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Chapter 12: Chen Ruhai
Chapter 12: Chen Ruhai
"This matter..."
The upper echelons of the Unity Sect gathered, all of them astounded and perplexed.
They all felt that this matter was too bizarre and mystical.
"The Guardian Palace has its eyes on the Su Clan. If our Unity Sect wants to swallow their property, we might end up in trouble. So, we can't get our hands on it!"
"Most of the property will either be swallowed up, divided, or fall into the hands of other Su Clan members, who will then disappear without a trace, property in tow."
"The Sun Gongfeng's disciple's move... cough, cough, is feasible."
"Indeed, if it falls into Fang Che's hands, it's as good as being in the Unity Sect's hands. Fang Che can use this property to do whatever he wants, whether it's for personal gain or to enhance his own status, it's still a benefit for our sect!"
"Then let's do it that way?"
"Good."
From that night on, Verdant Wave City was abuzz with the story of the deep friendship between Fang Che of the Fang Clan and Su Yue of the Su Clan.
They met and became fast friends, their relationship sealed with eight bows, a brotherhood forged in the depths of their hearts, a bond that would endure through life and death, witnessed by the sun and moon.
The tale of Su Yue's friendship with Fang Che, and the lengths Fang Che went to for Su Yue, spread far and wide. When Su Yue fell ill, Fang Che tirelessly searched for medicine and delivered it to him, only to turn around and leave immediately.
Fang Che proclaimed boldly, "Your recovery is more important than anything else! What's a little hardship compared to that?"
When Su Yue was in need of money, Fang Che readily emptied his pockets to help, even going into debt without a second thought.
He laughed heartily and said, "Mere wealth cannot compare to the brotherhood between you and me!"
When Su Yue was bullied, Fang Che drew his sword and charged into battle, confronting countless opponents far beyond his strength, shouting, "Who dares to bully my brother?!"
He was beaten so badly that his legs were broken.
Yet, he still managed to smile and say, "I, Fang Che, cannot bear to see my brother wronged! Even if it means death, what is there to fear? Where there is righteousness, there is life and death! I will face the blade mountains and fiery seas without fear!"
As Su Yue prepared for a significant undertaking, he solemnly entrusted Fang Che, "Brother, the outcome of this journey is uncertain, and I cannot guarantee when I'll return. I entrust everything to you."
Su Yue even wrote a formal letter, leaving it as proof for Fang Che.
Fang Che solemnly promised, "He's my own brother; what need is there for such formalities? As long as I, Fang Che, still draw breath, I will ensure the Su Clan's property remains intact!"
When Su Yue went missing, Fang Che received the devastating news and was so distressed that he coughed up blood, nearly falling ill himself. In his anguish, he cried out to the heavens, "Oh heavens, return my brother to me!"
Countless people praised Fang Che, hailing him as the epitome of brotherly love and the model of friendship.
Many reflected that having a friend like Fang Che in this life was truly a blessing.
A poet, deeply moved, composed a poem to celebrate this beautiful bond.
"Who says there are no brothers in this world?
A promise of life and death, never to part;
Set your mind at ease and venture forth,
For here, a righteous spirit prevails."
"The Fang Clan's youth is filled with righteousness,
The Golden Orchid Alliance, a pact engraved in their hearts;
For you, I'll keep the green mountains waiting,
Until your return, when we'll reunite once more!"
This story spread like wildfire throughout Verdant Wave City, but the Su Clan refused to acknowledge it.
"Fang Che and our Su Yue don't have such a deep bond!"
"Our family member has only been gone for a short while; it's not like they're dead."
"There are plenty of people who leave for a year or more and don't return. Why should our Su Clan be any different?"
"What is Fang Che to us? How can he control our Su Clan's property?"
"Absolutely not!"
As these words spread, a chivalrous individual, filled with righteous indignation, confronted the Su Clan, "Can you say such things and still face Fang Che and Su Yue's friendship?"
The Su Clan not only disagreed but gathered their forces and attacked this righteous individual, intending to take his life.
However, to everyone's surprise, this individual was a skilled martial artist. Enraged, he let out a heavenly roar, "To tarnish friendship and insult brotherhood, I, Wang Laosan, cannot stand idly by! Today, I shall act on behalf of the heavens!"
He drew his sword and charged, slaying all the Su Clan members who surrounded him.
Then, he stormed into the Su Clan's estate and killed everyone inside, including the servants and maids.
He declared, "When I see injustice, I draw my sword to help! I am Wang Laosan, the Lake King!"
"I cannot bear to see petty schemes and cowardly acts. Today, in a fit of rage, I've slain them all!"
He burst into laughter, leaped, and vanished from Verdant Wave City.
By the time the Guardian experts arrived, Wang Laosan had disappeared without a trace.
From the moment the incident began to the massacre of the entire Su Clan, the entire process took less than half an hour.
Wang Laosan's speed and efficiency were remarkable.
The Su Clan members were all dead.
Now, apart from the missing Su Clan members, only Fang Che, who shared a deep bond with Su Yue, remained.
As the situation reached this point, everyone was stunned.
The Guardian Palace naturally prioritized the Fang Clan for investigation, and the findings were as follows:
Fang Che and Su Yue shared an incredibly close bond. Whenever Su Yue had something to discuss, he would visit the Fang Clan, and they would have delightful conversations.
The Fang Clan even suspected that Su Yue had ulterior motives, but Fang Che never doubted him. He firmly believed that Su Yue was his best brother! For this, he was even willing to argue with his grandfather, clash with his uncle, and defy his mother countless times...
In essence, it all came down to one phrase: "Su Yue is my best brother! He's my closest friend!"
Many people in Verdant Wave City could attest to this.
Some even unanimously agreed, "Fang Che is being taken advantage of by Su Yue..."
Various speculations spread like wildfire.
There were all sorts of theories! The more they investigated, the more confused they became.
As for Fang Che, he maintained an innocent and youthful demeanor, insisting, "Su Yue is my best brother! I don't care about the property, but what belongs to my brother is untouchable!"
However, all the Su Clan's property and assets were now left without an owner to claim them.
Even the supposed 'Lake King' Wang Laosan, who had slaughtered the Su Clan, seemed to have vanished like a bubble dissolving in the ocean.
Action: Although the Fang Clan didn't do anything, the Unity Sect has mobilized all local forces to facilitate 'Fang Che's takeover of the Su Clan's legacy'.
"Golden Orchid Alliance, the brotherhood of friends!"
"Leave a thought for the missing Su Clan members."
"The Su Clan is just missing, not dead. Even if you are the enforcers, you can't just confiscate the Su Clan's assets like this, right? This is the effort of dozens of generations!"
"The brotherly alliance will take care of it. What a noble sentiment? Why are you, the enforcers, trying to stop us instead?"
As for the hidden matters, the Unity Sect is thoroughly hunting down the Su Clan members who are on missions outside... In any case, not a single one will return."
...
Grand Hall Guard Post.
A secret meeting was convened specifically for this matter.
The Hall Master, Chen Ruhai, sat at the highest position with a slanted posture, his face filled with fatigue.
And helplessness.
He himself didn't understand why he was suddenly recalled from the front lines to take charge of this bird-shit place as the Hall Master.
The full name is: 1494 Grand Hall Guard Post, Hall Master.
Look at this broken name, Verdant Wave City!
Look at this unlucky sequence, 1494!
Are you going to die?
Is something big going to happen here?
It's just a matter concerning the Su Clan, and they've been discussing it for an hour. Everyone has their own opinions, making the hall hot and stuffy.
Everyone has their own thoughts.
What's the point of discussing this?
Chen Ruhai didn't hide his disdain, looking at the ceiling, one leg unconsciously lifted, resting on the armrest of the chair, and a loud slap sounded as his boot fell.
Instantly, a foul stench burst forth.
The discussing crowd: "......"
Several female martial artists quickly covered their noses: "Hall Master, you..."
Because they covered their noses, their voices were a bit muffled.
"What's the big deal? Isn't it obvious? Why discuss it?"
The crowd was dissatisfied: "Please enlighten us, Hall Master."
"Enlighten? Your minds are all broken, right?"
Chen Ruhai snorted, his legs crossed defiantly.
But his words were straightforward.
"I've only been here for three days, so I'm not familiar with other matters. I can only draw a conclusion based on what I know."
"First, this Su Clan, which you've always suspected, has secretly joined the Unity Sect. In other words, the Su Clan is a force of the Unity Sect, our enemy."
"Second, the Su Clan is destroyed, but they still hold the title of a Ninth Rank Noble Family. So, the Su Clan's power and business need to be reorganized. Maintain the people's livelihood."
"Third, the other four families, Fang, Lu, Zhang, and Wei, have divided the Su Clan's remaining power and influence. Although they are not Eighth Rank, they are still Ninth Rank. This point doesn't need consideration."
"Fourth, Verdant Wave City also has the Unity Sect's forces, and not a small number."
"Fifth, Fang Che has suddenly caused such a stir, which is very obviously planned by someone, with people supporting him, wanting to take over the Su Clan's finances. Since power cannot be taken over, only finances can be transferred."
"Sixth, the Fang Clan has already submitted a report, and Fang Che himself has taken a master, unrelated to the Fang Clan."
"Seventh, then it's very clear. There's someone backing Fang Che, and they want him to take it. So, why let Fang Che take it? Very clearly, Fang Che's master is the most suspicious, and now we should focus on monitoring."
"Eighth, since Fang Che is suspicious, the Fang Clan is not. So, why is only this kid suspicious? Therefore, it's inferred that Fang Che's master is the most suspicious, and now we should start monitoring him."
"Ninth, the one who killed the entire Su Clan is very likely a member of the Unity Sect. In other words, the Unity Sect has at least three King Rank experts in this area; why three? Because according to the Unity Sect's habits, there must be one to support, so at least three."
"Tenth, since Fang Che is suspicious, we should focus on monitoring him from now on. But, he's just a small fry, not worth much. Instead of catching or killing him now, it's a waste. Let's play the long game."
"So, the Su Clan's wealth, even if given to him, what can be done? Anyway, it's already within our sight. Can he escape?"
"Eleventh, Fang Che has a plan, or the Unity Sect has a plan. It's said that this kid is a genius in cultivation, but he hasn't entered the City Guard Academy yet. So, he will definitely enter this year. And now, the Unity Sect is giving him such a big benefit, very clearly, they want Fang Che to get first place or a high rank, to enter the City Guard Academy under the Heaven's Jewel name."
"What if that happens, then even though we know this guy is suspicious, without evidence, we still have to give him the reward. That's just too disgusting for the Academy's peers."
"So, we have a task here, which is... No matter what, don't let Fang Che get first place in the Martial Examination!"
"So, the reason I came here is because I received news that the Unity Sect is making moves in this area. This matter concerning the Su Clan might not be a coincidence. We must raise our vigilance on all fronts."
Chen Ruhai had a careless posture, but his words were like a sharp sword.
Moreover, his thoughts were extremely meticulous.
He unraveled this matter thread by thread, completely exposing it.
"So, you don't need to discuss it. Just do these four things, and everything will be fine."
...
(End of Chapter)
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