The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 326: Forced Marriage (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 326: Forced Marriage (Part 1)

Chapter 326: Forced Marriage (Part 1)

Zheng Yunqi's face paled as well, "That must be him... The leader of the Yixin Sect, Yin Shen Gong, has arrived! Aside from him, even if a special envoy from headquarters came, I doubt our commander would react this way..."

The three exchanged glances, all feeling a sense of dread.

It turned out... it was those four formidable stars! Their hearts were pounding in their chests.

They were originally from a headquarters family, and from a young age, they were taught that the headquarters were the most powerful, and they never really respected the leaders of the subordinate sects, let alone put them in their eyes.

But after coming here, they realized that even a small commander of the Yixin Sect had such incredible abilities.

Moreover, they were deeply impressed by him.

They felt that if Xing Mang's commander was judged by ability, he was actually much stronger than most of the so-called geniuses of the headquarters.

And this person was just a small commander of the Yixin Sect!

Above him were the hall masters, guardians, reverends, deputy leaders, and the leader...

Then, what kind of person was the leader?

With this thought, they suddenly felt that Yin Shen Gong was high above them.

Their status rose from the ground to the clouds in an instant.

Moreover, they were currently in Baiyun Continent, the territory of the Yixin Sect. No matter what status they held in the general sect families, here, as long as Yin Shen Gong said so, they couldn't leave the southeast!

"It's really dangerous..."

Zhou Meier's face was filled with fear as she patted her chest, her heart racing.

...

After leaving the main gate, the five of them went their separate ways.

Anyway, they all knew where the Xian Shi Ju was located.

"Disciple will take a shortcut back and wait for Master at home."

"Go."

Fang Che hurried off.

He rushed home as fast as he could, and the sun had not yet set.

He quickly returned to Xian Shi Ju, then immediately changed his clothes, restoring his original appearance, still dressed as he was at Baiyun Martial Academy.

A black robe with dark gold patterns, a face like jade, and a graceful figure.

His original appearance.

Just as he finished dressing up, four people entered from the door, including Yin Shen Gong.

Fang Che hurriedly greeted them, "Master, Master."

"Don't shout!"

Yin Shen Gong glared.

Then he said, "You look a bit better now, but just now, you looked like a distorted fruit. I barely managed to hold back my vomit."

Mu Lin Yuan and the others nodded in agreement.

They all felt that Fang Che's Starlight disguise was indeed too nauseating.

Fang Che's face was a mix of laughter and tears, "Is it better now..."

"It's better."

"Then let's go in quickly..."

Fang Che looked exasperated.

They entered the living room.

Fang Che quickly called for Ye Meng to serve tea, and now Ye Meng's identity must be made clear.

Moreover, if he hid Ye Meng again this time, after such a long absence, Fang Che had no idea if Yin Shen Gong's thoughts would change.

Ye Meng brought the tea and immediately caught Yin Shen Gong's attention.

"Hmm?"

His hawk-like eyes scrutinized Ye Meng up and down, and he said indifferently, "Is this your maid?"

"Yes, Master."

Fang Che looked proud, "Are you surprised?"

"I'm very surprised, extremely surprised."

Yin Shen Gong nodded deeply and said calmly, "You're quite capable. Finding a Fifth-Rank Field Commander to serve you? I, your master, don't even have such treatment."

Fang Che laughed and boasted, "Master, your insight is truly remarkable. This girl, when she first followed me, hadn't even entered the martial path. Later, I found her a burden, so I forced her to practice, and then I kept pushing her..."

Upon hearing this, Yin Shen Gong paused, "Is this the girl you saved and brought from Bippo City?"

"Yes."

Fang Che said, "How do you like my training, Master?"

Yin Shen Gong was clearly a bit shocked.

He turned to Mu Lin Yuan, who nodded and smiled, "This girl has decent talent. The first time I saw her, she seemed to be a Martial Apprentice. After some time, she became a Martial Scholar. During the period when I was severely injured and recuperating here, she improved every day. During that time, I gave her some guidance, and she advanced from a Martial Scholar to a Martial Grandmaster."

He sighed, "I didn't expect her to reach the Field Commander level already. What a waste, a genius wasted by you."

Qian Sanjiang said, "Old Mu, you're right. I've seen this girl too. At that time, her cultivation was so low that she couldn't be of much use. Without using some methods, how could she keep up with Fang Che's pace? If she couldn't keep up, what's the point of having her? Some necessary methods are understandable. Moreover, she's not required to venture into the rivers and lakes for battles. But even as a decorative vase, she should have some quality, right?"

Hearing the two of them, Yin Shen Gong's expression softened, and he looked at Ye Meng with both eyes, nodding slowly.

"Girl, extend your hand, let me see."

Ye Meng obediently extended her hand.

Yin Shen Gong do, Master?"

Yin Shen Gong placed two fingers on her wrist pulse, sensing the robust spirit energy, and couldn't help but sigh as he spoke to Fang Che, "You're a bit too hasty."

Fang Che helplessly said, "Even with the resources you gave me, I used it to solidify her foundation."

Yin Shen Gong said, "This girl's ability to cultivate so quickly is absolutely a genius. It's just a pity that she's taken too many pills! There are too many pill impurities in her meridians, and there's even pill poison accumulation... What a waste."

...

This statement was not a lie.

At the time, Ye Meng did take many pills to improve her cultivation during her training at the base.

It was during the foundation-building phase that she took the pills, which aligned with what Fang Che mentioned in a certain aspect.

However, this matter was subjective.

For the geniuses of the great families, taking pills before a certain cultivation rank was strictly forbidden!

But for ordinary warriors, obtaining even one pill was a difficult task! There was no comparison between the two sides.

"Forcing Growth!"

Yin Shen Gong sighed, with the testimonies of Mu Lin Yuan and Qian Sanjiang, he suspected that the missing girl was gone for good.

After all, both Mu Lin Yuan and Qian Sanjiang had been by his side for hundreds of years. Regardless, even if he favored Fang Che, he would never allow a maid to deceive him, especially with Fang Che's help.

But what followed was a pity.

If he had discovered the girl's potential earlier, he might have intervened to add a truly powerful ally to Night Demon's forces.

However, even then, it might not have been possible, as the girl had aged beyond her prime.

"Master, with her rapid cultivation growth, the issue shouldn't be too serious, right?" Fang Che asked.

"Furthermore," Fang Che continued, "all we need is to find a heavenly treasure that can cleanse the pill poison, and we can wash away the damage to her meridians. It's not a big problem."

"Hehe..." Yin Shen Gong smiled faintly, "That kind of treasure... is a matter of chance and not easily obtained. How could it be so simple?"

He waved his hand, dismissing Night Dream.

But he couldn't help but watch her retreating figure, deep in thought. His eyes glimmered with a radiant light.

...

Fang Che's worries were somewhat alleviated.

He still felt a sense of unease.

However, this step had to be taken.

"The branch is doing exceptionally well," Yin Shen Gong commented after taking a sip of tea. "At present, it's almost ready to become a hall, and its scale has already surpassed that of a hall."

Fang Che's face lit up with joy, "Master, then I..."

"Shut up!" Yin Shen Gong knew what he was about to say and immediately rolled his eyes, "You're getting ahead of yourself..."

"Er..." Fang Che lowered his head, looking dejected.

"Tell me everything that happened," Mu Lin Yuan instructed.

This was the crucial part.

Fang Che's spirits lifted, and he began to speak with enthusiasm about his proudest moments, "Master, I followed the principle of 'guiding with the flow.' Based on your teachings, I took nine steps."

"Nine steps? That many?"

"Yes, originally, I had nothing to work with. Establishing the branch was a real challenge. Even when I found a suitable location, I had no one to work with."

At this point, Yin Shen Gong's expression became somewhat embarrassed, and he took a sip of tea.

Initially, he had only given Fang Che the title of a nominal branch leader without assigning any subordinates.

But at the time, no one could have predicted that this young man would be so capable of causing such a stir. Now that it was brought up, it was indeed a mistake on his part.

There was no way to justify this.

Mu Lin Yuan and the others were by his side at the time, and the decision was made collectively by the four of them.

"I was feeling dejected, unsure of how to proceed, when those fellows showed up at our door," Fang Che explained. "At that time, I communicated with Master, and using his formidable reputation, we intimidated them into submission. This was the first step, intimidation."

Fang Che chuckled, "Although it was Master's prestige, I borrowed it for my own use. It can be considered... ahem, my own prestige."

Yin Shen Gong blew on the tea leaves, lifting his eyelids slightly, "You've got a thick skin."

"Hehe... Then, I took advantage of the situation, keeping these headquarters' people here. I scared them, lent them money at high interest, and when they dirtied the branch, I demanded countless heavenly treasures as repayment. If they couldn't pay, I made them repay with their bodies... This was the second step, exploitation!" Fang Che boasted.

"Ahem, ahem..." Mu Lin Yuan coughed.

"Your use of the word 'exploitation' is brilliant," he continued, "but to demand countless heavenly treasures for dirtying the place, and then to take their bodies in repayment... I'm impressed. Even the most heartless loan sharks can't compare to you."

"Go on," Yin Shen Gong said.

"Yes," Fang Che replied.

"After they joined me, I started beating them up. This is the third step, force!"

"What if they don't submit to the beatings?" Qian Sanjiang asked.

"Then we kill them," Fang Che answered.

"I've killed so many headquarters' people. What's a few more?"

"Ahem, ahem..."

This time, even Yin Shen Gong coughed.

These words were truly to the point.

"Then, I used various methods to break them down completely. For example, I made them memorize the code... and gave them exams. In short, I used all sorts of methods, and if they made a single mistake, I punished them with the harshest measures. Gradually, I wore them down until they had no more rebellious thoughts. This was the fourth step, grinding. Grinding away all their thorns!"

"The fifth step was even simpler. I had Fang Zhi Shi arrange for a few people to report them, stirring up their desire for revenge. Then, they would report on the other side as well, setting them on a path of no return, completely under my control. This was the fifth step, vengeance."

"Then, Fang Zhi Shi and Xing Mang Branch Leader worked together. One side killed to earn merit, while the other side absorbed the strong and eliminated those unsuitable, leaving only those who could be of use in the future. This was the sixth step, squeeze. Squeezing them until they had no choice but to rely on me."

"How did you eliminate those who were unsuitable?" Yin Shen Gong asked.

Fang Che replied quickly, "I had Night Demon kill them."

At that moment, all four of them burst out laughing in unison.

This was truly a clever way to play with identities.

One kills to earn merit, one absorbs the strong, and the third one does the killing.

No matter what, the benefits are all yours!

"Of course, the most crucial step is the seventh step, gratitude.

"Then, the eighth step, unity. I, as the Xing Mang Branch Leader, never participated in the raising of Gu worms, so I used this as a reason, aligning myself with their family's collateral branch to stir up a sense of unity and shared purpose with me."

"The ninth step is to save their lives in a critical moment, making them grateful to me. After taking these steps, these people will be completely loyal to me. From initially looking down on me to now wholeheartedly following me, this is the step of grace."

"Fang Che said, 'After nine steps, we established the escort bureau, then implemented various strict rules and regulations. Gradually, they got used to it, and then we could be even stricter, and they would get used to it again... This cycle... and now we have the current Heaven's Escort Bureau.'

...

Yin Shen Palace and the others listened to this.

Each of them pondered this in their hearts.

Then they looked at each other and sighed.

"It's impossible to replicate."

Yin Shen Palace sighed softly.

Mu Lin Yuan and the other two nodded silently. Yes, there is absolutely no possibility.

This method is indeed good, effective, and safe. We can operate openly without the need for concealment.

However, it is absolutely impossible to replicate.

It is even more impossible to carry out in any other place.

This plan sounds simple, but there are three important points that cannot be ignored. First is the identity of the Starlight Commander, second is the identity of Fang Zhi Shi, and third is the deterrence of the Night Demon.

Among these, the identity of Fang Zhi Shi is particularly important! If Fang Zhi Shi doesn't have the identity of the Chief Overseer in the Grand Hall, then this plan, no matter how grand it sounds, will absolutely not succeed!

The Starlight Commander's work is the most, but it's not as important as Fang Zhi Shi.

It's easy to send someone like the Starlight Commander to another place; when paired with a covert role similar to the Night Demon, it's also easy.

But how can we find someone like Fang Zhi Shi in the Grand Hall of that place? This problem is unsolvable.

However, one thing is certain.

The four of them were delighted in their hearts.

Yin Shen Palace let out a long sigh and said to the other three, "From what I see, this branch of the Yixin Sect is like a solid foundation!"

"Yes."

Mu Lin Yuan also nodded slowly and said, "As long as Fang Che, the Commander, doesn't encounter danger, he can always ensure his survival. So this branch will always exist, and it doesn't matter if everyone else perishes."

"The Chief Escort Leader can rally the troops and continue the business at any time."

"Absolutely foolproof!"

Hou Fang nodded.

Fang Che frowned and said, "Master, you said there's no danger, but I dare not agree. There's still a huge hidden danger."

Yin Shen Palace paused, frowned, and thought it through. After considering everything, he couldn't help but wonder and asked, "What other hidden dangers are there?"

"Relocating the Sect."

Fang Che said, "Our escort bureau is established on the basis of relocating the Sect. Moreover, the relocation of the Sect is related to the headquarters and the aristocratic families. It doesn't belong to our Yixin Sect."

"They give face to the headquarters and the aristocratic families. Once these people from the headquarters leave, our people will come, and we'll need to arrange for new identity documents, and we'll need to do this all at once. The relocation of the Sect may not cooperate."

"And the reason why our Heaven's Escort Bureau is so regular is because of this."

Fang Che said, "So, Master, if the issue of relocating the Sect isn't resolved, our branch will forever remain rootless."

This made sense.

Indeed, this was a huge loophole.

Yin Shen Palace fell into deep thought.

Mu Lin Yuan and the others also frowned deeply.

This problem suddenly made the atmosphere tense.

Yin Shen Palace frowned and spoke softly, "The relocation of the Sect is not weak. Our Yixin Sect can't even handle them."

Fang Che was startled and said, "Master, where are you going with this? We want the relocation of the Sect to cooperate with us, not to eliminate them."

Yin Shen Palace couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Who said we want to eliminate the relocation of the Sect? The problem lies in... face, value, and strength. Our Yixin Sect's strength cannot support us to have face in front of the relocation of the Sect. So, whether they cooperate or not is up to them."

"This is too passive. If the relocation of the Sect refuses, then our branch..."

Mu Lin Yuan was deeply worried.

"Indeed, there's a problem."

Qian Sanjiang also frowned.

Fang Che said, "If Master files a report and the headquarters orders the relocation of the Sect, then... from these signs, it's clear that the relocation of the Sect, while maintaining neutrality on the surface, is actually already our person. On this point, there's no doubt. Won't the headquarters' order have some face?"

Mu Lin Yuan smiled bitterly, "The headquarters' order will naturally have some face. But then, our branch will no longer be the Yixin Sect's achievement, but the headquarters' achievement."

Fang Che frowned and said, "Master, is the relocation of the Sect so powerful? What is it?"

Yin Shen Palace's gaze turned distant, and he said, "On this continent, with chaos everywhere, our Only Righteous Sect and the Guardians almost dominate the entire martial world. Being able to maintain neutrality on the surface under the power of both sides, they are not some simple faction."

"Although the relocation of the Sect is considered weaker among the secluded sects, their strength is not to be underestimated. Moreover, they have several experts whose cultivation... even surpasses that of my master."

"And their ancestors had three elders, all of whom died at the hands of our Only Righteous Sect's Guardian Elders. This caused the relocation of the Sect to lose their support..."

Yin Shen Palace explained slowly.

As for Fang Che, he listened with a puzzled expression.

This relocation of the Sect... is there a problem with their brains?

Your ancestors died at the hands of the Only Righteous Sect, and then you chose to side with the Only Righteous Sect?

What kind of thinking is this?

Shouldn't you have joined the Guardians to avenge your ancestors?

"There's no good solution for now."

Mu Lin Yuan shook his head.

Seeing Fang Che deep in thought, Mu Lin Yuan couldn't help but ask, "Do you have any ideas?"

Fang Che said, "I do have a thought... I'm not sure if it will work."

"Tell us."

"Since the relocation of the Sect has this tradition of bullying the weak, why don't we kill enough of them to make them submit?

(End of Chapter)

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