Immortal God of War-Chapter 161: Ambush Halfway_1

"Though it’s our first time going to the Death Desert, as Disciples of the Martial King Palace, would it be difficult for us to learn about the situation on the road?" Qin Feiyang sneered.

Hearing this, Meng Ming was instantly filled with immense regret!

Even though more than ten people were traveling together, the only ones who had truly been to the Death Desert were he, Wang Ke, and Li Kui. Hence, he had sought their partnership.

He had originally thought that Qin Feiyang and his companions would be completely unaware of the situation along the way. He had planned to greatly embellish the danger points to seize the opportunity to kill all three of them. But he hadn’t expected that not only did they know the situation like the back of their hand, but they had also already detected their intentions.

"Sir, I was wrong! I was forced by Meng Ming. Please, show mercy and save me!" Wang Ke pleaded.

"Yes, yes, it’s all Meng Ming’s fault! Sirs, please be magnanimous enough to overlook our transgressions and spare our lives!" Li Kui also hurriedly said.

"You brought this upon yourselves. Enjoy the process of dying. In your next life, remember to keep your eyes peeled and learn who you can afford to scheme against and who you can’t!" Qin Feiyang gave a cold smile, then taking Ling Yunfei and Feng Ling’er, he turned and quickly departed.

As Feng Ling’er hurried along, she watched Qin Feiyang’s back, her eyes reflecting an inexplicable luster.

His mind was incredibly sharp, his observations meticulous. Was such a temperament innate? Or was it honed through experience? If it were the former, it would only mean that this youth before her was a natural-born demon. But if it were the latter, what had he endured all these years? How many setbacks and tribulations had he faced? Right now, she had a strong desire to understand this man. It was an impulse she had never felt before.

WHOOSH!

But only about a hundred breaths had passed when a white figure suddenly descended from the sky, blocking their path.

"Hm?"

Qin Feiyang and his two companions were startled and immediately prepared to attack. But upon getting a clear look at the newcomer, they wordlessly turned and fled.

Because the newcomer was none other than Elder Wan!

"Stop!" Elder Wan shouted, his face extremely grim.

The three of them froze, exchanging glances filled with resignation. As they turned back to face him, they lowered their heads like children who had done something wrong, keeping silent when they saw the fiery anger in his eyes.

What happened? Why didn’t Fatty send me a message? Qin Feiyang was deeply puzzled.

Elder Wan’s gaze swept over the three of them, his face as black as pitch, veins throbbing on his forehead—a clear sign that he was on the verge of exploding with rage.

Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei gulped and simultaneously tugged at Feng Ling’er’s sleeve.

"What are you doing?" Feng Ling’er shot the two an angry glare.

Of course, she understood what Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei meant. But with Elder Wan currently fuming, she didn’t want to be the one to poke the hornet’s nest.

"Good!" Elder Wan nodded at the three of them. "Very good!"

He didn’t say much, but Qin Feiyang and his companions could clearly sense that Elder Wan was like a simmering volcano about to erupt!

Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei tugged at Feng Ling’er’s sleeve again.

Ling Yunfei whispered, "Senior Sister Ling’er, hurry and go! Otherwise, we’re all doomed."

"Why don’t you two go?" Feng Ling’er retorted angrily.

With bitter feelings, the two looked up at Elder Wan and gave embarrassed smiles.

"What are you laughing at?" Elder Wan roared, his anger flaring. "Is something funny?"

The two immediately lowered their heads again and, acting together, pushed Feng Ling’er forward.

"You two bastards!" Feng Ling’er, utterly furious, shot them a fierce glare.

But since things had come to this, she could only brace herself and step forward. Hesitantly, looking up with each step, she walked over to Elder Wan, lowered her head, and said, "Grandpa Wan, we were wrong."

"So you know you were wrong?" Elder Wan laughed, his amusement fueled by rage. "That’s a novelty! Tell me, then, where did you go wrong?"

"I shouldn’t have hidden this from you... I shouldn’t have gone to the Death Desert secretly... It’s all my fault... I was too willful... I shouldn’t have listened to Jian Haotian and Ling Yunfei’s coaxing..."

At first, Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei were rather grateful to Feng Ling’er for shouldering all the blame. But when they heard her fifth sentence, they were dumbfounded.

So it turned out they’d been overthinking things. This woman was simply shirking responsibility.

"Grandpa Wan, I shouldn’t have been incited by them. I should have stopped them and reported them right from the start... Grandpa Wan, I’ve failed to live up to your guidance and kindness... I feel so guilty..." Feng Ling’er looked utterly aggrieved, on the verge of tears.

"She’s just acting." Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei looked at her with disdain. "Keep it up!"

What a waste of talent for her not to be an actress!

Feng Ling’er peeked at the two, a triumphant look on her face, as if to say, That’s what you get for pushing me. This is the price for offending me!

She then looked pitifully at Elder Wan and said, "Grandpa Wan, although I was incited by them, I don’t deny my wrongdoing. I am willing to accept any punishment!"

How can someone be so shameless! Qin Feiyang sighed to himself. This woman was completely unreliable. Letting her continue would only add fuel to the fire.

He looked at Elder Wan and proactively admitted his mistake, "Elder, sneaking out of the Martial King Palace was our fault. But I was forced too—it was Ling Yunfei who instigated it."

"What?" Ling Yunfei’s eyes bulged as he looked at Qin Feiyang incredulously.

Feng Ling’er was also dumbfounded.

Elder Wan’s face twitched incessantly.

After Ling Yunfei recovered, he hurriedly roared, "Elder Wan, I don’t know anything about it! They made me come with them!"

"Ugh!" Qin Feiyang and Feng Ling’er were stunned.

So, he was going to deny it to the death!

Elder Wan scanned the three of them, feeling both angry and amused.

"Hmph! Don’t think this matter will just pass if you all refuse to admit it," Elder Wan said, his face expressionless. "I don’t mind telling you, before I left, I had Elder Ji follow the Elixir King Palace’s example and build a pig cage. It’s probably ready by now.

"If you don’t confess truthfully, you’ll be spending some time in the pig cage when we get back.

"I’m sure you’ll all love the environment inside."

"A pig cage!" Feng Ling’er’s face instantly turned pale.

"Must you be so harsh?" Qin Feiyang said with an awkward smile.

"Hmph! To deal with disobedient youngsters like you, one must use unconventional methods," Elder Wan snorted.

Qin Feiyang’s expression stiffened. He said resignedly, "Elder Wan, it’s like this. Some time ago, I heard that the Death Desert is an excellent place for training, so I persuaded Ling Yunfei and Feng Ling’er to go check it out with me."

Someone had to take responsibility. Since Feng Ling’er and Ling Yunfei weren’t willing, he would!

"Is that really the case?" Elder Wan frowned.

Qin Feiyang nodded.

Ling Yunfei was struggling internally. Finally, he steeled himself. I can’t let Qin Feiyang take the blame for this!

He shook his head and said, "No, it’s all my fault. I wanted to investigate the cause of my father’s death, so I asked Jian Haotian and Senior Sister Ling’er to help. Elder, if you must punish someone, punish me alone. I’m willing to go to the pig cage."

Feng Ling’er looked at Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei in a daze, then gritted her teeth and said, "Grandpa Wan, they originally planned to go later when they were stronger. It was I who was impatient and forced them to come now. Please punish me, but... can I avoid the pig cage?"

Has her conscience finally kicked in? Qin Feiyang and Ling Yunfei were a little stunned.

"You three... truly impetuous and reckless!" Elder Wan glared at them, his heart filled with a mix of love and exasperation. "With your meager strength, forget the Death Desert; it’s sheer luck and good fortune that you even made it this far!

"I ask you, can’t you spare us old folks some worry?

"Do you have any idea how worried Elder Ji and I were when we learned you had secretly slipped out of the Martial King Palace?

"Are you trying to worry us old codgers to death?"

"We know we were wrong." The three bowed their heads, their faces full of remorse.

Elder Wan continued, "Especially you, Ling Yunfei. When I asked about your father’s situation back then, you played dumb with me. Am I truly so unworthy of your trust?"

"I..." Ling Yunfei opened his mouth, but he didn’t know what to say.

"Actually, after I learned you had all sneaked out, I already guessed it might be related to your father," Elder Wan sighed. "I won’t deny that in asking about your father, I did want to know the location of that place. But I truly had no ill intentions.

"I merely wanted to find out what on earth is in that place that could cause a former genius of our Martial King Palace to suddenly perish."

So he had already guessed. Qin Feiyang felt a chill internally. It’s a good thing I didn’t continue to hide it; otherwise, it would only have made matters worse.

"I’m sorry," Ling Yunfei bowed.

So he had indeed thought Elder Wan had ulterior motives, but it turned out to be just a misunderstanding.

Elder Wan waved his hand. "Alright, I won’t pursue this matter further. As it happens, I don’t have much to do recently, so I’ll take you to the Death Desert."

The three of them were overjoyed.

This old man was a genuine War Emperor; having him accompany them would undoubtedly save them a lot of trouble. freёweɓnovel_com

Elder Wan shook his head and smiled. With a wave of his aged hand, Battle Intent surged forth. He then soared into the sky with the three of them, speeding towards the Death Desert!

"This speed is incredible!" Qin Feiyang murmured, then asked in confusion, "Elder, how did you know we sneaked out? And how did you find us here?"

Feng Ling’er and Ling Yunfei also looked at him quizzically.

"Yesterday, I went to look for Ling’er, but no one was in her cultivation room," Elder Wan explained. "Then I went to find Ling Yunfei, and he wasn’t there either.

"I found it strange, so I went to look for you, Qin Feiyang. Fatty and Lu Hong both insisted that all of you were training in that old castle.

"I almost believed them. Luckily, Elder Qu told me that Ling’er had left the Martial King Palace once before."

After learning this, he went to confront Fatty and Lu Hong. Both were incredibly stubborn and refused to say a word, no matter what. In a fit of anger, he confiscated their Image Crystal Stones and went to question the black-armored guards at the city gate. The guards told him they had indeed seen Feng Ling’er and two Martial King Palace Disciples leave Yan City, heading towards Star Moon City. He then tracked them to Star Moon City and, after inquiring with the guards there, discovered that the three of them had headed towards the Death Desert.

How could he let that stand? He rushed over in a great hurry and, sure enough, found Qin Feiyang and his companions midway.

In other words, their whereabouts were exposed not because of Qin Feiyang or Ling Yunfei, but because of Feng Ling’er. She was too famous, and wearing a mask only made her more conspicuous, so it was easy for people to gather information about her.

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