The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 116: You're Taking the Fall - Novel Cool

Chapter 116: You're Taking the Fall

Chapter 116: You're Taking the Fall

Fang Che concluded his communication and proceeded to nurture the Five Spirit Toad using his own spiritual energy.

These days, Fang Che took good care of the Five Spirit Toad, and although he still subjected it to intense training, it was enough to keep it well-fed.

The Five Spirit Toad felt like it was living in paradise.

It had no idea what life was like for other Five Spirit Toads inside other people's bodies; it only felt that it had finally reached the sweet reward after enduring bitterness.

Although it still endured frequent abuse and training, at least it was getting enough to eat.

It was bliss!

What was there to fear from a little training?

Being able to eat one's fill was the ultimate pursuit of a toad's life.

It had no other desires.

Content, it lay down.

As midnight approached in the evening, Fang Che's anticipation grew.

Mu Lin Yuan finally arrived.

"Master Mu!"

Fang Che greeted him warmly, his face full of affection. He took Mu Lin Yuan's hand and led him directly into the study.

Then, without letting Night Dream move, Fang Che personally made tea and brought it over.

Mu Lin Yuan hummed and rolled his eyes, saying, "Such eagerness, either a scoundrel or a thief."

"Hahaha..."

Fang Che laughed, "Master Mu's arrival must bring good news. If it's not a valuable gift, it's probably a clue or something that will help me make a contribution. As a disciple, I must be diligent."

Mu Lin Yuan laughed and scolded, "You little scoundrel."

Settling down comfortably, Fang Che said, "This time, it's indeed great news. This branch in White Cloud Continent..."

He proceeded to explain the situation.

Fang Che expressed his concerns, "Master Mu, I can't shake off this feeling that something is amiss. Giving me a Martial Ancestor as a subordinate in such a large branch... this, this, it's a bit overwhelming. Moreover, this is too... too grand a gesture, isn't it? I don't feel that important."

"Stop acting like you got a bargain and now want to sell it."

Mu Lin Yuan immediately saw through his scheming and rolled his eyes, saying, "Do you really think this is for you? It's just a coincidence. There's a power struggle within our sect, and this branch is... well, a traitor. Do you understand now?"

Fang Che wanted to confirm this news, and upon hearing it, he immediately showed a relieved expression, saying, "So that's the case. Now I'm at ease. I even thought the Grandmaster had gone mad..."

"What nonsense are you spouting, you little brat! How dare you say such things?"

Mu Lin Yuan glared, "If the Grandmaster hears this, consider yourself lucky if he doesn't break your legs!"

"Hehehe... the Grandmaster isn't here right now..."

Fang Che forced a smile.

"Now, what should we do about this matter? We need a plan. What do you think?"

Mu Lin Yuan stroked his beard as he looked at Fang Che.

Fang Che furrowed his brows and asked, "How many people are there in the branch?"

"About a hundred or more. If you count the smaller organizations under the branch and the various businesses they control, there should be around five hundred people."

"Do we need to eradicate them all?"

Fang Che wondered.

"This..."

Mu Lin Yuan had originally thought that the various smaller organizations could be preserved, as rebuilding from scratch would be extremely troublesome.

As he hesitated, Fang Che spoke up, "Since the branch has betrayed us, then... when we rebuild, we will still have doubts about these people and feel they are not truly ours. This will eventually lead to their removal. It's better to clean them up all at once."

Mu Lin Yuan thought about it and agreed that it made sense. He said, "Killing them all is also good. However, this branch is in White Cloud Continent, and you still have four years left there. When your cultivation improves, the Grandmaster will most likely assign you to take charge."

Fang Che's eyes lit up, and he said, "I might be put in charge? But I don't have enough people under me. It's better to get rid of the branch members and let the sect control the rest. Just give me a list of them."

Mu Lin Yuan: "..."

He twisted his face and said, "Are you not worried about using people you don't trust?"

Fang Che replied matter-of-factly, "Since they are my people, I will eventually need to use them. It's better to have experienced people, and I can manage them. If I can reach that position, I will be able to control them."

He smiled and said, "If not, I can throw them out one by one and still gain achievements from the Guardian. If the branch is given to someone else, I can sell them off one by one."

Mu Lin Yuan's face turned black.

Why did I even bother saying those extra words?

Now, this kid has already considered those four hundred people as his possessions.

As soon as he heard that they could be his, he suddenly became reluctant to kill them.

Moreover, his words revealed strong ambition: If you give them to someone else, I'll sell them off one by one to the Guardian.

Wow!

Mu Lin Yuan's expression was one of astonishment, "I seem to have underestimated your shamelessness."

"Master Mu taught me well."

Mu Lin Yuan hummed and said, "Since that's the case, we'll stick to the original plan and eliminate the branch; just those hundred or so people."

"A hundred or so people?" Fang Che asked.

"The exact number, I'll have to go there to find out."

"Master Mu, since the branch is empty, what's the point of keeping the place?"

"Yes, it's useless."

"Then why not give me the credit for it?"

"There are still many disciples and their families inside..."

"Aren't they all just pawns?"

Fang Che inquired.

Mu Lin Yuan's face turned blank.

This kid had just been expressing his sorrow for the world, believing that eliminating the branch would weaken the sect's strength. But now, he's suddenly thinking about eradicating them all.

"You sure changed your mind quickly."

"Hehe..."

"Alright."

Mu Lin Yuan had never really cared about those people.

"Now, let's discuss the plan of action. How can we get rid of them and still make it a merit for you?"

Mu Lin Yuan furrowed his brows.

Fang Che said, "With so many experts, if I kill them one by one, the White Cloud Martial Academy probably won't believe it. I'm only at the fifth level of Primordial Master."

Mu Lin Yuan chuckled.

It's rare for this kid to have some self-awareness.

"How about this then."

Fang Che continued, "The Grandmaster only instructed them to take action, but he didn't say they must succeed. In other words, this time we're just sorting the wheat from the chaff, and it's not directly related to the sect's actions."

Fang Che twisted the concept.

The Seal God Palace wanted to make use of these people.

By digging up White Cloud Lake, they could cause a flood, submerging thousands of miles and keeping the guardian and local officials busy dealing with the disaster.

After all, these people were going to be eliminated anyway, so why not have them make a final contribution before they die?

But Fang Che immediately rejected the idea.

How could they possibly let them succeed? That would mean the lives of millions!

Mu Lin Yuan recalled the words of the Seal God Palace, and it seemed there wasn't any definite instruction to complete the task. He slowly nodded and fell into deep thought.

"Since Wood Master feels it's possible, let's change the plan a bit."

Fang Che suggested.

Mu Lin Yuan's previous nod was just an unconscious reaction; he was actually considering the issue and hadn't fully processed it yet.

Hearing Fang Che's suggestion, he couldn't help but stare: How did this become my responsibility?

Fang Che smiled apologetically, "Wood Master, I want to take credit for this, but if these people really destroy White Cloud Lake, what merit can I claim? I can't kill them, as my strength isn't enough. If I report it, the operation here is already completed, so what's the point of reporting? What's the use of reporting anyway?"

Mu Lin Yuan: "..."

"Furthermore, the Grandmaster ordered them to destroy White Cloud Lake. If I change the plan, can I bear the Grandmaster's wrath?

Fang Che, with a pained expression, explained, "So, I'm left with no choice but to modify the plan. Yes, it's your idea, not mine."

Mu Lin Yuan's face remained expressionless.

So, I came here to take the blame for you? But remembering the words of the Seal God Palace and their expectations for this kid, as well as his future prospects...

Mu Lin Yuan gritted his teeth and said, "No problem. Anyway, this time, I'm here to cooperate with you."

"That's great!"

Fang Che was overjoyed. "In the future, if I amount to something, I'll definitely take good care of you, Wood Master."

Mu Lin Yuan hummed in response, but his old face lit up with a smile, "You won't be able to make me angry, and that's good enough."

"Then, Wood Master, you go and check the number of people, confirm the number of experts, their location, the number of bystanders inside, and the specific details of the plan—where to start the destruction, and so on..."

Fang Che confidently said, "After clarifying all these details, before they take action, I'll report to the White Cloud Martial Academy to claim the merit."

Mu Lin Yuan was taken aback, "Just report it?"

"Reporting is already impressive."

Fang Che's face was grim, "I can't always rely on my big brother to help me. He's already helped me several times."

Mu Lin Yuan remembered the incident with Su Yue and couldn't help but smile wryly, "Damn! You've really made good use of your big brother!"

Fang Che's face lit up, "My big brother Su might return at any time."

"Heh..."

Mu Lin Yuan didn't believe it.

He was a hundred percent certain that if Su Yue's name was being used by Fang Che like this, if Su Yue were still alive, Mu Lin Yuan would dare to eat a month's worth of shit in public!

Su Yue was definitely dead, and by now, his bones might have turned to dust. It was outrageous how this kid had fooled so many people and monopolized the wealth for himself!

Shameless.

"You little rascal, with your clever mind, you must have known your big brother Su's plan all along, right?"

Mu Lin Yuan asked tentatively.

Fang Che smiled enigmatically, "Wood Master, whether a person is truly good to another depends on the circumstances. Moreover, people have a very peculiar ability called intuition, and fortunately, my intuition is quite sharp."

"Oh my..."

Mu Lin Yuan sighed, "The Su family's destruction was not unjustified..."

It's no wonder they were scheming against such a perceptive person; they were asking for trouble.

"Please keep this between us, Wood Master."

Fang Che said, "Currently, only you and I know about this, not even my master. He's still scolding me for being a fool."

Mu Lin Yuan's heart filled with joy, and he burst into laughter, stroking his beard, "There is indeed a fool between you and your master, hahaha..."

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