Immortal God of War-Chapter 70 Unseen Undercurrent_1

After the life-and-death contract was signed, the three magnates of the Elixir Palace left the Ling Family with Qin Feiyang.

Ling Yunfei followed behind the four of them.

But even now, he was still in a complete fog, unsure of the situation.

As for the life-and-death contract, it was personally held by the City Lord.

Although he had a grudge against Qin Feiyang, he dared not tamper with it, given the presence of the various leaders.

It was already late at night.

The streets were utterly silent.

Luo Xiong and his two companions were also quiet.

Only the sound of their footsteps echoed in the night air, the atmosphere somewhat heavy.

"Ling Yunfei, since Jian Haotian chose to help you, you will return to the Elixir Palace with us."

When they arrived at the Elixir Palace gate, Luo Xiong finally spoke, breaking the stillness of the night.

"Thank you, Hall Master." Ling Yunfei bowed.

Luo Xiong glanced at him, then at Qin Feiyang, saying, "I don’t wish to ask about other matters, just one thing: are you confident?"

"I am." Qin Feiyang nodded.

Luo Xiong gave him a deep look, said nothing more, and turned to enter the Elixir Palace.

"Idiot!"

"Bastard!"

"Dimwit!"

Feng Cheng cursed a few times before storming off in a huff.

"Jian Haotian, I will say this only once: you are now bound to the Elixir Palace. We share glory and disgrace alike. Do you understand?" Elder Mo stated expressionlessly.

"This disciple understands." Qin Feiyang nodded.

"Good, as long as you understand." Elder Mo glanced at the two of them, then turned and left.

"Whew!" Qin Feiyang took a deep breath. He turned to look at Ling Yunfei, who stood with his head bowed in silence, and said, "Come with me."

"Where are we going?" Ling Yunfei asked, startled.

"Outside the city." With that said, Qin Feiyang headed towards the East City Gate.

"Why are we going outside the city?" Full of doubt, Ling Yunfei quickly followed.

"Why so quiet? Are you upset that I made the decision for you?" Qin Feiyang asked.

"No." Ling Yunfei shook his head and asked, "Did you really sign that life-and-death contract?"

Qin Feiyang’s face twitched. He still hasn’t snapped out of it? His mental fortitude really needs to be honed as soon as possible. He asked, "Are you afraid?"

Ling Yunfei sighed. "I’m a general without an army; what is there to be afraid of? I only fear dragging you down."

In truth, he had no confidence.

Ling Sheng was a Five-star Martial Master who had mastered two superior Martial Arts Techniques and possessed the strength of eight Savage Elephants.

But him? He was merely a Four-star Martial Master, without a single Martial Arts Technique. He had no hope of winning.

Unless he could find a perfect Martial Arts Technique... but there were none in all of Black Bear City. Where could he possibly find one?

"I have perfect Martial Arts Techniques," Qin Feiyang said.

"Huh?" Ling Yunfei was startled.

Qin Feiyang said nonchalantly, "To tell you the truth, Ice Crystal Finger, Wind-Thunder Palm, and Smoke Step are all perfect Martial Arts Techniques."

"What?!" Ling Yunfei was utterly astounded, his eyes filled with disbelief.

There wasn’t a single one in the entire Black Bear City, yet this person possessed three perfect Martial Arts Techniques! Am I dreaming?

"Since we only have three days, I will give you two perfect Martial Arts Techniques for now," Qin Feiyang said. "One is an auxiliary Martial Arts Technique, Return to Origin Step. The other is a killing Martial Arts Technique, Heart Locking Kill Fist."

"Thank you." Ling Yunfei said gratefully.

But the next moment, he stiffened, his face filled with shock and disbelief.

He had assumed Qin Feiyang would teach him one of the Ice Crystal Finger, Wind-Thunder Palm, or Smoke Step. He never expected to be taught two completely different techniques!

This meant the man hadn’t just mastered three perfect Martial Arts Techniques, but five!

Heavens! Who on earth is this person?

"I will only explain the cultivation method once. The Heart Locking Kill Fist is a very strange killing fist. It locks onto the opponent’s heart and shatters it with a single blow, yet it leaves no external wounds. To an observer, the victim might appear unharmed, but in reality, their heart has been pulverized. That is what makes the Heart Locking Kill Fist so uncanny..." Qin Feiyang explained slowly.

Ling Yunfei quickly cleared his mind of distracting thoughts, listening attentively, engraving every word deep in his memory.

Before they knew it, the city gate came into view.

Qin Feiyang stopped speaking and asked, "Have you memorized it?"

Ling Yunfei nodded.

"The best and fastest way to cultivate Martial Arts Techniques is through actual combat. For these three days, I want you to enter Black Bear Mountain and fight ceaselessly against the fierce beasts."

Of course, there was another reason: he wanted to use actual combat to temper Ling Yunfei’s character.

"I will give it my all!" Ling Yunfei took a deep breath and declared solemnly.

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "The fates of your mother and mine rest in your hands. You can only give it your all."

The two of them walked out of the city gate, one after the other, and entered a dense forest.

Qin Feiyang smiled. "This is as far as I’ll take you. One last thing: don’t die in Black Bear Mountain."

"Rest assured, I will definitely return alive." Ling Yunfei smiled confidently, then turned and resolutely strode into Black Bear Mountain.

Once Ling Yunfei had completely vanished from sight, Qin Feiyang waved his hand, and Wolfy appeared out of thin air.

"Xiao Qinzi, are you really planning to cultivate him?" Wolfy asked.

Qin Feiyang sighed. "My future enemies are too powerful. My strength alone is not enough to contend with them."

"Even you lack confidence? It seems Brother Wolf needs to consider this carefully. Sigh, Xiao Qinzi, Brother Wolf must make this difficult decision. Don’t blame Brother Wolf for being disloyal, but from this day forward, let us part ways!" The Wolf King sighed dramatically.

Qin Feiyang’s face twitched.

"Xiao Qinzi, all good things must come to an end. Farewell for now! Take care of yourself. If one day you’re about to kick the bucket, remember to inform Brother Wolf. Brother Wolf will come to collect your corpse." The Wolf King’s eyes welled with tears as it looked back every few steps, feigning reluctance.

Upon seeing this, Qin Feiyang’s face darkened, veins throbbing on his temples.

"Heh, fool. Brother Wolf promises to keep an eye on Ling Yunfei for you." The Wolf King cackled mischievously and darted into the forest without a backward glance.

"Ugh!" Qin Feiyang was stunned. Has this White-Eyed Wolf tricked me again?

"Wolf cub, just wait until you return. I’ll deal with you then," Qin Feiyang chuckled and cursed, then turned back towards the city gate.

He had already developed a deep affection for Wolfy; if the wolf truly left, he would undoubtedly feel a great sense of loss.

"Jian Haotian, what were you doing in Black Bear Mountain? And why have you returned alone? Where is Ling Yunfei?"

As he neared the city gate, the two guards on duty looked at him inquisitively.

"How would I know?" Qin Feiyang said with a wave of his hand.

"Jian Haotian, you’re not being honest!" one guard said.

"Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone else," the other added with a friendly smile.

"I really don’t know. If you want to know, go ask him yourselves!" Qin Feiyang said, then walked into the city.

One of them hurriedly called out, "Wait, don’t go! Just give us a hint. Are you confident or not?"

"Nope." Qin Feiyang called back with a smile, not turning his head.

"No confidence, yet he can still smile?" The guard who had spoken looked stunned.

"Perhaps he’s just pretending to be calm," the other guard said dismissively. His eyes darted about, and he whispered, "Zhao Liu, interested in making a little something on the side?"

Zhao Liu replied, "Who doesn’t want extra benefits? But you need the opportunity for that!"

"Now’s our chance. We just need to..." The guard leaned in and whispered into Zhao Liu’s ear.

「Ling Family!」

After seeing off the City Lord, the Hall Master of the Martial Palace, and the Pavilion Master of the Treasure Pavilion, the Ling Family Head had Ling Sheng carried back from the tavern.

Ling Sheng was dead drunk. He lay in the main hall, snoring loudly, and no amount of shaking or calling could rouse him.

The Ling Family Head was furious, shouting, "Go fetch me a basin of water!"

But at that moment, a servant rushed in. "Family Head, Zhao Liu, the guard from the East City Gate, wishes to see you. He is waiting outside."

"What does he want?" The Ling Family Head was puzzled.

The servant explained, "He says he has information for you concerning Ling Yunfei."

"Well, what are you waiting for? Show him in at once!" The Ling Family Head’s eyes lit up as he commanded urgently.

"Yes, sir." The servant hurried out.

The Ling Family Head looked at Ling Sheng in exasperation and ordered the servants beside him, "Get him out of here! Don’t let him continue to be an embarrassment."

A few servants immediately stepped forward, lifted Ling Sheng, and quickly carried him away.

Shortly after, guided by the servant, Zhao Liu walked into the hall. "Greetings, Family Head Ling."

The Ling Family Head said to the servant, "You may leave."

The servant bowed and retreated.

The Ling Family Head rose to greet Zhao Liu, smiling. "Brother Zhao Liu, no need for such pleasantries. Come, come, have some tea."

Zhao Liu smiled. "I still have official duties, so tea won’t be necessary. Let’s get straight to business. However, before we talk, Family Head, shouldn’t you show some... appreciation?"

Scum! The Ling Family Head cursed inwardly, then called out, "Butler, prepare five hundred Gold Coins at once."

Five hundred Gold Coins? Does he think he can brush me off so easily? Zhao Liu sneered inwardly, then said aloud with a smile, "Family Head Ling, to be frank, this piece of information is worth far more than five hundred Gold Coins!"

The Ling Family Head’s eyebrow twitched almost imperceptibly. "Then how much do you want?"

"At least this much." Zhao Liu held up one finger.

"Alright, one thousand it is then." The Ling Family Head nodded.

Zhao Liu shook his head. "No, no, no. Ten thousand Gold Coins. And that’s ten thousand each for Li Qi and myself."

A cold glint flashed deep in the Ling Family Head’s eyes. "Butler, prepare twenty thousand Gold Coins."

"Yes, Family Head." The butler bowed and complied.

Soon, he returned carrying a Qiankun Bag, which he handed to Zhao Liu.

After inspecting its contents, Zhao Liu beamed at the Ling Family Head. "Ling Yunfei has gone to Black Bear Mountain. If he dies there, your son’s victory is assured. Then, how you deal with Jian Haotian will be entirely up to you."

"Haha..." The Ling Family Head laughed heartily, cupping his fists. "Many thanks for the tip, Brother Zhao Liu."

Zhao Liu smiled. "Don’t mention it. We each get what we need. I shall take my leave."

"Safe travels. I won’t see you out." The Ling Family Head gestured with a smile.

Zhao Liu turned to leave.

But in the instant he turned, a murderous glint flared in the Ling Family Head’s eyes, and he slammed his palm into the center of Zhao Liu’s back.

PFT!

Zhao Liu coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed, dead on the spot.

"Hmph! A mere gate guard thought he could take advantage of my Ling Family? Truly reckless."

The Ling Family Head gave a cold snort, picked up the Qiankun Bag, and instructed, "Butler, go kill Li Qi immediately. Then bury their bodies near the Elixir Palace and frame Jian Haotian. Make sure no one sees you. After that, go to Black Bear Mountain yourself and kill that little bastard!"

"Brilliant, Family Head!" The butler gave a thumbs-up and a sinister smile, then hoisted Zhao Liu’s corpse and slipped out of the Ling Family courtyard, disappearing silently towards the East Gate.

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