The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 331: The Triple Threat's Scheme (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 331: The Triple Threat's Scheme (Part 1)

Chapter 331: The Triple Threat's Scheme (Part 1)

An unusual fragrance filled the air, as if dragons and phoenixes were soaring amidst the billowing clouds, and a thousand peaks competed for grandeur.

Fang Che remained unmoved and directly placed the pill into his mouth.

Closing his mouth, he felt the pill dissolve into a warm stream, flowing down his throat.

A refreshing sensation, accompanied by an indescribable comfort, spread through his intestines and stomach.

Suddenly, a raging fire ignited within him, instantly scorching his limbs and bones.

A burst of clarity surged upward, rushing towards his Niwan Palace.

Fang Che unleashed his spiritual sense, and this power immediately transformed into a torrent of mental energy, surging into his Sea of Consciousness. As it continuously fortified his surroundings, his Sea of Consciousness rapidly expanded.

Fang Che felt as if his head was about to split open, and cold sweat drenched his body like a small stream.

However, his expression remained calm and composed.

This pain was nothing compared to the agony he had endured the night before.

Fang Che endured with his eyes closed, even wishing for this pain to intensify and alleviate the torment in his heart.

If his Sea of Consciousness was originally a small reservoir, it rapidly expanded under the influence of the pill's immense power, tripling in size.

It had become a vast reservoir.

Only then did the pill's energy cease its fierce infusion, slowly digesting within his Sea of Consciousness.

It was known that Fang Che's Sea of Consciousness was already ten times larger than that of his peers, and this infusion had directly tripled its size.

The intensity of this experience left Fang Che drenched in cold sweat.

"Hei Yao, you're too cruel!"

Fang Che was soaked in cold sweat, still trembling from the experience.

This Spirit Nourishing Pill was definitely not something a typical Third Rank Martial Marquis could handle.

If he had consumed it right after his breakthrough, although uncertain if it would have caused an explosion, the pain would have been a hundred times worse than what he was currently experiencing.

Fortunately, he had been cautious.

He immediately turned a crisis into an opportunity.

Without delay, Fang Che contacted Hei Yao through the communication device.

"Hei Yao, what rank is the Spirit Nourishing Pill you gave me?"

It was already late at night, but Hei Yao promptly replied, "If a Third or Fourth Rank Martial Marquis can withstand it, they are considered the pride of their generation. A Fifth Rank can handle it and is considered a genius. A Sixth Rank can take it and is considered to have average talent. Anyone can consume it from the Seventh Rank and above. Did you take it? What rank are you?"

"Your brother, Ye Yun, told me I could take it after breaking through to the Fifth Rank."

Fang Che gritted his teeth and angrily said, "Isn't this harming people?"

Hei Yao immediately responded, "But you didn't take it, did you? So, you took it now? What rank are you at now?"

"Fifth Rank!"

Hei Yao fell silent for a moment before suddenly sending another message, "Night Demon, on behalf of the Chen family and my own future, I sincerely invite you to join us!"

Fang Che was taken aback. Why... did he suddenly say that?

I'm here to demand an explanation!

"I'll consider it."

Hei Yao immediately replied, "I'll give you three years to think about it. Whenever you decide to accept within this period, I'll agree without hesitation."

The communication ended.

Hei Yao turned to Ye Yun beside him and said, "He just took the Spirit Nourishing Pill today and is at the Fifth Rank."

Ye Yun took a deep breath, astonished. "Impressive."

None of the taboos had been mentioned to him, yet Night Demon remained so calm and patient, waiting until now. Ye Yun couldn't help but marvel at his composure.

Ye Yun then asked, "Young Master, what would have happened if he had taken it right after breaking through to the First Rank?"

Hei Yao's eyes deepened, and he replied, "There's a 99% chance he would have died instantly, and a 1% chance he would have become an idiot."

Ye Yun was stunned.

"Young Master asked me to send so many things, but he didn't mention waiting for him to become an idiot before bringing them back... If he had taken it right after his breakthrough, then..."

Chen Yin smiled faintly, "If that were the case, giving these things to the winner of the Incubation to Immortality Plan would not be a waste."

"I don't understand."

"You don't need to. Your strength is sufficient."

Chen Yin smiled faintly, "If he became an idiot after taking it immediately after his breakthrough, I wouldn't even ask."

"But if he takes it and survives, I'll have to think of countless ways to form an alliance with him. No matter what, I must maintain a good relationship. If I fail to do so, or if he's destined to not be in my camp in the future, then I must kill him without hesitation! I'll spare no expense to eliminate him! If I make a move, I'll have you and Ye Feng assist, and we might even send additional help. I'll give the order that you should take him out even if it means self-destructing!"

"I won't rest easy until he's crushed into powder!"

Ye Yun shuddered, "Such determination?"

"It's just standard procedure. You don't understand how terrifying such people can become in the future."

Chen Yin smiled faintly.

"What about your current recruitment?"

"I'm recruiting him now because his mind is sharp. Such people plan carefully and are cautious. He perfectly avoided our trap and turned it into his strength. Moreover, he's questioning me now, which is even more important. He's not seeking blame but showing his value. He's not asking for punishment but telling me that my offer is not enough."

Chen Yin chuckled, "Dealing with such a smart person is the most interesting."

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "However, this has increased my appreciation for Night Demon. Yan Beihan's interest in this person is not without reason. If Night Demon can be of use to me, I might even be able to open two fronts in the future. My position in the family will surpass my brother's."

Ye Yun said, "But this incident will strengthen his guard against you."

"Of course, he'll be cautious. Even if he joins us, his guard against me will never be lowered."

Chen Yin smiled faintly, "But being cautious doesn't mean he won't come. After all, in this world, interests are eternal."

He tossed his sword to Ye Yun, clasped his hands behind his back, and said cheerfully, "Today, I've confirmed a talent. I can skip half an hour of training and go to sleep."

Night Yun smiled, but Chen Yin turned to him and asked, "If I send you to White Cloud Continent right now, without informing Night Demon, and you have to find him, can you do it?"

Night Yun froze for a moment, thought about it, and replied, "I can't."

Chen Yin laughed heartily and said, "Then I'm even more satisfied with this guy."

...

It was late at night.

Xue Fuxiao's cultivation was at its peak, and his mental power was like a giant net spanning the east and west, meticulously searching through all the high mountains and dense forests in the southeastern border.

He was very serious.

The gift that Dong Fang Sansan had given to Fang Che was still in his hand, but he wasn't in a hurry to see Fang Che.

"Sansan was right. Being vigilant against Duan Xiyang is the top priority now. This guy came secretly last time. This time, I have to be even more careful. Otherwise, if we can't find him, it'll be bad."

"As for that kid's wedding gift... there's no rush. The important tasks come first."

Xue Fuxiao was very responsible.

So he took care of the important matters first.

After all, the wedding was already over. When couldn't he deliver the gift later?

...

Early morning.

Fang Che arrived at the Chancellor Hall early, before anyone else.

When everyone arrived, they saw Fang Che staring blankly at the ten empty seats.

"Fang Che, please accept our condolences. Brother Zuo and the others died fighting demons. They died for a noble cause. Their loyalty and righteousness will live on." Jing Xiuyun whispered comfortingly.

Fang Che took a deep breath and asked, "When is the funeral?"

"Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow."

Fang Che thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow, I won't go to the funeral. I'll go to the north of the city and check the situation. I'll come back the day after tomorrow to assign suitable replacements for Brother Zuo and the others."

Everyone nodded silently.

They thought that Fang Che didn't want to bear the sorrow again at the funeral, and by taking over their responsibilities during the funeral, he was also giving Brother Zuo Guanglie and the others peace of mind.

So they all understood.

But Fang Che knew.

If he went to the funeral as a superior, it would be hard for the loyal souls to rest in peace.

I'd better not go and cause more distress to the loyal spirits.

I'll visit you after I clarify my identity in the future.

...

Hong Er Que Zi also arrived, and seeing Fang Che, he greeted him enthusiastically.

But Fang Che's eyes remained fixed on him, unblinking.

His face was cold, and his gaze was chilling.

Everyone felt the atmosphere was off. Fang Che hadn't hit Hong Er Que Zi for several days, could it be starting again today?

Hong Er Que Zi scratched his head and asked, "Fang Che, what's the matter?"

Fang Che's expression was indifferent. "Hong, do you have something to say to me?"

Hong Er Que Zi was stunned and chuckled, "What... did you say?"

Fang Che suddenly struck out, slapping him to the ground and immediately immobilizing his entire body, not even a finger could move.

Then he searched him.

From head to toe.

He found two jade pendants.

One hung around the neck, the other was a clothing accessory.

Then, he pointed at the dantian, cutting off the flow of spirit energy.

Hong Er Que Zi's face turned pale, and he asked loudly, "What's going on?"

"You've committed a crime, and you don't know what it is?" Fang Che asked coldly.

Hong Er Que Zi was stunned for a moment, then thought silently for a while and said, "Can we talk privately?"

Fang Che's gaze intensified for a moment, then he said, "Okay."

He grabbed Hong Er Que Zi and walked out.

The others whispered behind them. What had this cripple done to offend Fang Che?

...

In a cultivation room.

Fang Che slammed Hong Er Que Zi to the ground and said coldly, "You wanted to talk privately, so talk."

Hong Er Que Zi coughed and asked, "What does Fang Che want me to say?"

Seeing that this guy was still playing games, Fang Che directly clarified the matter, his voice chilling, "You didn't say a word about your fellow villager's inn?"

It was normal for Fang Che to let others play with his communication jade, even those from the same sect. But unless Fang Che agreed, no one could detect any abnormalities.

This alone couldn't confirm Hong Er Que Zi was from the Demon Sect.

But Fang Che had to get to the bottom of this.

Hearing about his fellow villager's inn, Hong Er Que Zi bitterly smiled, "As expected, you found out."

"What do you mean?" Fang Che's face was cold.

"That's one of my fish ponds."

Hong Er Que Zi smiled bitterly, "The boss there is my junior martial brother... Fang Che doesn't allow fish farming, but I could only secretly keep it..."

"We've been cooperating for many years. He opened an inn, and I became an overseer. On the surface, he constantly bribes me, creating a reputation for me as a corrupt official, making his inn a lawless place."

"This way, demons would frequently stay at his inn."

"My junior martial brother would observe them. For those he was certain about, and whose cultivation was suitable, and who we could protect, he would notify me of their departure, and I'd lead people to ambush them on the road..."

"If we couldn't protect them, I'd report to my superior and intercept them after they left the inn."

"Then, we'd maintain our cultivation with these merits and the spoils."

Hong Er Que Zi smiled bitterly, "Fang Che can investigate. Ever since I joined the Guardian Hall as an overseer, most of my merits came from this."

Fang Che's mouth twitched.

Hong Er Que Zi sighed, "Just this secret... and you found out."

Looking at this guy, Fang Che didn't know what to say.

Because what he said was true: he always received tips about demons, and could even describe their appearances.

Whenever he led people to act on these tips, he never failed.

His monthly merits in the Chancellor Hall, while not at the top, were always in the upper-middle range.

Especially these past few months, his merits had been rapidly increasing.

Fang Che had never understood why, but now he did.

It turned out that this guy had been colluding with his junior to run a shady business.

Fang Che was at a loss for words.

"I've been working so hard, and I end up catching one of our own?" he thought to himself.

With a dark expression, he said, "Why can't you be like others and make contributions in a proper way? Why do you have to resort to these crooked methods?"

Hong Er Cizi protested his innocence, "Not everyone can be like you, sir. I have insufficient cultivation, and I'm a coward, afraid to die, but I still want to make contributions and gain resources."

"It's not just me..."

Hong Er Cizi revealed a shocking piece of information, "As far as I know, there are at least seven or eight others in the Chancellor Hall who are doing the same thing."

Fang Che was speechless.

Gritting his teeth, he said, "These people from the Only Righteous Sect who died at your hands, how unjust their deaths must be..."

What Hong Er Cizi said had no investigative value because it was all true. A casual glance at the case files would reveal that over the years, the vast majority of the merits he had accumulated—over ninety-five percent—were obtained through these means!

The remaining half of his merits were accumulated through daily accumulation.

The tiny fraction that remained was from assisting others in capturing demons.

"What's the story with these two jade pieces?"

"The one around my neck was given to me by my mother," Hong Er Cizi explained.

"What about the other one?"

"Cough... Cough..."

Hong Er Cizi looked embarrassed, "Cough... Five years ago, when Huang Zhi Shi passed away, he left behind a widow and orphans struggling to make ends meet... I often went to help them, and his wife gave me this..."

Fang Che's face turned black with anger.

No wonder there was still a trace of fragrance on him.

"You're a real talent! Damn it!"

Hong Er Cizi smiled awkwardly, "This jade... Cough..."

"Give it back to me."

Fang Che threw the jade piece back at him.

Hong Er Cizi quickly caught it and put it around his neck, while the other jade piece, tied with a string, was tucked into his underwear and hung down.

"Where did you hang this one?" Fang Che roared.

The position seemed a bit odd, and the string was a bit long...

He had just been holding it and even smelled it, causing Fang Che to feel nauseous. He immediately raised his hand to strike.

"It's not in my pants! It's really not in my pants!"

Seeing that Fang Che was about to hit him, Hong Er Cizi hurriedly lifted his clothes, revealing the jade piece around his belly button.

Fang Che saw that the skin around the belly button had been folded over, covering the jade piece.

With a twisted expression, Fang Che asked, "This is..."

"When my mother gave birth to me, they cut the umbilical cord too short... The belly button was exposed to the wind... This is a special round piece given to me by Huang Zhi Shi's wife, which fits perfectly..."

Hong Er Cizi hurriedly explained.

"!!!"

Fang Che couldn't hold back anymore.

He kicked Hong Er Cizi with a look of exasperation, released the cultivation restriction on him, and walked out with a black line across his face.

The other overseers watched as Fang Che came out with a black line on his face, followed by Hong Er Cizi, who sheepishly trailed behind.

Everyone was baffled.

What just happened? Why did Fang Che look so upset, and why wasn't Hong Er Cizi beaten up? It's a miracle!

As they were thinking this, they saw Fang Che turn around and start beating Hong Er Cizi mercilessly.

Everyone's eyebrows twitched, but they also felt relieved.

That's more like it.

It fits the daily rhythm.

...

"Assign tasks, patrol the streets, and search for the whereabouts of the Night Demon. Be cautious, and if you discover anything, don't act rashly."

"Yes, sir."

At times like this, the guardians of the Guardian Pavilion would sigh about the issue of communication.

The members of the Demon Sect, even the lowly ones, could communicate instantly, but the communication jade of the Guardian Pavilion required an Emperor Rank to have the soul-driven function.

This was a significant limitation for the lower-ranked guardians.

There was no way to notify immediately.

No matter what kind of signals, gestures, or rocket signals they used... They couldn't compare to the speed of the Demon Sect's communication!

After a round of sighs, everyone went out to patrol the streets.

After a day of patrolling...

The guardians of the Guardian Pavilion captured six demon sect members, engaged in fierce battles, and by the end of the six battles, the overseers had five severely injured and twelve lightly injured. Fortunately, Fang Che arrived in time, and no one died.

(End of Chapter)

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