CHAPTER 551: CHAPTER 544 - DANGER LURKS ON EVERY SIDE_1

WHOOSH!

Before the old man in black had finished speaking, Qin Feiyang lunged forward and seized his throat.

"Your old life isn’t worth a tenth of theirs! I won’t just kill you; I’ll make you wish you were dead!"

"First, I’ll destroy your Qi Sea!" Qin Feiyang grinned, his smile contorted and fierce.

His sharp gaze, like a dagger, made the old man tremble head to toe!

CLANG!

Blue Snow materialized. He grabbed it without hesitation and thrust towards the old man’s lower abdomen.

At this moment, Fatty and the Drill-Through Beast hurried over, their eyes brimming with murderous intent. But when Fatty saw the old man’s face, a flicker of doubt crossed his eyes. Immediately after, his expression changed drastically, and he shouted urgently, "Boss, stay your hand!"

At this point, Blue Snow had already torn the old man’s robes, a mere sliver of space separating it from his lower abdomen. Hearing the cry, Qin Feiyang’s arm paused. He turned to Fatty, frowning. "What is it?"

Fatty didn’t answer, taking several quick steps to Qin Feiyang’s side. He scrutinized the old man from head to toe. Gradually, his body began to tremble, his gaze wavering, and a faint mist of tears welled in his eyes.

Seeing this, Qin Feiyang’s eyebrows rose. He also looked at the old man, a thought forming in his mind that he found difficult to accept. Could this person be the steward of the Situ Family?

"Uncle Hai, is that you?" Suddenly, Fatty asked, his voice hoarse, his eyes filled with anxious hope.

"Hmm?" The old man in black regarded Fatty with suspicion. "Who are you?"

"Answer me first," Fatty said. "Are you Situ Hai?"

"How do you know my name? Have we met?" The old man grew even more perplexed.

"It really is you!" Fatty was ecstatic, exclaiming, "Uncle Hai, it’s me, Tianyu! I came all the way back from Spirit State just to find you!"

"Tianyu!" The old man’s eyes quivered. He observed Fatty intently for a moment, then demanded angrily, "Who are you really? How do you know Tianyu is in Spirit State?"

With these words, the old man’s identity was undeniable. He was indeed the steward Fatty had been searching for.

But Qin Feiyang’s gaze remained firm, his grip unrelenting. Even if this man was the steward, he would show no mercy today.

At the same time, Fatty consumed a Shape-shifting Pill and reverted to his true appearance. Situ Hai stared at the transformed Fatty, his suspicion deepening. But he soon calmed, his eyes becoming lifeless. "More than a decade has passed; everything has changed. I don’t know what Tianyu looks like now, unless you can provide proof."

"Proof?" Fatty was taken aback. "When I fled, it was too rushed. I didn’t manage to take anything. How can I give you proof?"

Situ Hai remained silent.

The Drill-Through Beast suddenly interjected, "Didn’t you say you had a letter?"

"That’s right!" Fatty slapped his forehead. "I’ve kept this letter all this time." Saying this, he took out his Qiankun Bag and rummaged for a long while before finally finding a wooden box. Next, Fatty put away the Qiankun Bag, opened the wooden box, and saw an envelope lying quietly inside. Over a decade had passed, and the envelope had yellowed with age.

"Uncle Hai, take a look for yourself." Fatty handed the envelope to Situ Hai.

Situ Hai accepted it and, with a mixture of doubt and hope, opened the envelope and took out the letter. The moment he unfolded the paper, his gaze trembled violently. The contents were identical to the letter he had left behind! And the handwriting was unmistakably his.

After what felt like an eternity, Situ Hai finally regained his composure. He looked up at Fatty, his voice filled with joyous surprise, "Tianyu, it’s really you! You’ve returned!"

Fatty nodded, then looked at Qin Feiyang. "Boss, could you let Uncle Hai go for now?"

Qin Feiyang raised an eyebrow. "I’ll give you an hour." Having said that, he released his grip and stepped aside.

Upon hearing this, Fatty shuddered. He understood Qin Feiyang’s temperament better than anyone; he always meant what he said. With no time for pleasantries, he turned anxiously to Situ Hai. "Uncle Hai, tell me, did you really kill Lu Hong and the others?"

"I..." Situ Hai glanced at Qin Feiyang, hesitating.

"Uncle Hai, they’re all my friends! And they were helping me find you. Why would you hurt them?" Fatty was deeply distressed. He had finally found Situ Hai, only for it to lead to such a grave misunderstanding. He looked at Qin Feiyang again, his eyes pleading.

Qin Feiyang shook his head.

Fatty’s heart plunged into an icy abyss.

At this moment, Situ Hai spoke. "Actually, I didn’t kill them."

"Huh?" Fatty immediately whipped his head around to look at Situ Hai.

Qin Feiyang also tensed, asking urgently, "Where are they?"

"Follow me." Situ Hai turned and walked north. Qin Feiyang, Fatty, and the Drill-Through Beast quickly followed.

Under Situ Hai’s guidance, they soon arrived before a cave. The entrance was about the size of a large basket, and the interior was pitch black.

Situ Hai pointed to the cave. "They’re inside, but..."

"But what?" Fatty pressed.

Qin Feiyang, unable to wait, darted directly into the cave.

Upon entering, a pungent, coppery stench assailed them.

"Boss, wait for me!" Fatty and the Drill-Through Beast hurried in after him.

"How foolish of me!" Situ Hai exclaimed, his face etched with regret as he also followed them in. "I should have asked them before throwing them in!"

Sniffing the acrid air, Fatty asked in alarm, "Uncle Hai, what exactly is in here?"

Situ Hai sighed. "This is a giant python’s lair. It has the cultivation of a Nine-Star War Emperor."

"What?"

Hearing this, Qin Feiyang, who was in the lead, paled instantly. He immediately activated Phantom Step and shot deeper into the cave.

A few moments later, Qin Feiyang spotted a pair of gleaming green eyes ahead. The stench was overpowering, almost nauseating. He waved his hand, and his flame Battle Intent flared, illuminating the surroundings. A gigantic head suddenly entered Qin Feiyang’s field of vision. It was indeed the head of a giant python, its eyes, as large as copper bells, emitting a cold light! But he didn’t see Lo Qianxue or the others near it.

Qin Feiyang’s heart sank. "Did you swallow them?" he demanded.

"Food delivered to my doorstep? Why would I refuse?" the giant python cackled. "Old man, thank you. I finally got to taste human flesh."

Situ Hai’s expression darkened.

"Die!" Qin Feiyang’s killing intent erupted. He pointed his finger, and an invisible force, like an exploding volcano, surged towards the giant python.

Return to Ruin!

He currently had the War Technique active; this single finger strike was enough to obliterate the giant python.

So powerful! The python’s pupils contracted. It jerked its head up, smashing into the earthen wall beside it, instantly creating a hole as it tried to escape outside.

"Boss, stop!" Fatty cried out at the same time. "They were just swallowed! They might still be alive! If you pulverize it, they’ll definitely be annihilated along with it!"

Startled, Qin Feiyang immediately dispersed the invisible force and, transforming into a streak of light, pursued the python. Looking back, the python was dragging its massive body, fleeing towards the jungle to the left.

"Return to Origin Sword Technique!" Qin Feiyang roared. A flaming sword projection instantly materialized, carrying an astonishingly sharp aura as it slashed towards the python’s head!

SPURT!

There was no suspense. The python’s head was severed on the spot. Blood gushed out like a fountain, dyeing the ground red. Its colossal body slammed to the earth with a thud, twitched a few times, and then fell still.

Situ Hai, watching from the side, was aghast. To slay a Nine-Star War Emperor-level beast with a single sword strike... this young man’s strength is terrifying!

SWOOSH!

Having slain the python, Qin Feiyang didn’t pause for a moment, flying straight towards its severed head. But before he could get close, a blood-soaked figure crawled out from the severed neck.

It was Lu Hong!

Qin Feiyang was overjoyed and quickly landed in front of her.

"Quick, save Yiyi and Aunt Xue," Lu Hong said, her face lighting up at the sight of Qin Feiyang. But after uttering these words, she collapsed, her condition critical.

"Fatty, check her injuries, quickly!" Qin Feiyang commanded sharply before diving into the python’s body.

Right at the python’s vital seven-inch spot, he found Lo Qianxue and Lin Yiyi. They too were unconscious, their hands desperately clutching the flesh at that point. It was because of this that they had narrowly escaped death, avoiding being fully swallowed into the python’s stomach.

With a wave of his hand, Qin Feiyang sent them both to the ancient castle, then swiftly exited the python’s body.

Seeing Qin Feiyang emerge, the Drill-Through Beast asked anxiously, "Where are they?"

"In the ancient castle." Qin Feiyang’s gaze hardened as he turned to Fatty. "How is Lu Hong?"

Fatty replied, "She’s only poisoned; no other injuries. I’ve already given her a Detoxification Pill."

Qin Feiyang sighed in relief, then immediately entered the ancient castle again to check on Lin Yiyi and Lo Qianxue.

After a moment, he took out two healing pills and placed them in their mouths. Lin Yiyi and Lo Qianxue, like Lu Hong, were only poisoned; their lives were not in immediate danger. But if he had been even a moment later, all three would have certainly perished.

He picked up Lin Yiyi and Lo Qianxue, then stepped out of the ancient castle, appearing beside Fatty. He carefully laid them on the ground.

Fatty asked, "How are they?"

"They’re out of danger," Qin Feiyang answered.

"That’s good." Fatty and Situ Hai simultaneously heaved a sigh of relief.

But just then, Qin Feiyang abruptly stood up, his gaze fixed on Situ Hai.

Seeing this, Fatty inwardly cried out in alarm. He quickly grabbed Qin Feiyang’s arm, pleading, "Boss, this was just a misunderstanding. Please, show mercy."

"I’m sorry." Situ Hai bowed his head, his face filled with remorse. "If I had known earlier, I definitely wouldn’t have done this."

Qin Feiyang remained silent, his expression exceedingly grim.

"Uncle Hai is my only remaining family in this world. I can’t lose him," Fatty said, looking from Situ Hai to Qin Feiyang with a pitiful expression. "Boss, I beg you."

Seeing Qin Feiyang unmoved, Fatty gritted his teeth and cried, "Should I kneel for you?"

But just as Fatty’s knees were about to touch the ground, Qin Feiyang caught his arm and forcefully pulled him up.

Then, he turned to look at Lu Hong, Lin Yiyi, and Lo Qianxue, and said to Fatty, "Thankfully, they’re fine. Otherwise, you would have regretted it for the rest of your life. I can’t make the decision on this matter. We’ll wait until they wake up and ask them. If they don’t pursue it, then I won’t either."

"Okay." Fatty cast a grateful glance at Qin Feiyang’s back, then turned to Situ Hai, asking in confusion, "Uncle Hai, what happened? Why did you act so ruthlessly?"