Wei Zhongyang was tense and anxious, fearing that Qin Feiyang would harm him. A few moments later, Wei Zhongyang's Image Crystal Stone stopped vibrating.

THUMP!

Just then, Qin Feiyang's arm shot out. His hand, like a blade, knocked Wei Zhongyang unconscious before he tossed him into the ancient fortress.

Originally, he had wanted Wei Zhongyang to step forward and delay the Dong Family. But then it suddenly occurred to him that Wei Zhongyang's cultivation was now completely crippled, devoid of any Battle Intent, rendering him unable to activate the Image Crystal Stone. This meant Wei Zhongyang's Image Crystal Stone could only receive messages from others but couldn't initiate a conversation. Most importantly, Wei Zhongyang was unreliable; it wasn't a risk he could afford to take.

Qin Feiyang lowered his head, his thoughts racing. He couldn't remain so passive; he had to counterattack actively. However, he needed a foolproof plan.

"Got it!"

Soon, his eyes lit up. He took out his own Image Crystal Stone and quickly activated it.

Within no time, a phantom figure appeared—it was Yan Nanshan.

Without exchanging pleasantries, Qin Feiyang said, "Uncle Yan, I need your help with something."

"What is it?" Yan Nanshan asked, puzzled.

Qin Feiyang said, "Go to the prison immediately."

Yan Nanshan was stunned, then frowned. "Go to the prison? What for?"

"I want to create a diversion to lure out that mysterious War Ancestor," Qin Feiyang explained. "Once you're at the prison, you don't need to do anything. Just hide nearby and monitor the prison. If I'm not mistaken, someone will definitely go to the prison to scout the situation. And this person, even if not the mysterious War Ancestor, will be connected to them. But if someone does show up, don't make any move. Wait for me to rendezvous with you."

Qin Feiyang's eyes glinted sharply.

"Alright!" Yan Nanshan nodded. Although he didn't know the details of Qin Feiyang's plan, he trusted him unconditionally.

After ending the conversation, Qin Feiyang contacted Fan Jian, communicated briefly with him, and then put away the Image Crystal Stone.

"Mysterious War Ancestor…" he thought with a sneer, "Let's see how long you can hide!"

Qin Feiyang then swallowed a Shape-shifting Pill, transformed into Fan Jian's appearance, opened a portal, and stepped through.

「Dong Family.」

Inside the Council Hall!

The Dong Family Head and the Clan Elder were pacing back and forth like ants on a hot griddle.

Old Monster Dong, seated on a chair above them, looked at the two and said angrily, "Can you two stop晃ing in front of me? You're making my head spin."

The Dong Family Head said, "Ancestor, it's been three days, and there's still no word from Wei Zhongyang. How can I not be anxious?"

"Exactly! He's not even responding to our messages. What on earth is he doing?" the Clan Elder fumed.

Suddenly, his gaze flickered. Looking at Old Monster Dong, he asked uneasily, "Ancestor, do you think Wei Zhongyang might be trying to take it all for himself?"

At these words, a dead silence fell upon the hall.

SWISH!

At that moment, a figure in black armor appeared out of thin air.

It was Qin Feiyang!

Seeing him, Old Monster Dong and the other two were startled and quickly hurried over.

The Dong Family Head asked impatiently, "Brother Fan Jian, why isn't Brother Wei responding to our messages? Has he run into some trouble?"

Qin Feiyang glanced at the three, his eyes flickering slightly. He nodded and said, "Indeed, he's encountered some minor trouble."

"What trouble?" The expressions of the three changed.

Qin Feiyang said, "Yan Nanshan has been lurking around the prison, monitoring Guard Commander Wei Zhongyang."

"Yan Nanshan!"

"Why would he be monitoring Wei Zhongyang?" Old Monster Dong and the others were shocked and bewildered.

Qin Feiyang continued, "According to Guard Commander Wei Zhongyang's speculation, Yan Nanshan has very likely received some sort of news."

The Dong Family Head asked, "In that case, could this ruin our plans?"

"That's also what Guard Commander Wei Zhongyang was worried about," Qin Feiyang said gravely. "He asked me to tell you that you must find a way to lure Yan Nanshan away."

The Dong Family Head frowned. "Yan Nanshan is the Holy Temple's Law Enforcement Elder and a one-star War Ancestor. How can we possibly lure him away?"

"Well..." Qin Feiyang hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "In that case, there's nothing to be done. We can only wait it out."

The three fell silent.

Qin Feiyang scanned them and said, "I must return to report. Farewell."

The Dong Family Head quickly said, "Brother Fan Jian, wait!"

"Is there something else?" Qin Feiyang asked, feigning confusion.

The Dong Family Head inquired, "Where are Lin Yiyi and Lo Qianxue being held captive now?"

Qin Feiyang replied, "On the second level of the prison."

The Dong Family Head then asked, "And Qin Feiyang?"

"The first level," Qin Feiyang stated.

"That's good." The Dong Family Head breathed a sigh of relief. Qin Feiyang had too many tricks up his sleeve; if he were imprisoned on the same level, he might rescue them.

Qin Feiyang said, "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave?"

"Safe travels. We won't see you out," Old Monster Dong said. "When you get back, tell Brother Wei we'll do our best to find a way to lure Yan Nanshan away."

"Understood." Qin Feiyang nodded, opened a portal, and quickly departed.

"Ancestor, have you thought of a way?" the Dong Family Head and the Clan Elder asked Old Monster Dong suspiciously.

"Now that my cultivation is crippled, what办法 could I have?" Old Monster Dong lamented. "However, we can seek his help. Clan Elder, go to the City Lord's Mansion at once. Tell him about this situation; he will surely have a solution."

"Alright." The Clan Elder agreed, opened a portal, and plunged into it without a second glance.

「Outside the city.」

Qin Feiyang descended into the sky above the dense forest. Without any delay, he immediately sent a message to Yan Nanshan.

Yan Nanshan was already staked out near the prison and had given Qin Feiyang the coordinates.

Qin Feiyang immediately rushed to rendezvous with Yan Nanshan.

Within a radius of several miles around the prison, there were no buildings; instead, towering trees with dense, flourishing foliage had been planted, reaching for the heavens.

Yan Nanshan was currently standing on a thick branch of one of these trees.

WHOOSH!

Qin Feiyang appeared out of thin air.

"You're here," Yan Nanshan smiled.

Qin Feiyang nodded, leaped up, and landed beside Yan Nanshan, looking towards the prison.

From their vantage point, they could clearly see the situation at the prison entrance.

Fan Jian, disguised as Wei Zhongyang, stood ramrod straight before the gate, his gaze piercingly sharp.

The other eight guards also stood at attention, their gazes fixed forward.

Yan Nanshan asked, puzzled, "What kind of trick are you playing, kid?"

Qin Feiyang chuckled. "You'll find out soon enough. By the way, Uncle Yan, do you know who the new City Lord of East City is?"

Yan Nanshan replied, "I've heard of him, but I haven't met him. Why do you ask?"

Qin Feiyang frowned. "Wang Hong told me this person is helping me investigate the Lu Family's annihilation. I wonder if they've found any clues yet."

Yan Nanshan sighed. "That matter will be incredibly difficult to investigate!"

Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "It's not that difficult. I've already found traces of that masked man, it's just that…"

"Where did you find them?" Yan Nanshan asked, astonished.

"Near the Dong Family," Qin Feiyang said. "Wolf King and Fatty have gone to track him, but three days have passed with no news. I'm a bit worried."

Yan Nanshan laughed. "With those two on the case, what are you worried about? Just wait patiently; he definitely won't get away."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

Time ticked by.

Nearly an hour passed, yet still, no one approached the prison.

Yan Nanshan frowned. "Feiyang, why hasn't anyone come yet?"

Qin Feiyang was also puzzled. Logically, someone should have arrived long ago. Could it be that the Dong Family had suspicions?

BUZZ!

Suddenly, a humming sound resonated.

Qin Feiyang looked at Yan Nanshan in confusion.

Yan Nanshan took an Image Crystal Stone from his clothes; it was glowing brightly.

Yan Nanshan frowned and whispered, "Hide for a moment."

Qin Feiyang nodded, took a step, and landed in a large tree opposite, using the dense leaves and branches to conceal his figure.

Yan Nanshan's Battle Intent surged, flowing into the Image Crystal Stone.

A phantom figure quickly materialized!

The person was a burly man dressed in black. Qin Feiyang didn't recognize him.

However, from his attire, it was clear this man was a Steward Elder of the Holy Temple.

"Elder Yan, where are you now?" the burly man's face was filled with anxiety.

"What is it?" Yan Nanshan frowned.

The burly man said urgently, "The Disciples in the cultivation hall have started fighting! You need to come back quickly and see what's happening."

Yan Nanshan's expression changed. He asked, "Everything was fine when I left. Why would they suddenly start fighting?"

The burly man shook his head. "I don't know what happened either. You should hurry back, or lives could be lost!"

"Alright, I'll return immediately."

Yan Nanshan deactivated the Image Crystal Stone and turned to Qin Feiyang. "You heard. I have to go back. You stay here and keep watch for now."

"Mm." Qin Feiyang nodded.

Yan Nanshan immediately opened a portal and vanished without a trace.

Qin Feiyang turned back to continue monitoring the prison.

But suddenly, his gaze wavered.

Something is not right! How could the Disciples of the Holy Temple suddenly start fighting? And at this precise moment? Could it be… the Dong Family pulling strings behind the scenes? No, that's not right either. The Dong Family is in decline now; they couldn't orchestrate such a major disturbance. That's it! It must be him! That mysterious War Ancestor!

"To think even this couldn't force you out. You truly are well-hidden!" Qin Feiyang murmured, his expression rather grim.

Luring Yan Nanshan away so easily… it seemed he had encountered a very formidable opponent this time.

He glanced up at the prison, then leaped down from the branch, landing on the ground. There was no longer any need to continue the surveillance.

BUZZ!

Just then, his Image Crystal Stone vibrated.

Qin Feiyang took it out, infused it with Battle Intent, and two phantom figures quickly appeared.

It was Fatty and Wolf King!

Qin Feiyang demanded angrily, "What have you two been doing? Why are you only getting back to me now?"

Fatty sighed. "Boss, we're in big trouble this time."

Wolf King also looked dejected, its eyes filled with helplessness.

"What do you mean?" Qin Feiyang frowned.

Fatty said, "Give us your coordinates first. We'll come over and explain."

"I'm near the prison," Qin Feiyang said, looking at the man and wolf suspiciously, then gave Fatty his coordinates.

Not even Three Star had passed. The man and wolf appeared before him.

Qin Feiyang said in a low voice, "Alright, what exactly happened?"

Fatty explained, "Initially, we were tracking them quite smoothly. But we soon discovered that their scent had been masked."

"Masked?" Qin Feiyang was taken aback.

"Yes, masked," Fatty confirmed. "After these three days of tracking, Master Fatty feels that the masked man and Lu Tingting were purely toying with us, leading us around in circles within the city."

Qin Feiyang said, "So, you're saying not only did they realize you were tracking them, but they also tricked you as well?"

"Yeah." Fatty nodded, somewhat annoyed.

Wolf King remained silent, but it was visibly struggling to suppress its anger.

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