Chapter 666 - 663: Leaving the Mansion

Chapter 666: Chapter 663: Leaving the Mansion

CREAK...

The heavy door to a luxurious cell in Jia Prison slowly opened. Qin Ya walked out leisurely, and in an instant, the eyes of the hundred-odd prisoners in Jia Prison were frozen on him.

Their gazes were filled with respect, terror, and awe...

It was the look one gives a powerhouse far stronger than oneself!

Qin Ya hadn’t been in the Supervision Mansion for long. Compared to these prisoners, who had been locked up for decades, his time was negligible, yet he had shaken them all.

A mere King, yet no one in the entire Supervision Mansion dared to offend him.

They had even heard that many prisoners in the Ghost Prison, a high-security area of the Supervision Mansion, had suffered at Qin Ya’s hands. Now, whenever Qin Ya went to the Ghost Prison, a chorus of wails would erupt.

’Tsk, tsk. Any one of those guys could rank in the top hundred of the Celestial List.’

They could no longer fathom the depths of this young man’s combat prowess.

But they knew one thing for certain.

And that was... they were not even qualified to be his opponent!

Just then, a figure slowly approached. The man was dressed in white robes, exuding a gentle and scholarly air. When the prisoners saw him, however, the color drained from their faces. It was Fang Tianzheng!

"The Master of the Supervision Mansion? I remember the last time he came here was decades ago."

"I wonder what he’s doing here today."

"Hmph. Besides the unfathomable Young Master Qin, who else in Jia Prison is worthy of a personal visit from the Mansion Master, a Venerable?"

"True, I think so too."

Sure enough, Fang Tianzheng walked directly up to Qin Ya. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes. With his Cultivation, he could keenly sense the immense life force contained within the young man before him. The sheer strength of that vitality was simply astounding!

’This life force... it feels so familiar?!’

’Isn’t this the Secret Skill cultivated by the Sovereign of Longevity?’

’I can’t believe he succeeded in his Cultivation so quickly.’

Fang Tianzheng smiled faintly, not giving it much thought. True, Jin Huang’s Undying Body had its merits, but if he were to act, he could end Jin Huang’s life with a single, casual move. So much for "undying"—it was nothing but a joke.

But what he didn’t know was that Qin Ya and Jin Huang were worlds apart!

Their two versions of the Undying Body were not on the same level at all!

"I didn’t expect Young Master Qin to emerge from seclusion just as I arrived," Fang Tianzheng said with a faint smile. "Seeing your current state, Young Master Qin, I should be the one offering congratulations."

"Heh, it’s just a Secret Skill. Nothing to write home about."

Fang Tianzheng chuckled. "My congratulations aren’t just for your success in cultivating the Secret Skill. I’ve come today with other good news as well."

"Oh? I’d be glad to hear it."

Fang Tianzheng flipped his palm, and a Golden Scroll instantly appeared in his hand. He slowly unfurled it and announced coolly, "Qin Ya, Qin Tianjue, hear this Divine Intent!"

Hiss! Divine Intent! The will of the Divine Lord.

"Qin Tianjue, for the great merit of developing a new Elixir and resolving a years-long dilemma for the Supervision Mansion, has greatly pleased the Divine Lord. He is hereby pardoned of his crimes, his imprisonment is ended, and he is to be ennobled as..."

At this point, the corner of Fang Tianzheng’s mouth tilted up as he continued coolly, "Ennobled as a First-Grade Honored Guest Elder of the Supervision Mansion, with a status equal to the Master of the Supervision Mansion. Young Master Qin, accept this decree."

HISS...

All the surrounding prisoners sucked in a breath of cold air, utterly terrified.

’What is happening? A First-Grade Honored Guest Elder? A status equal to the Mansion Master?’

In the thousands of years since the Supervision Mansion’s founding, nothing like this had ever happened!

They knew that this "equal to the Mansion Master" was more symbolic than literal. After all, one was a King, the other a Venerable. But the meaning behind the title was immense.

It represented the Divine Lord’s favor and the Supervision Mansion’s support!

"Heavens, Celestial Nobility? An Honored Guest Elder of the Supervision Mansion? What immense favor!"

"Could this Qin Ya be the Divine Lord’s illegitimate son? How else could he receive such favor? This is unprecedented in all of history!"

"I’ve never seen someone not only avoid misfortune after entering the Supervision Mansion but actually get promoted to nobility. Just what is this Qin Ya’s background? What kind of skills does he have?"

"And Qin Ya accepted the Divine Intent while standing, without needing to kneel. Only a Celestial Marquis gets that kind of treatment. Tsk, tsk, this young man is truly something else."

The numerous prisoners whispered among themselves, their faces masks of horror.

Qin Ya smiled faintly. He wasn’t particularly interested in being an Honored Guest Elder. He knew this was a sign of the Divine Lord’s high regard and a form of protection. But he also knew that if he lacked the ability to command that regard, such honors were nothing more than empty titles!

"My thanks to the Divine Lord."

Qin Ya bowed slightly and accepted the Divine Intent.

Fang Tianzheng smiled faintly. "Heh, congratulations on being able to leave the mansion, Young Master Qin."

"Perfect timing. I was thinking of leaving anyway."

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Fang Tianzheng, the Vice Mansion Master, and a few others, Qin Ya left the Supervision Mansion. He didn’t sneak away, but walked openly towards the Divine Palace.

His actions, of course, were noticed by certain interested parties in the Divine Capital.

In no time, the news of Qin Ya’s release from the mansion spread throughout the Divine Capital.

「Within the Celestial Marquis Mansion...」

"He’s out." Atop a high tower, Yann Yuntian’s gaze was ice-cold. "Hmph. The Divine Lord really does favor him, letting him out after just a few short months." He then added indifferently, "This is for the best. It wasn’t convenient for me to act while he was in the Supervision Mansion. Now that he’s out, it’s given me the perfect opportunity to strike."

Beside him, Yann Sheng’s face was full of resentment. "Father, what should we do then? Should we go kill him openly and avenge brother Xiao?"

"There has been too much turmoil in the Divine Capital recently, and the Divine Lord is monitoring my every move. If we make too big a scene, it might invite disaster," Yann Yuntian mused for a moment, then said, "How about this: Yann Sheng, you will accompany me to the palace later."

"Yes!"

「Inside the Divine Palace, in Shenxiu Pavilion.」

"I greet Princess Consort Yen."

Qin Ya looked at Princess Consort Yen and smiled faintly. He could see that her physical condition had improved significantly; at the very least, she no longer had to worry about a sudden attack of the Hundred Flowers Withered.

"Hehe, Young Master Qin was in the Supervision Mansion for several months, yet you don’t look the least bit gaunt. In fact, you seem more energetic than ever. Seeing that puts my mind at ease."

The corner of Princess Consort Yen’s mouth curved upward. As she gazed at the young man before her, a brilliant light shone in her eyes.

Beside her, Meiying Venerable’s eyes also lit up. "It’s been a few months, and you’ve grown much stronger," she said coolly. "I imagine you’re strong enough to rank in the top hundred of the Celestial List now."

’The top hundred of the Celestial List?’

Qin Ya smiled to himself. That was no longer his goal.

THUMP, THUMP, THUMP...

The sound of heavy footsteps approached. It was Ce Tian, Commander of the Divine Guard Army. He smiled at Qin Ya, then said, "Qin Tianjue, the Divine Lord summons you."

Hearing this, Meiying frowned slightly and asked, "Who has come?"

Ce Tian replied, "The Celestial Marquis... Yann Yuntian."

"Now that I’m out, I have friends like you who come to visit, but naturally, I also have enemies who are less than welcoming. Good. This is a perfect chance to go and meet this Celestial Marquis Yann."

"Let’s go together," Meiying Venerable said faintly.

The group then walked towards the main hall. Before they even got close, they could feel a scorching heat emanating from it, strong enough to distort the very light in the air.

"It seems this Celestial Marquis isn’t in a very good mood."