Chapter 449: Chapter 449 - You Want to Escape Prison?_1
"A dormant ferocious beast?"
The masked man, Lu Tingting, and Lu Feng looked towards the east in surprise.
What caught their eyes was a hundred-zhang tall mountain peak.
At the foot of the mountain, there was indeed a black rock.
But there, they could not sense the aura of any ferocious beast.
"No questions. Let’s go!"
The masked man glared coldly at Lu Tingting and Lu Feng, then flew towards the black rock.
Lu Tingting and Lu Feng looked at each other, having no choice but to follow.
Arriving at the rock, the masked man punched it, smashing the rock to pieces!
Instantly, a zhang-wide cave opening appeared before their eyes.
The cave was incredibly dark, like an endless abyss, emitting a sinister and eerie aura.
"If there really are ferocious beasts inside, will they eat us?" Lu Feng asked, a bit scared.
"Even if they would eat us, we have no choice," the masked man responded coldly, then strode into the cave. He extended his right arm, and True Qi surged in his palm, condensing into a ball of light.
"True Qi?"
Lu Tingting was momentarily taken aback and asked incredulously, "You’re just a Martial Ancestor?"
"Correct."
"However, my master said that it won’t be long before I can reach the War Emperor realm."
The masked man replied coldly. At the same time, he observed the situation inside the cave.
The diameter of the cave was about two to three meters, and it extended deep inside, with no end yet in sight.
"Don’t dawdle! Hurry up and follow me!"
The masked man glanced at the two of them and walked deeper into the cave.
Lu Feng and Lu Tingting swallowed hard, bracing themselves as they followed.
Lu Tingting asked in a low voice, "Why are you serving him? Just because he can help you break through to the War Emperor realm?"
"You’re too naive, and you greatly underestimate my master’s capabilities."
"Do you know where Qin Feiyang’s Elixir Formula for the Potential Elixir came from?" the masked man sneered.
"Where did it come from?" the two of them asked in surprise.
This was not only their question but also one that everyone in the Spirit State wanted to know.
The masked man said, "The Elixir Formula for the Potential Elixir belongs to my master."
"What?"
Lu Tingting and Lu Feng’s expressions changed in shock.
"However, the master never mentioned how the Elixir Formula got into Qin Feiyang’s hands."
"And you shouldn’t ask."
"If you anger the master, no one can save you," the masked man warned.
Lu Tingting and Lu Feng looked at each other, their eyes filled with bewildered suspicion.
What exactly is the relationship between this Qin Feiyang and the master?
If Qin Feiyang and the master are friends, then why isn’t the master killing them now?
But if they are enemies, how did the Elixir Formula for the Potential Elixir fall into Qin Feiyang’s hands?
About ten breaths of time passed.
The masked man frowned and said, "Have you felt a change in temperature?"
The two were startled. Paying closer attention, they sensed it.
Indeed, the temperature here was somewhat cold!
And the deeper they went, the colder it became.
Before long, a layer of frost had formed on their bodies, faces, and hair!
A moment later, the three had ventured about a hundred meters deeper.
The walls of the cave were covered in a thick layer of ice.
It was even colder here.
All three of them couldn’t help but huddle from the cold, their teeth chattering!
The breath they exhaled from their nostrils turned into white mist.
Another hundred meters in.
Suddenly!
The masked man stared at a certain spot ahead as if he had seen a monster, his pupils contracting sharply. He raised a hand and shouted low, "Stop!"
Puzzled, Lu Feng and Lu Tingting followed his gaze.
Instantly, their faces turned pale!
Some ten-plus meters ahead lay an ice cellar, about ten zhang wide!
Inside the ice cellar, two ferocious beasts were sealed in ice!
One was the White Jade Demon Snake!
The other was a Sand Whale!
The White Jade Demon Snake was as thick as an arm and two meters long. True to its name, its entire body was as white as jade.
What surprised them was that a thumb-thick white horn grew from between its brows!
Compared to the Sand Whales outside the valley, this Sand Whale was many times smaller, only about two or three meters long.
Its body, however, was covered in yellow scales.
Even through the ice, they could sense that the scales were extremely hard!
Lu Feng gulped and said, "The strength of these beasts must be terrifying!"
"Isn’t that even better?" The masked man’s eyes sparkled as he continued, "As long as they are here, taking down those from the Dong Family and finding Lu Xingchen’s body will be a piece of cake."
With that, he took out a dagger, ran into the ice cellar, and without hesitation, sliced his wrist.
Blood gushed out immediately.
Lu Tingting and Lu Feng exchanged a look and also hurried forward.
They saw the hope of vengeance!
Soon, the ice sealing the two beasts was dyed blood red!
CRACK!
With a deafening sound, the ice imprisoning the two ferocious beasts suddenly exploded.
Two incomparably terrifying ferocious auras roared out, and the three of them—Lu Tingting, Lu Feng, and the masked man—were instantly blasted away, spewing mouthfuls of blood!
The White Jade Demon Snake and the Sand Whale now floated in the air, absorbing the blood of the three humans.
Three Star later, their eyes suddenly opened. Their ferocious eyes, glinting with a fierce light, held a profound sense of ancientness and vicissitudes.
"Was it you who awakened us?" the two ferocious beasts asked, staring down coldly at Lu Tingting, Lu Feng, and the masked man.
Kneeling on one knee, the masked man said, "My Lords, it was our master who bade us awaken you."
"Master?" The two beasts looked somewhat confused.
"Snake Emperor, Sand Whale Emperor, ten thousand long years have passed. It is time for you to awaken."
Just then, the mysterious person’s voice resounded through the cave.
"Master!"
A tremor went through the two beasts’ eyes, and they immediately shot out of the cave as if crazed.
"Master, you’re not dead?"
They scanned the valley, their eyes surprisingly welling with tears.
"That’s right," the mysterious man’s voice boomed from the lake. "I didn’t die. Heaven did not let me perish. I have returned!"
His voice lingered in the valley, thick with irresolvable resentment and an unyielding spirit.
"He really isn’t dead!"
The two beasts were ecstatic, charging towards the lake.
"Don’t come to see me now."
"Go and assist them immediately. Complete all the tasks I’ve assigned."
"Remember, your current strength is far inferior to what it once was. Do not act on impulse, and above all, do not let anyone discover you."
"Especially the Spirit State Governor and that woman from Butterfly Valley," the mysterious man instructed.
"Yes, Master."
The two beasts hovered in mid-air, replying respectfully.
...
「At the same time.」
Dong Family Estate, The Grand Deliberation Hall.
Old Monster Dong, the Dong Family Head, the Second Clan Elder, and the others all sat with bowed heads, silent.
"Haha..."
Suddenly, a burst of laughter echoed from outside.
The Great Clan Elder walked into the hall, his face beaming.
"How is it?" Old Monster Dong and the others instantly looked up at him, their eyes filled with anticipation.
The Great Clan Elder announced, "I just received news. Qin Feiyang has been thrown into prison!"
"Excellent!" The group immediately cheered, some even slapping the table in approval.
The Dong Family Head exclaimed with joy, "Ancestor, do we still need to leave State City now?"
"Of course not."
"Qin Feiyang can barely protect himself now. How could he possibly harm us?" the Second Clan Elder and the others sneered.
However, Old Monster Dong hesitated.
Seeing this, the Great Clan Elder asked suspiciously, "Ancestor, do you have concerns?"
"Mm," Old Monster Dong nodded, sighing. "Although Qin Feiyang is imprisoned, his talent is undeniable. The Governor is unlikely to kill him."
Hearing this, the smiles on the faces of the Second Clan Elder and the others stiffened, and they fell silent once more.
"Actually, you have no need to worry."
But suddenly, a soft laugh was heard, and a middle-aged man in armor walked into the Deliberation Hall.
"Who are you?" Old Monster Dong and the others looked at him, their eyes full of surprise and doubt.
The middle-aged man smiled. "My name is Wei Zhongyang. I am the current Guard Commander of the prison."
"Guard Commander?" The Dong Family members exchanged glances, a hint of confusion in their eyes.
The Dong Family Head stood up to greet him, cupping his hands. "Brother Wei, what did you mean by what you just said?"
Wei Zhongyang smiled. "What I mean is, there is absolutely no need to fear Qin Feiyang."
The Dong Family Head replied, "His talent in Alchemy is astonishing, and his martial arts aptitude is unparalleled. How can we not fear him?"
Wei Zhongyang sneered, "That’s true, but he also has a weakness."
"What weakness?" everyone asked, intrigued.
"I know him very well," Wei Zhongyang said. "He may appear cold and ruthless, and his methods can be vicious, but he is actually deeply loyal and values his relationships immensely."
"As long as we capture those close to him, he’ll be forced to tread carefully."
"When that time comes, forget about merely lifting the Treasure Pavilion’s ban on you. Even if we demanded he kill himself on the spot, he wouldn’t dare disobey!" Wei Zhongyang finished with another sneer.
The Dong Family Head’s eyes brightened, but then he frowned again. "The people close to Qin Feiyang are all hidden within that special artifact of his. How can we capture them?"
"No," Wei Zhongyang shook his head, sneering. "There is one place where we can definitely find people Qin Feiyang cares about."
"Where?" the Dong Family Head asked.
"Yan Province!"
A vicious, cold glint flashed in Wei Zhongyang’s eyes.
...
「The Prison!」
A guard in black armor hurried to the stone door of Cell Number Five and opened it.
But seeing the cell was empty, the guard couldn’t help but furrow his brows.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, he called out loudly, "Qin Feiyang! It’s me, Fan Jian! Come on out for a moment!"
A short while later, Qin Feiyang appeared out of thin air, asking in confusion, "Brother Fan, why are you here? By the way, thank you for your earlier warning."
"It’s nothing. Why be so formal?" Fan Jian waved his hand, glanced back at the door, and then whispered, "I came to find you because there’s something I need to tell you."
"What is it?" Qin Feiyang asked, surprised and uneasy.
Fan Jian replied, "Wei Zhongyang just went to the Dong Family."
"To the Dong Family?" Qin Feiyang frowned, asking doubtfully, "What would he be doing at the Dong Family?"
"That, I don’t know," Fan Jian said. "But I suspect it has something to do with you, so I came to let you know. Or maybe I’m just being overly suspicious," Fan Jian added.
"Overly suspicious?" Qin Feiyang’s brows knitted tightly.
Wei Zhongyang visiting the Dong Family... that definitely spells trouble.
He counted out one billion Gold Coins, placed them into a Qiankun Bag, and said, "Thank you for the information, Brother Fan. Please accept this small token of my appreciation."
Fan Jian’s eyes brightened. He pocketed it without ceremony and grinned. "It’s been a while since I last saw Fatty. When you get a chance, have him come out for a few drinks with me."
"Sure," Qin Feiyang nodded.
"I’ll be going then." Fan Jian smiled and turned to leave.
But just as he did, Qin Feiyang’s eyes flashed, and he hastily said, "Brother Fan, I have a rather presumptuous request."
"I told you not to be so formal! If you keep this up, I’ll really get angry!" Fan Jian said, feigning annoyance.
Qin Feiyang gave a sheepish smile. "Brother Fan, could you possibly give me the keys to the cell’s stone door and the main prison gate?"
"What?" Fan Jian’s expression changed drastically. "Are you planning to escape?" he stared at Qin Feiyang in shock and disbelief.