Chapter 1114

First Volume_Chapter 1114 The Value of Qin Feng

Seeing the Guide had not left, Lü Yi frowned slightly: "What, are you afraid?"

Faced with Lü Yi's accusation, the Guide's back grew cold.

Because he knew full well that if he showed even a hint of cowardice, Lü Yi would kill him without hesitation.

After all, once you walked this path, there was no turning back—only death remained.

The Guide dared not hesitate for a moment and quickly explained: "Boss, there's something I think you need to hear."

Lü Yi raised an eyebrow: "What?"

The Guide took a deep breath, gathered his courage, and said in a low voice: "Qin Feng asked you—does he intend to make Yuezhao Kingdom fall?"

At these words, Lü Yi's resolute gaze suddenly wavered.

Fall…

If these words had come from anyone else, Lü Yi would have laughed them off and paid them no mind.

But Qin Feng was different—after all, not long ago, Qin Feng had overthrown Bei Di.

Even Bei Di trembled beneath Qin Feng's iron hooves—how much more so a tiny kingdom like Yuezhao?

Lü Yi's frown deepened; after a long silence, he said gravely: "No. Qin Feng is not a man who slaughters the innocent. It is precisely because of his righteousness that our plan succeeded."

"If he were a cold-blooded man, killing these old, weak, women, and children would mean nothing—even if he massacred the entire City."

Lü Yi was certain Qin Feng would not retaliate wildly, which was why he had accepted the Nangong Empress's mission.

In his view, Qin Feng's words were merely empty bluster.

But precisely at this moment, the Guide's voice spoke again.

"Boss, I'm a native of Shedynasty!"

"As you said, Qin Feng would never slaughter the innocent—but… the people around him are different."

"If Qin Feng dies here, and the Qin Family is plunged into grief, they won't remain rational enough to uphold Qin Feng's spirit."

"Once the Qin Family relinquishes control, Qin Feng's army of wolves and tigers will crush Yuezhao Kingdom into dust."

"Since I chose this path, I won't fear death—this is merely my honest heart speaking. If Qin Feng wants to talk, then go speak with him."

Lü Yi hesitated. His goal was to sacrifice his own life so his family could live well.

If this caused Yuezhao Kingdom to be bathed in blood and his family forced into exile, what meaning would it hold?

He did not reply immediately but stared at the Guide and asked gravely: "How did Qin Feng learn our identities?"

"Was someone betrayed?"

The Guide shook his head firmly: "Boss, you know that among these seventy men, only you and I understand Shedynasty's language."

"And we haven't just been together for a day—we've shared life-and-death bonds."

"They strictly followed your orders, spoke not a single word, and turned themselves into mute men."

"Qin Feng's Brocade Robe Guards may be powerful, but to uncover our identities in such a short time is unrealistic."

"The only possibility is that Qin Feng himself saw through our identities."

Hearing this, Lü Yi's frown grew deep.

He couldn't help but sigh gravely: "Could it be… that Qin Feng is truly this monstrous?"

The Guide said nothing, but he firmly believed Qin Feng possessed such ability.

After all, his Brocade Robe Guards infiltrated Heaven without a single blind spot; the information Qin Feng controlled surpassed anyone else's.

Coupled with Qin Feng's Rapid Mobilization mind, he could deduce their true identities from mere fragments.

And this—this was precisely Qin Feng's most terrifying trait.

Lü Yi took a deep breath, slowly rose, and glanced at the civilians around him.

To his surprise, he noticed a glimmer of hope in these people's despairing eyes?

Could it be…

That they truly believed Qin Feng would save them from ruin?

Lü Yi shook his head and signaled the brothers guarding the Land Temple: if he did not return, kill every civilian immediately.

Lü Yi took a deep breath, no longer hesitated, and stepped out of the Land Temple toward the distant figure.

After a long while, Lü Yi finally reached Qin Feng.

Looking at the man before him, fully clad in Armor, Armed to the Teeth, Lü Yi couldn't help but sneer.

"Heheh, I never thought the legendary Marquis Qin would be a coward afraid of death."

Facing Lü Yi's mockery, Qin Feng paid no mind.

"Of course I fear death—if I die, countless others will be implicated."

Hearing this, Lü Yi raised an eyebrow and sneered: "My men all hold crossbows. At this distance, do you really think your Armor can save your life?"

Qin Feng shrugged: "Of course."

Lü Yi's gaze grew even more contemptuous: "You're overconfident!"

Qin Feng remained casual: "I've always been this confident. The Heavenly Mechanism's craftsmanship exceeds your imagination, and the durability of Black Cavalry Heavy Armor exceeds your imagination too."

"Except for Bed Crossbows and Blunt Weapons, no Weapon can easily pierce Black Cavalry Heavy Armor—it's like trying to stop a flood with a cup of water."

"You're from a backwater place, ignorant—I don't blame you."

From a backwater place? No wonder Qin Feng—what audacity.

Lü Yi had no patience for further talk: "You want to negotiate? Say what you have to say."

"But I warn you—don't harbor false hopes."

"Today, unless a miracle occurs, the people of Li Family Village are dead."

Qin Feng nodded, not doubting Lü Yi's resolve—but since Lü Yi came to meet him, there was still a chance.

"How much did the Nangong Family pay you?"

Upon hearing this, Lü Yi understood Qin Feng's intent and sneered: "No matter how high your offer, you won't make us change our minds."

Qin Feng remained calm and composed: "In this world, there are no unshakable positions—only stakes that aren't heavy enough."

"Just answer me: how much did the Nangong Family pay you?"

Since they had come this far, Lü Yi had nothing left to hide.

Lü Yi narrowed his eyes and said gravely: "Five hundred taels of silver per person!"

Hearing Lü Yi's price, Qin Feng's lips curled slightly, forming a wry smile.

"Five hundred taels per person, seventy people—that's thirty-five thousand taels of silver. No wonder the Nangong Family is so generous."

"For the Common People, five hundred taels of silver is enough to ensure food and clothing security for a lifetime."

"If spent wisely, it could last two generations."

"But then again, the Nangong Family underestimates me too much—thirty-five thousand taels of silver to buy my head?"

Lü Yi knew Qin Feng was rich, but he didn't care, and snorted lightly.

"These thirty-five thousand taels of silver are not your price!"

"If you're killed, each person's reward will be raised to two thousand taels of silver!"

One hundred forty thousand taels of silver?

Now that's more like it!