CHAPTER 341: CHAPTER 341: HYPOCRITICAL DONG ZHENG_1

"Little crawler, you dare to bite your Wolf Grandpa? You’re asking for a beating!"

The Wolf King’s claw thundered towards the beast’s lower jaw.

YEOWL!

The beast instantly let out a lamenting howl and was blasted away. Its mouth full of fangs shattered, blood gushing out.

The beast crashed through many large trees and finally, with a loud THUD, landed tens of meters away. Immediately, dust billowed everywhere, and a massive pit was revealed!

When the beast managed to get up, it gave the Wolf King a ferocious gaze, then turned tail and ran without looking back.

At the same time, the man and woman also turned to flee.

Seeing this, a smirk flitted across Qin Feiyang’s face as he told Fatty, "Stop them!"

"No problem!" With a confident smile, Fatty executed the Step of Unification, his speed incredibly fast. In a blink of an eye, he had closed the distance.

At the same time, the Wolf King, who had been about to pursue the beast, abruptly turned its head to chase the man and woman. A shocking, bloodthirsty light flickered in its huge pupils.

WHOOSH.

In less than ten breaths, Fatty had already overtaken the man and woman, blocking their way. He said jestingly, "Where do you think you’re going?"

"How did he get here so fast?" The man and woman looked frightened.

"What I hate the most are people like you who break promises and abandon others after getting what you want!" The Wolf King also appeared behind them, emanating a chilling intent to kill. Coupled with its five to six-meter-high stature, like that of a giant beast, it scared the man and woman pale.

The man hurriedly said, "This is a misunderstanding. We’re not trying to go back on our word."

As Qin Feiyang leisurely approached using Wind Controlling Steps, he asked indifferently, "If you’re not trying to go back on your word, then why are you running?"

The man said, "We were scared, so we tried to get further away."

The Wolf King sneered, "I’ve already driven away that beast. What are you still afraid of?"

"Can’t we just be timid?"

"We’ll give you the two Red Fire Glazed Trees right now."

"Senior Brother Qin, please accept them." The man slapped his Qiankun Bag, took out two small, crimson trees, and handed them to Qin Feiyang.

Both small trees had three fiery-red leaves that looked like condensed flames, and their medicinal fragrance was captivating.

Qin Feiyang took them, glanced at them briefly, and then tossed them to Fatty.

The man asked, "Senior Brother Qin, can we leave now?"

Qin Feiyang nodded. "Of course, but you have to hand over the other three Red Fire Glazed Trees first."

"What?"

"Senior Brother Qin, didn’t we agree on only giving two?"

"Senior Brother Qin, you can’t bully us and forcibly take our things!" The man and woman’s faces changed drastically as they hurriedly protested.

"Yes, we had an agreement," Qin Feiyang replied indifferently. "But who told you to try and betray us after we helped you? White-Eyed Wolf and I both despise people like you who don’t keep your word. Hand them over quickly, or don’t blame me for being impolite."

The man was furious. "This is outrageous! I will report this to the Law Enforcement Elder!"

What! After their lives were saved, they not only showed no gratitude but were also the first to accuse their saviors!

The two men and the wolf looked at each other, their eyes full of ridicule.

"Even if you report to the Law Enforcement Elder, you still have to hand them over now," Qin Feiyang said. Then he shouted, "White-Eyed Wolf, do it!"

"Wait, I’ll give them!" The man shuddered and hastily took out the remaining three Red Fire Glazed Trees, reluctantly handing them to Qin Feiyang.

"That’s more like it!" A smile touched Qin Feiyang’s lips as he handed them to Fatty.

Fatty also smirked and stored them in his Qiankun Bag.

The man asked, "Can we leave now?"

"Sure you can!" Qin Feiyang stepped aside. As he did so, he looked at the White-Eyed Wolf, a gleam of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

The Wolf King chuckled ominously.

The man and woman were about to leave. But at that moment, the Wolf King pounced, smashing their heads with one sweep of its paw.

Both were killed instantly!

"Wouldn’t it have been simpler to just give us the two Red Fire Glazed Trees?" Fatty sneered. "They had to play tricks. Weren’t they just seeking death?" He went forward to search their Qiankun Bags.

"HUH?!" he exclaimed, his eyes widening as he looked inside. "They actually have five more Red Fire Glazed Trees?" He was stunned.

"There are more?" Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King looked at each other, their eyes full of disbelief. "So, does that mean they stole a total of ten?"

Since when did Red Fire Glazed Trees become so abundant?

Fatty exclaimed excitedly, "Could there be other medicinal herbs in that beast’s den?"

"Let’s go check it out!" The Wolf King was also filled with enthusiasm.

But suddenly, its pupils constricted. It sniffed the air forcefully, catching a distinct human scent. It wasn’t Qin Feiyang’s or Fatty’s scent, nor was it from the man and woman.

There’s a third person present!

It scanned the surroundings and fixated on a cluster of bushes several tens of meters away to the left, shouting, "Who’s there?"

"EH?" Qin Feiyang and Fatty were startled and hurriedly turned their gazes in that direction, their eyes gleaming with a cold light. They had utmost faith in the Wolf King’s sense of smell. If it said there was someone, there definitely was!

And within the bushes, a person was indeed hiding. It was a young man in white, around twenty-five or twenty-six. His clothes were stained with blood, yet he bore an extraordinary demeanor and striking features.

The young man in white furrowed his brows. I’ve actually been found?

"Not coming out, are you?" Brother Wolf shouted, nodding at Fatty and Qin Feiyang. "Then don’t blame us for being rude!"

The two men and the wolf immediately moved at full speed, Battle Intent surging, and charged toward the bushes.

"Wait!" The young man in white suddenly stood up, extending his hand in a gesture of peace. "Please don’t misunderstand, the three of you. I’m just a passerby."

"Just passing by?" The Wolf King sneered. "Who are you trying to fool? Would a mere passerby skulk around hiding like that?"

Qin Feiyang glanced at the young man’s chest, his pupils shrinking slightly. Embroidered on his chest was a small arrow.

Another person from the Martial Palace.

The young man in white cupped his fist. "I truly am just passing by. I saw nothing. I hope Brother Qin won’t be overly suspicious."

"I don’t want to be suspicious either," Qin Feiyang chuckled. "But I have no choice. I only trust that dead men tell no tales."

True, I killed that man and woman because they betrayed us first, but we didn’t record their deceit at the time. If this man tells the higher-ups at the Holy Temple and adds some embellishments, they’ll undoubtedly think we killed those two out of greed. By then, we’d be unable to clear our names. After all, that man and woman had ten Red Fire Glazed Trees on them. No one could resist such a temptation.

The young man in white frowned slightly and said, "So, Brother Qin, you insist on a fight to the death?"

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "It seems I have no other choice."

This man’s aura is strong; I can’t see through him. But with Wolf King and Fatty, I’m confident we can take him down.

"Actually, it’s not necessary," the young man in white chuckled. "Not only are you a Top Grade Alchemist, but you also have good relations with the Treasure Pavilion. Who would dare to offend you? I’m a man who understands the times; I know what should be said and what shouldn’t. Besides, if we were to truly fight, the outcome is still uncertain. Why should we both suffer losses over such a trivial matter?"

"So confident?" the Wolf King sneered. "Then Brother Wolf really has to test you out!" He grinned, swung his giant paw, and lunged forward in a few steps, his Battle Intent surging as he attacked with full force. He was a Four-star War Emperor. With the enhancement from his Superior Battle Art, this strike was powerful enough to contend with a Seven-star War King!

But the young man in white didn’t seem alarmed at all. He merely lifted his arm and casually slapped out. With a SMACK! his palm connected with the Wolf King’s paw, sending the Wolf King flying into a large nearby tree!

Qin Feiyang and Fatty looked at each other, a trace of surprise in their eyes. This man’s strength... it seems even greater than we expected.

"I have shown mercy," the young man in white chuckled. "If I had used my full strength, the Wolf King’s paw would be crippled by now. Brother Qin, this should be enough to prove my sincerity, right?"

Qin Feiyang frowned slightly. This man’s words and actions... he really doesn’t seem to have any ill intent.

Qin Feiyang asked, "With your strength, you shouldn’t be a nobody. Who are you?"

The young man in white chuckled. "I am Dong Zheng, a disciple of the Martial Palace, with a cultivation of an Eight-star War King."

"Dong Zheng?" Qin Feiyang was puzzled. How come I’ve never heard of him?

The Wolf King stumbled to its feet, its eyes blazing with a fierce light. "I don’t care what your name is! Today, one of us dies!"

"Wait." Qin Feiyang extended his hand, stopping the Wolf King. He looked at Dong Zheng and said, "You may leave."

"Then, we shall meet again." Dong Zheng cupped his fist with a smile, then turned into a streak of light, speeding towards the outer area.

The Wolf King said angrily, "Xiao Qinzi, you just let him go like that?"

"Be patient." Qin Feiyang took out an Image Crystal Stone and quickly activated it.

A moment later, the illusory figure of Huang San materialized. Huang San appeared with a fawning smile. "Ah, Senior Brother Qin, what can I do for you?"

Qin Feiyang asked, "Do you know a person named Dong Zheng?"

"I do! He is a prominent figure in the Martial Palace, alongside Dongfang Yue, Shao Jian, and Lu Ziyang. They are known as the ’Four Prodigies of the Martial Palace.’ Moreover, he and Dong Cheng are blood brothers." After briefly explaining, Huang San asked with a puzzled look, "Senior Brother Qin, why are you suddenly asking about him?"

"Met him by chance," Qin Feiyang said. "What kind of person is he?"

"That man is a typical ’wolf in sheep’s clothing.’ Don’t let the ’Zheng’ (righteous) in his name fool you; he is extremely hypocritical, treacherous, and malicious. If you ever encounter him again, Senior Brother Qin, you must be extremely cautious," Huang San admonished.

"I understand. Thanks." Qin Feiyang smiled, put away the Image Crystal Stone, then his gaze suddenly turned cold as he shouted, "Wolf King, track him!"

"Should’ve done this from the start!" The Wolf King grinned and sprinted in the direction Dong Zheng had disappeared.

Qin Feiyang and Fatty quickly followed.

"Fatty," Qin Feiyang said, his voice somber, "when we get back to the Holy Temple, I need you to investigate all the prominent figures there for me. Especially their personalities and reputations."

If I had known Dong Zheng’s true character earlier, I would never have let him leave. Fortunately, I was cautious enough to ask Huang San; otherwise, the future trouble would have been endless!

"Understood," Fatty nodded, then asked worriedly, "Boss, can we really take on an Eight-star War King?"

"Don’t worry, I’m confident." A cold light flashed in Qin Feiyang’s eyes.

This Dong Zheng must be eliminated!