Chapter 204: Chapter 204: The Counterfeit_1
"Meet the Ancestor?"
The two servants were taken aback.
"Master, please wait a moment."
One of them spoke respectfully and quickly ran into the manor.
Soon after, someone came out.
But it wasn’t the Lin family’s Ancestor; it was Lin Han.
After scanning the two people and the wolf, Lin Han looked coldly at Qin Feiyang and asked, "I heard you want to see the Ancestor? What is it?"
Qin Feiyang said, "There is something indeed."
Lin Han said, "Just tell me about it."
Qin Feiyang’s eyes flashed slightly. He sighed and said, "What I did at the wedding ceremony of the Eldest Prince and Yiyi was indeed a bit too much. So I’ve specifically prepared two Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pills to present to Elder Lin and apologize to him in person."
Lin Han was surprised. Is there something wrong with this guy’s brain?
Qin Feiyang clasped his hands and said, "I came here to apologize sincerely. Besides, I also want to check on Lin Huo’s injuries. If there is anything I can do to make up for it, Family Head Lin, please feel free to let me know."
The two servants looked at each other. Is this really the same arrogant Qin Feiyang? They really wanted to go check, to see if there was a Human Skin Mask on Qin Feiyang’s face, and if it was someone else disguising as him.
Lin Han said, "The Ancestor is cultivating and doesn’t have time to receive you. If you’re really sincere, just give the Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pills to me."
"This..."
Qin Feiyang hesitated. But he was also pondering in his heart. If the Lin family’s Ancestor is in seclusion, who did the Wolf King see? Strange! This is too strange!
Qin Feiyang’s eyes flashed slightly as he took out the Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pills he had prepared and handed them to Lin Han.
Lin Han was a bit stunned. Did he really offer him the pills?
Qin Feiyang smiled faintly. "It is better to reconcile than to harbor grievances. I hope we can settle our feud from now on."
"Settle our feud?"
Lin Han’s eyes widened in anger. He said, "Baili was my most beloved son. You killed him! This enmity is irreconcilable. Do you think two pills can resolve this?"
"People cannot be revived; the best I can do is apologize."
"But if you think that because I came to apologize, you can push your luck and ask for more, then you are gravely mistaken."
"I just want to ease my conscience a little. I haven’t actually become afraid of the Lin family."
"That’s all I have to say. Family Head Lin, whether we are enemies or friends in the future now depends entirely on your decision."
Qin Feiyang said. To deal with this kind of person, one needed to use both soft and hard tactics. Otherwise, if he only used a soft approach, Lin Han would probably think Qin Feiyang was afraid of him.
Lin Han’s hands clenched tightly, his face grim. The sincerity was there, indeed. But this attitude was very displeasing to him.
"HEH HEH."
Just at this moment, accompanied by the faint chuckle, a red-haired old man emerged.
It was the Lin family’s Ancestor!
He’s really at home! Qin Feiyang’s mind was in turmoil.
The Lin family’s Ancestor laughed and said, "Lin Han, Little Brother Qin is so sincere. If we still cling to the past, wouldn’t that make our Lin family look petty?"
"But..." Lin Han frowned.
"Alright, say no more." The Lin family’s Ancestor waved his hand, looked at Qin Feiyang, and laughed. "I’ll make the decision. From today onward, the feud between us is settled."
Qin Feiyang laughed and said, "Elder Lin is indeed a magnanimous person."
"Lin Han, why haven’t you accepted them yet?" the Lin family’s Ancestor said, displeased.
"Yes." Lin Han responded respectfully and accepted the two Top Grade Vermilion Glazed Pills.
The Lin family’s Ancestor said, "Little Brother, why not come inside and sit for a while?"
"Since the discord is resolved, I won’t bother you any longer. Farewell!" Qin Feiyang clasped his hands.
"Since that’s the case, I won’t insist. Take care!" the Lin family’s Ancestor laughed.
Qin Feiyang turned and strode away.
The Wolf King and Shi Zheng hurriedly followed.
"You actually took the initiative to apologize? What strange wind blew today?"
On the street, amidst the crowd, Shi Zheng looked at Qin Feiyang with disbelief. It felt like a dream! When did this boy become so low-key?
Qin Feiyang acted as if he hadn’t heard, walking with his head down, eyebrows tightly furrowed.
「After a while.」
He asked, "White-Eyed Wolf, are you sure the Lin family’s Ancestor you saw last night was him?"
The Wolf King said angrily, "Are you asking a pointless question? Brother Wolf’s eyes aren’t blind. Besides, didn’t those guards see him too?"
Qin Feiyang said, "Then why would the Lin family’s Ancestor be at home?"
The Wolf King said, "Maybe he had already returned?"
Is that really the case? Qin Feiyang frowned. He felt that something was off. And also, why did those four guards lie?
The Wolf King suddenly said, "Xiao Qinzi, do you think it’s possible that the Lin family’s Ancestor Brother Wolf saw last night was an impostor?"
"Impostor!" Qin Feiyang’s eyes trembled. Right! Why didn’t he think of that?
Qin Feiyang patted Shi Zheng’s shoulder and smiled faintly. "Elder, let me treat you to drinks at the Flying Phoenix Building."
"Drinks?" Shi Zheng was startled; he felt more and more confused. What on earth is this little punk up to?
「More than an hour later.」
The two men and a wolf arrived at the Flying Phoenix Building. They ordered a few small dishes and two pots of good wine, sat in a private chamber, and chatted idly.
「Until late into the night.」
Qin Feiyang put down his wine cup and laughed. "Elder, I have some things to do. Wait for me here."
"What is it?" Shi Zheng frowned. Right now, he really wanted to pry open Qin Feiyang’s head and see what was inside. He’s been acting mysteriously all day.
Qin Feiyang said, "We’ll talk about it when I get back. White-Eyed Wolf, let’s go."
Before Shi Zheng could react, the man and the wolf had already left the private chamber.
The street was practically deserted.
The Wolf King looked around and asked hesitantly, "Xiao Qinzi, are we heading for the city gate?"
"Yes." Qin Feiyang nodded.
Quickly, the city gate came into view.
"SHUSH!" Qin Feiyang gestured for the Wolf King to be quiet.
Immediately afterward, they stealthily approached the city gate but didn’t go out. They hid behind it, peeking at the four guards outside.
After observing for a while, Qin Feiyang led the Wolf King to the ancient castle.
"Xiao Qinzi, what are you up to?" the Wolf King asked in confusion.
"Waiting for the rabbit to come," Qin Feiyang said.
"Will it work?" the Wolf King asked.
"If the Lin family’s Ancestor from last night was really an impostor, he should come back," Qin Feiyang stated uncertainly.
"How long do we have to wait?" After saying this, the Wolf King chuckled. "Why don’t you wait here, and Brother Wolf will go have a drink with Shi Zheng?"
Veins throbbed on Qin Feiyang’s forehead as he retorted angrily, "You’re a wolf, what would you drink? Let me tell you, don’t even think about it! If he doesn’t show up tonight, we’ll keep waiting until he does."
"Who said wolves can’t drink?" the Wolf King scoffed.
Qin Feiyang, too lazy to argue, listened carefully to the sounds outside.
Time ticked by.
「Approximately two hours later!」
A shadow emerged from the forest outside the city.
It was the ’Lin family’s Ancestor’!
His speed was swift, and he arrived at the city gate in the blink of an eye.
"Greetings, Elder Lin." The four guards bowed respectfully.
"Mm." The Lin family’s Ancestor nodded.
He’s here! Qin Feiyang’s eyes brightened. Now it could finally be confirmed that this ’Lin family’s Ancestor’ was an impostor.
"Brother Wolf was getting so sleepy from waiting," the Wolf King yawned beside him, looking listless.
Outside, one of the guards asked in confusion, "Elder Lin, where have you been all day? Why are you only returning now?"
The Lin family’s Ancestor chuckled. "I was dealing with some personal matters."
Having said this, he was about to enter the city.
One of the guards hurriedly said, "Elder Lin, could you reconsider the favor we asked of you last night?"
The Lin family’s Ancestor frowned. "Isn’t it good here?"
"What’s so good about it?"
"We’re busy all day and have no time to cultivate."
"Elder Lin, please help us!" The four guards pleaded with him.
After mulling it over briefly, the Lin family’s Ancestor nodded. "Alright, when I go to the royal palace, I’ll speak to Commander Xu and arrange to have you transferred, replacing you with others to guard the city gate."
"Thank you, Elder Lin." The four guards hastily bowed in gratitude.
Inside the ancient castle, upon hearing these words, a bitter smile spread across Qin Feiyang’s face. So, this was why the four of them lied? He had initially thought that the four men were in cahoots with the ’Lin family’s Ancestor.’ Who would have guessed his imagination was just too vivid, and he was overthinking it. However, these four guards would probably never suspect in their lifetime that the one standing before them was an impostor.
Outside, the Lin family’s Ancestor strode into the city.
Suddenly, however, he turned back and asked the four men, "Has anything happened in Yan City today?"
"Yes."
"An elderly man and a young girl arrived this morning; both were unfamiliar faces."
"The elder is very strong, almost comparable to you, Elder Lin."
"That young girl seems to be some sort of princess."
"They are currently in the Martial King Palace," the four guards said.
A princess? The Lin family’s Ancestor looked puzzled. When did Yan City get a princess?
One of the guards added, "There’s one more minor thing. The Wolf King who is always with Qin Feiyang also went into the deep mountains last night and didn’t return until daytime."
"Last night?" the Lin family’s Ancestor questioned. "When exactly?"
The guard thought for a moment and said, "Shortly after you left, it followed you out."
The Lin family’s Ancestor’s expression changed slightly. What was that wolf doing outside the city? He asked, "Which direction did it go after leaving the city?"
The guard replied, "It seemed to be the same direction as you."
How could it be such a coincidence? The Lin family’s Ancestor’s brow furrowed deeply. He then asked, "What happened next?"
"Later, after the wolf returned, Qin Feiyang came and asked us if any important people had left Yan City last night..." The guard recounted the situation at that time in detail.
After listening, the Lin family’s Ancestor’s frown deepened further. Was this really just a coincidence? But it seemed far too coincidental.
"Alright, I’ll head back first. Keep a close watch and don’t let any suspicious individuals sneak in." After saying this to the four men, the ’Lin family’s Ancestor’ turned, entered the city, and quickly disappeared at the end of the street.
Shortly after, Qin Feiyang and the Wolf King appeared out of thin air.
Qin Feiyang urged, "Quick, sniff him out! Where did he go?" This was why he had kept the Wolf King with him.
The Wolf King grinned. "Brother Wolf wants to see just who this sacred character is, daring to impersonate even the Lin family’s Ancestor."
"Follow Brother Wolf." It sniffed vigorously, called out to Qin Feiyang, and then dashed down the street ahead.
Qin Feiyang hurriedly followed.