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Chapter 485: Surprise! Did You See That Coming?
Song Yuanqing was seething with anger, but he had no choice but to suppress it. He handed another storage ring to Lin Fengmian.
“Your Highness, this matter is due to my failure to properly manage my subordinates. I am willing to provide the Joyful Union Sect with sufficient compensation!”
Lin Fengmian looked into the ring. Aside from a large amount of resources, it also contained the soft scale inner armor.
Song Yuanqing was indeed a seasoned veteran. While closing the vault earlier, he had specifically set aside the inner armor for Lin Fengmian.
“Fine. Out of respect for Sect Master Song, I will only punish the main culprits. The rest will receive minor punishments as a warning.”
“Sect Master Song, don’t try to deceive me again. Otherwise, this matter will not end well!”
Song Yuanqing nodded repeatedly and ordered his men to bring those involved forward.
Shangguan Qiong was busy tending to the Joyful Union Sect disciples, having cloaks brought over to cover them.
Lin Fengmian was surprised to see her genuinely caring for her disciples, which made him view her in a slightly better light.
Soon, the relevant members of the Heavenly Deception Sect were brought forward. Most of them were low-level disciples, and only a few were Nascent Soul Realm Deacons.
Lin Fengmian knew full well that the elders were likely involved, but he chose not to dig deeper, deciding to quit while he was ahead.
If he really went after the elders of the Soul Severing Realm, the Heavenly Deception Sect might fight him to the death.
Lin Fengmian executed those who had participated in the torture and killing of the Joyful Union Sect disciples, giving Shangguan Qiong some semblance of justice.
Looking at the remaining disciples, he said coldly, “Out of respect for Sect Master Song, I won’t kill you.”
“But while you may escape death, you will not escape punishment. Men, confiscate their tools of crime.”
Many of the shadow guards looked at him in confusion. Lin Fengmian scolded, “Don’t you understand? Castrate them all!”
“Use secret techniques to ensure that they can never regenerate! If any resist unto death, then let them die!”
Although limbs could regenerate after reaching the Core Formation Realm, special techniques could permanently prevent regeneration.
Unfortunately for the Heavenly Deception Sect disciples, the Shadow Guards were experts in such techniques.
Soon, Lin Fengmian looked at the group of Heavenly Deception Sect disciples who had suffered a fatal blow to their manhood, feeling quite satisfied.
From now on, the meetings of the Heavenly Deception Sect would likely be full of “chicken-less” discussions.
“Since this matter is settled, Sect Master Song, prepare a ship for the fairies of the Joyful Union Sect. I won’t bother you anymore.”
Song Yuanqing gritted his teeth but could only nod his head. “Yes!”
Having endured so much, he couldn’t give up now.
All he wanted was to send this plague god away as quickly as possible.
A short while later, Lin Fengmian walked out of the Heavenly Deception Sect with his entourage. The disciples of the Joyful Union Sect boarded the ship prepared by the Heavenly Deception Sect in an orderly manner.
Lin Fengmian acted as if he and Song Yuanqing were the best of friends, laughing and patting his shoulder.
“Sect Master Song, you’re such a straightforward man! I regret not meeting you before. I look forward to our next meeting!”
Song Yuanqing was fuming inside, wishing he never had to see Lin Fengmian again, but he could only force a smile on his face.
“It is an honor to have earned Your Highness’s appreciation!”
As the warship slowly departed, Song Yuanqing clenched his fists.
“Send a message to Prince Yunzheng! Jun Wuxie has gone too far!”
The other elders were also enraged, standing at the gate and cursing before silently cleaning up the mess.
While Song Yuanqing was counting the losses, Song Xiangyun’s maid rushed over.
“Sect master, it’s terrible! Miss Xiangyun is missing!”
Song Yuanqing was stunned for a moment before shouting, “Damn it! He has kidnapped Xiangyun!”
He was about to chase after them, but the others quickly held him back. “Sect master, don’t provoke that brat!”
Song Yuanqing roared, “That brat has gone too far! Don’t stop me! I’m going to save Xiangyun!”
The others pleaded with him, “Sect Master, think of the bigger picture!”
“That’s right! Even if you chase after them, it’s useless. He’s surrounded by experts!”
…
People’s sorrows and joys are not the same. Everyone tried to convince him with kind words.
After all, it wasn’t their daughter who had been taken away. They didn’t want to provoke this disaster again.
Humiliated and angry, Song Yuanqing couldn’t help but shout at the sky.
He repeatedly emphasized that he was only going to negotiate, and after much persuasion, they finally let him go.
On the warship, Shangguan Qiong chuckled. “Your Highness, I have a surprise for you.”
Lin Fengmian raised his eyebrow with interest. “What kind of surprise?”
Could it be that his wish was finally coming true? Was this woman finally willing to kneel down and…?
Shangguan Qiong pointed at Song Xiangyun, who was wearing a cloak among the disciples of the Joyful Union Sect, and said with a smile, “Your Highness, look over there!”
Lin Fengmian’s mind went blank when he saw Song Xiangyun. “How did she get here?”
Shangguan Qiong smiled sweetly. “I noticed that Your Highness was interested in her, so I had her brought here for you.”
“Surprise! Did you see that coming?”
Before they went to the treasure vault, she had secretly ordered the Shadow Guard commander to capture Song Xiangyun under Lin Fengmian’s name.
Believing it to be true, the Shadow Guard commander had indeed captured Song Xiangyun and disguised her with a cloak among the Joyful Union Sect disciples.
Shangguan Qiong, pretending to tend to the disciples, used her charm technique to control Song Xiangyun during the chaos and had the other Joyful Union Sect disciples cover for her.
Song Xiangyun, having mixed in with the Joyful Union Sect disciples and willingly boarded the ship, didn’t raise any suspicion.
Lin Fengmian was completely stunned. This was a surprise, but not a pleasant one!
Was Shangguan Qiong trying to have him killed?
You Yao and Elder Ming were also stunned. What was going on?
Elder Ming worriedly said, “Your Highness, you can’t touch Miss Song! If you do, it’ll be a life and death feud with Sect Master Song!”
Shangguan Qiong, however, smiled sweetly. “Isn’t it already a life and death feud? Elder Ming, I’m doing this for His Highness’ sake!”
“Since His Highness has already thoroughly offended the Heavenly Deception Sect, why not take this girl into his chambers and make it a done deal?”
“Whether Sect Master Song accepts it or not, Prince Yunzheng will no longer trust him.”
Elder Ming was speechless, and Lin Fengmian was also stunned.
He hadn’t expected Shangguan Qiong to consider this angle. He had thought that she was just trying to get back at Song Yuanqing.
Shangguan Qiong giggled. “Your Highness isn’t afraid, are you?”
At the same time, Lin Fengmian heard her telepathic message: “Jun Wuxie’s personality wouldn’t let him pass up something handed to him.”
Lin Fengmian was now caught between a rock and a hard place. He could only smile and say, “My beauty, you really understand me.”
“Yuping, Yuling, take this little beauty to my room. Make sure she doesn’t escape. Tonight, I’ll have a long talk with her.”
Song Xiangyun was on the verge of tears, but she couldn’t move. She could only obediently let the Han sisters lead her away.
Soon after, the sound of someone running at breakneck speed could be heard. It was Song Yuanqing, who was chasing after them.
“Your Highness, Your Highness, wait!”
Lin Fengmian looked at the panting Song Yuanqing and said nonchalantly, “Sect Master Song, what’s the matter?”
Song Yuanqing forced a smile. “My daughter Xiangyun has gone missing. She’s quite mischievous and may have accidentally boarded Your Highness’s ship.”
Lin Fengmian feigned surprise. “Is that so?”
He laughed heartily. “It’s fine if Miss Song boarded my ship, but I hope she doesn’t end up in my bed.”
Song Yuanqing laughed awkwardly. “Your Highness, could you have someone search the ship to see if my daughter is here?”
“If she’s found, I’ll be eternally grateful and will offer you a generous reward!”