Chapter 103: Returning to Qin City! (Please recommend, bookmark, and support!)
“Difficult!”
Qin Feng studied the Divine Art: the Great Sun Holy War Technique for a full six days. During this time, he attempted to cultivate it but found himself utterly unable to enter its gates.
“Hmph!”
Impatience stirred within him. After six days without progress, Qin Feng opened his eyes, exhaled a breath of stale air, and wondered how the Heavenly Lord Marquis's injuries were healing.
“General Song, has the Heavenly Lord Marquis emerged from seclusion?”
As Qin Feng stepped outside, he happened upon Song Haicheng. Striding purposefully toward him, Qin Feng inquired.
“Greetings, Prince Qin.”
Seeing Qin Feng approach, Song Haicheng’s expression turned solemn and respectful. Clasping his fists, he spoke with reverence.
“Prince Qin, please call me Song Haicheng directly. How could I, before you, dare to address you as General?”
“My lord Marquis has emerged once before,” Song Haicheng reported humbly, “He inquired about your condition, then returned to gather some spiritual herbs and has since resumed his seclusion.”
“I see.”
Qin Feng pondered briefly, then spoke in a low voice, “I intend to return to Qin City. When the Heavenly Lord Marquis emerges, please convey my message to him.”
“Yes, sir. When the Marquis emerges, I will surely pass along your words,” Song Haicheng replied with deep respect.
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Qin Feng returned to Qin City quietly, avoiding drawing attention. Upon entering, he went straight to the Qin family residence.
Qin Tianyun, Qin Zhongkai, Murong Wei, Zuo Daoguang, and Zhu Daojun greeted him with complex expressions.
Rumors had spread that Qin Feng had slain over ten commanding generals of the Datong Dynasty, single-handedly repelling their invasion. His combat prowess was said to rival that of a King of Men.
In their eyes, Qin Feng had become someone to look up to—some even found it hard to believe.
“Xiaofeng!”
Qin Tianyun took a deep breath and called out solemnly.
The awe in his eyes slowly faded, replaced by joy, excitement, and deep pride.
“Grandfather, Father, Mother... I have returned!”
Qin Feng smiled gently.
“Feng’er, it’s good to have you back.”
“Yes, yes, yes!”
Qin Zhongkai, Murong Wei, Zuo Daoguang, and Zhu Daojun quickly regained their composure, their gaze filled with excitement and pride as they looked upon Qin Feng.
...
“Greetings, Lord Qin.”
“Greetings, Lord Qin.”
“Greetings, Lord Qin.”
Upon hearing of Qin Feng’s return to Qin City, Yan Chonghu, Shi Tie, and Liu Qingchang hurried to the Qin residence to pay their respects.
Even the proud Liu Qingchang cast aside his arrogance, respectfully addressing Qin Feng as Lord Qin.
Qin Feng had become a rising noble in the Great Chu Dynasty, a King of Men—a pinnacle figure among the elite.
As his subordinates, their fortunes rose with his.
Ever since news of Qin Feng’s victories at Hulao Pass spread, their status in Yuntian Commandery had soared. Even the Prefect, Zuo Taoming, treated them with exceptional courtesy.
“Not bad!”
“Your cultivation has all progressed significantly.”
Qin Feng appraised Yan Chonghu, Shi Tie, and Liu Qingchang with satisfaction, nodding approvingly.
Their cultivation had indeed improved since before.
“This is a commanding general-level cultivation manual—the Nine Layer Roaring Heaven Technique.”
“Take it and study it well. It will lay the foundation for your future breakthroughs to the commanding general realm.”
Qin Feng took out the manual he had been cultivating earlier and bestowed it upon Yan Chonghu, Shi Tie, and Liu Qingchang.
“We thank Lord Qin. We swear to follow you unto death.”
“We thank Lord Qin. We swear to follow you unto death.”
“We thank Lord Qin. We swear to follow you unto death.”
Their eyes burning with fervor, the three men knelt on one knee and clasped their fists in salute.
“Don’t be so excited. The commanding general realm is only the beginning. When you reach it, I will grant you the King of Men realm cultivation techniques.”
Qin Feng placed the Nine Layer Roaring Heaven Technique into Yan Chonghu’s hands, speaking lightly.
Having obtained the treasure trove of the Xuantian Sect, Qin Feng no longer regarded commanding general-level techniques as precious.
“Young Master, Prefect Zuo, Commander Chen, and Commander Lin request an audience.”
Wang Fu hurried over and reported quietly to Qin Feng.
“Let them in.”
Qin Feng nodded calmly.
“You may rise.”
He gestured, and Yan Chonghu, Shi Tie, and Liu Qingchang stood aside.
“Prefect Zuo Taoming pays respects to Prince Qin.”
“Lin Xiaozhong pays respects to Prince Qin.”
“Gao Yunxiao pays respects to Prince Qin.”
“Chen Donghai pays respects to Prince Qin.”
Zuo Taoming, Lin Xiaozhong, Gao Yunxiao, and Chen Donghai entered respectfully, their faces a mixture of reverence, awe, and nervousness. They approached Qin Feng, clasped their fists, and bowed deeply.
Qin Feng was a King of Men, personally acknowledged by the Heavenly Lord Marquis, and even his son-in-law—standing virtually at the summit of the Great Chu Dynasty, far above them.
Moreover, Qin Feng was allied with the Heavenly Lord Marquis, who was a supporter of the Imperial faction. The royal family would undoubtedly seek to win him over.
Being granted titles of lordship was only a matter of time.
It was even likely that Yuntian Commandery would become Qin Feng’s fief in the future.
“Prefect Zuo, Brother Lin, rise quickly.”
“We are all family here; no need for formalities.”
Qin Feng rose and helped Zuo Taoming and Lin Xiaozhong to their feet.
Seeing Qin Feng’s attitude, Zuo, Lin, Chen, and Gao all breathed a sigh of relief.
They were grateful for their previous friendship with Qin Feng.
Now, they would garner the favor—and perhaps friendship—of a King of Men.
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After Zuo Taoming, Lin Xiaozhong, Yan Chonghu, Shi Tie, and the others departed one by one, Wang Fu came to inform Qin Feng that Huang Ningbing had arrived.
“Congratulations, Prince Qin. Your fame has spread far and wide, and you have even won the beauty’s heart.”
Huang Ningbing’s gaze was complicated as she looked at Qin Feng—shocked, incredulous, yet tinged with lingering resentment. Her aura was cool and aloof.
“Master Huang, please do not jest with me.”
Qin Feng’s expression was solemn as he replied, “My achievements today owe much to your support. If you ever need anything, Huang Master, I will never refuse.”
Back in Yuntian Commandery, Huang Ningbing had treated him kindly and helped him many times, even providing a thousand-year spiritual herb.
Qin Feng held this debt deeply in his heart.
“I thought, Prince Qin, with your fame and beauty by your side, you might have forgotten this little lady.”
Huang Ningbing smiled warmly and stepped closer, laughing coquettishly.
“Ah?”
Qin Feng was somewhat taken aback by her sudden change in demeanor. Unsure of her intentions, he looked at her in surprise.
“I mean, I thought you might be too busy with your high status to remember a friend like me.”
Huang Ningbing’s face flushed slightly, radiantly beautiful.
Qin Feng was momentarily stunned by her charm.
Embarrassed by his gaze, Huang Ningbing quickly took her leave.