CHAPTER 307: CHAPTER 307 GET OVER HERE_1

Before Elder Shi and Elder Lv could speak, the two brothers began to squabble.

"What in the world is going on?"

"What makes them so special that you’re fighting over them like this?"

Lu Ziyuan and his two companions clenched their fists tightly.

Even when they had first entered the Holy Temple, they hadn’t received such treatment. Why should these two newcomers?

At this moment, Elder Lv, without turning her head, waved her hand dismissively. "Lu Ziyuan, you three can go about your business."

They’re actually telling us to leave?

Lu Ziyuan and his companions were incredulous.

In all their time at the Holy Temple, Elder Lv had never disregarded them so completely.

This was a first.

And all because of these two new disciples.

They refused to accept it.

On what grounds?

Elder Lv suddenly spun her head towards the three and bellowed, "I told you to leave! Didn’t you hear me?"

"Yes!"

The three of them shuddered and scrambled away as if fleeing for their lives.

As they turned, a vicious glint flashed in their eyes.

They already sensed a threat.

If these two were allowed to remain in the Elixir Palace, they feared they would eventually climb over their heads.

Upon entering the courtyard, Lu Ziyuan turned to Shao Hong and Dong Cheng, his voice ominous. "I’m going home for a bit. The moment the four elders leave, you two teach them a lesson."

"Alright."

The pair nodded.

Lu Ziyuan waved his hand, a portal opened, and he strode in.

Shao Hong and Dong Cheng leaped up to the tenth floor, standing shoulder to shoulder at the railing, looking down with predatory eyes.

「Outside the Alchemy Room!」

Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi, the two brothers, were still at each other’s throats.

Elder Shi and Elder Lv looked at Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong, their eyes gleaming with a peculiar light.

Elder Lv suddenly said, "Alright, all of you, quiet down."

"Hmph!"

The two brothers snorted in unison and stepped aside.

Zhou Dong said, "Qin Feiyang, Lu Hong, don’t be afraid. This is Elder Lv Yun, our Law Enforcement Elder. She won’t let certain people act wantonly here."

"Zhou Dong, what do you mean by that? I merely came to persuade them, I haven’t laid a finger on them. How is that acting wantonly?" Shi Ming frowned.

Lv Yun said, "You barged in here without my permission. If that’s not acting wantonly, what is?"

Shi Ming retorted disdainfully, "A woman with long hair but short understanding. I can’t be bothered to argue with you."

"Long hair and short understanding, am I?" Lv Yun paused, then chuckled coldly. "I’d say you’re more like a descendant of a pig—strong limbs, simple mind."

Shi Ming’s eyes bulged as he shouted, "You wretched woman! Can’t you watch your mouth?"

Lv Yun smiled sweetly. "That depends on whom I’m addressing. Towards shameless people like you, I’ve already been very courteous."

"You..." Shi Ming pointed at Lv Yun, fuming. "Fine, you’re formidable! Can we stop this nonsense now?"

He turned his gaze to Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong. "So, where will you go? Think carefully, and don’t be led astray by certain people."

Lv Yun’s delicate brows furrowed. "He possesses Level Ten spiritual power. His future achievements in alchemy are limitless. Joining your Martial Palace would be truly leading him astray."

"What about her?" Shi Ming pointed at Lu Hong, demanding angrily, "She only has Level Five spiritual power. There’s no future for her in alchemy! By keeping her here, aren’t you ruining her prospects?"

Lv Yun sneered, "She wishes to stay here of her own free will. What business is it of yours?"

Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong exchanged glances.

The bickering between the brothers Zhou Xi and Zhou Dong had just ended, and now these two Elders were at it.

This couldn’t continue. If a real fight broke out, the commotion would be even greater.

Qin Feiyang clasped his hands. "Elder Shi, may I say a word?"

Shi Ming paused, then said, "Speak."

"It is my honor that Elder Shi would personally come, but I truly love alchemy. Moreover, the Elixir Palace and the Martial Palace are both part of the Holy Temple. I don’t consider myself a disciple of the Elixir Palace, nor of the Martial Palace. Because I am a disciple of the Holy Temple. So, Elder, there’s no need for such sectarianism. We should all support each other!" Qin Feiyang said with a smile.

"This..." Shi Ming frowned. He found Qin Feiyang’s words reasonable and couldn’t find a rebuttal.

"And you?" he asked Lu Hong, still unwilling to give up.

Lu Hong said, "It’s still the same: wherever Qin Feiyang goes, I will go."

Shi Ming looked deeply at them both, then sighed. "Very well. Since this is your choice, I won’t insist."

Zhou Xi’s expression changed, and he quickly said, "Elder Shi..."

But before he could finish, Shi Ming waved his hand. "Forget it. Everyone has their own aspirations; it cannot be forced."

He looked back at Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong, smiling. "If things don’t work out for you here, you can come to the Martial Palace to find me anytime."

"Thank you, Elder Shi." Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong clasped their hands in gratitude.

"Lv Yun, congratulations. But we’ll see if you have the ability to keep them tied to the Elixir Palace forever." With a meaningful smile, Shi Ming quickly left with Zhou Xi.

Zhou Dong asked worriedly, "Elder Lv, do you think Elder Shi is up to something?"

"It doesn’t matter." Lv Yun scoffed, then turned to Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong. "You made the right choice to stay in the Elixir Palace. After all, we Alchemists are far more precious than mere Martial Artists."

Precious? Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong exchanged a look, their eyes full of wry smiles.

It seemed the Holy Temple was not as peaceful as it appeared on the surface.

After giving a few more instructions, Lv Yun left with Zhou Dong.

"On the surface, the Martial Palace and the Elixir Palace seem to have merged into the Holy Temple. But in reality, they each have their own camps, and internal conflicts run deep," Qin Feiyang sighed. It seems I’ll have to be even more careful here than before.

Lu Hong nodded. "Now I finally understand why our Master instructed us to keep a low profile." She continued, reflecting on their Master’s intentions, "He didn’t want us to be too conspicuous, lest we attract unwanted attention and invite trouble."

Unfortunately, they had all treated their Master’s advice like wind passing by their ears and hadn’t taken it to heart.

Qin Feiyang said with a bitter smile, "I’ve already been very discreet. Otherwise, my spiritual power would be enough to shock the entire Spirit State."

"That’s right! What’s with your spiritual power?" Lu Hong asked in surprise. "I remember it being Ninth Level before. How did it suddenly become Level Ten?"

Qin Feiyang smiled. "Back in Black Bear City, I originally didn’t want to enter the Elixir Palace. So, when Feng Cheng tested my spiritual power, I deliberately concealed my true level."

"Oh!" Lu Hong’s eyes widened in realization. This guy really is a deep one, fooling everyone in Yan Province!

Suddenly, her eyes trembled as she asked in shock, "Listening to you, does that mean you deliberately concealed your strength this time too?"

"Yes." Qin Feiyang nodded. "When the test reached Level Ten spiritual power, my spirit was still abundant, so it’s definitely not just Level Ten."

"Then what level is your spiritual power actually at?" Lu Hong exclaimed in shock.

"I’ve never seriously tested it, so I don’t know." Qin Feiyang shook his head.

"You’re a monster!" Lu Hong stared at him, her eyes wide with shock, as if looking at an actual monster. If Lu Ziyuan and the others were to learn of this, I wonder how they would react! This monster truly isn’t someone ordinary people can compare to.

Just then, Wolf King arrived like a whirlwind. "I’m back," he announced.

Qin Feiyang asked, "What did you find out?"

Wolf King said, "There are two ways to seize an Alchemy Room. First, defeat the opponent in alchemy. Second, go to the Martial Arts Arena, challenge them to a duel, and win. However, private fights are strictly forbidden."

Lu Hong smiled. "That’s easy. With your alchemy skills, you can completely crush Lu Ziyuan and his cronies."

Wolf King looked puzzled. "How do you know about Lu Ziyuan?"

Lu Hong covered her mouth and chuckled. "He came by earlier and even wanted Qin Feiyang to be his lackey."

"Damn, that guy really doesn’t know his own worth." Wolf King sneered.

Qin Feiyang asked, "Do you know his background?"

"I do," Wolf King said dismissively. "He’s quite famous in the Holy Temple. Lu Ziyuan, Level Ten spiritual power, a disciple of the Lu Family, currently a Seven-Star War King."

Qin Feiyang’s face twitched. It’s someone from the Lu Family again. Why am I so fated to encounter them?

Lu Hong asked curiously, "What about Dong Cheng and Shao Hong?"

Wolf King continued, "Their backgrounds aren’t simple either. In the State City, the Dong and Shao Families are major powers, comparable to the Lu Family. Both Dong Cheng and Shao Hong are also Seven-Star War Kings. But besides them, there’s one person who’s even more formidable."

Qin Feiyang asked, "Is it Lu Xingchen?"

"No, it’s a woman," Wolf King said. "What was her name again? Oh, right, Murong Jing. She has Level Eleven spiritual power and can concoct true Top Grade elixirs. Moreover, she’s an Eight-Star War King and the owner of Alchemy Room Number One. But rumor has it, this woman is very low-key. Since arriving at the Holy Temple, she rarely appears, doesn’t vie for fame or fortune, and never concocts elixirs for outsiders."

Lu Hong smiled. "She already has Alchemy Room Number One. Why would she need to compete for fame or snatch any benefits?"

Qin Feiyang frowned. "Wait a minute! If Alchemy Room Number One belongs to this Murong Jing, then what about Lu Xingchen? His cultivation is even higher than Ren Wushuang’s. We’ve also witnessed the elixirs he concocts. Shouldn’t Alchemy Room Number One be his?"

"Ah, that’s something you don’t know!" Wolf King said smugly. "According to my inquiries, there’s another amazing place in the Holy Temple called the Inner Palace. Only disciples who have broken through to the War Emperor realm are qualified to enter it. And this Lu Xingchen is in the Inner Palace."

"Inner Palace?" Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong looked at each other, a hint of surprise in their eyes.

Although Qin Feiyang was the Emperor’s son, he had spent most of his life in the Imperial Palace. Given his youth and esteemed status back then, he wouldn’t have bothered to learn about such matters. Therefore, his knowledge of the Holy Temple was only superficial. And this so-called Inner Palace was something he was hearing about for the first time.

Wolf King added mysteriously, "I also found out that entering the Inner Palace grants a chance to go to the Imperial Capital."

Qin Feiyang’s gaze wavered. It seems I really must make a trip to this Inner Palace. But before that, I’ll have to break through to the War Emperor realm.

At that moment, a thunderous shout of "Qin Feiyang, get your ass over here!" erupted in the Elixir Fire Palace, startling everyone inside. It was Shao Hong’s voice!

The disciples who were refining elixirs emerged from their Alchemy Rooms, their faces etched with surprise.

"What’s going on?"

"Who is Qin Feiyang?"

"Judging by Senior Brother Shao Hong’s tone, he sounds furious, doesn’t he?"