Immortal God of War-Chapter 713 - 679 Blonde Woman_1

"Who?" Wang Hong wondered silently, startled.

Qin Feiyang mentally conveyed, "Lin Yiyi. She’s currently in Alchemy Room Number One in the Inner Temple. I’ll have to trouble you to look after her for me in the future."

"Understood," Wang Hong acknowledged.

"Thank you," he conveyed, his gratitude deeply felt.

"Between us, there’s no need for thanks. I’m off now. Take care."

Qin Feiyang replied with a smile, then led Fatty and Rogue Wolf away, turning to chase after Lu Xingchen and the others.

Watching their receding figures, the old man sighed, "Finally, someone from our Spirit State is going to the Imperial Capital. It hasn’t been easy!"

"Indeed!" Wang Hong nodded, then smiled. "I believe this will be a good start."

"Absolutely. In the future, our Spirit State will surely produce a great many talents."

"By the way," the old man asked, "you and that young rascal Qin Feiyang were exchanging glances and whispering just now. What were you secretly discussing?"

Wang Hong shook his head with a smile. "Nothing much. I just advised him to keep a low profile once he reaches the Imperial Capital."

"Really?" The old man looked at him skeptically.

"Would I lie to you?" Wang Hong responded with a wry smile.

"That’s true too!" The old man laughed. "Given his character, if no one keeps him in check, who knows what kind of trouble he might stir up in the Imperial Capital. But then again, he’s no ordinary person. We shouldn’t worry too much about his affairs."

Wang Hong nodded.

WHOOSH!

Just then, a middle-aged man landed before the old man and Wang Hong.

"Jiang Qianqing?" Wang Hong paused, startled. "What brings you here?" he asked, puzzled.

Jiang Qianqing smiled. "I’ve come to bid you both farewell."

"Farewell?" The two men exchanged a look, then turned to Jiang Qianqing with suspicion.

"My presence here was solely to protect someone. Now that this person has entered the Imperial Capital, there’s naturally no longer any need for me to remain in Spirit State," Jiang Qianqing said with a faint smile.

"Protect who?" the old man asked in surprise.

"Who it is isn’t important," Jiang Qianqing said with a slight smile. "What’s important is that he has returned to the Imperial Capital." Without another word, he opened a teleportation portal and departed, not once looking back.

"What was that all about?" The old man and Wang Hong stared at each other in bewilderment.

They had always assumed Jiang Qianqing was a Loose Cultivator; they never would have imagined he had come to Spirit State with a specific purpose.

...

「Meanwhile.」

Outside the Holy Temple, a golden-haired woman walked along a wide street.

The woman appeared to be in her early twenties, clad in a long, pale gold gown. She possessed a beauty that could topple nations, a captivating figure, and her skin, like the finest white jade, glowed with a crystalline luster. Her soft, golden curls flowed behind her like a gentle wave.

"Wow!"

"Where did such a beauty come from?"

"She’s absolutely breathtaking! A true goddess!"

Disciples of the Holy Temple, passing by on either side of the street, couldn’t help but stop and steal a few extra glances at her.

Soon, the woman reached the foot of the stone steps leading to the main gate of the Holy Temple. A young man in white immediately ran up to her, hoping to strike up a conversation. Smiling, he said, "Miss, are you here to register? I can show you the way!"

"There’s no need, thank you," the blonde woman replied politely.

The young man in white asked, puzzled, "If you’re not here to register, then why have you come to the Holy Temple?"

The blonde woman paused for a moment, then said, "I am looking for someone."

"Who are you looking for? A man or a woman?" the young man in white asked.

"A man," the blonde woman answered.

"Damn, that bastard is so lucky to have such a beautiful woman come looking for him personally!" the young man in white fumed.

The other men nearby were also consumed with jealousy.

Just then, the blonde woman asked, "Do any of you know a person named Qin Feiyang?"

"What?"

"She’s looking for Qin Feiyang?"

Everyone present was profoundly shocked. The feelings of injustice and jealousy in their hearts instantly vanished.

The young man in white cautiously asked, "May I ask, what is your relationship with Senior Brother Qin?"

"We..." The blonde woman hesitated for a moment, then smiled. "He and I are friends."

A palpable tension filled the air. Even if they were merely friends, none of them dared to entertain any inappropriate thoughts about her.

Previously, Zheng Chuan and Wang Fei had harbored designs on Lu Hong. In the end, they were tortured to death by Rogue Wolf right on this very spot. That was a bloody lesson, indeed.

The young man in white’s demeanor instantly turned respectful. With a fawning smile, he said, "Miss, Senior Brother Qin was indeed at the Holy Temple before, but he has now entered the Inner Temple."

"Inner Temple?" The blonde woman paused, startled. "Where is the Inner Temple?" she asked, puzzled.

The young man in white shook his head. "I don’t know either. Only those who become Disciples of the Holy Temple and break through to the War Emperor realm are eligible to enter the Inner Temple."

A trace of disappointment instantly clouded the blonde woman’s beautiful eyes.

At that moment, a cold shout rang out. "What are all of you crowding around here for? Have you nothing better to do?"

A middle-aged man in black robes hovered in mid-air, his aura as boundless and unfathomable as the vast ocean.

"Greetings, Elder Yan!" Upon seeing the man, the Disciples present all bowed respectfully.

Indeed! The man was none other than Yan Nanshan.

Yan Nanshan’s face was cold as he snapped, "Do you all think you’re so powerful now that you no longer need to cultivate? If that’s the case, then every last one of you can get out of the Holy Temple! My Holy Temple has no need for slackers like you."

"No, no, not at all!"

"We’ll go cultivate at once!"

The group of Disciples’ faces paled, and they scattered in a panic.

"Miss, Elder Yan has a good relationship with Senior Brother Qin. You can ask him for help," the young man in white whispered to the blonde woman before fleeing in terror.

Because the departure of Qin Feiyang and the others had not been publicly announced, apart from the major figures, no one else in State City knew that Qin Feiyang had already left; they all assumed he was still in the Inner Temple.

After all the Disciples had departed, Yan Nanshan looked down at the blonde woman, a hint of surprise flickering in his eyes.

This young lady doesn’t look very old, yet she’s already a one-star War Emperor.

Ahem! He cleared his throat, his expression turning serious. "Young lady," he said, "this is the Holy Temple. Unauthorized personnel are not permitted entry. If you are here to register, you must first pass the initial assessment. If not, please leave at once."

After speaking, he turned to depart.

"Elder, please wait!" the blonde woman hurriedly called out.

"Is there something you need?" Yan Nanshan paused, looking down at her as he asked.

The blonde woman cupped her hands in a salute. "I would like to ask you, Elder, to take me to see Qin Feiyang."

"Hmm?" Yan Nanshan was taken aback. Landing in front of her, he furrowed his brow and asked, "And who are you to Feiyang?"

"I..." she hesitated. "I’m his friend."

"Friend?" Yan Nanshan scrutinized the blonde woman. He was not like those gullible Disciples. With his vast experience in judging people, he could tell from the tone of her voice that she wasn’t being entirely truthful.

Yan Nanshan said sternly, "Leave!"

"Why?" The woman grew anxious.

"Because you’re not being honest," Yan Nanshan stated, then made a show of turning to leave.

"Elder, I’ll tell you..." The woman stammered, her cheeks turning bright red as she continued, "Actually, I came looking for him because I... I miss him so much."

"Er!" Yan Nanshan was astounded.

So it’s *that* kind of relationship? That damn kid, he sure hid it well! Yan Nanshan inwardly grumbled. He then chuckled and said, "Little girl, you’re too late. Feiyang is already on his way to the Imperial Capital."

The blonde woman’s face paled.

Yan Nanshan continued, "If you have a message for him, you can tell me first. When I have the chance, I’ll pass it on."

"Can’t I see him in person?" the woman asked.

Yan Nanshan shook his head. "No, not unless you also go to the Imperial Capital. But that’s impossible for you."

"Then how can I get to the Imperial Capital?" the woman asked urgently.

Yan Nanshan answered, "You’d have to become a Disciple of the Inner Temple and succeed in the Nine States Battle. However, the next Nine States Battle is a full ten years away."

"Ten years!" The blonde woman’s face grew even paler. "Why did he leave Spirit State without even coming to see me?" she murmured, her voice barely a whisper. "Was it all just my own wishful thinking?"

With a look of utter disappointment, she turned and walked away. But she had only taken a few steps when she stopped, her head bowed, as if wrestling with some internal decision.

Suddenly, she spun around to face Yan Nanshan, her eyes gleaming with a resolute light. "Elder," she declared, "I want to enter the Inner Temple!"

Yan Nanshan regarded her intently for a moment, then smiled. "What’s your name?"

The blonde woman thought for a moment. "Elder, you can just call me Yu’er." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Very well. Come with me," Yan Nanshan nodded, then turned and ascended the stone steps leading to the Holy Temple’s main entrance.

The woman took a deep breath and resolutely followed.

...

Qin Feiyang and his companions raced through the passage leading to the teleportation altar.

Suddenly, Qin Feiyang felt a sharp pang in his chest. He stopped immediately, clutching his chest, his eyes filled with surprise and confusion.

This wrenching pain originated from the Heart Knot!

At that very moment, he could clearly sense Princess Mermaid’s current emotions: disappointment, sorrow, and helplessness.

Why would Princess Mermaid suddenly feel this way? he wondered.

Fatty noticed Qin Feiyang’s strange behavior and asked with concern, "Boss, what’s wrong?"

Qin Feiyang didn’t answer, his gaze flickering with uncertainty.

This won’t do! I have to go to the Sea of Despair and see what’s happening! He couldn’t shake off his unease, afraid that some accident might have befallen Princess Mermaid.

But just as he was about to turn, those strange emotions abruptly vanished.

What’s going on? Qin Feiyang was thoroughly confused. Could it be that Princess Mermaid already knows I’m leaving Spirit State? But that can’t be right! Princess Mermaid is in the Sea of Despair, cut off from the rest of the world. How could she possibly have received news of my departure?

Just then, the ugly old woman snarled, "Qin Feiyang, tell me, what on earth are you trying to pull? If you don’t want to go, just say so!"

"I’m sorry," Qin Feiyang quickly turned and apologized.

"Don’t waste any more time. Let’s move!" The ugly old woman shot him a cold glance, then turned and continued swiftly forward.

Lu Xingchen and the others gave Qin Feiyang a perplexed look before quickly accelerating to keep up.

Fatty frowned. "Boss, what’s really going on with you? You seem deeply troubled."

"It’s nothing. Let’s go!" Qin Feiyang forced a smile and strode forward to catch up with Lu Xingchen and the others.

Although he didn’t understand why, judging from the emotions transmitted through the Heart Knot, Princess Mermaid didn’t appear to be in any life-threatening danger. As long as her life wasn’t at risk, he could leave with peace of mind.

Fatty and Rogue Wolf exchanged a bewildered glance and quickly caught up.

Soon, the group once again arrived before the teleportation altar.