Chapter 17: The Misfortunes of Fang Gongzi
Chapter 17: The Misfortunes of Fang Gongzi
Suddenly, both Fang Che and Su Yue were startled.
They gazed intently at the scene before them, and there, they saw a young girl in tattered clothing, her frail figure resembling a chronic victim of malnutrition.
Her hair was dry and yellow, like withered grass.
Her petite frame evoked a sense of pitiful vulnerability.
Her exposed arms and ankles bore visible marks of lashings, bruised and purple.
Her face was covered in filth and wounds, yet despite this, one could still discern her exquisite features.
At this moment, her eyes were tightly shut, unconscious, with blood flowing from her orifices, creating a terrifying sight.
Beneath her frail body, a large pool of blood slowly spread.
The color was a dark crimson.
Clearly, her internal organs had been injured.
Anyone with common sense witnessing this scene would know that without immediate treatment, this girl would not survive beyond two hours.
Blood splattered.
A few drops landed on Fang Che's shoes.
Fang Che lowered his head, looking at the bloodstains on his shoes, his expression visibly shaken.
"Don't bother with these trivial matters," Sun Yuan said indifferently.
A mere human life held no value in Sun Yuan's eyes.
He treated it as if a mouse had just died before him.
"Master, please wait," Fang Che said.
Fang Che's face showed a youthful guilt, and he spoke softly, "I've just seen so many people die, and I... I feel sorry for this young girl."
Sun Yuan turned and frowned at him.
But remembering that this was Fang Che's first encounter with such cruelty, he couldn't help but sigh, "Do as you wish."
Fang Che lowered his head, looking at the unconscious girl with a face full of pity.
He fed a Vitality Pill into the girl's mouth, murmuring, "So pitiful."
He lifted his head and glanced at the ferocious man on the brothel's upper floor, and upon seeing Fang Che's act of kindness, several men leaped down from above.
Fang Che's heart immediately understood the situation.
The local Guardians had indeed set their sights on him.
And this girl before him was likely their spy, sent to infiltrate his circle.
He had been suspicious, as the timing of this incident seemed too convenient.
Just as he happened to pass by, this girl had fallen so pitifully in front of him.
[But they went a bit overboard. These injuries, however, are very real.]
Fang Che sighed inwardly.
Yet, he also felt a sudden sense of relief.
Since there were such resourceful individuals among the local Guardians, his future would be less challenging.
"Drag this worthless slave back!"
A robust man with a ferocious expression roared.
Instantly, two burly men charged forward like wolves.
Fang Che lifted his foot, and with two loud bangs, the two men were sent flying.
"Sir, this is a family matter of our Golden Jade Pavilion!"
The robust man frowned, glaring at Fang Che, his face cold, "Who are you to dare interfere in our affairs?"
Among the onlookers, someone suddenly shouted, "Is this the Fang Che, the man who values friendship above all, who would risk his life and pledge his loyalty to his friends?"
Someone in the crowd asked, not understanding.
So, someone explained.
Fang Gongzi and Su Yue Gongzi were sworn brothers, bound by a life-and-death pact. With Su Yue Gongzi missing and his family in crisis, Fang Gongzi showed unwavering loyalty, selflessness, and unparalleled integrity..."
Everyone present showed newfound respect.
This Fang Gongzi was indeed a man of great character.
No wonder he couldn't help but feel compassion for the girl; he was inherently a man of righteousness and empathy.
With this revelation, the situation took a swift turn, and the brothel men dared not act.
Fang Che spoke calmly, "I only feel pity for this girl, and I don't mean to cause you trouble. Since I've encountered this, and I happen to need a maid, I'll buy her. Call the manager, and we'll discuss the price."
Soon, the brothel's manager and the madam appeared, showing respect to Fang Che.
"Fang Che, the man of unwavering loyalty," was now a renowned name in Verdant Wave City.
Though privately, people whispered various opinions, when facing him directly, few dared to be disrespectful. No one wanted to invite such bad luck.
Who would dare to challenge such a formidable figure?
Fang Che spoke amicably, "What's this girl's name? How old is she? I'll buy her. Bring her bond of servitude to me."
"This girl is named Er Ya, with no given name. She fainted at our doorstep a few days ago, and we took her in. She's sixteen this year, and we intended to..." The madam coughed, "This girl doesn't appreciate our kindness..."
Fang Che frowned, his expression neutral, "What kind of name is Er Ya? From now on, she'll be called Night Dream."
"Yes, yes, Fang Gongzi has such a beautiful name for her. It's her fortune to meet you..."
"Less talk, what's the price? Bring her bond."
"This... it's one thousand..."
The madam looked at Fang Che's gentle face, but her eyes were cold, and she felt a chill. One thousand taels of silver seemed too much to ask for, "Three... three hundred..."
Fang Che nodded, "One tael of silver? Fine!"
He took out a tael of broken silver and handed it over, saying, "Bring the bond of servitude."
"Master... this... this..."
Fang Che's eyes turned cold, and he slapped the madam across the face, grabbing her hair and pulling her back before she could fall. He then slapped the other side of her face, holding her hair, and asked gently, "Are you making fun of me? Didn't I just say one tael doesn't count?"
The madam's heart was filled with injustice, and she wanted to cry. When did I say one tael?
Fang Che's expression was indifferent, and his heart was unmoved.
This girl must be the one arranged by the Guardian. But the people in this brothel are not the Guardian's people.
The Guardian would not leave such a flaw.
Fang Che had never liked these people who profited from the flesh trade and forced women into prostitution. Now was the perfect time to bully them!
He slapped the madam again, and instantly, blood and teeth flew together, and her face was drenched in blood.
"You, a mere brothel madam, dare to make fun of this young master!"
Fang Che raised his hand.
The madam screamed, "No, no more... It's my fault. It's one tael of silver, truly one tael of silver... I'll go get the bond of servitude right away... quickly, quickly bring the bond of servitude!"
Slap! Fang Che slapped her again on the other side of her face, and six teeth fell out with a plop. He shouted, "You were indeed making fun of me!"
The madam's face swelled up, blood gushed from her seven orifices, and her hair was in disarray.
Blood splattered the scene, creating an extremely ghastly sight.
However, the others in the brothel could only watch, not daring to move.
Just a few days ago, hundreds of Su Clan members had died tragically. Who would dare to move?
The brothel manager hurriedly waved the bond of servitude and ran over, "Master Fang, Master Fang, the bond of servitude is here!"
Fang Che slapped the manager, knocking him to the ground, "You damn thing, you didn't even say whose bond of servitude it was? Is it my bond of servitude?"
"No, no, no... it's this Er Ya's bond of servitude..."
Slap! Teeth flew out.
"I told you, this is Night Dream! Night Dream! Are you stupid?!"
"Yes, yes, it's Night Dream's bond of servitude..."
Slap! Blood sprayed out.
"I'm hitting you because you don't use your brain!"
After taking the bond of servitude, he tore it into pieces without even looking at it, threw down a tael of silver, and slapped the madam and the manager, "Can't you call a carriage for me? Can't you see that Night Dream is still unconscious? Are you pissing with your eyes open?!"
"Yes, yes, I'll go right away..."
The manager quickly scrambled up and ran off.
The madam trembled all over, unable to run faster than the manager, so she could only shake on the ground.
Before long, a carriage arrived.
Before getting into the carriage, Fang Che stepped on the madam, cursing, "You brothel whore with a black heart! A half-dead girl dares to sell herself to me for so much!"
"Damn old pig and dog!"
He kicked the madam, sending her flying three zhang away, "You've dirtied my clothes, what bad luck!"
"Making fun of me, tsk!"
Finally, Master Fang drove the carriage away.
Everyone at the scene fell silent.
Watching this 'Heaven-Respecting Righteousness, Heroic and Chivalrous' Master Fang leave, they all had a look of admiration.
Although beating up a brothel madam felt satisfying, somehow, Master Fang seemed... different from the rumors.
You still think one tael of silver is too expensive?
Even renting a carriage from the brothel would cost more than one tael of silver!
...
Sun Yuan approved of Fang Che's handling of the situation. In his opinion, this was truly the way of their sect!
If you want something, just take it! What's the problem?
This was how one should bully the weak, how one should act arrogantly.
This was how one should disregard others' feelings and only care about one's own desires.
"Che'er, you did an excellent job today!"
Sun Yuan praised him.
"Ah, Master, you still don't understand me. I was just venting my anger." Fang Che was humble.
"The reason isn't important, what's important is action!"
Sun Yuan laughed, "This makes the old man very pleased!"
"That's what a disciple should do."
Sun Yuan said, "Are you really taking this girl home?"
Fang Che replied, "I don't have anyone to serve me, so it's inconvenient; plus, this girl is quite beautiful. I just looked, and she's a beauty in the making. After she recovers, I'll raise her status and make her a concubine. That's not bad."
"After all, it's Red Sleeve Fragrance." Fang Che smiled.
Sun Yuan laughed, "I never thought my disciple would open his eyes, hahaha..."
He was pleased.
Indeed, it was like this.
Where would you find a young master who isn't interested in beauty?
This is good, indeed!
With such a temperament, he's indeed different from the Guardian.
In the carriage.
The unconscious girl trembled slightly, her eyelashes fluttering.
This demon...
How can I protect myself?
(End of Chapter)
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