Stellar Transformation-Chapter 167 - 8 Qin Yu Returns 4 - s Deception

The royal children, each with their wide, sparkling eyes, were observing this uncle they had never met before. The Empress and the concubines, however, had long heard legends of this uncle. The battle at Wujiang, in particular, had spread across the entire Hidden Dragon Continent.

The hero of the Wujiang battle was none other than their uncle. At this moment, the Empress and the concubines were naturally curious to see how extraordinary this uncle really was.

"Haha, Little Yu, the Empress, and all the noble ladies here, plus each little one is looking at you. Didn’t you prepare some gifts for meeting them?" Qin Feng joked as he spoke, and Qin Zheng’s eyes lit up, teasingly watching Qin Yu.

Miss Li’er immediately laughed and said, "Qin Yu, everyone is looking at you."

Qin Yu was stunned.

He had never prepared any gifts, yet all his nephews and nieces were watching. Moreover, if he were to give gifts, it would mean giving to so many people – he could manage one or two precious items, but this many?

Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck Qin Yu.

With a wave of his hand, Qin Yu instantly released sixteen Flying Swords, a scene that left Qin Zheng and Qin Feng astonished. Weapons that could fly were Spiritual Artifacts. Could the meeting gifts from their brother really be such precious Spiritual Artifacts?

"Each little one, these sixteen Flying Swords can be your toys," said Qin Yu with a smile.

Qin Zheng, Qin Feng, and the ladies of the court were all stunned for a moment, while the sixteen royal children’s eyes sparkled. Spiritual Artifacts as toys? On the Hidden Dragon Continent, Spiritual Artifacts were frightfully rare, with a kingdom possessing only one or two such items.

"Tsk, Big Brother, you can actually part with these?" Hou Fei muttered, and Hei Yu also flapped his wings in disdain.

Qin Yu was taken aback.

Establishing the Guard army in the Star Pavilion naturally required distribution of some weapons, so the Star Pavilion gathered various ores and treasures from millions of miles around, commanding some Guard Captains and protectors to refine Flying Swords and other weapons for distribution.

As an expert at Artifact Refining, Qin Yu naturally also crafted thousands of lower grade Spiritual Artifacts during his spare time. There were still plenty of these lower grade Flying Swords in Qin Yu’s Space Ring. For Qin Yu now, lower grade Flying Swords indeed served as toys.

"Little Yu, this is absolutely not acceptable; the gifts are too lavish," Qin Zheng finally fully recovered from his shock.

A single Spiritual Artifact was already incredibly precious for a mortal kingdom, yet sixteen Flying Swords were to be given to children as toys – wasn’t this wasteful?

"It’s fine, just a little blood... well, they are still young, I’ll help them," Qin Yu said, knowing the pain children would feel from biting their fingers. With a flick of his finger, sixteen golden beams of light shot towards each prince and princess.

Then, sixteen Blood Pearls floated out from the bodies of the princes and princesses and dripped into each Flying Sword.

"There, now the Flying Swords definitely won’t hurt you," Qin Yu nodded in satisfaction. "Everyone, remember not to use these swords to harm others," he instructed.

Each Flying Sword flew to the front of the princes and princesses, and the children, holding the three-inch long little Flying Swords, easily caused them to merge into their bodies. Through Blood Recognition, with thoughts connected, they intuitively knew how to operate without needing much guidance.

The princes and princesses played with the Flying Swords, occasionally retracting them into their bodies and then taking them out again, laughing excitedly.

"Aren’t you going to thank your Uncle?"

Qin Zheng said sharply.

The older princes and princesses immediately knelt down and crisply said, "Thank you, Third Uncle." The infants who were still nursing were also helped by the ladies to express their thanks.

Qin Yu waved his hand again, and thirty-five pearls, much larger than ping-pong balls, floated out. Such huge pearls, it’s presumed, were unheard of in the Hidden Dragon Continent. Normally, ones as big as a ping-pong ball would no longer be called ’pearls’ but ’Dragon Balls’.

The Empress and the various concubines all had their eyes light up, staring in astonishment.

"Such enormous Dragon Balls cannot even be found in the Imperial Palace," Qin Zheng was greatly surprised.

Qin Yu, however, merely smiled.

He naturally knew that such huge pearls were precious in the Hidden Dragon Continent, but in the Undersea Demon Cultivator World, though such large pearls were rare, with Qin Yu’s current status, his warehouse was literally piled with pearls of this size.

"Second Brother, in my Star Pavilion, many such pearls are also present, and they are nothing special. Please accept them, sisters-in-law," Qin Yu said with a smile, and instantly the thirty-five pearls flew in front of each person.

At once, the Empress and the concubines crisply said, "Thank you, Third Uncle."

Afterward, the Empress and the concubines also began discussing quietly among themselves, clearly very excited. Women love pearls and agates, so such gigantic pearls were naturally priceless treasures in the Hidden Dragon Continent; of course, they were extremely delighted and probably would even sleep hugging them.

"Fei Ya has arrived," Qin Zheng suddenly said, "Fei Ya, come over here."

From a distance, a noble-looking matron and a little girl approached. Upon hearing Qin Zheng’s words, Qin Yu knew that this matron was indeed his elder sister-in-law, and of course, Princess Fei Ya was his elder brother’s daughter.

"Your Majesty."

Fei Ya said tenderly, then walked over to Qin Zheng and directly sat on Qin Zheng’s lap. Fei Ya appeared to be only six or seven years old, still very young.

"Yan Yun, come, meet your Third Uncle," Qin Feng said with a smile.

The noble-looking matron naturally turned her gaze to Qin Yu, her eyes shining as she immediately said, "Yan Yun greets Third Uncle."

"Elder sister-in-law, please rise," Qin Yu hurriedly said, noticing at a glance that his elder sister-in-law was also a cultivator. Despite her luxurious attire, the heroic aura she emitted was simply undeniable.

Qin Feng laughed, "Little Yu, your elder sister-in-law Yan Yun loves martial arts the most, but...her talent is just so-so." Liu Yan Yun glared at Qin Feng, but because there were many people present, she didn’t lose her temper on the spot. However, Qin Yu was certain that his elder sister-in-law was truly spirited.

Qin Feng laughed, "Haha, it’s been so long and she has still not reached the Innate Realm. Can her talent be considered high? But Yan Yun is indeed a martial fanatic. Ever since she learned about the battle at Wujiang, she has admired you. She has always wanted to meet you."

Liu Yan Yun looked at Qin Yu, somewhat incredulously saying, "Third Uncle, you... you are the one who killed Xiang Yang?"

Liu Yan Yun, seeing the current Qin Yu who looked like a young man in his twenties, could hardly imagine that Qin Yu was the legendary expert who had killed Xiang Yang.

Back when he killed Xiang Yang, Qin Yu faced numerous difficulties. If it were the Qin Yu of today, he likely could kill Xiang Yang with a single move.

"Doesn’t it seem so?" Qin Yu laughed.

Li’er, standing beside, said, "Sister-in-law Yan Yun, don’t listen to Qin Yu bragging. He always likes to be complacent about such minor matters."

Liu Yan Yun, upon seeing Li’er, couldn’t help but sigh inwardly at her natural elegance, and immediately smiled, "Is this young lady... my uncle’s wife?" At this remark, Li’er’s face turned red, and she glared fiercely at Qin Yu. Qin Yu immediately "got the hint" and hastily explained, "Sister-in-law, this is my junior sister, Li’er."

"Miss Li’er, I apologize," Liu Yan Yun said apologetically.

At that moment, Princess Fei Ya had once again gotten involved in playing with the young princes and princesses.

"Uncle... I want that too..."

Fei Ya ran up to Qin Yu, staring at him.

Qin Yu couldn’t help but shake his head with a smile, then with a wave of his hand, a flying sword flew out again, "Little Fei Ya, remember, you mustn’t hurt anyone." Qin Yu also helped Fei Ya with the blood recognition.

Qin Zheng suddenly said, "Little Yu, giving these flying swords to the children, what do they know? If they hurt someone, it wouldn’t be good." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"Right," Qin Yu agreed in his heart, then said, "Let’s do this, while they are still laughing, I’ll put a restriction on these flying swords that completely wraps the swords themselves, preventing them from unleashing their attack power. When these children come of age, just ask any cultivator to lift the restriction."

Qin Yu moved his hands like an illusion, and in an instant, he had placed seventeen restrictions, directly enveloping the seventeen flying swords.

These children, having no True Essence Power, naturally couldn’t break Qin Yu’s restrictions.

The restriction’s power wasn’t strong; it merely coated the blade edges with a layer of energy, making the flying swords harmless. Any cultivator could easily break this restriction using True Essence Power. However, setting this restriction didn’t impact the children’s ability to take the flying swords inside their bodies.

The princes and princesses didn’t notice any change in the flying swords and continued to play joyously.

Liu Yan Yun’s expression suddenly changed, as if she recalled something. She was about to speak, but Qin Feng pulled her hand and stopped her with a look, causing Liu Yan Yun to inhale sharply and swallow her words back down.

However, Qin Yu noticed this exchange.

"Big Brother, what’s going on? Sister-in-law, if there is anything you want to say, just say it," Qin Yu said with a smile.

Qin Feng smiled and said, "Little Yu, your sister-in-law also saw the Empress and the concubines receiving that huge pearl and naturally she wanted one too. I just found it embarrassing, how can someone of her age behave like a child and ask for things?"

"What are you talking about?" Qin Yu immediately produced a huge cat’s eye, "This is what I forgot to give, this cat’s eye is just as extraordinary as that pearl, please accept it, sister-in-law."

Liu Yan Yun, feeling somewhat embarrassed, immediately smiled, "Thank you, Uncle."

After speaking, she took the cat’s eye.

Qin Yu then cheerfully continued talking with Qin Zheng, and played around with the young princes, princesses, and Princess Fei Ya. Even Li’er joined in playing with the children. Qin Yu, in high spirits, didn’t notice the trace of worry in Liu Yan Yun’s eyes who had received the cat’s eye.

******

That evening, inside the bedroom at Prince Rui’s Mansion.

"Brother Feng, Uncle fetched so many flying swords all at once; his position in the Overseas Cultivation World must have risen significantly over these ten years, he surely wouldn’t care to part with a Middle-grade Spiritual Artifact. Why didn’t you ask Uncle for a Middle-grade Spiritual Artifact?" Liu Yan Yun said, fuming.

Qin Feng helplessly said, "Yun, how can I possibly ask?"

Liu Yan Yun replied, "Back at the Hundred Ministers Pavilion, I initially went to request a Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact for you. Would Uncle Feng still refuse? Wouldn’t that solve everything?"

Qin Feng shook his head, "Yun, there are many things you do not know. Judging by the current situation, Little Yu indeed has established some foundations in the Overseas Cultivation World. But... do you know my younger brother’s temperament?" Qin Feng suddenly countered.

Liu Yan Yun nodded, "I’ve heard about it earlier."

Qin Feng sighed, "Yes, my younger brother is determined and unyielding. Despite being unable to practice Inner Strength due to his Dantian, he still perseveringly relies on Outer Strength and became the first Outer Strength Innate Expert of Hidden Dragon Continent. Later, he even entered the ranks of the Cultivators."

"My younger brother is someone who never admits defeat no matter the circumstances. With his temperament, I believe he can secure a territory in the perilous Overseas Cultivation World. However, I know even better... for the sake of brothers and family, he would sacrifice his own life."

Qin Feng became somewhat agitated, "Yun, if I asked for the Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact, what would my younger brother ask about the Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact I had? How should I answer him? Should I say... ’Little brother, your big brother is useless, the Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact was taken away’?"

"Can this matter even be mentioned? Yun, can we really tell Little Yu about this?" Qin Feng’s eyes began to redden.

Liu Yan Yun opened her mouth to say something but ended up saying nothing.

"Yun, we can’t talk about this, once it’s said, with Little Yu’s nature, he will certainly inquire who took my Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact. If Little Yu investigates this matter, he will uncover a series of events and, with his nature, it will be relentless! Tell me, if he confronts those people, would he still have a chance to live?"

Qin Feng shook his head and sighed, "Although Little Yu is formidable, he’s only been adventuring in the Overseas Cultivation World for ten years. He has some foundation, but how substantial can that be? Regardless, I absolutely cannot let Little Yu be harmed."

Liu Yan Yun wore a face of urgency, wanting to say something, yet unable to voice a word.

"But, but... without the Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact, how will we survive the Four-nine Heavenly Tribulations? Are you confident? Without the Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact, the chances to survive the Four-nine Heavenly Tribulations significantly decrease, and I don’t want you to die, Brother Feng, truly, I don’t want you to die," Liu Yan Yun firmly held onto Qin Feng.

Qin Feng embraced his wife and softly smiled, "Life and death are fated, Yun, no matter what, we must not involve Little Yu. He... has suffered too much in his life, we can’t let him struggle and suffer anymore, even if... I die."

In Qin Feng’s embrace, Liu Yan Yun’s tears flowed freely.

After a long while...

"Brother Feng, what if Uncle Feng meets Father Emperor?" Liu Yan Yun suddenly said, "Once he meets Father Emperor, Uncle Feng with his wisdom will surely figure it out."

Qin Feng sighed, "Father Emperor already knows Little Yu has returned, but for Little Yu’s sake, he and Feng Yuzi will keep in seclusion; they will not let Little Yu know about that matter. Although we say Father Emperor will emerge from seclusion in half a year, the duration of seclusion is uncertain, isn’t it?"

Liu Yan Yun looked up at Qin Feng, incredulously saying, "Are Father Emperor and Uncle Feng really prepared to stay in seclusion indefinitely just to keep this matter hidden?"

Qin Feng’s face also showed a trace of bitterness, "There’s no choice... don’t you know the nature of Father Emperor and Uncle Feng? Moreover, Father Emperor always believes he owes Little Yu, and no matter what, he would rather stay in seclusion indefinitely than come out and harm Little Yu."

Liu Yan Yun was heartbroken, yet she was speechless. Qin Feng also appeared desolate, his once upright figure now somewhat bleak.

(End of Chapter Two, Third Chapter coming before one o’clock today!)

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