CHAPTER 316: CHAPTER 316: FURY_1

As Qin Feiyang dashed out of the Elixir Fire Palace, the two middle-aged men guarding the door immediately stopped him.

"Qin Feiyang, where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?"

"Aren’t you looking for a deserted place to kill Huang San?"

"We all know that Huang San was loose-lipped, but the incident is over; there’s no need to dwell on it."

"Just let him go!"

Seeing Qin Feiyang gripping Huang San with a murderous look, the two presumed he intended to kill Huang San and immediately began to earnestly persuade him.

Huang San responded in confusion, "Elders, you’ve misunderstood. Senior Brother Qin isn’t trying to kill me."

As Huang San spoke, Qin Feiyang glanced across the square and saw White-Eyed Wolf playfully tormenting Lu Ziyuan and the others in the center of the square.

White-Eyed Wolf had also spotted Qin Feiyang and immediately prepared to flee.

"So, what are you two planning?"

The two middle-aged men were puzzled.

"Elders, there’s no time to explain now."

Qin Feiyang responded hastily before dashing away with Huang San down the pathway leading to the Resource Hall.

Meanwhile, he shouted to White-Eyed Wolf, "White-Eyed Wolf, Lu Hong is in danger! Come with me immediately!"

"What?"

"Xiao Hong is in danger!"

"Damn it, who dares to bully her? Watch me cripple him today!"

Upon hearing this, White-Eyed Wolf instantly dropped his playful demeanor and furiously chased after Qin Feiyang.

"Did you hear that?"

"That woman is in danger."

"Who dares to provoke Qin Feiyang now?"

"Could it be other disciples from our three great families?"

"It’s possible."

"But regardless of who it is, seeing them so frantic makes me extremely delighted."

"I hope that person kills that girl."

"Then, Qin Feiyang will definitely be heartbroken."

Seeing the retreating figures of White-Eyed Wolf and Qin Feiyang, Lu Ziyuan and the others all had cold smirks on their faces.

After catching up, White-Eyed Wolf asked, "Xiao Qinzi, what exactly happened?"

Qin Feiyang briefly explained.

"Zheng Chuan!"

"Wang Fei!"

"Damn it! Even if the Heavenly King himself came down, he couldn’t save your worthless lives today!" White-Eyed Wolf snarled, a murderous aura emanating from him.

"Qin Feiyang, you just said Lu Hong is in danger. What do you mean?" one of the middle-aged men, who had also caught up, asked.

Qin Feiyang replied solemnly, "Elder, please don’t ask now. I’ll explain when I return."

The middle-aged man was startled. In his impression, Qin Feiyang was a gentle and polite young man. Yet now, Qin Feiyang seemed like a ferocious beast.

What could have provoked such anger in him?

He was somewhat concerned and said, "You two are too slow. Let me fly you there."

With a wave of his hand, the middle-aged man took the two men and White-Eyed Wolf, and in less than five breaths, they landed at the spot where Lu Hong had been ambushed.

"Where are they?"

"They were clearly here," Huang San exclaimed in surprise.

"White-Eyed Wolf, hurry!" Qin Feiyang urged.

White-Eyed Wolf sniffed the air vigorously and nodded. "Her scent is strong. Xiao Hong was indeed here for some time."

Every woman has a unique body scent, which is even more distinctive in virgins. Having spent so much time with Lu Hong, White-Eyed Wolf easily recognized her lingering scent.

Qin Feiyang asked, "Which direction did they go?"

"This way! Follow me!" White-Eyed Wolf immediately followed the scent, racing down a narrow path.

His nose is just like a dog’s! Huang San muttered to himself.

White-Eyed Wolf turned and glared fiercely at him. If Lu Hong weren’t in imminent danger, Huang San would undoubtedly have met a miserable fate.

A turbulent river snaked its way through the entire Holy Temple. Along one bank of the river, there was a small grove of trees.

「TAP! TAP!」

The hazy moonlight filtered down. The sound of footsteps suddenly echoed within the small, night-shrouded woodland.

It was Zheng Chuan and Wang Fei! Each held a dagger to Lu Hong’s throat, their eyes warily scanning the path ahead.

Soon, they arrived at the riverbank, where the rushing water created a loud, constant sound.

"With the sound of the river as cover, no one will hear her even if she screams her lungs out."

"We’ll have our fun with her right here."

Zheng Chuan licked his lips, turned to Lu Hong, and chuckled sinisterly. "Little beauty, you didn’t expect to fall into my hands so soon, did you?"

Lu Hong said coldly, "I advise you to let me go immediately."

"Let you go?" Zheng Chuan paused, then burst into laughter.

Wang Fei frowned and urged, "Enough nonsense! Hurry up!"

"No rush, no rush." Zheng Chuan shook his head, his gaze shamelessly lingering on Lu Hong’s chest. "Look at this fine figure and pretty face. I can hardly bring myself to harm her."

Lu Hong’s eyes glinted with icy rage as she warned, "I guarantee you will die a horrible death!"

「SLAP!」

Zheng Chuan struck Lu Hong across the face, leaving a vivid red handprint. "Still daring to threaten me?!"

"Fine! I’ll strip your clothes off right now and let you experience just how formidable I am!" Zheng Chuan’s face twisted ferociously, malice oozing from him. He reached for Lu Hong’s clothes.

Qin Feiyang... Brother Wolf... why aren’t you here yet? Am I really doomed today? Lu Hong murmured, tears welling in her eyes.

No matter how strong-willed she was, she was still just a vulnerable woman. As she faced her chastity being violated by this detestable man, her mind neared its breaking point. Helplessness and desperation surged through her.

"No!"

Even if I die, I cannot let this beast defile me!

Suddenly, a glint of determination flashed in her eyes. She abruptly turned her head, aiming for Wang Fei’s dagger.

Wang Fei’s expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly retracted the dagger. Despite this, a horrifying gash appeared on Lu Hong’s fair neck. Blood gushed out!

Zheng Chuan was also startled. "You bitch! The more you struggle, the more excited I get!"

"I’m curious to see if you’re truly a chaste martyr, or just a slut deep down!" With a sinister grin, he lunged towards Lu Hong like a ravenous wolf, arms outstretched.

"You damn mutt, you’re courting death!"

Just then, a furious roar echoed out.

"Brother Wolf!" Lu Hong’s delicate body shuddered.

Zheng Chuan and Wang Fei turned pale with fright.

How did they find us?

"Damn it! Damn it all!" Zheng Chuan roared in exasperation.

"Zheng Chuan! Wang Fei! Do you realize what you’re doing?!" Another furious voice thundered.

It’s the Steward Elder! Both tensed, shaken to their core.

"Zheng Chuan, what do we do now?" Wang Fei stammered, his face deathly pale.

"What else? Run, of course!" Zheng Chuan roared, then spun around without hesitation and leaped into the raging river.

That bastard got me into this mess! Wang Fei thought with deep regret, then also leaped into the river.

「A few moments later.」

The middle-aged man arrived with Qin Feiyang, Huang San, and White-Eyed Wolf, landing before Lu Hong.

"Xiao Hong, are you alright? Tell me! Brother Wolf will get justice for you!" White-Eyed Wolf exclaimed anxiously.

"I..." Seeing Qin Feiyang and White-Eyed Wolf, the dam of Lu Hong’s pent-up grievances burst, and tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.

She threw herself into Qin Feiyang’s arms and sobbed uncontrollably, her slender body trembling.

"Don’t be afraid. It’s all over now," Qin Feiyang whispered, gently patting her shoulder.

But his face was as dark as the depths of the sea! His pitch-black eyes glinted with a terrifyingly cold light!

"Those damn beasts!" White-Eyed Wolf roared like thunder, rushing to the riverbank and scanning its surface. "Huang San, where does this river lead?"

Huang San hurriedly replied, "Brother Wolf, this river runs through the entire Holy Temple. Finding them will be difficult."

"Even if it’s harder than climbing to the heavens, Brother Wolf won’t let them escape!" White-Eyed Wolf roared.

"Qin Feiyang, Lu Hong must be badly frightened. We should take her back first," the middle-aged man said. "I’ll report Zheng Chuan and Wang Fei’s evil deeds to Elder Lv later and ask her to seek justice for you." He too was furious about what had happened.

"Thank you," Qin Feiyang said quietly, then carried Lu Hong towards the Elixir Fire Palace.

Qin Feiyang wasn’t exceptionally strong, nor were his shoulders particularly broad, but leaning against him, Lu Hong felt an unprecedented sense of security.

This was dependence. This was safety. Her terrified heart slowly began to calm.

Walking beside them, White-Eyed Wolf anxiously asked, "Xiao Hong, did they hurt you?"

"No."

"But my cultivation..." Lu Hong said, her voice trailing off. As she spoke, anguish contorted her features, and she burst into tears again.

"What happened to your cultivation? Hurry up and tell me! You’re making me sick with worry!" White-Eyed Wolf pressed.

Lu Hong said in anguish, "Zheng Chuan caught me off guard... and forced me to swallow an Elixir of Misfortune."

"What?!"

White-Eyed Wolf, the middle-aged man, and Huang San all turned pale in shock!

Once the Elixir of Misfortune was consumed, even the greatest cultivation would be reduced to that of a cripple.

For Zheng Chuan to dare such a thing... he’s completely lost his mind!

"Bastards! I’m going after them now! If I don’t kill them, I swear I’m not a wolf!" White-Eyed Wolf roared, spinning towards the river.

"Stop!" Qin Feiyang snapped.

"Why? Don’t you want to get justice for Xiao Hong?" White-Eyed Wolf retorted angrily.

"Who said I don’t?" Qin Feiyang growled. His dark eyes had turned blood-red!

That was killing intent! Pure, blood-red killing intent!

The Elixir of Misfortune was a lifelong taboo for him. If it weren’t for the Elixir of Misfortune, he wouldn’t have been crippled all those years ago. He couldn’t even bear to hear its name. But he never expected it to happen to Lu Hong now!

Those two absolutely cannot be spared.

But right now, refining the Marrow-cleansing pill was the priority. Besides, the Holy Temple was vast. Relying on just him and White-Eyed Wolf to find Zheng Chuan and Wang Fei would be like searching for a needle in a haystack—a waste of time.

"Huang San, I’ll need you to take White-Eyed Wolf to the Resource Hall to purchase the ingredients for a Marrow-cleansing pill. You can advance the Gold Coins for now; I’ll reimburse you when you return," Qin Feiyang instructed.

"Alright," Huang San agreed, nodding.

The middle-aged man quickly led the three of them and White-Eyed Wolf back to the narrow path.

Huang San and White-Eyed Wolf headed to the Resource Hall.

With the middle-aged man’s help, Qin Feiyang and Lu Hong quickly returned to the Elixir Fire Palace.

After escorting them to the tenth floor, the middle-aged man said, "Qin Feiyang, don’t worry. I’m going to see Elder Lv now. We’ll definitely catch Zheng Chuan and Wang Fei as quickly as possible."

"Thank you," Qin Feiyang said, nodding.

"Comfort her well." The middle-aged man glanced at Lu Hong, patted Qin Feiyang’s shoulder, then left with a grave expression.

Qin Feiyang carried Lu Hong into the alchemy room and closed the stone door.