do I know you’re not deceiving me?"
Qin Feiyang straightforwardly took out a Potential Elixir and tossed it to Lin Dian, smiling. "Is this enough to show my sincerity?"
Lin Dian snatched the Potential Elixir, and after confirming its authenticity, he said joyfully, "Yes, more than enough!"
"Haha..."
The Eldest Prince laughed heartily. "Brother Qin is indeed a straightforward man. Let’s meet outside the city tomorrow then."
"Outside the city?"
Qin Feiyang paused, puzzled. "Why do we need to go outside the city?"
"Opening the Door of Potential is no small matter. Naturally, I need to find a secluded place."
"That place is called Black Dragon Pond, known only to Lin Dian and myself."
"Lin Dian will give you the coordinates. We’ll meet tomorrow morning; don’t be late."
After saying this, Prince Thirteen immediately deactivated the Image Crystal Stone.
Lin Dian also put away the Potential Elixir, cupping his hands in a salute. "Brother Qin, I was wrong in the past. I hope you can forgive me."
"It’s all in the past; let’s not bring it up again," Qin Feiyang said with a smile.
Lin Dian said, abashed, "Brother Qin, your magnanimity is truly admirable."
Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "Is Black Dragon Pond far from the capital?"
"Yes."
"It’s surrounded by barren hills. Absolutely no one will disturb us," Lin Dian said.
"That’s good." Qin Feiyang nodded.
"Then I’ll be off. Farewell."
After giving Qin Feiyang the coordinates for Black Dragon Pond, Lin Dian activated a portal and departed.
"Outside the city..."
"Black Dragon Pond..."
Qin Feiyang lowered his head, pondering.
He always felt that something was off.
Is there really a need to go so far just to open the Door of Potential?
Suddenly, he took out the Image Crystal Stone and sent a message to Lu Hong.
After a short while, Lu Hong’s projection appeared.
Qin Feiyang asked, "Did you ask Sun Dahai about the Fifth Grade Elixir Flame?"
Lu Hong replied, "He’s still busy; I haven’t seen him yet."
Qin Feiyang said, "Then don’t ask him later."
"Why?" Lu Hong was startled and looked at him, puzzled.
"We’ll talk when you get back."
After speaking, Qin Feiyang deactivated the Image Crystal Stone and sank into deep thought again.
Less than an hour later, Lu Hong finally returned, asking in confusion, "What’s going on?"
Qin Feiyang explained in detail Prince Thirteen’s arrangement to meet him outside the city.
"Something’s not right," Lu Hong said immediately.
"Tell me your thoughts," Qin Feiyang prompted.
"Think about it. The capital is so large, and the Imperial Palace isn’t small either. There must be some secluded places, right? Even if he doesn’t want to be disturbed, there’s no need to go outside the city, is there?"
"I have a feeling he’s asking you to meet outside the city because he wants to hide something," Lu Hong speculated.
Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment. "I think he plans to dispose of me once I’ve served my purpose."
"Entirely possible!" Lu Hong nodded.
Once Qin Feiyang helped Prince Thirteen open the Door of Potential and step into the War Ancestor realm, Prince Thirteen could then turn on him and kill him. As a result, no one would be able to refine Potential Elixirs afterward.
Other princes wouldn’t have Potential Elixirs and thus wouldn’t be able to open the Door of Potential.
In the end, the throne would surely be Prince Thirteen’s for the taking.
Since only he would have opened the Door of Potential while the other princes hadn’t, the gap between them would grow ever wider.
Who else could compete with him?
"Truly, none of these people are saints," Lu Hong sighed quietly. "If Prince Thirteen really intends to harm you, he’ll definitely set up an ambush. I think it’s best if you don’t go tomorrow."
"I’m going," Qin Feiyang stated.
Lu Hong frowned. "You’re going to get yourself killed, do you realize that?"
A cold light flashed in Qin Feiyang’s eyes. "Tomorrow, it’s still hard to say who will come out on top!"
"What do you mean?" Lu Hong asked, startled.
"Even if he doesn’t make a move against me tomorrow, I will make a move on them. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have asked you to stop inquiring about the Fifth Grade Elixir Flame," Qin Feiyang said.
"So that was your plan." Lu Hong looked at him in disbelief.
If Prince Thirteen and Lin Dian died outside the city, it would certainly cause a sensation.
When that happened, the Emperor and the Lin family would definitely investigate the cause of death.
And the Fifth Grade Elixir Flame that Lin Dian took from his home would undoubtedly become the only clue.
If the Emperor and the Lin family further discovered that Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong had also been inquiring about the Fifth Grade Elixir Flame, they would definitely be questioned.
By then, even if they managed to come up with an excuse, they’d undoubtedly be placed under surveillance in the future.
Understanding this, Lu Hong shook his head and smiled. "You’re already laying your plans; you’re really something else!"
"It’s not enough. I need to talk to Zhuge Mingyang."
With a wave of his hand, Qin Feiyang brought Lu Hong to the castle.
「Early the next day.」
A young man in white descended as if from nowhere before the main entrance of the Grand Pavilion.
An employee’s eyes lit up instantly upon seeing this young man. He hurried forward, fawning, "Master Qin, welcome to our Grand Pavilion."
"Master Qin?"
"Could it be Qin Feiyang?"
The other employees and the customers conducting transactions in the Treasure Pavilion all turned to look at the young man in white.
"It really is Qin Feiyang!"
"Brother Qin, my name is Wang San. Pleased to meet you."
"Brother Qin, I am Li Ba. Might I have the honor of inviting you for a drink or two?"
In an instant, everyone surged toward Qin Feiyang.
This person was, indeed, Qin Feiyang.
Ever since the incident at Fragrant Moon Tower, most people in the capital knew what Qin Feiyang looked like.
Qin Feiyang scanned the crowd and said with a smile, "Everyone, I have urgent matters to attend to. We can gather some other time. Please make way."
The employee who had first recognized Qin Feiyang chimed in, "Yes, yes, don’t block Master Qin’s path."
The crowd blocking the way, though disappointed, reluctantly dispersed.
"Master Qin, I hear you’re an alchemist. Are you here at our Grand Pavilion to purchase medicinal ingredients?" the employee asked, leading Qin Feiyang into the Grand Pavilion.
"Indeed, I need to buy some medicinal ingredients, and I also plan to visit the auction house to see if I can find any treasures," Qin Feiyang replied with a smile.
The employee said, "In that case, I’ll take you directly to the auction house."
"Alright." Qin Feiyang nodded.
Soon after, Qin Feiyang was ushered into an exclusive VIP room.
The VIP room, roughly thirty meters across, wasn’t exceptionally large, but it offered a clear view of the auction hall below.
At this time, the auction hadn’t started yet, and there weren’t many people in the auction hall.
Qin Feiyang settled into a seat and said, "Go tell Sun Dahai to come join me when he’s free."
"Very well." The employee acknowledged and then turned to hurry out.
Heh, this is a golden opportunity!
I must splurge wildly today!
Once the employee had closed the door behind him, the figure of "Qin Feiyang" sitting on the chair broke into a sly grin.
He even referred to himself as Master Fatty.
It was evident that this "Qin Feiyang" was not the real Qin Feiyang, but Fatty in disguise.
As for the real Qin Feiyang, he was already on his way to Black Dragon Pond.
Black Dragon Pond!
It was a small, yet very deep, pond.
The water was an eerie black.
Legend had it that a black dragon once dwelled here, hence the name Black Dragon Pond.
At this moment, by the edge of Black Dragon Pond, Lin Dian and Prince Thirteen were already waiting.
Lin Dian clutched an iron box, about palm-sized, pitch-black as ink, and exuding an ancient aura.
Looking at the iron box, he asked with some reluctance, "Your Highness, are we really going to give him the Elixir Flame?"
"Naive."
"A Fifth Grade Elixir Flame is priceless. Do you think I would actually give it to him?" Prince Thirteen sneered.
"Huh?" Lin Dian instantly looked up at Prince Thirteen, surprised.
"Just watch."
"The moment he helps me open the Door of Potential and I step into the War Ancestor realm, will be the day he dies!" A murderous glint flashed in Prince Thirteen’s eyes.
So that was his plan,
Lin Dian realized, a cold gleam appearing in his own eyes.
WHOOSH!
At that moment, a figure materialized out of thin air.
It was Qin Feiyang!
Sensing Qin Feiyang’s aura, Prince Thirteen and Lin Dian quickly masked their cold intent and murderous aura, replacing them with friendly expressions.
But even though they concealed it quickly, Qin Feiyang caught a hint of it.
With an inward scoff, he landed by the pond, stood opposite the two, and asked with a smile, "The Elixir Flame?"
Prince Thirteen said, "Lin Dian, give it to him."
Lin Dian immediately walked up to Qin Feiyang and handed over the iron box.
Qin Feiyang took the iron box and opened the lid. An intense wave of heat immediately surged out.
The Elixir Flame lay quietly inside the iron box.
It was about the size of an infant’s fist, dark green in color, and radiated a subtle aura.
Looking at the Elixir Flame, Qin Feiyang inwardly rejoiced.
This Elixir Flame is in a restorative state, which means it has no owner and the Netherworld Demon Flame can consume it immediately.
Suppressing his excitement, Qin Feiyang closed the iron box, turned to Lin Dian, and asked, "Didn’t you say your grandfather personally guards the treasure vault? How did you manage to get this?"
Lin Dian replied, "Never mind how. Just give me the remaining nine Potential Elixirs."
Qin Feiyang pressed, "It’s important. I want to know."
"You’re being very tiresome," Lin Dian snapped.
Prince Thirteen chuckled. "Just tell him. I’m quite curious myself."
Lin Dian frowned and said, "My grandfather enjoys his wine. I found a jar of fine liquor and used it to lure him away."
Qin Feiyang asked, "So, your grandfather still doesn’t know you took the Elixir Flame?"
Lin Dian nodded.
Qin Feiyang smiled and asked again, "What about the Potential Elixir I gave you yesterday?"
Lin Dian replied, "It’s still here."
Qin Feiyang asked curiously, "Why didn’t you consume it?"
"Enough idle talk! Get on with it," Lin Dian said, growing irritated.
"Alright, right away," Qin Feiyang said with a smile, putting away the iron box. He then reached into his robes.
Suddenly!
A murderous intent flared in his eyes.
His hand, which he had thrust into his robes, emerged. But it wasn’t holding Potential Elixirs—it held Blue Snow!
How could Lin Dian have anticipated such a sudden turn of events?
Wielding Blue Snow, Qin Feiyang lunged, plunging the blade straight into Lin Dian’s heart!
"Ah..." The agonizing pain made Lin Dian scream involuntarily.
"If you had consumed that Potential Elixir yesterday, you might have tasted what it’s like to open the Door of Potential before dying."
"Unfortunately, there’s no chance now."
Qin Feiyang chuckled, then forcefully withdrew Blue Snow. A spurt of blood erupted from Lin Dian’s chest.
"You..." Lin Dian raised a hand, pointing an accusing finger at Qin Feiyang, but before he could speak, Qin Feiyang struck again. Blue Snow flashed like a streak of lightning, instantly slitting Lin Dian’s throat.
Instantly, Lin Dian clutched his neck, glaring venomously at Qin Feiyang as he stumbled backward.
Finally, with a soft THUD, he collapsed, blood pooling beneath him!

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