Chapter 1262: The Crisis Remains
Chapter 1262: The Crisis Remains
Lin Fei took out a dozen bottles of elixirs from the storage ring and handed them to Leng Ying, saying: "These are Ninth Grade elixirs for Saints. Take them back to my master's family, Yuxi's parents, Zimo's parents, and every family member of theirs. Give them these elixirs for cultivation."
Although Ninth Grade elixirs are the lowest level for Saints on the Holy Dragon Continent, for Huaxia martial artists, they are equivalent to Immortal Pills.
Lin Fei wanted Leng Ying to take these Ninth Grade elixirs back so that they could slowly enhance their power and ultimately become Saints.
This would lay the foundation for them to enter the Holy Dragon Continent in the future, helping them integrate into the world of Saints more quickly.
Leng Ying accepted the elixirs from Lin Fei and stored them one by one into his storage ring, which Lin Fei had given him after acquiring the Yuan family's treasury.
"Rest assured, Lin Fei. I will definitely bring Miss Qiansong and the others to the Holy Dragon Continent and deliver these elixirs to each of their family members," Leng Ying said to Lin Fei with firm resolve.
Lin Fei looked at Leng Ying and reminded him: "Be careful on the way to Huaxia. I'll give you this Fire Dragon Saber that I just obtained from Qin Jian. It might come in handy against strong enemies."
Saying this, the storage ring on Lin Fei's hand flashed, and the Fire Dragon Saber appeared in his hand.
Lin Fei handed the Fire Dragon Saber to Leng Ying.
Leng Ying accepted the Fire Dragon Saber.
"If anything happens, you can also use the Sound Transmission Talisman to contact me," Lin Fei said, looking at Leng Ying.
For Huaxia and the Holy Dragon Continent, ordinary communication tools like phones are not the same, as the rich spiritual energy on the Holy Dragon Continent obstructs technological communication from other continents.
However, using the power of cultivators to activate a Sound Transmission Talisman allows communication between continents.
After Leng Ying left, Lin Fei immediately called for Jin Zongfan, the chief steward of the City Lord's Mansion.
Since Jin Zongfan pledged loyalty to Lin Fei, and since Lin Fei became the City Lord of Thousand Dragon City, Jin Zongfan also benefited and was appointed as the chief steward by Lin Fei.
"Jin Zongfan, in the coming days, I and my friends will be in closed cultivation. Lead the experts in the mansion to guard it well. Report to me if anything happens," Lin Fei instructed Jin Zongfan.
Jin Zongfan quickly cupped his fists and agreed: "Yes, City Lord."
Then Jin Zongfan seemed to think of something and said to Lin Fei: "City Lord, a message from Ten Thousand Swords City suggests that the eldest young master Wan Jingyuan seems eager to target Qiu Qiming's family."
Lin Fei's face stiffened. He knew that Jin Zongfan had the True Essence Sect in Ten Thousand Swords City, so there were many spies collecting information there.
No matter what, Qiu Qiming is Lin Fei's friend, and he couldn't just watch Qiu Qiming face death, which is why he secretly sent guards to follow Qiu Qiming to Ten Thousand Swords City.
"Immediately have the experts from the True Essence Sect move Qiu Qiming to a safe place. I've already sent guards to protect Qiu Qiming in secret. Also, contact them via Sound Transmission Talisman," Lin Fei said to Jin Zongfan.
Jin Zongfan nodded and agreed: "Yes, City Lord."
After agreeing, Jin Zongfan was about to leave the hall, but Lin Fei called him back: "Why does Young Master Wan want to target the Qiu family, wouldn't the City Lord of Ten Thousand Swords City object?"
No matter what, Qiu Qiming's family is also one of the top ten families in Ten Thousand Swords City. Even if the Young Master of the Wan family wants to move against the Qiu family, he must consider many factors.
Jin Zongfan said: "Wan Jingxuan has been controlled by you, the City Lord, these days, and the experts from the Qianlong City Qin family estate secretly reported this news to the Wan family in Ten Thousand Swords City. The one who received the report was the eldest young master, Wan Jingyuan."
"Wan Jingyuan and Wan Jingxuan are both competing for the future position of City Lord, and they are fighting fiercely in secret. So, when he learned that Wan Jingxuan was in trouble, Wan Jingyuan didn't save him. Instead, he concealed the matter and didn't inform the City Lord of Ten Thousand Swords City."
"Moreover, three days ago, all the Qin family's assassins in the Qianlong City estate were mysteriously killed. I now have information that the City Lord of Ten Thousand Swords City, embarrassed by Wan Jingxuan's actions in Qianlong City, has put him under house arrest."
"And the City Lord of Ten Thousand Swords City tasked Young Master Wan Jingyuan with investigating why all the experts at the Qianlong City Qin family estate were killed. Wan Jingyuan shifted the blame onto Qiu Qiming."
Upon hearing this, Lin Fei understood that Qiu Qiming was set up to take the fall.
Wan Jingyuan was worried his brother, Wan Jingxuan, would threaten his future position as City Lord, so when Wan Jingxuan was in trouble, he chose not to save him, assuming that by not helping, Wan Jingxuan would likely die in Qianlong City.
But Wan Jingyuan didn't expect his brother to return alive to Ten Thousand Swords City.
Soon after, all the experts of the Qin family estate were mysteriously killed. Lin Fei could easily infer that Wan Jingyuan was the one behind it.
Because the experts at the Qin family estate had reported Wan Jingxuan's trouble to Wan Jingyuan, in order to prevent them from exposing the matter to the City Lord of Ten Thousand Swords City, he had them silenced.
This way, he could conceal Wan Jingyuan's inaction.
Moreover, Wan Jingyuan must have informed the City Lord of Ten Thousand Swords City about Wan Jingxuan being captured by Lin Fei and the disgrace he suffered at the Yuan family's wedding, which must have greatly angered the City Lord, leading to Wan Jingxuan being put under house arrest.
Wan Jingyuan not only attacked his brother but also placed the blame for the death of all the Qin family experts in Qianlong City on Qiu Qiming.
Of course, Lin Fei could easily guess that Wan Jingxuan claimed Qiu Qiming colluded with Lin Fei to kill all the Qin family experts.
Additionally, Lin Fei already knew that Qiu Qiming's family supported Wan Jingxuan's faction, so Wan Jingyuan likely wanted to use this opportunity to eliminate the Qiu family.
It's safe to say that Wan Jingyuan killed multiple birds with one stone.
"It seems this Wan Jingyuan is truly not simple, so cunning and treacherous," Lin Fei said, looking at Jin Zongfan.
Jin Zongfan replied: "Wan Jingxuan is the top expert among the Saint Heirs in Ten Thousand Swords City and secretly supports many families, with prestige almost equal to that of the City Lord of Ten Thousand Swords City."
"Mm, quickly have your people move Qiu Qiming, ideally to Thousand Dragon City. Only in Thousand Dragon City can he be safe from the Wan family's schemes," Lin Fei instructed solemnly.
"Understood, City Lord. I will immediately use sound transmission to contact our people," Jin Zongfan said and exited the hall.
After Jin Zongfan left the hall, Qin Yunyue curiously asked Lin Fei: "Who is this Qiu Qiming you mentioned?"
Lin Fei then recounted to Qin Yunyue how he became friends with Qiu Qiming.
Qin Yunyue, Qin Zimo, and the others learned about Qiu Qiming and admired his righteous deeds, even expressing a desire to meet him.
Lin Fei told them that, barring unforeseen events, Qiu Qiming would soon return to Thousand Dragon City, where everyone could meet him.
They chatted and laughed.
Of course, Lin Fei knew that such gatherings, filled with laughter, were very rare and fleeting. Soon, he anticipated actions from the Qin family in Panlong City and the Wan family in Ten Thousand Swords City against him.
Now he needed to seize the time to quickly enhance the power of Qin Zimo, Qin Yunyue, Xiao Ling, and others.
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