CHAPTER 471: CHAPTER 471: LU XINGCHEN IS ALIVE_1

Qin Feiyang appeared out of nowhere in front of the Manor Lord’s courtyard.

The Manor Lord was sitting alone on a stone bench, sunbathing while sipping tea, utterly content.

Seeing Qin Feiyang appear, he laughed and said, "I knew you would come. Come in!"

Qin Feiyang entered the courtyard.

The Manor Lord asked, "Would you like a cup?"

Qin Feiyang said, "I’m not as leisurely as you, old man."

The Manor Lord took a sip from his teacup, shook his head with a smile, and said, "At my age, if I don’t start enjoying life, I may no longer have the chance."

"Huh?"

Qin Feiyang was slightly stunned. What does this mean?

The Manor Lord set down his teacup and laughed. "What would you like to know?"

Qin Feiyang asked, "Why didn’t you kill Zhao He?"

The Manor Lord smiled. "How could a smart person like you not think of the reason?"

Qin Feiyang frowned, bowed his head, and pondered for a moment before his eyes suddenly lit up. "You want to use Zhao He to lure out that mysterious person?"

"Exactly."

The Manor Lord nodded, his old eyes glittering with an icy light. "I won’t allow anyone to cause trouble in Spirit State. Since this person has helped Zhao He twice, they will likely try to save him again."

"Old Master, your methods are truly impressive." Qin Feiyang cupped his hands and laughed, his resentment subsiding.

The Manor Lord said, "Compared to you, I’m still far behind. The Dong Family’s Second Clan Elder isn’t dead, is he? You made that up, didn’t you!"

Qin Feiyang laughed. "If I didn’t say that, would Zhao He take the bait?"

"You sly young fox."

The Manor Lord shook his head and laughed.

Everyone had thought that once the Dong Family was exterminated and all leads were cut off, Qin Feiyang would give up. But surprisingly, he immediately threw out another bait.

This young man’s mind is truly terrifying.

Qin Feiyang smiled, then his expression turned serious. "Old Master, where is the person you mentioned who can help the Rogue Wolf repair his Sea of Consciousness?"

The Manor Lord replied, "In the Land of Ruins."

"What?"

Qin Feiyang was aghast.

The Manor Lord sighed. "I won’t hide it from you. The person I’m talking about is my son, Shuang’er’s father."

"So it’s him."

A chill ran down Qin Feiyang’s spine as he frowned. "But hasn’t he been dead for a long time?"

The Manor Lord countered, "Who saw his remains?"

Qin Feiyang shook his head.

Ren Wushuang had searched in the Land of Ruins for over twenty years and still hadn’t found the man’s remains.

The Manor Lord said, "If his remains haven’t been discovered, it means he could still be alive."

Qin Feiyang pondered this, looking at the Manor Lord with a strange expression. "Old Master," he asked, "are you trying to get me to help you find him?"

"It seems I really can’t hide anything from you."

"Exactly."

"Shuang’er searched for decades without success, but you’re different."

"You’re more meticulous than Shuang’er and more capable. I believe you will definitely find him."

"Of course, you don’t have any other choice right now. To save the Rogue Wolf, you must find him."

The Manor Lord chuckled, looking like he had Qin Feiyang right where he wanted him.

Qin Feiyang fell into silent contemplation.

After a moment, he raised his head, looked at the Manor Lord, and nodded. "Alright, I’ll go. But I have a question: can I destroy the Land of Ruins?"

"Huh?"

The Manor Lord stood up abruptly, surprised. "Why would you have such an idea?"

Qin Feiyang said, "Because the Land of Ruins shouldn’t exist. Those who deserve to die shouldn’t still be alive."

"I don’t agree with your view."

"Every place has a reason to exist, just like every person has their own fate."

"Moreover, even though most inhabitants of the Land of Ruins are heinous criminals, there are also good people there."

"If the Land of Ruins is destroyed, wouldn’t they die unjustly?" the Manor Lord asked.

"Yes."

"There are indeed good people, but do you know what kind of life they lead?"

"Do you know how harsh the conditions there are?"

"Once, in the Land of Ruins, I encountered a child. He asked me if I was thirsty."

"He looked very innocent, very cute, but he had put poison in the water he offered me."

"Think about it," Qin Feiyang said. "What kind of environment could compel a supposedly innocent child to poison someone?"

The Manor Lord fell silent.

Qin Feiyang’s words were ruthless, even cruel, but they were also the truth.

Qin Feiyang continued, "Instead of letting them continue to live and suffer, it would be better to grant them an early release."

The Manor Lord shook his head. "No matter what you say, I will never agree to killing them all."

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "Then it’s up to you, old man, to decide."

The Manor Lord pondered for a moment, then sighed. "Alright then. You go to the Land of Ruins first. As for this matter, I need to consider it carefully."

Qin Feiyang nodded. "Alright. What does your son look like?"

The Manor Lord waved his hand. His Battle Intent surged, coalescing into a phantom figure.

It was a middle-aged man, about 1.8 meters tall, of average build, with a weather-beaten face that showed immense resolve.

The man’s appearance was rather ordinary, but he had a very distinctive feature: a crescent-shaped mark between his eyebrows, resembling a pure white gemstone embedded in his skin.

The Manor Lord asked, "Have you memorized it?"

Qin Feiyang nodded.

Just then, a guard hurried over, calling out, "My Lord, someone requests an audience!"

"Huh?"

Qin Feiyang was stunned.

What’s going on? Is it necessary to be in such a rush just because someone wants a meeting?

The Manor Lord was also puzzled. "Who is it?" he asked.

"Lu..."

The guard stuttered, unable to get the words out even after a long moment.

The Manor Lord frowned. "Who is it exactly?"

The guard took a deep breath and said, "It’s Lu Xingchen!"

"What?"

Qin Feiyang and the Manor Lord gasped.

How is that possible?

Wasn’t Lu Xingchen already dead?

Qin Feiyang asked, "Did you see clearly? Was it really Lu Xingchen?"

The guard nodded heavily. "Yes, I saw it very clearly."

The Manor Lord said, "Have him come see me."

"Yes."

The guard respectfully acknowledged the request and hurriedly turned and left.

Qin Feiyang looked at the Manor Lord, asking, "What’s going on?"

The Manor Lord shook his head. "I don’t know either."

He was certain he had killed Lu Xingchen back then. How could he suddenly reappear now?

Soon, a young man in purple approached.

He was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with an imposing and noble bearing, his eyes as sharp as swords, and an air of extraordinary refinement.

If it wasn’t Lu Xingchen, who else could it be?

Standing outside the courtyard, Lu Xingchen bowed and said, "Greetings, Grandfather Ren."

The Manor Lord said, "Come in."

Qin Feiyang’s gaze was firmly locked on Lu Xingchen.

As Lu Xingchen entered the courtyard, he smiled and said, "Oh, Brother Qin is here too!"

Qin Feiyang nodded but didn’t say much.

Right now, he just wanted to know if this Lu Xingchen was the real deal or an imposter.

The Manor Lord took out an Eye of Heaven Stone, placed it on the stone table, and said, "Put your hand on it."

"Yes."

Lu Xingchen stepped forward, extended his arm, and placed his hand directly on the stone.

But even after a while, the Eye of Heaven Stone showed no reaction, and Lu Xingchen himself remained unchanged.

Qin Feiyang’s gaze trembled. The real one!

"Grandfather Ren, I know you’re puzzled as to why I’m not dead."

"In fact, I don’t know why either."

"When I crawled out of my grave, I was just as confused."

"And what’s more, I discovered that my cultivation is still intact."

"I suppose Heaven must have taken pity on me and decided not to take me yet!" Lu Xingchen said with a bow.

"Your cultivation is still intact?"

Qin Feiyang and the Manor Lord exchanged a look, their eyes full of disbelief.

They knew that the Manor Lord himself had crippled Lu Xingchen’s cultivation, and Qin Feiyang had witnessed it firsthand.

Yet now, Lu Xingchen had not only risen from the dead, but even his Qi Sea had been restored. This was simply too bizarre!

"Grandfather Ren, I came to apologize to you."

"Everything in the past was my fault, and I hope you can give me a chance to change my ways."

"Besides, with only me left in the Lu Family now, Grandfather Ren, can you bear to see the Lu Family line end with me?"

"As for my engagement to Wushuang, since it has already been annulled, I won’t dwell on it. I only ask to be allowed to live and remain in the State City."

"And Brother Qin, I deeply apologize for my past actions against you."

"Having escaped death this time, I feel I’ve seen through it all. Fame and fortune are merely passing clouds."

"Brother Qin, I sincerely ask for your forgiveness," Lu Xingchen said, bowing deeply, his face a mask of sincerity.

Qin Feiyang furrowed his brows.

The Manor Lord sent a mental message: "Let’s observe for now."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

This matter was too bizarre; it would likely take some time to investigate thoroughly.

The Manor Lord looked at Lu Xingchen and said, "Since you have realized your mistakes, and since you have already experienced death once, let’s forget about the past. As for where you will go next..."

The Manor Lord pondered for a moment, then said, "You should go to the Inner Palace!"

"Thank you, Grandfather Ren!" Lu Xingchen exclaimed joyfully.

The Manor Lord’s gaze flickered. "But before going to the Inner Palace," he added, "you will accompany Qin Feiyang on a trip to the Land of Ruins."

"Huh?"

Qin Feiyang, puzzled, turned to look at the Manor Lord.

Lu Xingchen was also somewhat surprised.

"I’m having him accompany you so you can observe him closely," the Manor Lord transmitted to Qin Feiyang secretly.

Qin Feiyang’s eyebrows furrowed imperceptibly.

Lu Xingchen asked in bewilderment, "Grandfather Ren, why are we going to the Land of Ruins?"

The Manor Lord said, "You don’t need to know anything, just follow Qin Feiyang."

"But..."

Lu Xingchen hesitated. "I’ve heard of the Land of Ruins... It’s easy to get in, but notoriously difficult to get out!"

The Manor Lord chuckled. "You don’t have to worry about that; Qin Feiyang has a way."

Lu Xingchen looked surprised, then turned to Qin Feiyang, cupped his hands with a smile, and said, "Then, Brother Qin, I’ll be under your care."

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "Of course."

The Manor Lord waved his hand. "There’s no time to lose. Depart at once!"

He also secretly warned Qin Feiyang to be cautious on the journey.

With a flicker in his eyes, Qin Feiyang opened a portal and stepped through it first.

Lu Xingchen immediately followed.

Once the portal vanished, the Manor Lord immediately opened another one, appearing directly above the cemetery in the Inner Palace.

After glancing at Lu Xingchen’s grave, he waved his hand, and the grave was instantly excavated.

Inside, it was empty!

He actually came back from the dead.

But why would this happen?

What exactly went wrong?

The Manor Lord furrowed his brows, utterly puzzled.

SIGH.

After a moment, he took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "It seems the only way to investigate this is through Lu Xingchen himself. I can only hope Qin Feiyang uncovers something."

After restoring the grave, he immediately left the Inner Palace.

He then issued a strict gag order to the guards who knew about it.

Until the matter was fully understood, it absolutely could not be revealed to anyone else. After all, it was far too inconceivable. If word spread, it would undoubtedly cause a massive uproar.