Immortal God of War-Chapter 712 - 678: I Will Definitely Come Back for You_1
Time flew by, and seven days passed.
Within these seven days, news of Qin Feiyang and his companions returning from the Netherworld had already spread throughout the major cities of the state office.
Many influential people came to pay their respects, drawn by their reputation.
However, they not only failed to see Qin Feiyang but also Lu Xingchen, Dong Zhengyang, and the others. In their eyes, Qin Feiyang and his group seemed to have vanished into thin air.
In fact, they were all in secluded cultivation, adjusting their conditions. After all, they had been fighting in the Netherworld for years, constantly on high alert. Consequently, they were quite fatigued, both physically and mentally. Now that they were about to head to the Imperial Capital, they naturally needed to recuperate properly.
As for Qin Feiyang, he had spent every day of the past seven days in the alchemy room, working until he was drenched in sweat.
「At noon on this day!」
Suddenly, the Image Crystal Stone he carried vibrated.
Qin Feiyang ignored it, first refining the elixirs in the pill furnace before taking out the Image Crystal Stone.
HUM!
An aged figure materialized. It was the Old Master.
The Old Master frowned. "Only replying now? What have you been doing?"
Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "I was just refining elixirs. What’s up?"
"Hurry up, pack your things, and gather at Butterfly Valley," the Old Master instructed.
"Huh?" Qin Feiyang was slightly taken aback. "Are we heading to the Imperial Capital already?"
The Old Master nodded.
"But..." Qin Feiyang hesitated for a moment. "Can we wait a few more days? I still have some elixirs I haven’t finished refining."
The Old Master’s voice was firm, leaving no room for discussion. "No. Come at once." He then promptly shut off the Image Crystal Stone.
Qin Feiyang shook his head with a wry smile and sent a message to Yin Yuanming.
Upon learning the situation, Yin Yuanming immediately opened a portal and arrived in the alchemy room.
"Brother Qin, this is hardly fair! You should at least finish refining before you leave!" Yin Yuanming couldn’t help but complain the moment he appeared.
Qin Feiyang said helplessly, "I wanted to, but the Old Master wouldn’t allow it. Why don’t you go talk to him?"
Yin Yuanming’s face twitched. Go talk to the Old Master? Isn’t that just asking for a scolding?
Yin Yuanming asked, "How many have you refined?"
"Over a hundred thousand, I guess!" Qin Feiyang wasn’t certain. He had been refining non-stop for seven days and hadn’t kept count.
"That’s all?" Yin Yuanming frowned.
"You think that’s too little?" Qin Feiyang retorted, disgruntled. "Let me tell you, you’re lucky you ran into me. If it were anyone else, and you handed them hundreds of thousands of sets of medicinal ingredients at once, they’d be damned if they’d refine them for you. Besides, I haven’t rested at all since returning from the Netherworld. Do you think this has been easy for me?"
"Yes, yes, you’ve worked hard, Elder," Yin Yuanming said with an awkward laugh.
"Elder?" Qin Feiyang’s face darkened. He pointed to a Qiankun Bag beside the pill furnace. "The elixirs are all in there."
Yin Yuanming grabbed the Qiankun Bag and inspected it carefully, his face lighting up with elation. They were all three-pattern elixirs! Furthermore, both the Vermilion Glazed Pill and Potential Elixir recipes had been successfully completed. As long as these two types of elixirs were refined, it hardly mattered if the others were finished or not.
Qin Feiyang smirked. "Feeling better now?"
"Much better," Yin Yuanming grinned.
Qin Feiyang rolled his eyes at him, then took out another Qiankun Bag. "These are the leftover medicinal ingredients."
Yin Yuanming quickly waved his hands. "No, no, you keep them. Consider it a farewell gift." He had initially assumed they were merely two-pattern elixirs. Now, seeing they were all three-pattern, their value was entirely different.
"A farewell gift?" Qin Feiyang paused, then shook his head with an amused smile and accepted it without further protest.
At the same time, Yin Yuanming also put away his Qiankun Bag, his expression turning serious. "Brother Qin, although I’ve never been to the Imperial Capital, I can imagine it’s even more brutal than the State City. When you get there, no matter what happens, don’t act rashly."
"Thank you," Qin Feiyang said. "And please, you must help me take good care of Aunt Xue."
"Rest assured!" Yin Yuanming smiled, cupped his fist, and said, "Then I shall take my leave. May we meet again if fate permits."
"May we meet again." Qin Feiyang returned the gesture.
Yin Yuanming opened a portal, gave Qin Feiyang one last deep look, then turned and stepped through.
Once the portal faded, Qin Feiyang took out the Image Crystal Stone again and contacted Fatty and the Wolf King. Those two rascals hadn’t shown their faces since they parted that night; he had no idea where they’d been fooling around these past few days.
A moment later, Fatty and Wolf King materialized, an endless expanse of mountains behind them.
Qin Feiyang frowned. "Where are you?"
"In the deep mountains outside the city. What’s up?" Fatty replied.
"Head to Butterfly Valley immediately. The Old Master is already waiting for us there," Qin Feiyang said.
"Are we going to the Imperial Capital?" Fatty asked.
Qin Feiyang nodded.
Fatty’s spirits lifted. "Alright! We’ll head over immediately, and we’ll bring a couple of little buddies along."
"Little buddies?" Qin Feiyang was愣了愣, but before he could ask, Fatty had already cut off the Image Crystal Stone.
What little buddies? Muttering in confusion, Qin Feiyang put away the Image Crystal Stone and summoned a portal.
Just as he was about to activate it, he suddenly paused, lowering his head in contemplation.
Finally, he entered the ancient castle and looked toward Lin Yiyi.
At this moment, Lin Yiyi and Lu Hong were standing together, chatting about something, both smiling.
Qin Feiyang asked curiously, "What are you talking about that’s made you so happy?"
Lu Hong chuckled. "Nothing much, just some girl talk."
Qin Feiyang smiled and turned his gaze back to Lin Yiyi.
Before he could speak, Lin Yiyi said, "You don’t have to say anything. I’ve decided to stay."
"Yiyi..." Qin Feiyang murmured, an inexplicable sadness rising in his heart.
Though Lin Yiyi spoke decisively, the dullness in her eyes betrayed her true feelings. She wanted to go to the Imperial Capital; she wanted to be with him.
Lin Yiyi forced a smile. "Brother Feiyang, don’t worry about me. I’ll live a good life here in the Spirit State." But the smile was stiff.
Seeing that smile, Qin Feiyang’s heart ached with a sharp, twisting pain.
Lin Yiyi calmly extended her hands, smiling. "Brother Feiyang, this farewell might be our last. Can I hug you one last time?"
With a soft sigh, Qin Feiyang stepped forward.
They embraced.
In that moment, Lin Yiyi felt an unprecedented wave of adoration. Tears she had desperately held back finally streamed down, blurring her vision. Yet, she didn’t sob, only wept silently.
After a short while, she managed another smile, whispering, "Brother Feiyang, when you get to the Imperial Capital, you must take good care of yourself."
"I will," Qin Feiyang promised. "You too. If you encounter any trouble, have the Old Master find a way to inform me. I’ll come back immediately." His own nose tingled with unshed tears.
"Mm," Lin Yiyi nodded, discreetly wiping her tears. She then stood up, gently pushed Qin Feiyang away, and smiled. "Don’t keep the Old Master waiting. Send me out now!"
"Sigh!" With another silent sigh, Qin Feiyang brought Lin Yiyi out to the alchemy room.
Lin Yiyi immediately took a few steps back, watching Qin Feiyang in silence.
Qin Feiyang waved his hand, and a portal opened.
It was then that he suddenly felt like an absolute jerk. To have a woman who loves me like this... I should feel fortunate, I should cherish her. But instead, I’ve repeatedly made her sad, made her cry. I wish I could slap myself a few times! I truly don’t appreciate the blessings I have!
Lin Yiyi chuckled. "What are you thinking about? Hurry up and go! If the Old Master gets angry, the consequences will be severe."
Qin Feiyang’s heart jolted. He made a decision, turned to Lin Yiyi, and said, "If I can survive in the Imperial Capital, I will definitely come back for you."
With that, he resolutely turned and stepped into the portal.
At the same time, Lin Yiyi smiled. Like a flower in full bloom, she was exceptionally radiant.
「Butterfly Valley!」
Ren Wushuang, Lu Xingchen, Dong Zhengyang, and Shen Mei had already arrived. Fatty and the Wolf King were also there. Only Qin Feiyang was missing.
The Old Master, the former State Master, and Wang Hong stood together, all frowning in displeasure.
WHOOSH!
Suddenly, the void trembled, and a white figure materialized out of thin air.
Fatty quickly exclaimed, "The Boss is here!"
The Old Master looked up, his aged face flushing with anger. "I told you to come immediately! What took you so long?"
The old woman chimed in, "If you’re going to dally this much heading to the Imperial Capital, you might as well not go at all."
Qin Feiyang’s expression faltered, and he quickly apologized, "I’m sorry, something held me up."
The Old Master shot him a glare, then looked at the crowd. "Since everyone’s here, I have an announcement."
"What is it?" everyone wondered.
The Old Master said, "Wang Hong has been officially appointed as the Governor of the Spirit State. Remember to call him Governor from now on, not Commander."
So it’s true, Qin Feiyang mumbled to himself.
Dong Zhengyang and the others looked somewhat stunned, especially Ren Wushuang.
She glanced at Wang Hong, then at the Old Master, and asked, "Grandpa, what about you?"
The Old Master chuckled. "Grandpa is old; it’s time to lay down this burden. I’ll stay here and guard this altar."
"But..." Ren Wushuang started to say.
The Old Master waved her off. "Say no more. This is tradition. Once you’re in the Imperial Capital, remember to work hard and don’t disappoint Grandpa."
"Mm," Ren Wushuang nodded.
"Then let’s set off. I hope all of you can carve out your own place in the Imperial Capital," the Old Master said with a smile.
A sense of melancholy hung in the air as they prepared to depart.
Dong Zhengyang bowed deeply. "Old Master, thank you for your guidance all these years. No matter where I go, I will never forget that I am a part of the Spirit State."
Lu Xingchen and Shen Mei nodded in agreement.
"Knowing you feel this way is enough for this old man. Go on!" the Old Master said with a smile.
"Old Master, take care."
"Grandpa, take care."
After bowing one last time, the group turned and followed the old woman toward the small wooden building.
Just then, Wang Hong sent a mental message: "Qin Feiyang, have you considered what I mentioned last time?"
Qin Feiyang thought in reply, I’ve left someone in the Spirit State. With her there, the Spirit State will undoubtedly win the next Nine States Battle.
