Immortal God of War-Chapter 743 - 708 Calm Response_1

Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen also left the Black Dragon Pool and returned to their respective Alchemy rooms, closing their doors.

「The next morning.」

Lin Dian’s grandfather discovered that the Elixir Flame from the treasure vault had been stolen. Combining this with Lin Dian’s peculiar behavior the day before, it naturally led to the conclusion that Lin Dian had taken it. However, attempts to contact Lin Dian were akin to throwing a stone into the sea. Enraged, Lin Dian’s grandfather personally entered the Temple, only to discover that Lin Dian was not there. Immediately, Lin Dian’s grandfather contacted the Thirteenth Prince, because Lin Dian and the Thirteenth Prince were closest. Upon contact, he was shocked to discover that the Thirteenth Prince had also disappeared.

Swiftly, this incident aroused the attention of those in the Imperial Palace. They questioned those around, but no one knew where the two had gone. At that moment, they sensed that something was awry. After some investigation, they were horrified to discover that the guard by the Thirteenth Prince’s side had also disappeared. From this, the Lin family and those in the Imperial Palace inferred that the two were more likely in danger than safe, and immediately deployed people to search for them.

「At noon that day.」

Word suddenly arrived that the bodies of the Thirteenth Prince and Lin Dian had been found on a barren hill outside the city. A Prince and the son of a Marquis murdered—could this be tolerated? The news spread through the Imperial Capital like a plague. In less than half an hour, everyone in the Imperial Capital knew about the murders. Undoubtedly, a great storm was about to begin.

「In the inner city!」

Inside an imposing mansion.

"Search!"

"We must find the real murderer who plotted against Lin Dian!"

In a grand hall, an angry roar echoed. The owner of the voice was Lin Dian’s father, Lin Wuhou!

「In the Imperial Palace!」

A golden apparition materialized in the sky above the Golden Throne Hall. As soon as he appeared, a vast imperial aura enveloped the entire Imperial Palace. In an instant, everyone in the Imperial Palace, from the highest to the lowest, knelt and kowtowed!

"Conspiring against a Prince is a crime punishable by ten thousand deaths!"

"Great Commander, I command you to thoroughly investigate this matter and find the true culprit!"

The golden apparition spoke indifferently, his voice filled with an immense and awe-inspiring authority.

SWISH!

Before the words had fully left his lips, a middle-aged man in golden armor soared into the sky, knelt before the golden apparition, and respectfully declared, "I accept the command!"

The golden apparition then dissipated.

The man in golden armor also rose and bellowed, "Summon them!"

SWISH!!!

Another group of guards clad in black iron armor flew into the sky and knelt on one knee before the man.

"Investigate everyone who has ever had a conflict with the Thirteenth Prince."

"It is better to kill a thousand innocents than to let a single guilty person escape!" the man in golden armor ordered, his words carrying a chilling, murderous intent.

"As you command," the guards replied respectfully. They then dispersed in all directions, quickly vanishing from sight.

Since the Emperor ascended the throne, this is the first Prince to be murdered. Who could it be?

Who would have such audacity?

The man in golden armor frowned, then also vanished without a trace.

...

"Issue an order: until the cause of the Thirteenth Prince’s death is determined, no one is to cause trouble outside."

The various Martial Lord Mansions also issued strict orders to their own young members. They all recognized that the heavens above the Imperial Capital were about to change.

...

「In the evening!」

Two guards in black iron armor descended from the sky above the Elixir Palace, their powerful auras completely undisguised. The white-haired old man guarding the Elixir Palace hurried to the center of the plaza and bowed. "Greetings to you, sirs."

The disciples of the Elixir Palace coming and going all bowed deeply, not daring to even breathe loudly.

SWISH!!

The two men landed in the plaza and stated emotionlessly, "Take us to Qin Feiyang."

"Qin Feiyang?" The white-haired old man was momentarily stunned, then cupped his hands. "May I ask, sirs, what business you have with Qin Feiyang?"

One of them frowned. "Is the business of our Black Iron Army something you are qualified to question?"

"I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare." The white-haired old man flinched and quickly led the two men into the Elixir Palace.

The disciples gathered in the square whispered among themselves:

Strange, why is the Black Iron Army looking for Qin Feiyang?

Did he commit some offense?

That seems unlikely. Qin Feiyang has been secluded in his Alchemy Chamber cultivating. How could he have caused trouble?

I heard the Black Iron Army is investigating the deaths of the Thirteenth Prince and Lin Dian. For them to seek out Qin Feiyang... could he be involved?

No way! Qin Feiyang is just a bumpkin from Spirit State. He wouldn’t have such audacity.

「Alchemy Chamber!」

Qin Feiyang was in the ancient castle, practicing the Killing Art.

BANG!!

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. The white-haired old man’s voice also reached into the ancient castle. "Qin Feiyang, the Black Iron Army has come for questioning. Come out quickly."

The Black Iron Army! Qin Feiyang’s arm trembled.

Fatty opened his eyes and asked, "Boss, what is the Black Iron Army?"

"The Black Iron Army is specifically responsible for maintaining order in the Imperial Palace. Every single member possesses extraordinary strength," Qin Feiyang explained. "They are commonly known as the Imperial Guards. The Commander of the Black Iron Army is one of the Emperor’s most trusted confidants. The arrival of the Black Iron Army means that the Thirteenth Prince’s death has already alarmed the Emperor."

Fatty advised, "Then you must be careful how you respond."

"Don’t worry!" Qin Feiyang said with a cold smirk. "They haven’t found any evidence yet. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be here for questioning, but for an arrest."

He left the ancient castle. With a thought, the stone door of his Alchemy Chamber slowly opened.

The white-haired old man led the two men into the Alchemy Chamber and, pointing at Qin Feiyang, said, "This is Qin Feiyang."

Then, he looked at Qin Feiyang. "You must answer every question from these sirs honestly."

"This disciple understands." Qin Feiyang nodded. He looked at the two black-armored guards and said, "Please enlighten me, sirs."

One of them said, "Are you aware that the Thirteenth Prince and Lin Dian, son of Lin Wuhou, have been murdered?"

"Eh?" Qin Feiyang feigned surprise. "How is that possible? Who would dare to murder them?"

"You didn’t know?" the two men frowned.

"This disciple has been in closed-door cultivation, so I am only just learning of this now," Qin Feiyang said, his expression one of utter shock. "Sirs, when did they die? And where were they found?"

"Outside the city. Judging from their wounds, they were likely killed yesterday morning," one of them replied.

"Outside the city?" Qin Feiyang frowned. "Then how did you determine they were murdered? Could they not have died to the claws of fierce beasts?"

"If they were killed by fierce beasts, they would certainly have sent a distress signal to us. They sent no such signal before their deaths. Moreover, His Highness the Thirteenth Prince was accompanied by two guards, both of whom were Nine-Star War Ancestors. There are no beasts of such strength in the area where they were found. These facts clearly indicate that they were murdered. Furthermore, we found no traces of a struggle at the scene. Therefore, we determined that the murderer was likely an acquaintance who attacked them when they were unprepared," the two black-armored guards stated.

Qin Feiyang said with dawning realization, "Is that so? Then who could it be? Who could be so audacious?"

"This is precisely why we’ve come to you. According to our investigation, you had the most contact with them before their deaths. Moreover, there’s significant animosity between you and them. Therefore, we have reason to suspect that you might be the true culprit," one of the black-armored guards said gravely, his eyes glinting coldly.

"Me?" Qin Feiyang pointed at his own nose, feigning terror. "Sirs, this is a capital offense! You mustn’t make such accusations lightly!"

One of them said, "Very well. I ask you, where were you yesterday?"

"I was at the Grand Pavilion of the Treasure Pavilion all day yesterday!" Qin Feiyang stated.

"Are you certain?" The two guards eyed him menacingly. "Do you understand the consequences of lying to us?"

"I am certain," Qin Feiyang said. "If you do not believe me, sirs, you can go to the Grand Pavilion and investigate."

"Alright, then you will accompany us to the Grand Pavilion." One of the guards waved his hand, opening a teleportation portal.

"Certainly." Qin Feiyang nodded and stepped directly into the portal.

He agreed so readily?

Could it really not be him?

The two guards exchanged a glance and followed him in.

「At the Grand Pavilion.」

In the study.

As it was now evening and the auctions had concluded, Sun Dahai was seated at his desk, engrossed in his accounts. Suddenly, he sensed three presences descend into his study. Looking up, he saw Qin Feiyang standing before him. His old face instantly broke into a smile, and he rose to greet his visitor. However, when he saw the two guards behind Qin Feiyang, his expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Greetings, sirs."

One of them said, "We have come to the Grand Pavilion to investigate the cause of death of the Thirteenth Prince and Lin Dian."

Sun Dahai felt a chill internally. He stepped towards the three, glanced suspiciously at Qin Feiyang, then turned to the two guards with a smile. "Please, ask whatever you need to."

"According to Qin Feiyang’s statement, he was at your Grand Pavilion all day yesterday. Is this true?" the two guards asked. "Do not attempt to deceive us. We are acting under the Emperor’s orders to thoroughly investigate this matter."

"I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare," Sun Dahai quickly waved his hands and said. "Indeed, Qin Feiyang was at our Grand Pavilion yesterday. He did not leave until evening."

The two guards frowned. One of them asked Qin Feiyang, "What were you doing at the Grand Pavilion yesterday?"

"I was purchasing medicinal ingredients, of course," Qin Feiyang replied.

That guard frowned. "Then why did it take the entire day?"

"Sirs, with all due respect, your question is rather odd," Qin Feiyang stated, neither humbly nor arrogantly. "How long I choose to stay here is my own freedom, is it not? If you suspect me of their murder, you must present concrete evidence. Besides, you yourselves said that the Thirteenth Prince’s guards were Nine-Star War Ancestors. I am merely a Two-Star War Ancestor. Do I possess such capability?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The two men stared at Qin Feiyang for a long moment. Seeing no trace of deception in his demeanor, they finally looked away.

One of them cupped his hands. "Our apologies for the disturbance."

"It’s nothing," Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile. "If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to seek me out. I will cooperate fully."

"Very well," one of the guards replied. "Then we’ll take our leave."

After speaking, the two opened a teleportation portal and departed.