Immortal God of War
Chapter 188 Focus_1

Chapter 188: Chapter 188 Focus_1

The three of them stood by the lake for an entire night. Besides their initial conversation, no words were spoken after that. The sun rose, and all of creation awakened.

Qin Feiyang looked up at the sky and murmured, "I hope everything can go as planned."

He shifted his gaze back to Fatty and said, "Call Lin Chang out. We’re ready to go!"

"Alright!"

Fatty turned around and ran into the loft. In no time, he came out with Lin Chang.

Lin Chang rushed up to Qin Feiyang and asked in a low voice, "Are you sure about this?"

"With something like this, no one can be sure," Qin Feiyang responded casually and started walking towards the wooden bridge.

Shi Zheng also jumped down from the terrace and followed closely behind him.

「The square outside the Royal Palace.」

At this moment, the square was adorned with festive lanterns and colorful banners, and the air throbbed with the sound of drums and music. The ground was covered with a huge red carpet, leading straight to the center of the square. There, dozens of chairs were neatly arranged. Next to each chair was an intricately carved wooden table, upon which sat plates of sweet fruit. Of course, wine was indispensable.

Outside the square, a sea of people had already gathered even before daybreak.

All around, Royal Palace guards stood as straight as javelins, their eyes sharp! The spears in their hands gleamed with a menacing sharpness!

Commander Xu and Lin Hao stood at the entrance of the square, welcoming the guests with smiling faces.

"Family Head Qe has arrived!"

"Family Head Li has arrived!"

"Family Head Ho has arrived!"

"..."

The first to arrive were the Family Heads of the major families in Yan City. Following them were one or two teenagers or young men. After all, this was a prime opportunity to curry favor with the First Prince.

Xie Fang and his companions had arrived early and were huddled together, discussing in low voices.

"Why hasn’t Jian Haotian arrived yet?"

"Don’t worry, he will come."

"That’s right, all the prominent figures of Yan City will be here today. He wouldn’t miss such a great opportunity to make an impression."

"Once we are on the competition floor, I will make him beg for mercy!"

A chilling glint flashed in their eyes.

WHOOSH!!!

Just then, a few figures landed in the center of the square. It was Jiang Zhengyi, Chief Li, Lo Qingzhu, and Zhao Shuang’er.

Lin Hao hurried forward to greet them, clasping his hands. "Pavilion Master Jiang, Chief Li, please take your seats."

Pavilion Master Jiang nodded. People like him and Chief Li naturally sat in the first row. The Family Heads who had arrived earlier also rose to greet them. The younger generation’s gazes were filled with awe as they lingered on Lo Qingzhu and Zhao Shuang’er.

Before long, Ma Cheng, Jia Hei, and Elder He also arrived one after another. Xue Yang and Wang Xia, as well as Xie Fang, immediately ran over to them.

Lin Hao approached Shen Qiang and whispered, "Shen Qiang, what is the Martial King Palace up to? Why haven’t they arrived yet?"

Shen Qiang was about to respond when he suddenly looked up into the distance and whispered, "They’re coming!"

Lin Hao looked up. Indeed, several figures streaked across the sky and landed in the square. Leading the way was the Hall Master of the Martial King Palace, Elder Wan, and Elder Ji. Alongside them were Qin Feiyang, Feng Ling’er, Ling Yunfei, as well as Fatty and Shi Zheng.

Lin Hao and Shen Qiang hurried over and bowed. "Greetings, Hall Master! Greetings, Elders!"

The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace glanced at Shen Qiang and said indifferently, "While I don’t object to certain matters, there are times when you need to be clear about your own standing."

Shen Qiang’s body stiffened. Clearly, his assistance to the First Prince in dealing with Qin Feiyang had already incurred the Hall Master’s displeasure.

Lin Hao’s eyes flickered for a moment, then he smiled and said, "Hall Master, Elders, please take your seats."

The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace turned, glanced at the seated guests, and walked directly to Pavilion Master Jiang’s side, deliberately keeping a distance from the three magnates of the Elixir King Palace.

Qin Feiyang whispered, "Fatty, you and Lu Hong go outside."

"Alright!" Fatty and Lu Hong nodded, took Lin Chang, and walked out of the square, standing in the first row of the crowd. Shi Zheng was also beside the three of them.

Qin Feiyang, Ling Yunfei, and Feng Ling’er then turned and walked to stand shoulder to shoulder behind Elder Wan and the other two.

Shen Qiang hesitated for a moment, then also walked over. But no one paid him any mind, treating him like air, which made him extremely awkward.

Pavilion Master Jiang chatted with the Hall Master of the Martial King Palace for a while, then turned to Qin Feiyang and asked with a smile, "My daughter mentioned you two are acquainted?"

Qin Feiyang nodded.

Chief Li asked, beaming, "Brother Jian, can you reveal now what kind of pill you intend to refine?"

As soon as these words came out, Qin Feiyang immediately became the focus of attention. Pavilion Master Jiang was curious. The Hall Master of the Martial King Palace and the two Elders were puzzled. The others felt a jolt in their hearts and looked towards Qin Feiyang, their eyes tinged with a desire to curry favor.

Ma Cheng and the other two from the Elixir King Palace, however, had rather grim expressions. They were all Alchemy Masters and, more importantly, figures of authority in the Elixir King Palace. But now, when elixirs were mentioned, everyone thought of Qin Feiyang first, not them. This made them lose face and feel a surge of jealousy.

Qin Feiyang glanced at the crowd, then looked at Chief Li and the others, and said with a smile, "That’s a secret."

Chief Li immediately rolled his eyes.

But Qin Feiyang’s words had piqued everyone’s curiosity. Such secrecy? Could he have concocted another astounding elixir? Everyone began to ponder, thinking they should find an opportunity to cultivate a good relationship with this person.

Ling Yunfei walked over to Shen Qiang and whispered, "Can you let slip how the First Prince plans to deal with us today?"

"I don’t know," Shen Qiang shook his head.

Ling Yunfei snickered, "For his sake, you’d even disregard the bonds of our fellowship. How could you not know?"

"I don’t want to waste words with you. If you have the skill, we’ll meet on the competition stage!" Shen Qiang said solemnly.

At that moment, Elder Wan and Elder Ji glanced back at Shen Qiang, their expressions impassive. Shen Qiang, however, immediately lowered his head, his heart filled with apprehension and unease.

A smirk touched Ling Yunfei’s lips, a hint of mockery in his eyes, as he walked over to Qin Feiyang and began whispering with Lo Qingzhu and the others.

"The Yan King has arrived!"

"The First Prince has arrived!"

Not long after, accompanied by resounding announcements, the Yan King and the First Prince, surrounded by a retinue of handmaidens, emerged from the Royal Palace gates. The father and son both appeared to be in high spirits today. The First Prince wore a brand-new golden robe, with a gold-trimmed sash tied at his waist, making him look particularly dashing. Following behind the Yan King, he bowed to everyone in turn. But when his gaze fell upon Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei, a cold, sinister glint flashed in his eyes.

The Yan King stepped forward and said with a smile, "Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my son’s wedding ceremony. If our hospitality is lacking in any way, please forgive us."

What followed was inevitably a round of pleasantries. Qin Feiyang had witnessed such scenes far too many times and felt a deep-seated aversion to them. Seeing all those hypocritical faces, in particular, filled him with utter disgust.

The First Prince walked over to Qin Feiyang and said with a smile, "Brother Jian, is the elixir ready?"

"Of course." Qin Feiyang smiled, took a jade box from his robe, and handed it over.

The First Prince opened it to find exactly five Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pills.

At the same moment, the eyes of the younger members from the major families burned with desire. Everyone coveted a Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pill, but few could afford the exorbitant price. The crucial point was that even with money, one might not necessarily be able to acquire it. The quantity was so exceedingly rare that even the Treasure Pavilion had no stock.

The First Prince put away the jade box and said with a laugh, "Many thanks, Brother Jian. There’s one more thing I’d like to ask of you. Even if you are defeated in the finals, Brother Jian, you must attend the royal banquet tonight."

"Alright!" Qin Feiyang replied with a smile.

"Then it’s settled," the First Prince gave a slight smile, then turned to chat leisurely with the young people from other families.

Feng Ling’er remarked, "It seems he’s convinced you’ll be defeated."

Qin Feiyang glanced at Xie Fang and his five companions, then said with a faint smile, "Then let’s wait and see!"

Zhao Shuang’er looked around and said, "The groom is here, but where’s the bride? I’m so eager to see what Yiyi looks like now." Although the Zhao Family and the Lin family had conflicts of interest, she and Yiyi were still good friends.

Ling Yunfei shook his head. "It’s not your wedding, why are you in such a rush?"

"I..." Zhao Shuang’er was about to retort.

CHIRP!

But suddenly, a clear hawk’s cry echoed from high above, spreading in all directions. Everyone stopped their discussions and looked up. A gigantic Iron Hawk could be seen soaring over from the distance, beating its powerful wings.

Upon seeing the Iron Hawk, everyone knew who had arrived. For only the Lin family used Iron Hawks as mounts. Moreover, this particular Iron Hawk was the mount of Lin Han, the Lin Family Head. Although Yan City had rules prohibiting flight on tamed beasts, today was a special occasion, so no one would fault the Lin family for doing so.

However, no one noticed the icy glint that flashed in Qin Feiyang’s eyes. This was the same Iron Hawk that had pursued him back in Iron Bull Town!

WHOOSH!

With a sudden gust of wind, the Iron Hawk landed in the square. Four figures stood upon its back. At the forefront was an old man with fiery red hair. His hands were clasped behind his back, his eyes sharp and spirited, and his entire being exuded a powerful aura. Lin Han and Lin Yiyi stood behind the old man. And to Lin Yiyi’s right stood a noblewoman who, though mature, still possessed a captivating charm.

The First Prince hurried over, bowed to the red-haired old man, and said, "This junior pays his respects to Elder Lin."

The red-haired old man stepped onto the ground and chuckled. "Today is your and Yiyi’s grand wedding; let’s dispense with these formalities. What are you still standing there for? Quickly help Yiyi down."

"Yes, yes, yes." The First Prince nodded repeatedly, extending his hand to help Lin Yiyi.

However, to everyone’s surprise, Lin Yiyi deliberately evaded his hand and alighted from the Iron Hawk by herself. The smile on the First Prince’s face froze instantly.

Lin Han frowned slightly and said with a laugh, "First Prince, please don’t mind. With so many people around, it’s quite normal for Yiyi to be a little shy."

The First Prince’s smile returned, and he nodded. "Uncle is absolutely right." He then bowed to the noblewoman. "Junior pays respects to Auntie."

The noblewoman smiled. "By this evening, you’ll have to address me differently."

Address her differently? Qin Feiyang’s eyes turned cold. He feared that form of address would never change.

Meanwhile, outside the square, Lin Chang clenched his fists so tightly his knuckles were white, his face a mask of venomous resentment. He should have been the one standing beside Yiyi at this moment. But now, he, her biological father, could only watch from outside, his heart filled with helpless anger. He hated it! Oh, how he hated it!