Lo Qianxue and Lin Yiyi exchanged glances, their eyes full of suspicion.

Fan Jian was also bewildered. Hadn't he gone to such great lengths just to rescue these two women? Now that he had, why wasn't Qin Feiyang speaking?

Suddenly, Qin Feiyang's gaze flickered. Looking at Lo Qianxue, he asked, "How did you come to know Qin Feiyang?"

Lo Qianxue said, "Why should I tell you?"

Murderous intent flashed in Qin Feiyang's eyes as he coldly said, "If you don't answer, I will kill Lin Yiyi!"

Fan Jian suddenly understood. So, Qin Feiyang was afraid these two women were impostors! That's why he didn't reveal his identity immediately. The man is truly cautious! He leaves no stone unturned in anything he does.

However, Lo Qianxue remained silent. Lin Yiyi also stared fearlessly at Qin Feiyang.

"Won't speak, huh?" Qin Feiyang laughed coldly, pointing at Lin Yiyi as he commanded, "Kill her!"

Fan Jian nodded and took a step towards Lin Yiyi.

Lo Qianxue's expression changed dramatically, and she hastily said, "Don't kill her! I'll tell you."

"Speak!" Qin Feiyang shouted impatiently.

Lo Qianxue sighed deeply and said, "Back in Iron Bull Town, we were misled by a treacherous man to surround and kill Qin Feiyang. However, in the end, not only did he break out of the encirclement, but he also kidnapped my daughter."

"Who was the villain?" Qin Feiyang asked.

Lo Qianxue said, "Lin Baili."

That should be correct, Qin Feiyang mused. Still, to be certain, he asked, "What happened later?"

"Later, he released my daughter. When I learned the truth, I felt guilty and wanted to make it up to him. So, I had my daughter send him some compensation, but he didn't accept it," Lo Qianxue said.

It can't be wrong, Qin Feiyang muttered to himself. Only he, Lo Qianxue, and Lo Qingzhu knew about the compensation.

He looked at Lin Yiyi again and asked indifferently, "And how did you become friends with Qin Feiyang?"

Lin Yiyi said, "Brother Feiyang and I were born on the same day, month, and year. Is that reason enough?"

"It's enough," Qin Feiyang nodded.

But then, he noticed a bracelet on Lin Yiyi's wrist. The bracelet's design and quality were very ordinary; it was obviously a cheap item.

Qin Feiyang found it somewhat familiar. On closer thought, he remembered. This was the inexpensive gift he had given Lin Yiyi for her birthday. He hadn't expected the girl to wear it all this time.

Silly girl, Qin Feiyang muttered inwardly with a smile, then said aloud, "Show me your Fire Phoenix."

"Huh?" Lin Yiyi was surprised and asked, "How do you know?"

Qin Feiyang said, "Never mind how I know."

With eyes full of doubt, Lin Yiyi reached into her clothes and took out a jade pendant that hung around her neck. The jade pendant was fiery red, carved with a lifelike Fire Phoenix.

No mistake this time, Qin Feiyang whispered, a faint smile appearing on his face as he said, "Aunt Xue, Yiyi, I'm sorry. I've caused you trouble."

"Huh?" Both women were stunned and looked at Qin Feiyang guardedly.

Lo Qianxue said solemnly, "Kill us or flay us, do as you please. Just don't play tricks."

Qin Feiyang took out a restorative elixir, tossed it into his mouth, and soon his true features were restored.

"Feiyang!"

"Brother Feiyang!"

Lin Yiyi's eyes were wide with disbelief.

"As soon as the Dong Family abducted you, Uncle Yan came to inform me immediately," Qin Feiyang said, filled with self-blame. "It's all my fault. If I had killed Wei Zhongyang earlier, none of this would have happened. I'm truly sorry. Thankfully, you're both safe and sound."

"Brother Feiyang, it really is you!" Lin Yiyi exclaimed, coming back to her senses. Overcome with joy and relief, she burst into tears and threw herself into Qin Feiyang's arms. Her tears quickly soaked his chest.

"Don't cry. I'm here; everything will be fine," Qin Feiyang patted her shoulder, soothing her softly, yet he felt even more upset. The feelings Lin Yiyi harbored for him over their years of separation had not diminished but had grown stronger. But he genuinely only felt a brotherly affection for Lin Yiyi.

"Child, you don't need to blame yourself. It was Yiyi and I who were incompetent and dragged you down," Lo Qianxue said, smiling broadly. Her once dull eyes now gleamed brightly.

"Aunt Xue, when you say that, I feel even worse. Before Uncle Jiang Zhengyi died, he repeatedly entrusted me with taking good care of you and your daughter, but Qingzhu..." As Qin Feiyang spoke, the guilt in his eyes intensified.

The light in Lo Qianxue's eyes dimmed again, her brow etched with an indelible sorrow. Forcing a smile, she said, "Let's not talk about the past. As long as everyone is fine now, that's all that matters."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

"Huh?" Lo Qianxue suddenly looked at Fan Jian, a hint of perplexity on her face. "Feiyang, he isn't Wei Zhongyang either, right?"

"Correct. He's a friend of mine named Fan Jian. Without his help this time, I wouldn't have been able to rescue you. Moreover, he was also a great help when we saved Uncle Yan. You could say he's my great benefactor," Qin Feiyang said with a smile.

"Brother Qin, you're being too modest. If it weren't for you, could I have stepped into the Nine-Star War Emperor realm? Truthfully, you're my great benefactor," Fan Jian responded. As he spoke, he also took a restorative elixir and regained his true appearance.

Lo Qianxue cupped her fists and said, "Thank you, Elder Fan Jian."

Fan Jian hastily said, "Please don't address me like that; I don't deserve such a title. If you don't mind, just call me by my name."

Lo Qianxue chuckled, her heart filled with myriad emotions. Back in Iron Bull Town, Qin Feiyang had been just a young boy. It had only been a few years, hadn't it? Who would have thought he'd achieve so much, to the point where even a Nine-Star War Emperor treated him with such respect.

She looked at Lin Yiyi and said with a smile, "Girl, your Brother Feiyang must have a lot to deal with. You shouldn't cling to him like this."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yiyi's face turned beet red. She disentangled herself from Qin Feiyang and stood beside Lo Qianxue, her head bowed, deeply embarrassed.

Qin Feiyang shook his head in amusement and said, "Aunt Xue, Yiyi, you two go to the Ancient Castle first. Lu Hong will tell you everything. Wei Zhongyang is also imprisoned there right now."

Lo Qianxue nodded.

Just as Qin Feiyang was about to send them into the Ancient Castle, Lin Yiyi suddenly looked up, ran to him, and impulsively kissed him on the cheek.

"Uh!" Both Lo Qianxue and Fan Jian were taken aback.

Qin Feiyang was also caught off guard. The next instant, a sharp pain shot through his heart, as if it were being torn apart. His face turned pale almost immediately.

At the same time, the Heart Knot on his chest emitted faint traces of a blood-red glow. However, it was concealed by his clothing, and no one noticed.

This is bad! Qin Feiyang cried out inwardly. The Heart Knot was indeed preventing him from being intimate with other women.

However, the pain quickly subsided.

"Brother Feiyang, what's wrong?" Seeing Qin Feiyang's face turn deathly pale in an instant, Lin Yiyi was terrified and flustered.

Lo Qianxue and Fan Jian also looked at him with concern.

"I'm fine!" Qin Feiyang waved it off and then, with another wave of his hand, sent Lo Qianxue and Lin Yiyi into the Ancient Castle.

Fan Jian, furrowing his brows, asked, "What's the matter, Brother Qin?"

"It's probably an old injury from my clashes with the Lu Family that hasn't fully healed. It's nothing serious," Qin Feiyang said with a smile, his complexion quickly returning to normal.

"Oh, so that's what it was. You scared me," Fan Jian said, patting his chest in relief. "What's next?"

Qin Feiyang hesitated for a moment, then answered, "You don't have to worry about what comes next. Continue impersonating Wei Zhongyang and go back into seclusion to improve your cultivation and break through to the one-star War Ancestor realm."

Fan Jian's body trembled, his eyes burning with fervor. A War Ancestor! He had never dared to even dream of reaching such a realm before! He queried, "What about you?"

Qin Feiyang's eyes gleamed with a cold light as he replied forcefully, "I'm going to find out who that masked man is!"

With a frown, Fan Jian said, "Then I should stay and help you!"

Qin Feiyang shook his head. "There's no need for now. Only after you step into the War Ancestor realm will you truly be able to help me."

"Alright, be careful then." Fan Jian nodded and took out the jade box, handing it to Qin Feiyang. "You're really generous, giving the Dong Family five Potential Elixirs all at once."

"It doesn't matter. The Potential Elixir is of no use to me anymore. Keep these five Potential Elixirs. You can use them now that you're ready to open the first three layers of your Door of Potential," Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile.

"For me?" Fan Jian was stunned.

"However, opening the Door of Potential requires the aid of immense pressure. And with your current cultivation level, you'll need the pressure of a War Ancestor." Qin Feiyang pondered for a moment and then suggested, "Go to the Holy Temple and find Yan Nanshan first. Tell him I sent you; he will help."

"Okay. Thank you, Brother Qin, really, thank you. In the future, if there's anything you need help with, don't hesitate to ask. Even if it means climbing a mountain of blades or diving into a sea of fire, I, Fan Jian, wouldn't even frown!" Fan Jian declared resolutely, gratitude evident in his eyes.

Qin Feiyang smiled and said, "Let's establish a contract bridge so we can contact each other easily."

Fan Jian agreed.

Both took out their Image Crystal Stones and established a contract bridge. Then, Qin Feiyang gave Fan Jian several teleportation portals. Fan Jian activated a portal and departed for the Holy Temple to find Yan Nanshan.

Watching the portal dissipate, Qin Feiyang wore a faint smile. Once Fan Jian opened the Door of Potential, it would be like being reborn. His future achievements would surely be limitless. Although Fan Jian wasn't exceptionally talented, their recent interactions had convinced Qin Feiyang that he was worth cultivating. Fan Jian was an honest and loyal person. Most importantly, Fan Jian genuinely wanted to be his friend.

Moreover, upon entering the Imperial Capital, he would certainly need help. Although he had Fatty, Lu Hong, the Monticule Beast, and the Wolf King, they were far from enough. So, he might as well use the resources he currently had to cultivate a force of his own! People like Lv Yun, Yan Nanshan, and Ren Wushuang, and even Lo Qianxue and Lin Yiyi, were all individuals with great potential who could be of immense help to him in the future.

After what had just happened, he wouldn't let Lin Yiyi and Lo Qianxue return to Yan City. He would only have peace of mind if he kept them by his side.

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