The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 366: Returning Home in Glory [10,000 Words] (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 366: Returning Home in Glory [10,000 Words] (Part 1)

Chapter 366: Returning Home in Glory [10,000 Words] (Part 1)

Fang Qingyun: "..."

Fang Zheng Hang lowered his voice and cursed, "Why can't you learn from your cousin? When you entered the Martial Academy, your cousin was still ignorant at home, and now you've fallen so far behind that you can't even see his butt?"

Fang Qingyun's face twisted, thinking that his father's praise outside was sincere, and he couldn't help but feel touched.

Turns out he was waiting for this...

"Dad, you don't know, my cousin is a monstrous genius. He's truly not someone ordinary people can compare to. There's no one stronger than him in the academy, let alone me, who's at the bottom of the rankings."

"You're clearly not diligent enough. Last time, your cousin came back and said that you were surrounded by a group of girls in the academy, which really upset me. Now it seems like you're beyond redemption!"

Fang Zheng Hang roared in a low voice, "Bring out the family rules!"

"I really haven't been slacking off!"

Fang Qingyun felt extremely wronged.

"And you say you haven't been slacking off!"

After a series of slaps, Fang Zheng Hang panted, "What level are you at now? Have you reached the Samurai level?"

"I've already reached the Grand Marshal level, First Rank."

Fang Qingyun sighed.

"Grand Marshal!"

Fang Zheng Hang's face lit up with joy, "So fast!"

"Yes, my instructors say that my cultivation is progressing very quickly, as if I've gained enlightenment."

But just as joy appeared on Fang Zheng Hang's face, he seemed to think of something and whipped Fang Qingyun again.

Slap!

"Ah! Dad, why are you hitting me again?"

"Your cousin has already become a Martial King, and he's the number one King! You're just a lousy Grand Marshal, not even a Martial Marquis, and you're still so proud of yourself!"

Fang Zheng Hang cursed.

Fang Qingyun sighed, lowering his head in submission.

He didn't know when his father's expectations had risen. Before, every time he would say, "Qingyun, I don't have high hopes for you. If you can become a Samurai and return to take over the family business, I'll be satisfied."

Now, it was different. Returning home after such a rapid advancement to the Grand Marshal level, only to be beaten!

Where's the justice in that?

"But your progress recently hasn't been slow," Fang Zheng Hang said. "Have you really gained insight?"

"My cousin has provided many resources."

"You should be ashamed. As an older cousin, you don't take care of your younger cousin, and you even take his resources!"

These words left Fang Qingyun speechless.

"I wanted to... but my cousin really doesn't care about my resources, and they're of no use to him. Moreover, whenever my cousin gives me resources, he does it through the instructors... I also want to take care of my cousin, but..."

Fang Qingyun was at a loss for words.

As an older brother, who doesn't want to be a role model for their younger brother, becoming their idol and support?

But the problem is... I really can't do it.

Just then, they suddenly heard someone shouting from the front courtyard, "Young Master Fang has returned!"

Fang Zheng Hang was stunned, then overjoyed. He kicked his son, "Your cousin is back, and you're still kneeling here for who?"

Fang Qingyun hurriedly ran out.

"..."

I'm your son!

The cheers immediately stirred up the entire Fang family. With a boom, they all rushed out.

"Fang Che has returned?"

"Where is he?"

Fang Qianyi was in the small courtyard, holding scissors and tending to flowers, when she suddenly heard the shout. Her hand trembled, and the most precious bud of her beloved orchid fell to the ground.

But she didn't notice, throwing the scissors aside and running out.

"My son is back!"

In an instant, she was gone.

This time, when Fang Che and Ye Meng returned, they felt something different as soon as they entered the city.

The entire Azure Wave City was decorated with lanterns and colorful banners, just like during the New Year.

The streets were spotlessly clean, without a trace of garbage.

Passersby walked with a sense of pride.

As they moved deeper into the city, people gradually recognized Fang Che.

"Young Master Fang has returned!"

"It's really Young Master Fang!"

"The number one King!"

A continuous stream of cheers and applause filled the air, a veritable thunderous ovation. Countless people from all directions gathered to admire the number one King's demeanor.

Instantly, the streets became crowded.

Fang Che could only bow and greet everyone, waving as he went. He had to greet those he knew.

Returning home in glory, this was not just about his own face, but also his mother's. Therefore, at this moment, he couldn't appear arrogant.

He had to consider everyone, and from now on, his mother and family would have more face in Azure Wave City.

So Fang Che was humble, his face filled with a warm smile, and he exuded the joy of a returning son. He greeted everyone warmly.

"Oh, Uncle Qin, long time no see."

"Aunt Wang, I still remember the delicious food you made."

"You there, the kid named Er Dan, don't run. Last year, when you were five, you stuck your butt in my face and pooped... Come here, I'll give you a spanking!"

A child in the crowd turned and stuck out his tongue, "You can't spank me!"

He ran off in a flash.

Laughter filled the crowd.

Everyone felt the warmth. It was heartwarming to see Young Master Fang, with such great achievements, still being so friendly to his fellow townsfolk, not forgetting his roots.

The voices of praise grew louder.

At the front, wherever they went, the crowd parted, and they followed behind, a grand procession.

On this trip back, they didn't even hear a single phrase like 'Fang Che, the Righteous One.'

The crowd was dense, but Fang Che and Ye Meng walked quickly, and Ye Meng blushed all the way.

"This young wife is so pretty."

"How could the wife of Young Master Fang not be pretty?"

"Truly worthy of Young Master Fang."

"She's like a celestial beauty. So beautiful."

"A golden boy and jade girl, they look so good together."

"..."

The onlookers were simple folk with little education, unable to express their admiration with lofty words. Yet, their simple praises made Ye Meng feel as if she had drunk honey, sweetening her heart.

Finally, they arrived at the Fang family's doorstep.

There, she saw her mother and uncle waiting at the entrance.

Fang Che also spotted an unexpected person: Fang Qingyun.

With his eyebrows furrowed and eyes drooping, he stood behind his uncle, clearly having just been scolded. Fang Che couldn't help but almost laugh out loud.

From afar, Fang Qianyi saw her son's return, and her eyes welled up with tears. She tried hard to smile, but her mouth twisted, and tears fell like beads from a broken string.

"A Che!"

Fang Qianyi called out in a trembling voice.

This cry, laden with tremors, pierced straight into Fang Che's heart.

He dismounted and quickly walked over: "Mother!"

Fang Qianyi hugged her son tightly, tears streaming down her face, but a smile graced her lips.

She caressed her son's face, examining him from left to right, and asked with concern: "Are you injured? Are you very tired? Participating in such an important battle must have exhausted you. You've become thinner during this time."

Fang Che's heart warmed: "I'm fine. It's all over now, and I even won the championship."

Fang Qianyi glanced at him and said, "What championship? Look, you've become thinner and darker."

Fang Che smiled.

A warm current flowed through his heart.

Perhaps the entire world was watching his championship, his glory.

But only his mother didn't care about it; her first thought was whether her son was tired or injured, and that he had become thinner...

All that glorious honor, in his mother's eyes, was nothing compared to the pain she felt at the thought of her son losing a single hair.

After thoroughly checking her son from head to toe, Fang Qianyi finally felt satisfied.

She wiped her eyes and hummed: "Go and greet your uncle."

Then, she turned around and said, "Big Brother, your champion nephew is back, the number one King on the continent! Are you happy?"

Fang Che coughed.

Sure enough, after his mother's genuine emotions, she immediately shifted to the second theme: glory.

Her face bloomed like a flower, filled with pride, and her expression seemed to say, "My son has made me proud. Aren't you jealous?"

And indeed, everyone around them was filled with envy.

Someone asked, "How did you raise such a capable child, Che'er?"

Fang Qianyi began to boast: "Che'er has always been very sensible. From the moment he was born, he knew how to drink milk without anyone teaching him..."

"Haha!"

Fang Che quickly paid his respects to Fang Zheng Hang, who was overjoyed, stroking his beard and smiling like a blooming flower.

Fang Che immediately took out a small jade bottle from his pocket and handed it to Fang Zheng Hang: "Uncle, this is the reward I received. This medicinal pill can heal your old injuries and back pain overnight, and it can also strengthen your foundation and increase your cultivation."

Fang Zheng Hang burst into laughter, "You kid, who told you I had a bad back? My back is fine, but your aunt's back isn't doing so well. I'll take this for her. Yes, this is good."

Fang Che quickly added, "Yes, I got this for my aunt. I made a mistake earlier. But you two are family, so it doesn't matter who I give it to."

Fang Zheng Hang smiled with satisfaction: "Good, good. My Che'er is indeed sensible."

Fang's wife glared at Fang Zheng Hang with eyes like knives, then took the jade bottle and carefully placed it in her bosom like a treasure, smiling and saying, "Yes, my back hurts... but your back doesn't."

Fang Che quickly took out another jade bottle: "This is for my aunt. Yes, after taking this medicinal pill, it will detoxify and beautify. It's said that it can make you look ten years younger, but it may cause diarrhea. Aunt, you'll have to endure some discomfort."

Fang's wife was instantly delighted: "Is this the legendary Rejuvenation Pill?"

"Huh?" Fang Che was surprised: "It's supposed to detoxify and then promote growth..."

"This is it! This is the pill we often talk about. It's said that even the ladies of wealthy families in big cities might not be able to afford it. My nephew has truly grown up..."

Fang's wife was content, carefully putting away the pill, and her face glowed with satisfaction.

She lifted her chin high, basking in the envious gazes of the noblewomen, who were almost in tears.

Fang Che smiled.

When giving gifts, it's best to do it publicly so that your uncle and aunt can feel proud. That's what it means to return home in glory.

After all, he and his mother had lived in his uncle's house for so many years, and people outside had all sorts of things to say. This was an opportunity to set the record straight for his uncle.

The crowd praised in unison: "Fang Che is such a filial child. He's so good to his uncle and aunt. He's a capable child who knows gratitude. Well done!"

"Yes... Fang Zheng Hang and his wife are truly blessed..."

Fang Zheng Hang radiated kindness and satisfaction, but he pretended to scold Fang Che: "You kid, always spending money on unnecessary things. Your aunt is already at this age; she doesn't need this."

"These were given by the higher-ups of the Guardians. I didn't spend any money. Besides, Uncle and Aunt have been like mountains to me. Now that I can earn money, what's wrong with spending some? Spending money for Uncle and Aunt is the right thing to do."

Fang Che spoke up: "Whose uncle and aunt are as good as mine? Everyone agrees, right? If I, as a nephew, don't know how to be filial, am I even human? For good things, I must give them to my aunt first!"

Everyone burst into laughter and agreed: "Yes, the Fang family has good fortune and good blessings!"

Fang Zheng Hang and his wife felt a deep sense of contentment, as if all their years of effort had been worth it.

Fang's wife was so happy that her heart ached with joy, and she repeatedly said, "Good child, good child."

Fang Qianyi watched her son from the side, her heart filled with contentment.

Her son had grown up and knew how to give face to the family, especially giving extra face to his aunt. This was something he did exceptionally well.

Mrs. Fang held the jade bottle as if it were a precious treasure, her face radiant with a brilliant smile.

Mr. Fang reminded his wife, "Don't forget, you might get an upset stomach after taking it..."

Mrs. Fang retorted, "Don't worry, I won't make a mess in your bed!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

Fang Qingyun coughed from behind.

Fang Che hurriedly greeted him with a smile, "Cousin, you're back too. Did you bring all your cousins-in-law?"

"...?"

Fang Qingyun's face turned green. He frantically signaled with his eyes and snapped, "What cousins-in-law?!"

Mr. Fang had already turned around with a frown, staring at his son.

He seemed to have overheard something unbelievable. Cousins-in-law? Several of them?

Fang Che continued, "Zhao Xiangxiang, Qian Xiuxiu, Sun Xiaoe, Li Meini, Zhou Xiaoxiao, and Wu Chengcheng... Aren't you always hanging out with them? You treat a whole group of them to meals every day. Whenever I come to find you for cultivation, you say you're busy. Don't deny it, I have witnesses!"

Fang Qingyun almost wet himself. His face turned ashen, "Cousin, please spare me. I've already been scolded once, just now!"

"Oh, I forgot with Uncle here..."

Fang Che spoke earnestly to Mr. Fang, "Uncle, don't be angry. I was just joking, trying to tease him. Cousin is very sensible at the Martial Academy, always keeping to himself and never having anyone around. He's dedicated to his cultivation, and everyone calls him the Lone Ranger."

Mr. Fang's face darkened further.

He had been half-believing and half-doubting, but these words directly confirmed his suspicions.

He knew his son's character well; he was an extremely generous person who couldn't bear to see others suffer or go hungry. How could there not be a single person around him?

He shot Fang Qingyun a fierce glare, conveying the message, 'I'll deal with you later.'

Fang Qingyun felt a chill down his spine. Suddenly enraged, he pounced and grabbed Fang Che by the neck, "You little brat, I'll beat you to death!"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Fang Che couldn't resist and quickly called out to Ye Meng, "Ye Meng, come here, greet Mother and Uncle..."

Mr. Fang, in a fit of anger, shouted, "Let go of your cousin! You're a terrible cousin, if you hurt him..."

Upon hearing this, Fang Che froze, "What?"

Fang Che, still being choked, stuck out his tongue and struggled, "I married Ye Meng... Cough, it was a coincidence, and then we carried out missions together. I brought her back to show you... Cousin wants to strangle me, Uncle..."

Mr. Fang slapped Fang Qingyun on the back of his head, "Let go! Can't you see your cousin is suffocating?"

Fang Qingyun staggered from the slap, his face filled with resentment.

'I'm already a Second Rank Martial King, and he's only a First Rank Martial Marquis. I'm exhausted, but I can't beat him up. Dad is so biased...'

Over there, Mr. Fang and Fang Qianyi were delighted, looking at Ye Meng.

Ye Meng approached with a nervous and pleasing expression, ready to pay her respects.

Fang Qianyi grabbed Ye Meng's hand, beaming with joy, and scolded Fang Che, "Ye Meng, wonderful, wonderful! I felt you were one of us the moment I saw you, and now it's true... Haha, it's all because of that little rascal Fang Che. He didn't tell us about such a big event. We should have prepared a proper celebration for you..."

Mr. Fang stroked his beard and smiled, "Hahaha, we have a double celebration now."

Ye Meng called out timidly, "Mother, Uncle..."

Fang Qianyi hugged her, "Good child, it's windy outside. Let's go inside. Mother has a gift for you, given by your father and hidden at the bottom of my trunk..."

She led Ye Meng inside, followed by the rest of the group.

Fang Qingyun and Fang Che walked together, Fang Qingyun complaining all the way, "You, you're so strong now, but every time you come back, you trick me. I don't care. You have to explain yourself later."

"It won't be fun if I explain."

Fang Che remained calm, "Cousin, the most delightful thing for me when I come home is to see you getting beaten up. It's my greatest pleasure."

"You...!"

Fang Qingyun was speechless with anger, glaring at him. He finally blurted out, "What's the benefit of me getting beaten up?!"

"There's no benefit."

Fang Che declared righteously, "But seeing others in trouble makes me feel good inside."

"..."

Outside, Mr. Fang was giving instructions, "Go, today is a joyous occasion. Give some candies to the elders and locals who came, so they can take them home to their children. Also, open the warehouse and distribute fifty pounds of flour, one pound of meat, one pound of oil, and two pounds of salt to each impoverished family in our records. Additionally, set up a banquet at the front gate of the mansion for ten days, and anyone who comes to eat during this time will eat for free, day and night."

"Then send gifts to the Guardian Palace and the Castle Mansion. Send a gift to each person in the patrolling army and the Guardians, following the usual custom."

"Give an extra month's interest to everyone in the mansion."

"Tell others that Fang Che has returned and is giving out benefits to celebrate with the people. Close the gates for three days. Our family will have a quiet reunion with the child. If there's anything, we'll discuss it after three days. Hopefully, everyone will understand."

"Also, all families in the mansion should be mindful and not visit Fang Che's mother and son unnecessarily. It's unpleasant when relatives become jealous."

"Children are not allowed to go over either. Don't use the excuse that children are innocent. Fang Che's family reunion is a happy moment; don't ruin their mood."

"Tonight's family banquet will be held in the main hall. Other tables can come to toast, but only one representative is allowed."

"Before the family banquet, we'll hang lanterns and set off fireworks.

(End of Chapter)

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