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Chapter 128: The Ancestral Tomb Exploded? 【An Extra Chapter for the Alliance Leader】
Chapter 128: The Ancestral Tomb Exploded? 【An Extra Chapter for the Alliance Leader】
Fang Che replied, "The study?"
"Not bad."
"Second Master, recently, the White Cloud Academy has been keeping a close eye on this side, and the Palace Guardian is also in danger. Be extremely careful when entering and exiting the White Cloud Continent."
"No problem, come and die."
Mu Lin Yuan replied.
Fang Che looked at the words 'come and die' and pondered for a long time.
Thinking of the Only Me Sect's willingness to pay such a high price to find the ancient jade, even abandoning so many people...
Fang Che's gaze deepened.
It seemed that an extraordinary expert had arrived at the Only Me Sect.
Otherwise, Mu Lin Yuan wouldn't have said such words.
Fang Che assessed the strength of the White Cloud Academy and the Palace Guardian of the White Cloud Continent, and immediately abandoned other thoughts—an expert that Mu Lin Yuan spoke so highly of would likely wipe out half of the White Cloud Continent if engaged in a life-and-death battle there.
The White Cloud Academy and the Palace Guardian were definitely no match for such a powerful demon!
Moreover, this was within the city, at the very center!
So, he immediately gave up on the idea of intercepting and killing.
Fang Che immediately took Ye Meng out to play.
And promptly went to the Academy to request leave: "I have personal matters to attend to today, please grant me two days off."
If there's someone monitoring me, follow me out of the city.
If not, consider it a genuine vacation.
Li Changkong approved: "Return the day after tomorrow for an assessment!"
"..."
Upon returning to the Scholar's Residence, Fang Che said to Ye Meng, "Let's go, I'll take you out of the city for a spring outing."
"Young Master, it's already autumn."
"Then let's go for an autumn outing."
"Okay then."
Fang Che placed all the ancient jade in the study.
He wasn't worried at all that there might be the ancient jade the Only Me Sect was looking for among them.
There were piles of jade, and even the genuine ones didn't amount to a third of the total...
"I just hope the Guardian is well-prepared, but please don't come here to arrest people, or the price will be too high."
Fang Che took Ye Meng out of the city in a grand manner.
Fang Che wore a black cloak, and his starry eyes were deep.
He rode a black horse, and his entire being exuded an air of elegance.
Ye Meng was dressed in white, like snow and frost, as if the moonlight of the ninth heaven had descended upon the mortal realm. She rode a white horse, equally pure white.
The young master's demeanor was as exquisite as jade, and the beauty was unparalleled.
As the two of them left the city, passersby turned their heads in awe.
Regardless of gender, everyone stared in amazement, their hearts filled with wonder.
When did the White Cloud Continent produce such extraordinary figures?
...
Bei Mingxin had already examined over a dozen piles of ancient jade, to no avail.
He was exhausted, his face pale as a vegetable.
The suppressed curses continued endlessly, muttering without pause.
After yet another fruitless search...
He finally followed Mu Lin Yuan into Fang Che's study.
There, he saw a pile of ancient jade, nearly eight feet tall, stacked in the study.
It was like a small mountain.
Bei Mingxin groaned in pain.
"What the fck... so many!"
Bei Mingxin couldn't help but feel a headache.
This was the largest pile of ancient jade he had ever seen among the subordinates.
This single pile was more than double the total of all the others combined.
This was enough to tire him to death.
"Let's take a break first!"
Bei Mingxin sat down in the room, his face as dark as charcoal, sighing and groaning.
He never dreamed that one day, as the Law Enforcement Head of the Only Me Sect's headquarters, he would end up doing such menial labor! Just as he was about to complain.
He noticed that a freshly brewed cup of tea was already on the table, untouched.
It was placed neatly, and the faint aroma that drifted over made him feel refreshed.
At the same time, he saw a table of food and wine on the side table.
The wine was of high quality, with ten jars arranged on either side of the main seat.
The food was also exquisite.
There was also a piece of paper.
Bei Mingxin picked it up and took a look.
On it was written, "Dinner and supper have been arranged, and someone will deliver them to the courtyard at the appointed time. There's more wine in the neighboring room."
It was abrupt, without any concluding remarks.
Nor were there any polite phrases like 'a small token of appreciation.'
It made one feel as if they had returned to their own home, extremely comfortable.
Looking at the tea on the table, there was also a full pound of it, already placed to the side.
Hot water was also prepared.
"It's actually Vigor Tea!"
Bei Mingxin clicked his tongue twice and said, "Wood Venerable, this guy here is quite capable. Not only did he collect the largest pile of ancient jade, but he also prepared everything so thoroughly, especially the Vigor Tea... Not bad."
Mu Lin Yuan had already broken into a smile.
Night Demon's arrangements this time were truly face-saving.
Even though it was just a few meals, each one represented meticulousness and thoughtfulness.
Especially since the entire courtyard was empty, and he was still able to achieve this.
It was simply... a stroke of genius.
If there was still someone left behind to introduce a few words, it would seem redundant and annoying—who at such a high position would care about a meal? But by not saying anything, it was particularly satisfying.
"This kid is decent, but just average."
Mu Lin Yuan said, "Since everything is already prepared, and there's no rush, why don't I accompany Elder Bei for a small drink?"
"Okay, a small drink then."
Bei Mingxin was already exhausted.
He picked up the teacup and took a sip, praising, "Good tea!"
At their level of cultivation, they no longer had to worry about poison, and everything here was clean. The food and wine were also separated from the outside by a thin veil.
Mu Linyuan had already taken the main seat without any hesitation. "Please, Bei Daren."
Bei Mingxin laughed and sat down, not holding back as he drank a few cups of wine and ate a meal.
Only then did he raise his head and smile, saying, "Mu Gongfeng, you're as comfortable here as if you were in your own home."
Mu Linyuan replied calmly, "This is our Unified Heart Sect's place. Wherever we go, it's like being at home."
Bei Mingxin chuckled and said, "My headquarters' Law Enforcement Platform also has many people, but wherever I go, I'm always a guest."
This meant he didn't believe Mu Linyuan's words.
"Is this your stronghold? It doesn't seem like it. If it were, there shouldn't be no one here."
Bei Mingxin looked at Mu Linyuan.
Doubt flashed in his eyes.
Mu Linyuan laughed heartily and said, "To be honest with you, Bei Daren, this is the home of one of my junior disciples. He hasn't officially joined the sect yet, and his family still holds some influence in the White Cloud Continent. But he doesn't know my identity yet, so for now, it's like having a backup plan."
Bei Mingxin understood and said, "So that's it. I was wondering why you were so comfortable here. But now you're asking him to collect ancient jade. Aren't you exposing him?"
Mu Linyuan revealed a cunning smile. "I have to test the waters."
Bei Mingxin burst into laughter. "You're going to ruin that family!"
Mu Linyuan said, "It's just collecting ancient jade. He hasn't joined the sect, so it's not like I'm ruining them. The Guardians won't take action against such families. After all, they're not like us. If this matter affects them, they can accept it or not. If they can't accept it, then it's just my personal backup plan."
"It's like having two plans. Actually, Bei Daren, I'm being straightforward. For me personally, it's better if he doesn't join the sect. That's the best backup plan."
Bei Mingxin nodded in deep agreement.
His suspicions about Mu Linyuan were finally dispelled by half.
Mu Linyuan's entry into this courtyard was so natural.
Mu Linyuan secretly heaved a sigh of relief inside, almost exposing the Night Demon.
After a satisfying meal...
Bei Mingxin focused all his attention on the large pile of ancient jade in front of him and sighed, "It might not be enough for a day and night."
He began to fully activate the weak Law Enforcement Platform Offering Divine Consciousness, using the Law Enforcement Platform Seal to sense.
The long and tedious work began again.
...
Fang Che had reached the southern gate of the White Cloud Continent.
It was a continuous stretch of villages and farmhouses, with one village every ten or so li, and several villages clustered together every few dozen li.
Wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys, creating a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
Occasionally, the laughter of children could be heard from the nearby villages.
Farmers with beaming smiles carried hoes on their shoulders, walking back in twos and threes, chatting along the way.
It was almost lunchtime.
The sound of horse hooves rang out crisply, and two horses, one black and one white, trotted towards them.
The riders on the horses had flowing sleeves and handsome features. They were Fang Che and Night Dream.
Fang Che's eyes glistened with greed as he looked at the fields by the roadside, the distant villages, and the rising wisps of smoke.
His heart was filled with peace.
This was his favorite scene to witness.
In his past life, whenever he had free time, he would find a small hill in a village and lie down, watching the people working in the fields below.
The aroma of the crops wafted through the air.
It was an indescribable sense of contentment and satisfaction.
Night Dream also gazed at the scene, her eyes silently filled with a smile.
It was warm and timeless.
The sound of horse hooves grew crisper as they slowed down.
Farmers walked past them one by one, casting respectful glances, and hurried along, not wanting to disturb the noble figures.
Their voices also became softer.
They didn't want to disturb the esteemed guests.
Fang Che didn't bother them and would never casually throw silver to interfere in their lives.
If the noble figures helped, it would disrupt the balance.
Disrupting the balance would affect ordinary families.
Along the way, Fang Che eavesdropped on the farmers' conversations, which were about family matters. Some talked about their children, how good-looking their daughters-in-law were, how their daughters had grown up and could get married, how someone had become wealthy, and how someone had become a martial artist...
Fang Che's lips curled into a smile as he walked slowly, listening in.
Finally, after walking for a while, the conversation changed.
Because on this side, there was big news.
Fang Che understood.
Far away, several farmers were talking.
"Have you heard? It's said that in the previous village, the Sun family's ancestral tomb, the one belonging to Sun Dae Yuanwai, had an explosion a few days ago."
"I didn't hear about an explosion, but I heard that black smoke rose from the Sun family's ancestral tomb."
"Haha... You stupid fellow, isn't that the same thing?"
"Black smoke isn't an explosion!"
"You contrarian!"
"..."
Fang Che understood.
Obviously, this matter about the Sun family's ancestral tomb was a rare occurrence, and out of ten people on the road, nine were discussing it.
For rural areas, such an event was incredibly rare.
They had heard of ancestral tombs collapsing, being robbed, or being relocated, but who had ever heard of an ancestral tomb exploding?
An ancestral tomb isn't like firecrackers! Fang Che also became curious.
This was the first time he had heard of such a thing.
He pondered whether he should go and take a look.
(End of Chapter)
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