Chapter 13: The Realization
Chapter 13: The Realization
Everyone immediately perked up and listened attentively.
"First, the Su Family's influence will be liquidated and their assets will be divided, with two-tenths going to the Guardian Palace and the remaining eight-tenths distributed among the four families. However, there will be an assessment, and if they fail to meet the standards by the deadline, their share will be revoked."
"Second, after screening the assets, they will be handed over to Fang Che. In response to the Unity Sect's plot, we'll observe their intentions and try to gather clues from Fang Che."
"Third, assign secret missions to geniuses from various regions. Regardless of the circumstances, we must do our utmost to obstruct Fang Che and under no circumstances allow him to come out on top. We can't afford to make things difficult for our fellow disciples at the Martial Academy."
"Fourth, conduct a thorough search for the whereabouts of the Unity Sect members. Aside from Fang Che's master, the others will be killed without mercy once found!"
Someone immediately asked, "Why is Fang Che's master being excluded instead?"
"Idiots! If we make a move on either of them, the other will get scared. How can we fish in troubled waters? They're already in the open; there's no need to remove them!"
Chen Ruhai scolded without holding back.
Everyone instantly understood.
They couldn't help but admire him in their hearts.
Despite Chen's rough appearance, disregard for minor details, and smelly feet like a latrine, he was undeniably capable.
His clear thinking was astonishing.
Across from him, the middle-aged man leading the meeting wore a pained expression, as if he owed someone a debt that could never be repaid in this lifetime.
He waved his hand and spoke in a despondent tone, as if his heart had died with the pain, "The Lord has given his instructions. Let's proceed with the plan. Everyone, you're dismissed."
As he spoke, Chen Ruhai immediately took off his shoes, put on his boots with a constipated expression, and rolled his eyes, saying, "Fan Tian Tiao, can't you speak without sounding like you're about to die and be buried?"
"I don't want to either," Fan Tian Tiao sighed with sorrow, his face wrinkling even more.
As soon as the two of them started talking, the others quickly slipped out with a swishing sound.
When these two spoke, their conversation made others feel like they were simultaneously in two different worlds, a sense of dissonance so intense it drove them mad.
Ironically, one was the Lord, and the other was the Deputy Lord.
And they had been brought together from different places.
Thus, they became an incompatible pair.
They looked at each other with mutual dislike.
"If you have something to say, don't leave," Chen Ruhai rolled his eyes.
"Fang Che must have someone by his side. I'll request the Shadow Palace to send someone to infiltrate," Fan Tian Tiao said word by word.
Listening to his hoarse and sorrowful voice and looking at his face, with wrinkles that seemed to have never relaxed since birth, Chen Ruhai felt inexplicably uncomfortable. He waved his hand and turned his face away, saying, "Then you make the arrangements yourself."
"I can make the arrangements," Fan Tian Tiao hissed. "If, by any chance, we discover something, we'll execute him immediately. Your fishing plan will be ruined then."
"If it's ruined, it's ruined. You take charge."
Chen Ruhai swished away.
Behind him, Fan Tian Tiao's cold, hoarse voice, as if his throat were completely damaged, echoed, "Next time you take off your shoes during a meeting, I'll find you for a chat all night!"
Bang! Chen Ruhai disappeared.
Chen Ruhai immediately submitted a report: "I accept being transferred here, but I request an immediate transfer for Fan Tian Tiao!"
In the grand hall, Fan Tian Tiao frowned and deliberated for a long time before finally leaving with a frown and a faltering step.
Then, a message was sent to the Shadow Palace.
"There's an easy mission here. You can send those geniuses you're focusing on cultivating to carry it out as a training exercise."
...
Fang Che received the message from the Guardian Palace agreeing to his 'temporary custody' of the assets, and as expected, he silently nodded.
With such a huge commotion and bizarre development, if the Guardian Palace didn't know about his connection with the Unity Sect and didn't strengthen their vigilance and take measures, they'd have to be brainless pigs.
After all, his connection with the Unity Sect was as clear as day.
"If they still have the brains to plant someone by my side, it would be even more wonderful."
Fang Che silently thought to himself.
With his current strength, he couldn't afford to make any reckless moves.
He was too weak and lacked the power to conceal his actions. If discovered, he would undoubtedly face a premature end.
Ever since he made this choice, Fang Che had stopped worrying about life and death. However, if he were to die now, it would be a pity.
Flying Blade King Sun Yuan, on the other hand, became somewhat worried.
"Che'er, this matter... is likely to bring trouble upon yourself. Seeing how readily the Guardian Palace agreed, it's clear they're targeting you. It seems we've made a miscalculation."
Fang Che firmly said, "So what if we're being targeted? We can't disregard our brotherhood. As for Su Yue's assets, I'll do my best to safeguard them."
"Sigh... I don't know if you're truly foolish or just pretending."
Sun Yuan sighed helplessly, "But after this matter, you must prepare yourself for the doctrinal indoctrination."
Fang Che nodded.
This matter was entirely within his expectations.
Since he had taken the initiative, whether it was the Unity Sect or the people of the Guardian Palace, as long as they weren't fools, they would have a storm of thoughts.
Fang Che could roughly calculate their guesses and thoughts, so he was absolutely confident that things would proceed according to his ideal scenario.
The greatest disadvantage is that one's identity is, in the eyes of certain people, considered 'half-exposed'.
But even this exposure is what Fang Che desires.
The Su Family's wealth and the Unity Sect are beyond his reach. So, he only needs to take action, and they will find a way. And their method will inevitably be to annihilate the entire Su Family.
The Su Family's allegiance to the Unity Sect, becoming traitors to the continent, is something Fang Che never intended to let go.
I plotted to kill you, slaughter your entire family's elite, seize your wealth, use your name for my gain, destroy your family, and even eradicate the faction you've allied with! Su Yue, do you regret using and framing a child in the beginning?
"Like this, do you have a clear mind?"
Fang Che asked in his heart.
A faint, barely noticeable obsession quietly dissipated.
...
After the Guardian Palace's thorough investigation, the Su Family's assets were put up for external disposal.
Fang Zhenghang from the Fang Family personally took charge, and at a high price, he acquired a street that originally belonged to the Su Family, conveniently bordering the Fang Family's territory. He also took over two teahouses, two grain shops, a pawnshop, a casino, and a brothel.
"Make your offer, your nephew said the money can be refunded."
Fang Zhenghang recalled the words his sister, Fang Qianyi, told him before he left, and his heart was filled with confidence.
With these words as his backing, regarding the deal he had his eyes on, regardless of how much other families offered, Fang Zhenghang had the courage and pressure to outbid them.
"Fang Zhenghang, does your Fang Family have so much money?"
The Wei Family's head, Wei Junping, was so enraged that he stood up and cursed in public.
"Our Fang Family has accumulated wealth for generations..." Fang Zhenghang's words were cut off as the heads of the other three families simultaneously interrupted him.
Everyone knew what was going on, but in the Guardian Palace, these words couldn't be spoken aloud.
In the end, the Fang Family emerged completely victorious.
Leaving the palace.
Wei Junping spoke with a chilling tone, "Fang Zhenghang, the Su Family might not be completely wiped out. When they return, how will your Fang Family repay this debt?"
Fang Zhenghang replied calmly, "We have already settled this matter, why should we repay it later?"
The other family heads merely shrugged and left.
Fang Zhenghang returned to the Fang Family, and an hour later, Fang Qianyi came over with a box of silver and gold notes.
This was the price the Fang Family had just paid.
Fang Zhenghang's face turned somber as he looked at the box, showing little joy.
He spoke softly, "Sister, you must keep an eye on him, the child must not stray onto the wrong path."
Fang Qianyi sighed, "I understand."
Fang Zhenghang patted the box and said, "There's something you should know, from today onwards, our Verdant Wave City's Fang Family will have Fang Che as a beneficiary! His treatment is equivalent to that of a direct heir!"
Fang Qianyi was shocked and said, "Big brother, Fang Che is an in-law, doing this, won't it cause internal strife within the Fang Family?"
"We can't let the child feel disheartened."
Fang Zhenghang said, "Although Fang Che is an in-law, I, as the head of the family, have the final say!"
He spoke without room for doubt, "I've already written this into the family rules, no need to discuss it further."
Fang Qianyi wanted to speak but stopped, sighing instead.
She knew her brother's temperament, and once he made a decision, it couldn't be changed.
"Additionally, Fang Che's nominal rights are only to manage the Su Family's assets. If one day, someone from the Su Family comes, or if Su Yue truly returns, at that time, the Fang Family won't shirk its responsibilities!"
Fang Zhenghang smiled warmly, "On this matter, your big brother can make the decision. And with these resources, we'll have enough to make up for it in a few years."
"Thank you, big brother."
Fang Zhenghang's eyes and brows smiled, "I'm relieved that Fang Che has made such a decision."
He spoke solemnly, "He's at the crossroads of danger, he must not stray."
"Yes."
...
At this moment, Fang Che, following Sun Yuan, had arrived at a secret location.
Fang Che was knocked unconscious by Sun Yuan and brought here.
He had no idea where he was.
When he woke up, he found himself in an eerie underground space.
The place was filled with a chilling aura, giving off a distinct underworld vibe.
On both sides were eight bizarrely shaped stone sculptures, each resembling a demon.
In the center shrine, however, was a hideous centipede.
A human-headed centipede body, its entire being exuded a terrifying and eerie aura.
In the centipede's eyes, there seemed to be a flickering eerie green light.
The range covered by the green light was precisely where Fang Che stood.
In a three-foot radius, the green light shimmered.
Below the shrine, four people stood straight.
One in the middle, one on each side, and two on one side.
Sun Yuan took a step forward, standing by one person's side.
Thus, a formation of one person, with two people on each side, was created.
"Fang Che, this is your indoctrination ceremony. After this, you will truly be a member of the Unity Sect!" Sun Yuan spoke softly.
Fang Che's heart trembled.
Is this the initiation ceremony of the Myriad Doctrine Sect?
Known as the ceremony that all internal spies, no matter how cunning and resourceful, couldn't bypass?
...
(End of Chapter)
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