The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 476: Your Father is Quite Impressive! 【10,000 Words!】 (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 476: Your Father is Quite Impressive! 【10,000 Words!】 (Part 2)

Chapter 476: Your Father is Quite Impressive! 【10,000 Words!】 (Part 2)

They may not be wealthy, but at least every household has some savings now."

"All of this is thanks to the great kindness of Uncle Fang."

The guard expressed his admiration.

Fang Che felt warm and content, and he couldn't help but smile sincerely.

His mother's brother was indeed a remarkable figure; no wonder his business kept growing. At the very least, he wasn't stingy at all...

Amidst the crowd's attention, Fang Che and Ye Meng made their way home.

Fang Zhenghang had already come out, laughing heartily, his face radiant, "Hahaha... My dear nephew is back..."

His aunt followed, constantly murmuring under her breath, "Stop laughing like that. What if you laugh yourself to death? Don't scare the child..."

Fang Che was unaware of this, so he asked, "What do you mean by laughing yourself to death?"

His aunt explained.

Fang Che was shocked and said, "My uncle is a grand Martial Dao Ancestor, how can he laugh so hard that he can't even catch his breath? What's going on here?"

'I, a grand Martial Dao Ancestor' were the very words that Fang Zhenghang had boasted about in the past.

However, ever since Fang Che and Fang Qingyun had both broken through to the Ancestor rank, Fang Zhenghang had never mentioned it again.

Hearing those words again today, his aunt rolled her eyes and said, "Ache, your uncle is just an ordinary Ancestor. Above that, there's the Great Ancestor, then the Innate Ancestor, followed by the Martial General, and above that, the Martial Commander, and then the Military Marshal. Only then do you reach the King Rank, which is your current level. Your uncle is just an ordinary Ancestor... You're embarrassing him by using the word 'grand' to describe him. It's so shameful! Do you think your aunt is a fool?"

Fang Zhenghang's face turned bright red, and he stammered, "You... you... you're just a woman, how could you understand the Martial Dao... I'm just an ordinary Ancestor, I'm the head of the Fang family... I... I'm sure you misunderstood me."

Fang Zhenghang's wife scoffed, "I may not understand the Martial Dao, but I can tell when someone is boasting... Do you think I'm a fool?"

Fang Che quickly said, "Auntie, did you kill a duck? If you did, I'll definitely have a good drink tonight."

His aunt smiled and hummed, "Yes, I killed a duck. I killed your uncle, that silly duck."

Fang Che supported his aunt as they walked home, saying, "We can't kill this duck, let's change it for another one, auntie. How about your brother's duck?"

His aunt rolled her eyes, "Your brother's duck is already so stupid, eating it will make you foolish too. Forget it, we won't kill any ducks tonight."

"Hehehe..."

Fang Qianyi smiled and followed, saying, "This little brat only cares about flattering his uncle and aunt, he doesn't care about his own mother at all. Truly unfilial."

Fang Che turned and said, "Your daughter-in-law is supporting you, and you still call her unfilial? If you want, I'll push her away."

Fang Qianyi, with a smile in her eyes, grabbed Ye Meng's arm and said, "How can I push away such a beautiful daughter-in-law... Let's go, let's go in and drink!"

Then, Fang Zhenghang stood at the entrance and started shouting again, "...Send rice... send salt... send..."

"Your uncle is at it again, wasting money... Oh dear, he's standing at the entrance shouting 'send, send, send' at the slightest good news..."

His aunt sighed, but a smile remained on her face.

Fang Che said, "But our family is getting better and better, isn't it? It shows that Uncle's gifts are good!"

His aunt smiled, "I'm just a woman, I don't understand these big matters. It's just that I feel a little heartache seeing our things being given away, even though I know we're getting better and better. I can't help but feel a little sad."

"But you didn't object, did you?"

"How could I object to my uncle's decision?"

"Then that's it. Our family's prosperity is all thanks to Uncle and you, his wise and virtuous wife."

His aunt immediately became very happy, holding Fang Che's hand as they walked inside, "My dear nephew knows how to speak, he's so promising, handsome, and eloquent..."

That night, the Fang family held a grand banquet.

Fang Che clearly felt that his status was different from the last time he was home.

The first time he returned from the Martial Academy, he was considered a 'promising family genius'.

The second time he came back, he became the 'family's hope'.

This was his third time returning home, and now he had become the 'family's pillar'. The difference in status was very noticeable.

His uncle and several other uncles, who were in charge of assisting with daily tasks, came to toast him and showed extra care towards his mother.

Among them, only his uncle could maintain the dignity of an elder, while the other uncles seemed to pale in comparison.

Fang Qianyi felt incredibly pleased, but she also felt a bit embarrassed. She wasn't used to the sudden change in status, feeling like she had become an empress overnight.

However, the pride and honor of having given birth to such a son were undeniable and couldn't be hidden.

Her face glowed with happiness.

Fang Qianyi was currently experiencing the joy of a mother's pride in her son.

She was a bit proud, even a little carried away. But Fang Che didn't say anything to remind her. He knew this was the highlight of her life.

Perhaps this glorious moment would last for a long time.

But once they got used to it, it wouldn't feel so special. Only today was truly a momentous day!

So, Fang Che let his aunt enjoy her happiness to her heart's content.

Fang Che specifically examined Fang Zhenghang's pulse.

Despite Fang Zhenghang's Ancestor rank cultivation not being particularly high, it was still very abnormal for him to laugh so hard that he became breathless.

Upon examination, Fang Che was shocked.

It turned out that Fang Zhenghang had exhausted himself over the years, and his body had become frail.

Especially in the past when the Fang family was struggling, facing pressure from all sides, Fang Zhenghang's situation was indescribable. The Fang family didn't even have a Martial General to withstand the pressure.

For years, he had been living a low-key life, struggling to support his family, and it had taken a heavy toll on him.

His entire being was exhausted, like an empty shell.

It was only after Fang Che brought back some medicinal pills that he was able to replenish his energy.

But even then, he was almost at the end of his rope.

Fang Che was startled and quickly gave him several bottles of medicinal pills to nourish his body.

He even used the Infinite True Sutra to circulate through his body twelve times, enhancing his foundation.

Fang Che personally helped him absorb the power of the medicinal pills, transforming them into his foundation and infusing them into his meridians.

He directly dissolved a tenth of a Dan Yun Shen Dan pill and dissolved it in water for Fang Zhenghang to drink—any more, and he wouldn't be able to handle it.

Only then did Fang Che feel relieved, his palms still damp with cold sweat.

His uncle, although not a highly cultivated individual, was a genuinely good person, and both he and Fang Qianyi had a good relationship with Fang Che.

As such, Fang Che cherished this familial bond.

If it were anyone else, Fang Che would have hesitated and might not have offered the pills.

But for Fang Zhenghang, even if he needed ten or twenty pills, Fang Che would willingly give them!

He dissolved a fifth of the remaining pill and gave it to Fang Qianyi to drink. Fang Qianyi was already a first-rank Martial Commander, and this amount of medicinal power was just right for her.

He gave a tiny portion to his aunt, who was barely able to handle it. Her face flushed, and she broke into a sweat, so Ye Meng helped her dissipate the medicinal power.

The others watched, envious but without a hint of jealousy.

Not a single one of them asked for the pills.

This aspect pleased Fang Che.

He had done this to help his elders improve their health, but why did it have to be in front of so many people?

Another purpose was to test their character.

Now that he had done so, he felt much more at ease.

Of course, he had his own motives. Everyone did, and there was no way around it.

But as long as things appeared fine on the surface, there wouldn't be any issues.

Especially with his presence.

That night, Fang Qianyi got drunk.

Back in her courtyard, she mumbled incoherently, holding onto Ye Meng and Fang Che, a smile on her face.

"My son! My son! Hahaha..."

"He's grown up, truly grown up..."

Fang Qianyi sat there, dazed, and suddenly fell onto the bed, mumbling with a smile, "Ache, last night I dreamed of your father. What was he doing?"

Fang Che was taken aback. "You dreamed of my father? What was he doing?"

Fang Qianyi murmured a few words and fell asleep.

A clear tear slid down her cheek.

In her dreams, she saw her husband.

She told him, "I've raised our son well. He's grown up now, just like you, a hero of the continent."

Ye Meng gently covered Fang Qianyi with a blanket and sighed softly.

She quietly left the room.

Fang Che stood in the courtyard, gazing at the vast universe.

The night breeze was cool, the wind gentle, the moonlight shimmering, and the stars high above.

Ye Meng quietly approached him.

Fang Che embraced her and slowly walked towards his room.

"Mother has had a difficult time these past years."

Fang Che furrowed his brows slightly, imagining what Fang Qianyi had gone through. He couldn't help but sigh.

Fang Qianyi had left home to wander the jianghu, then suddenly disappeared, only to return two years later with a child? Or was she pregnant when she came back?

Fang Che had never heard anyone mention this.

But regardless of the circumstances, Fang Qianyi's life had been challenging.

A single woman, she had given birth without a husband, and his identity remained a secret, never to be spoken of.

Even in imagination, one could sense the turmoil Fang Qianyi must have faced during those years.

Having a child without a husband's family meant she could only stay with her maternal family, which was another significant challenge.

She persevered, determined to raise her child and work tirelessly for her maternal family, braving the jianghu and risking her life.

All this was to earn respect for herself and her child within her maternal family.

She endured, day after day...

Fortunately, Fang Zhenghang, her elder brother, had always protected his sister.

Otherwise, it was uncertain if Fang Qianyi could have made it this far.

She had persevered until the original soul of Fang Che dissipated, and the current Fang Che took his place.

Only then did Fang Qianyi's life gradually improve.

And so, step by step, she had reached today's glory.

Thinking about it, one couldn't help but sigh.

In this society and jianghu environment, it was far from easy.

Fang Che felt a sense of gloom.

But as these thoughts crossed his mind, he recalled his own experiences.

It all seemed like a dream, a blur of reality and illusion.

Was he truly from six hundred years ago? Was he not the same person as the original Fang Che? Had he awakened ancient wisdom, unifying his soul?

Was he himself, the Fang Che of six hundred years ago, or someone else entirely?

Fang Che's mind was filled with questions.

If he was the Fang Che of six hundred years ago, why had most of his memories disappeared?

And if he wasn't, where did the remaining memories come from?

These questions were like a tangled mess, impossible to untangle.

Hearing Fang Che's words, Ye Meng also sensed his compassion for his mother. She said quietly, "Actually... with your success today, Mother is happy. She may have endured many hardships, but from today's perspective, she would feel that all her suffering was worth it."

"No matter how much bitterness one endures in the past, the most important thing is the happiness of the present."

Ye Meng said, "From then on, your mother could live in the glory and happiness of the present, and that's the most important thing."

Her words held a deeper meaning.

What she meant was, if you could always be so outstanding and bring honor to the family, wouldn't that be wonderful? Was the identity of the Demon Sect truly that important?

Fang Che suddenly felt enlightened, as if the clouds in his mind and the gloom in his heart had suddenly dissipated.

He laughed and said, "Indeed, the present is what matters. Living in the present and being happy and content is the right way."

He looked up and laughed, saying, "No matter the past, and no matter the future, but right now, I am Fang Che."

Ye Meng pursed her lips and smiled, saying, "If you're not Fang Che, then who else could you be?"

"Yes, yes, I am Fang Che."

Fang Che laughed heartily and, amidst Ye Meng's surprised exclamation, hugged her around the waist and carried her into the room.

...

The next morning, at dawn.

Fang Qianyi woke up early.

Her son had always loved chive dumplings, so she went out early to buy spirit chives and started chopping the filling with a rhythmic 'thud, thud, thud'.

She also bought meat from a spirit beast with a good balance of fat and lean.

She was about to show off her cooking skills.

Although the servants could have done this, Fang Qianyi insisted on doing it herself because the dumplings wouldn't taste the same as when her mother made them.

She spent the entire morning working diligently, filling ten bamboo trays with dumplings, a total of over two thousand dumplings.

The maids smiled and said, "Madam, you've made so many dumplings, your son won't be able to finish them all, will he?"

Fang Qianyi smiled contentedly, "If he can't finish them in one meal, he can eat them in two. If he can't finish them in two meals, we can use ice spirit energy to preserve them and bring them back to White Cloud Continent."

"Madam has thought of everything."

At noon, as expected, Fang Che's craving for dumplings erupted.

His uncle sent someone to invite him to a banquet, but he declined, drooling with anticipation as he stood by the stove, waiting to eat the dumplings.

He ate ten large plates of dumplings by himself! His belly was round and full!

Patting his stomach, he made a 'dong dong' sound like a ripe watermelon, "Delicious, I'm so full. If I can't finish them in one meal, I'll eat them in two. If I can't finish them in two meals, I'll use ice spirit energy to preserve them and bring them back to eat later."

Fang Qianyi was both amused and exasperated, "You're stuffed, so eat a little less next time..."

Then she turned to look at the remaining dumplings, which numbered over a thousand.

He had eaten half of them in one meal! She frowned and said, "Tomorrow I'll buy some more and pack them for you. You can use ice spirit energy to preserve them and take them back. When you want to eat, you can ask Ye Meng to cook them for you."

"Okay."

Fang Che readily agreed.

Then Fang Qianyi began to instruct Ye Meng, "When it comes to cooking, you need to pay attention. Although there's no special technique, it's important to have the right mindset. It's not just about cooking the food well, but also about the emotions you bring to the process. It's best to cook with happiness, joy, and anticipation..."

"Because the taste of food made by a happy woman is different from that made by a woman filled with resentment."

Ye Meng listened obediently and agreed wholeheartedly.

Although these words sounded mystical, upon careful consideration, they seemed to make sense.

After the meal, the family sat together drinking tea.

Fang Che asked the question that had been weighing on his mind, "Mother, you said...last night you dreamed of my father. What's his name? Why is he so mysterious?"

Fang Qianyi felt a little embarrassed and said, "Yes, I dreamed of him. That ungrateful man. In the dream, he told me he would be coming back soon."

As she spoke, a smile appeared on her face, and she said, "But dreams can't be trusted."

Fang Che asked, "About my father, I was young before and didn't ask. Who is he? What's his name? Why is he so mysterious?"

Fang Qianyi hesitated for a moment, then asked the servants to leave and closed the door.

Lowering her voice, she said, "Your father is a very mysterious man. We met during our travels in the jianghu. At the time, I was with my best friend...but she had malicious intentions towards me. I was completely unaware of this..."

"Later, when we met your father, he looked sickly and weak, as if he didn't have long to live. Out of compassion, I took care of him, but that woman had secretly poisoned me..."

Fang Che furrowed his brows.

Had the family feud in Green Wave City reached such a dire state? Even among young girls, there was such malicious scheming?

"Later, after your father found out about this, he unsheathed his sword and pursued that woman, beheading her!"

Fang Qianyi's face showed a hint of sorrow.

"Good!"

Fang Che couldn't help but exclaim, "Decisive and swift, he's quite a character."

"Your father is indeed a remarkable man. At the time, he was so weak that he couldn't even stand up, but I could tell that if he wasn't in that state, he would have been a powerful person."

"When he was at his weakest, he couldn't move, so I had no choice but to build a grass hut and take care of him. Just then, several demons appeared. Your father, despite his weakness, jumped up and killed those demons with three strikes of his sword. But after that, he never stood up again."

Fang Che sighed.

Hearing this, he now understood the situation.

His father must have suffered a severe injury, one that affected his very foundation. That's why he needed to recuperate. But in that final battle, he had to use his life-preserving foundation power.

Using that power meant he had essentially sacrificed himself.

"What's my father's name?"

Fang Che asked.

"He said his name was Fang Xiao."

At this point, Fang Qianyi burst out laughing, "Haha..."

"Fang Xiao..."

Fang Che was speechless.

A grown man with such a name, I, as his son, can't even find the words to express my thoughts.

(End of Chapter)

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