The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 364: Swan North Cold's Suspicion (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 364: Swan North Cold's Suspicion (Part 1)

Chapter 364: Swan North Cold's Suspicion (Part 1)

Bi Yunyan let out a hum and pouted, "Who said I wanted to eat leftovers? Looking at him won't make a piece of meat fall off. It's a shame to not take a good look at such a handsome man."

Finally, they entered the cabin.

Swan North Cold followed and sat down in her seat, motionless.

She felt a buzzing sound as the flying ship rose.

In an instant, it turned into a streak of light.

Swan North Cold closed her eyes, and suddenly, she still felt a blade of light flashing before her eyes.

Fang Che's voice echoed.

"My sword is named Nether King."

"Hmph! Damn it!"

Swan North Cold cursed.

...

Yan Nan entered the cabin, sat down, and closed her eyes to rest. She was calculating the gains and losses of this encounter.

Night Demon should have caught the attention of the other party's higher-ups, but his cultivation is too low to be of much use for now. The road ahead is still long.

Her battle with Dongfang Sansan is yet to be concluded.

Dongfang Sansan clearly suspects Night Demon, but it's unclear how deep her suspicions are and what she might do.

There's also another matter..."

Yan Nan recalled the girl on the spectator stand, the one Yin Shengong forced to become Night Demon's concubine. It was too far to see clearly, but she took a quick glance.

Yan Nan always felt that it was unsafe for Night Demon, a spy, to have a woman by his side. However, to some extent, it also served as a cover for his identity.

After all, having a wife and family on the other side would make the Guardians instinctively perceive him as one of their own.

But it's still a hidden danger... How to deal with it requires further observation, consideration, or perhaps asking that guy from Yin Shengong about his plans. Every aspect needs to be taken into account.

Thinking of her granddaughter's battle with Night Demon, Yan Nan opened her eyes and looked around.

Only Long Rainbow Heaven, Solitary Cloud Cold Smoke, Yu Han Yan, Xiang Bei Dou, and Duan Xi Yang were present.

She paused for a moment, then sent a sound transmission outside, "Call Xiao Han over."

...

Looking out the porthole, Swan North Cold's eyes were filled with contemplation as thousands of mountains and rivers flashed by.

She couldn't help but think of Fang Che.

Especially when they were fiercely competing in sword and knife speed... Fang Che's gaze.

Focused, cold, sharp, ruthless, and brimming with supreme confidence.

That gaze.

Swan North Cold furrowed her brows, feeling a sense of familiarity.

But one thing was certain—all top experts, those with unwavering confidence in themselves and a history of victories and countless killings, would have a similar gaze in such a combat state.

Cold, sharp, ruthless, and supremely confident.

Even her own eyes, in those moments, were generally like that.

However, Swan North Cold felt a sense of familiarity somewhere.

She furrowed her brows, thinking carefully.

She had always trusted her intuition, and if she felt something was wrong, there was definitely a problem.

"What are you thinking about?"

Bi Yunyan leaned in.

"Nothing."

Swan North Cold's thoughts were scattered.

"Hey, that guy with the surname Fang, when he fought, regardless of whether he was at an advantage or disadvantage, his posture was always graceful and elegant."

Bi Yunyan understood, "That guy, he's a natural clotheshorse. Whether it's his gestures or his demeanor, his style and charm are unmatched."

Swan North Cold glanced at her, "What's wrong? Are you swooning over him?"

"I wouldn't go that far."

Bi Yunyan said, "After all, this guy is a bit of a playboy. Look at how gentle he is with the female disciples of the World Outside Sects, bewitching them to the point of losing their minds. Some of them were almost ready to offer themselves on the spot."

Bi Yunyan pouted, "In that situation, if he were to choose a wife right then and there, some of those girls would definitely agree. Especially the Saintess of Netherworld Palace, she was practically ready to give her heart away."

Swan North Cold said lightly, "And our own Vice Supreme Patriarch Bi's daughter, Bi Yunyan, obviously has deep feelings for him and has even started feeling jealous."

Bi Yunyan laughed, "I appreciate handsome men just as men appreciate beautiful women. It's the same principle. I can appreciate without getting too involved, and jealousy is out of the question."

Swan North Cold nodded, feeling reassured about this point.

Bi Yunyan had that self-control.

But suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her, reminding her of something, yet it was vague and indistinct, leaving no impression.

It seemed like Bi Yunyan's words had triggered it, or perhaps it was her own thought.

She couldn't quite recall the specifics, just a fleeting flash of light in her mind.

She couldn't help but feel a bit frustrated, grabbing Bi Yunyan and asking, "What did you just say?"

Bi Yunyan, "I never liked him."

"Not that sentence!"

"I appreciate handsome men!"

"Not that one either!"

"He's a scumbag!"

"..."

Just then, someone entered and called out, "Young Miss, Vice Supreme Patriarch Bi is calling for you."

Swan North Cold responded and stood up.

She went to Yan Nan.

"I'm very dissatisfied with your performance against Fang Che today."

Yan Nan scolded her, "With such lack of effort, go back and train harder."

Swan North Cold was a bit resentful, "He's not my match."

"But you need to train harder. Segment Chief Seat, I'll leave this girl's training to you."

Duan Xi Yang's face twisted again, "I won't do it."

"You have to."

Yan Nan was firm, directly giving the order, "She must be trained to the point where she can defeat a King Rank with her Emperor Rank strength!"

Yan Nan knew that Night Demon hadn't gone all out.

He still had his gun!

If Night Demon used his gun, Swan North Cold wouldn't be able to block it. This gap was too obvious because Night Demon was only King Rank Third Tier, while Swan North Cold was Emperor Rank!

Swan North Cold pouted, but she had no choice but to agree.

After that, she was scolded by Yan Bei Han, as was often the case.

After being reprimanded for a while, the vague images in her mind completely disappeared.

With her head hanging low, she returned and said to Bi Yunyan, "Collect all the information on Fang Che. I want to take a look."

Bi Yunyan smiled and said, "Oh, you're interested too?"

Yan Bei Han hummed and said, "I'm paying attention because the enemy is a serious threat. You, on the other hand, are just a lovesick fool."

Then, at that moment, she suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but immediately furrow her brows.

"What's wrong?" Bi Yunyan asked.

"The Night Demon from the One Heart Sect didn't participate in this friendship competition, and he didn't even take part in the selection process," Yan Bei Han said.

Yan Bei Han pondered, "This shouldn't be. Even if the Night Demon didn't make it into the friendship competition, it's impossible for him not to have the qualifications for the selection battle."

She immediately took out her communication jade and sent a message to the Night Demon.

"Night Demon, where are you?"

...

As Fang Che, with Ye Meng by his side, was about to board the flying ship with the rest of the group...

Suddenly, hundreds of female disciples from various sects outside the world came to see them off.

"Senior Brother Fang, we'll meet again in the Jianghu!"

Lan Xin Xue stood at the front, graceful and elegant, with a beauty that was captivating. She held her sword and bowed, her posture was graceful and her eyes were like autumn waters, like a fairy from the moon palace, ethereal and heavenly.

She smiled coyly, "I'll also come to taste the dishes made by my sister-in-law. Don't be unwelcoming."

Ye Meng smiled slightly, "You're always welcome."

She stood by Fang Che's side, on the gangplank, her hair and white skirt fluttering lightly. Her eyes were like autumn waters, and she seemed like a fairy from the moon palace, ethereal and heavenly.

Lan Xin Xue smiled and looked at Ye Meng, bowing slightly, "Sister-in-law, see you again."

"See you again, Senior Sister."

Ye Meng nodded slightly, her smile sweet.

Immediately, she was embraced by Fang Che around her slender waist, and they soared into the air, elegantly folding in mid-air before entering the flying ship.

"Everyone, farewell, we'll meet again in the Jianghu, until we meet again."

Fang Che's voice echoed in the air.

The hearts of the female disciples were still filled with his graceful mid-air maneuver, and they were all a little intoxicated.

"Farewell, Senior Brother Fang!"

The flying ship rose into the sky, piercing through the white clouds.

It became a streak of light at the edge of the sky.

Lan Xin Xue and the others were still standing there, a little dazed.

The elders of the sect all felt a little helpless.

But for this situation, there was nothing they could do.

This was bound to happen when they went out.

Not to mention, a young man like Fang Che was an irresistible temptation for any young woman.

He was like a rare orchid, with a demeanor as clear as the wind and bright as the moon. He was graceful and elegant, but deep down, he exuded a cold and domineering aura. His attitude of detachment from everything, his resilience in the face of a thousand hardships, and his calm and composed demeanor were all captivating.

He was like a perfect fusion of all contradictions, radiating a deadly charm.

For women of the right age, this was an irresistible poison!

Such a dragon among men might not appear for many years, and which woman's heart wouldn't be moved? But to be moved is to invite trouble!

All these elders, who among them hadn't experienced the ups and downs of life? A man like Fang Che couldn't be tied down by a single woman. The fact that he treated all women the same showed that he didn't take these women seriously at all.

But the young girls lacked experience, and they only felt that this man was truly good.

"The trials of love..."

The old folks all sighed, feeling that bringing these female disciples out this time was a huge mistake.

...

On the way back.

Fang Che was called by the elders for a talk.

There were about forty or fifty people present.

"Paying respects to the Ninth Master, and to all of you."

Dongfang Sansan sat in the middle, her eyes gentle, "Sit down."

"Yes."

"Your name is Fang Che?"

"Yes."

"You're from Azure Wave City?"

"Yes."

"Your master is Sun Yuan?"

"Yes."

"You swallowed the Su family's property?"

"..."

Fang Che hesitated, as if struggling internally, "...Yes."

"Why?"

"At that time, I was poor. I had no cultivation resources."

"No cultivation resources, so you resorted to trickery and theft?"

"Junior... was wrong."

Dongfang Sansan's eyes were stern, and she fixed her gaze on him. Suddenly, she used the Soul Binding Technique, and her voice became stern, "You're a demon from the One Heart Sect!"

"..."

Fang Che felt dizzy, and in a daze, he said, "No..."

"But your master is!"

"But I'm not!"

"If you're not, why did you resist the Soul Binding Technique?"

"My cultivation automatically activated, I... couldn't control it."

Fang Che's seven orifices bled, and he was about to collapse.

By the time Dongfang Sansan released the Soul Binding Technique, he had already fainted.

Xue Fuxiao said, "Ninth Brother, you're being too cautious. This kid obviously has no issues."

Xue Fuxiao shouted, "You don't know anything! Don't interrupt Ninth Brother's thoughts."

The others didn't dare to speak.

Dongfang Sansan concentrated, and after a moment, she said, "Send all of Fang Che's information to me."

Yang Luoyu, who was beside her, said, "Yes."

"Restore his soul and consciousness. When he wakes up, send him the reward as well."

Dongfang Sansan instructed.

"Yes."

"Ninth Brother, what's the plan for him next?"

Another person asked, it was Feng Xiang Dong.

"The plan... I need to think about it. After all, he has made a great contribution."

Dongfang Sansan sighed and said, "First, return to the Guardian Palace in White Cloud Continent. Wait for further orders."

As Fang Che was taken away, Dongfang Sansan's eyes were deep and mysterious.

He didn't issue a gag order.

"This time, we got a lot of good tea from Yan Nan. They are all high-grade spirit teas. After returning, make a list of high-level cultivators, especially those who have been stuck at a bottleneck for many years. Each of them will receive a portion."

Dongfang Sansan frowned and said, "With different effects, we can divide them into dozens of portions. It's worth it, as it can help around ten people advance."

A smile appeared on his face, and he felt relieved.

Xue Fuxiao, knowing Dongfang Sansan's temperament, quickly reminded him, "You should keep some for yourself too."

"Right, I'll keep one jin of each type for myself," Dongfang Sansan realized. "In case someone is just a step away from breaking through their bottleneck, they can come and get a portion. If they break through but get stuck again, it would be a pity, so I'm glad you reminded me."

Xue Fuxiao was speechless, "I meant for you to drink it yourself!"

"Drinking these won't do much for me. It can only satisfy my appetite."

Dongfang Sansan said, "The higher-ups are so far behind in terms of strength compared to others, so we must improve even by a little."

Everyone sighed.

Some even had tears welling up in their eyes.

No one knew why, but the Only Righteous Sect seemed to have an abundance of heavenly treasures and rare materials. They had an endless supply of top-grade spirit tea and spirit plants, while the Guardian Continent was relatively barren in comparison.

The Ninth Lord, with limited resources, carefully distributed them, much like a master tailor with a heavenly touch, using every bit of what he had to patch and mend for tens of thousands of years.

Everyone felt a pang of sourness in their hearts as they recalled what Yan Nan had said to Dongfang Sansan.

"Your only weakness is that even a skilled chef cannot cook without rice."

This statement from Yan Nan was something no one on the Guardian side could refute.

Take this high-end spirit tea, for example. It's just tea, after all, no matter how good it is.

But the Ninth Lord had to humble himself and ask for it from their enemies! Who would willingly show weakness in front of their foes? No one would want to do that, but the Ninth Lord, with his supreme status, did not hesitate to do so.

Did the Ninth Lord not care about his reputation?

"And you!"

Dongfang Sansan turned to Yu Tian Qi and said, "After we return, go into seclusion at the headquarters in the southeast. By the way, send Fang Che back. Then, personally collect all of Fang Che's information and bring it to me."

"Yes, Ninth Lord."

Yu Tian Qi took a deep breath and said, "I must recover!"

He had to live up to the Ninth Lord's meticulous arrangements.

He didn't say this aloud, but he made up his mind.

Dongfang Sansan furrowed his brows again, thought for a moment, and said, "Yang Luoyu."

"Ninth Lord."

"This time, when we return, you will go to the southeast to assist in the defense of the headquarters there. Also, send all of Fang Che's information to me."

"Yes, Ninth Lord."

Yang Luoyu thought for a moment and asked, "Ninth Lord, should we keep this confidential?"

Dongfang Sansan's eyes lit up slightly, as this question was asked at the right time.

After a moment of thought, he said, "Let's not keep it a secret. Fang Che's identity was already exposed during the friendship battle. If he's not a spy, we can investigate and find out. If he is a spy, then our secrecy might prompt the Only Righteous Sect to take countermeasures."

"We can just conduct the investigation openly."

He paused and said, "But remember, we must not alienate the people. It's just an investigation, understand?"

"Yes, Ninth Lord!"

...

Fang Che woke up and returned to the cabin with the others. Feng Xiangdong and the rest gathered around, beaming with joy. "Did you get a special reward? Tell us, and we'll all be happy for you."

Fang Che was still a bit dazed and said, "I was just asked a few questions. There was no special reward... Plus, I did some foolish things in the past... Sigh."

He sighed deeply, his expression a bit downcast.

"Oh..."

Feng Xiangdong and the others were speechless, their faces showing their confusion.

These people all came from influential backgrounds, and they would naturally investigate a new teammate. They were also aware of the rumors about 'Fang Che, the Generous and Righteous Young Master'.

However, after interacting with Fang Che for some time, they were won over by his character.

They increasingly felt that Fang Che was not the person described in the rumors.

In fact, on the first day, when they went drinking with Fang Che, it was a bit of a test of his character. If Fang Che had the personality of the rumored 'Fang Che, the Generous and Righteous Young Master', the atmosphere that night would not have been so harmonious.

"Don't worry, the innocent have nothing to fear."

Yu Zhong Kuang patted Fang Che's shoulder and laughed, "Brothers, we believe in you."

Xue Wanren said, "If you need help, just say the word. We'll face the blade and the fire, and we won't hesitate even if it means death!"

His words were heavy and sincere.

The other thirty-four people looked at him, and they all said in unison, "Brother Xue is right. If Brother Fang needs help, we'll do our best."

"It's nothing."

Fang Che smiled faintly, "The reckless things I did when I was poor will have their consequences. Now, it's time to face them. But I can handle it, so don't worry."

On the other side.

Feng Guohai, the Imperial Champion, approached.

Feng Xiangdong quickly made way and bowed, "Uncle."

There was a four to five-year age difference between them, but they were two generations apart. Feng Guohai was the youngest son of Feng Xiangdong's grandfather, making them uncle and nephew.

Feng Guohai glared at him and said, "You good-for-nothing! You didn't even make it to the top four, shaming our Feng family. When we get back, you'll undergo special training!"

Feng Xiangdong lowered his head and didn't dare to speak.

But his body trembled slightly.

Yu Zhong Kuang, Xue Wanren, and the others also lowered their heads and obediently called out, "Uncle."

"You good-for-nothings!"

Feng Guohai put on an air of seniority, "Seeing you all like this, I feel embarrassed for you! The family has invested so many resources in you, but at the critical moment, you all let us down! You're all useless, like diarrhea that can't be contained, like mud that can't be shaped, like dog meat that can't be served at a formal banquet!"

"What can you even do? You're all useless!"

The participating members lowered their heads, like a group of scared chicks.

"Just wait and see," Feng Guohai scolded them with a stern face.

(End of Chapter)

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