CHAPTER 291: CHAPTER 291: THE MANSION MASTER ARRIVES_1

On the sea surface in the deep of night, three sea horses stirred up gigantic waves behind them as they sped along like shooting stars.

Fatty asked, "Boss, based on the speed of these sea horses, when will we be able to leave the Sea of Despair?"

"About half a month."

Qin Feiyang replied.

"I wonder if the Black Wing King and White Wing King would come out to cause trouble."

A faint worry crossed Lu Hong’s face.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Feiyang shook his head, "No, the Merfolk Emperor will certainly keep them in check."

"The father-daughter pair seem to favor you greatly."

"Boss, can you tell us what hidden troubles you have?"

Fatty eyed him suspiciously.

After a moment of silence, Qin Feiyang said, "All I can tell you is that my enemies are fearsome enough to intimidate anyone."

Both looked at each other, their eyes filled with astonishment.

Lu Hong suddenly realized, "So, it turns out you were afraid of implicating the mermaids."

"But, Boss, if you’re afraid of dragging them into this, doesn’t that mean you’re also worried about dragging us into it too?"

"Why does Master Fatty feel like he’s been tricked onto your ship?"

Fatty grumbled discontentedly.

Qin Feiyang laughed, "Don’t worry, if it really comes to that, I’ll let you leave in advance."

"Leave?"

"Forget it!"

"Master Fatty is not someone who goes back on his word."

"As long as when you rise to prominence, you don’t forget there was a fatty who risked his life for you, that’s enough."

Fatty chortled.

Qin Feiyang shook his head and laughed, then turned to look at the expanse of the sea behind them.

He could keenly sense the emotions that Princess Mermaid was experiencing internally.

But he had no choice.

Take care.

He murmured quietly in his heart, then turned back to gaze into the distance.

His profound gaze seemed to pierce through time and space, looking at the distant Imperial Capital.

Mother, I’m almost at the state office. I’m just one step away from returning to the Imperial Capital. Please wait for me.

Time passed like grains of sand between fingers.

「Half a month blinked by.」

Early that morning, a long coastline finally came into their sight.

Behind the coastline lay an expansive mountain range, with towering peaks that were majestic and magnificent.

There were no signs of human habitation, only the roars of fearsome beasts.

A moment later, the three sea horses stopped at the shoreline, and Qin Feiyang, Lu Hong, and Fatty disembarked.

As their feet touched the ground, all three of them felt as if they had awoken from a dream.

The dream was over.

It was time to face everything.

Qin Feiyang turned around to face the three sea horses and said with a grateful bow, "Thank you for the escort, but could I trouble you to wait here for a while longer?"

The three sea horses looked at him with perplexity.

Qin Feiyang explained, "I have something I’d like you to deliver to the princess. It won’t take more than half a year at most."

The three sea horses nodded in agreement.

"Thank you."

Qin Feiyang bowed again.

SPLASH!

The three sea horses turned around and swiftly submerged into the depths of the sea.

Qin Feiyang also drew back his gaze and said to Fatty, "You go scout the situation. See what the strengths of the beasts in the mountain range are."

Fatty paled at the suggestion and protested indignantly, "Boss, you’re so unjust! You’re sending me off to die, don’t you know that?"

"Don’t you have wings?"

Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes at him.

"That’s right! Master Fatty can fly now."

Fatty slapped his forehead, and two dark wings appeared at once.

"Haha, let’s go!"

He let out an exuberant roar, spread his wings, and shot up into the sky like a bolt of black light.

Watching the proud figure, Qin Feiyang couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy.

Why couldn’t he have a pair of wings?

He turned to look at Lu Hong curiously, "What is your Battle Soul?"

Lu Hong laughed and replied, "All I can tell you is that it’s also connected to dragons."

"Dragon!"

Qin Feiyang was astounded.

WHOOSH!

Fatty dive-bombed back down and said in a serious tone, "Boss, this mountain range is too vast. We probably can’t get out of it quickly."

Qin Feiyang asked, "What about the strength of the beasts?"

Fatty responded, "Very strong. Just within a range of several thousand meters, I sensed more than a dozen powerful beasts. They’re no weaker than the Lion Headed Hawk."

At this, Qin Feiyang’s heart sank.

Most likely, there were beasts in the mountain range that surpassed the strength of the War Emperor.

Lu Hong suggested, "Fatty and I have wings, so as long as we keep a low profile, navigating through the mountain range shouldn’t be a big issue. But as for you..."

As she said this, a frown furrowed her pretty brows.

Suddenly, as if she had an idea, she turned to Fatty and laughed, "Why don’t you carry Qin Feiyang and fly across?"

Fatty was stunned and bristled, "Are you joking? Haven’t you noticed that I’m a heavyweight?"

Lu Hong retorted angrily, "Surely you don’t expect a woman to carry him?"

Fatty chuckled, "No worries. After all, we’ve never really treated you as a woman; to us, you’re just one of the guys."

"Bug off!"

Lu Hong’s face turned black.

So much for hoping for pearls of wisdom from the mouth of a dog.

"Alright, alright, neither of you should fly because being in the air makes you a bigger target."

With a wave of his hand, Qin Feiyang sent the two to the ancient castle, simultaneously calling out the Wolf King. Then, he surveyed the surroundings, carefully memorizing the coordinates of their current location.

Because only with these coordinates could he use the teleportation gate to teleport directly back here.

"Let’s go!"

After remembering the coordinates, he took a long sigh of relief. With a wave of his hand, he and the Wolf King stealthily entered the mountain range.

The Wolf King had a keen sense of smell, allowing them to circumvent powerful beasts they encountered. If they ran into slightly weaker ones, they would engage in combat.

If they were discovered by powerful beasts, they would retreat into the ancient castle.

They proceeded with caution, stopping every now and then.

Half a month had passed, and the man and wolf were still lingering in the mountain range.

"How big is this place exactly?"

On a low hill, Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King stood shoulder to shoulder, looking at the endless wilderness and hilly terrain in front of them, both exasperated.

They had assumed that half a month would have been more than enough to walk out of the range.

But now, they hadn’t even caught sight of the edge of the mountain range.

"Quick, ask Miss Ren what kind of weird place this is?" the Wolf King urged.

Qin Feiyang nodded, took out the Image Crystal Stone, and quickly activated it. In a moment, an exceptionally beautiful figure materialized.

"Feiyang, what can I do for you?" Ren Wushuang asked.

"Sis, we’ve left the Sea of Despair, but we’re trapped in a mountain range..."

Qin Feiyang then detailed their current predicament in the mountains to Ren Wushuang.

After a moment of contemplation, Ren Wushuang said, "If I recall correctly, that should be the Extinction Mountain Range."

"The Extinction Mountain Range?"

The man and wolf exchanged serious looks.

Just hearing this name gave them a sense that this was not a wholesome place.

"The Extinction Mountain Range is very dangerous."

"You could even say it’s the base camp for the beasts of our Spirit State."

"To be honest, even my grandfather doesn’t dare to tread lightly there."

"With your current speed and abilities, it would take you about eight to ten years to get out," Ren Wushuang continued.

"What?"

The man and wolf were shocked.

Even the Chief doesn’t dare to tread there?

Damn this Wang Hong! Is he trying to send them to their deaths?

Eight to ten years—they didn’t have that much time to waste.

Ren Wushuang said, "Give me your coordinates, and I’ll come get you."

Qin Feiyang frowned, "But wouldn’t that be a problem with Wang Hong’s arrangements?"

"Never mind him."

"He’s clearly putting undue pressure on you. If he dares to blame you, I’ll back you up," Ren Wushuang declared.

"It’s great to have a badass sister."

Qin Feiyang gave a smirk and gave her their coordinates.

Although he wanted to try to get out of the Extinction Mountain Range on his own, time was not on his side.

Moreover, without a Pill Furnace, he couldn’t craft Battle Intent Pills.

Without Battle Intent Pills, he would have to rely solely on absorbing Essence from the natural world to master the War Technique and reach the War Emperor rank. Who knew how long that would take?

WHOOSH!

In less than ten breaths, an exceptionally beautiful figure appeared out of thin air.

It was Ren Wushuang!

This time it wasn’t an illusion, but her in person.

The Wolf King waved his paws, chuckled and said, "Miss Ren, long time no see. Did you miss me?"

Ren Wushuang rolled her eyes, saw the man and the wolf looking rather miserable, and chuckled, "You guys had a tough time. Let me take you to the State City."

"State City!"

Qin Feiyang’s heart pounded.

With a wave of her hand, Ren Wushuang opened a portal and said, "Come with me." Having said that, she went in first.

Qin Feiyang looked down at the Wolf King and urged, "Don’t mention anything about the Mermaid race."

"I know, I know."

The Wolf King waved his paw impatiently and darted through the portal.

Qin Feiyang looked back towards the direction of the Sea of Despair, sighed lightly, and stepped into the portal. Soon, the two of them and the wolf found themselves standing in front of a standalone courtyard.

The courtyard was very large, covering five to six hundred meters.

At its far end stood a two-story pavilion, featuring carved beams and painted rafters, charmingly antique.

The rest of the space was a garden.

Young trees stood high, a variety of flowers in full bloom, a wave of intoxicating fragrance filling the air.

A secluded pathway meandered in all directions.

There was also a small brook winding its way along. Its water was so clear the bottom was visible, and colorful little fish played merrily within it.

Along the brook were a few pavilions.

It was a tranquil and picturesque place.

Ren Wushuang chuckled, "This is where I live. It’s removed from the bustle of the city, very quiet, perfect for secluded cultivation."

The Wolf King said, "So you’re saying I can live here from now on too?"

"Of course."

Ren Wushuang smiled, "You must be tired from the journey of these past months. Go get some rest; I’ll go inform my grandfather."

"Wait!"

Qin Feiyang was taken aback, hurriedly calling after her.

"What?"

Ren Wushuang was puzzled.

Qin Feiyang said, "I’m only at the Two-star War King level; I don’t deserve to meet the Chief. We can talk about that later!"

"Two-star War King?"

Ren Wushuang was stunned, looking at Qin Feiyang in disbelief.

Only a little over eight months had passed, and his cultivation had already reached the Two-star War King level. This speed was astonishing, wasn’t it?

She’d have to work hard. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be long before this little brother of hers caught up.

Snapping back to reality, Ren Wushuang chuckled, "We’re a family now. What’s all this talk about qualifications? Besides, my grandfather has always been quite interested in you."

But I’m not interested in him!

Qin Feiyang silently affirmed to himself, then said with a strained smile, "Sis, actually I’m not ready to meet him yet. After all, he’s a big shot."

"Other people dream of meeting my grandfather, and you’re making all kinds of excuses. I really don’t know what goes on in your head."

"Alright then, suit yourself."

Ren Wushuang rolled her eyes at him and led him and the Wolf King towards the pavilion.

Qin Feiyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Shuang’er, there are guests. Why didn’t you inform me?"

However, just at that moment, an aged voice suddenly resounded.

Qin Feiyang’s heart jumped to his throat in an instant!

Clearly, the Chief had arrived!