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Chapter 489: If You're a Dragon, Then Soar! [Two-in-One]
Chapter 489: If You're a Dragon, Then Soar! [Two-in-One]
That night, everyone had a wonderful time and dispersed in high spirits.
Even Elder Shen, who rarely showed such gestures, raised his cup to Zhao Shanhe, "Old Zhao, I've been watching you, and I must say, I couldn't stand you. How could you do such a stupid thing? Am I right? Tonight, I'll give you some face, and we'll have a drink. I won't hold those past blunders against you anymore."
Zhao Shanhe was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
This was quite a difficult statement to respond to.
He couldn't quite tell if it was an insult or... an insult?
Even he couldn't discern any intention of letting bygones be bygones from the old man's words.
Moreover, no matter how you look at it, you're my subordinate. How could you be so magnanimous as to forgive me? Do you even have the qualifications to do so?
Just then, An Ruoxing, standing by his side, cheered, "Drink up! Drink up!"
Mo Gaiyun and the others joined in, clapping and praising, "Drink up! Drink up!"
The atmosphere suddenly turned into a raucous wedding celebration!
Zhao Shanhe shot a glance at An Ruoxing, who was jumping around like a mischievous uncle at a wedding.
In the end, he held his breath and drained the cup in one gulp.
He felt a sense of relief wash over him.
From now on, he wouldn't have to carry this burden anymore.
It felt incredibly liberating.
With his improved mood, he picked up a wine jar and challenged Elder Shen to a drinking contest.
Elder Shen was not one to back down, and he let out a sinister laugh, "Old Zhao, you're asking for it! I'll tell you, sign a waiver, and if you die from drinking tonight, don't let your wife come after me!"
Zhao Shanhe's anger surged, "Who do you think you're talking to? I'm known as the God of Wine in the Southeast!"
Elder Shen retorted, "I'm known as the Iron Stomach in the Southeast!"
And so, the two of them started drinking, clashing like fighting cocks, throwing empty wine jars behind them, while An Ruoxing and Fang Che cheered them on from the sidelines.
The atmosphere was electric, and the two old men couldn't back down, eventually drinking to the point of mutual defeat.
Both passed out, still cursing incoherently, and had to be carried back. As they were carried away, they continued to mumble and slur their words.
However, it was evident that they were both in high spirits, and their pent-up frustrations seemed to have been swept away.
Yu Zhong Ge and the others also returned to their dormitories.
Naturally, Fang Che went back to the inn with his wife. He was curious about Dong Yun Yu's drinking session that night. Besides flirting with Feng Xiang Dong and the others, he hadn't acted disrespectfully towards the officers.
It seemed that Yu Zhong Ge had some tricks up his sleeve.
That very night, Fang Che sent a lengthy report to Yin Shen Palace.
"Master, I have something to report."
"Currently, Zhao Wushang from Tianxia Express has arrived in Dong Hu Zhou with his team, scouting for a location. To avoid any suspicion, I have temporarily refrained from getting involved. I'll need some time before I can provide an update on this matter. I'll report back to you then."
"I have now reported to the Guardian's Southeast Headquarters' Patrol Division. Upon my arrival, I noticed many unusual things, and I'm perplexed. I seek your guidance, Master."
"Firstly, upon arrival, I discovered that this Patrol Team was not selected and appointed by the Southeast Headquarters but was directly assigned by the Guardian's Headquarters."
"The team members include Feng Xiang Dong, Xue Wan Ren, Yu Zhong Ge, and others... One from each of the Wind, Rain, and Snow Great Families, and the rest are from third and fourth-rank families. Firstly, they are all my acquaintances, and secondly, they are all super geniuses. I feel that this is either a concentrated training session or a trial."
"Secondly, right after I was cleared of suspicion, I was assigned to this team. I'm unsure if this means they want these people to keep an eye on me or if I'm also considered for training. I can't tell if my suspicion has been completely cleared, and I'm being considered for promotion. I'm confused about this."
"Thirdly, regarding tonight's drinking session, Master Shen Zhi Xuan... Well, he's the one you instructed me to find as a backer. Tonight, he and Zhao Shanhe seemed to have reconciled, at least on the surface. Zhao Shanhe also expressed goodwill towards me and stated that the previous incident was a misunderstanding. This makes me feel that my situation has improved, or is this just my illusion?"
"Starting tomorrow, we'll compete for the squad leader position among the eight of us. I'm unsure whether to give it my all or just go with the flow."
"In summary, I feel that I've received goodwill, and I see hope and a future, but I still can't quite understand what the Guardian is trying to achieve."
"I await your guidance, Master. I'll stay up all night awaiting your response. Take care of yourself, Master, and please accept my sincere greetings."
After sending the report, Fang Che lay down comfortably, holding Ye Meng in his arms, ready for a passionate night.
He showed none of the anxiety and confusion he had just reported.
Instead, he was full of energy, like a dragon stirring the seas.
Ye Meng pleaded for mercy, but Fang Che became even more passionate, continuing until the latter half of the night...
Finally, they fell into a deep sleep.
Fang Che, feeling refreshed, put on his robe and sat in a comfortable chair, ready to check Yin Shen Palace's response.
After receiving Fang Che's report, Yin Shen Palace was so excited that he slapped his own thigh.
The sound of the slap was deafening! His face turned red with excitement.
Finally, after enduring the long wait, Ye Meng has finally made it through!
The journey has been truly challenging!
From being suspected, constantly investigated, and never fully trusted by the other party, Ye Meng has persevered step by step to reach this point.
Yin Shen Palace clearly understood every step of the way.
He also knew better than anyone that Ye Meng's progress up to this point was nothing short of a miracle!
He immediately forwarded Fang Che's report to Yan Nan without changing a word.
"Deputy Chief, this is Ye Meng's latest report, and he is still waiting for a reply. This child is uncertain and seeks your guidance."
When Yin Shen Palace sent this message, he felt very proud.
He knew that this time, Yan Nan would be extremely satisfied!
So...yes, allowing Deputy Chief Yan Nan to demonstrate his wisdom is what I need to do.
Yan Nan received the message and carefully read it.
A smile immediately appeared on his face.
"It's done!"
"This time, it's really done!"
"I knew it, such a peerless genius, and you, Dong Fang San San, really restrained yourself from using him? As I expected, you indeed have a plan!"
"No wonder you sent Yan Wuzui to personally oversee the Heart-Questioning Road. You, Dong Fang San San, indeed have a grand plan!"
"This is clearly a team of talents you deliberately gathered and prepared to nurture!"
"You even specifically placed them in the Southeast... Is this to use Feng Yun as a whetstone? Your choice of opponents is impeccable."
Yan Nan hummed, carefully considering Dong Fang San San's true intentions, which became as clear as a flowing stream in his mind.
There was no obscurity, nor any misunderstanding.
"Ye Meng is merely confused as an insider."
"But this genius scheme has not leaked any information. If it weren't for Ye Meng being selected, I wouldn't have known that this seemingly ordinary patrol squad hidden here is Dong Fang San San's ultimate move."
Yan Nan recalled all the intelligence and realized that he had no impression of it at all, which surprised him.
"Indeed, worthy of being Dong Fang San San, the military advisor. It's truly sinister... It's a pity that you chose the wrong person, hahaha!"
Yan Nan was in high spirits.
Just from this configuration, the special parachuting, and the secret formation, it was clear how much Dong Fang San San expected from this team.
Even the Guardian Headquarters was unaware! Such caution.
"Hmm..."
Yan Nan coldly smiled and sent a message to Yin Shen Palace: "Tell Ye Meng not to worry, and to perform well. This is a good thing."
"Do your best, and becoming the captain is ideal!"
"Let Ye Meng develop independently. Unless necessary, there's no need to contact the sect. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him."
Yin Shen Palace understood: "I will follow your orders."
Yan Nan instructed: "Be careful, and don't do anything reckless. The previous messy incidents have finally been resolved. If they happen again, it won't be good."
Yin Shen Palace rolled his eyes.
Sure enough, he was being scolded again.
"I will follow your orders."
"Go."
Yin Shen Palace immediately sent a message to Fang Che: "This is a good thing. What are you afraid of? What are you worried about? Why are you the only one doubting yourself when others don't?"
"Don't be insecure. You are the Guardian!"
"In martial arts, you must strive to become the captain!"
"Don't contact me unless necessary. Don't be like a child who hasn't been weaned!"
He sent the message.
Yin Shen Palace hummed a little tune, put his hands behind his back, and carried two jars of wine to find Wu Lin Yuan.
He couldn't sleep without chatting with someone.
"Chief? So enthusiastic?"
Wu Lin Yuan was stunned.
"Oh, I'm feeling down."
Yin Shen Palace sighed: "I feel like I've become the Deputy Chief's mouthpiece... So, I came to find you for a drink."
Instantly, a strong sense of showboating filled the air!
Wu Lin Yuan's face froze, and he immediately wanted to shut the door.
It was already late at night, and Yin Shen Palace couldn't find anyone else to show off to, so he came to bother him!
But since Yin Shen Palace had brought the wine, Wu Lin Yuan could only twist his face and sigh: "Alright, since I'm an old man with no sleep, I'll accompany the Chief and listen to your troubles. But I don't have any food."
"I brought some!"
Yin Shen Palace coughed.
"..."
Wu Lin Yuan was speechless. You really came prepared.
...
Fang Che received Yin Shen Palace's message, and a proud expression appeared on his face.
Just as I expected.
He replied: "Thank you, Master. With this, I can truly rest assured!"
"With the path laid out and the stage set, I can soar like a dragon or fly like an eagle!"
"Thank you, Master!"
Fang Che smiled and put away the communication jade.
He took a deep breath.
Just as Yin Shen Palace said, the stage was ready.
It was up to him to perform this play well!
Morning.
Fang Che arrived at the Patrol Hall right on time.
Here, a stage had already been set up.
The so-called stage was an audience stand, very simple, with benches stacked layer upon layer all around.
The lowest area in the middle was the stage.
All the inspectors in the Patrol Hall who hadn't left, numbering around two hundred, had already taken their seats on the four stands.
The leadership position had also been cleared.
No referee was needed.
This was an internal martial arts contest for leadership, and a referee wouldn't be of much use.
Anyway, it was just eight people fighting, and it would be over once the captain and deputy captain were decided.
Beside them were eight tables.
Each table had a person's name, and behind it was a flag with the odds written on it. A blatant gambling setup!
Dong Yun Yu, two to one.
Yu Zhong Ge, Mo Gan Yun, Qiu Yun Shang, and Jing Shuang Gao, all at one to one.
Feng Xiang Dong and Xue Wan Ren, one to two.
Fang Che, one to eight.
There were no introductions.
Everyone placed their bets based on their instincts. They could place bets before the contest began.
Once the first match started, no changes or additional bets were allowed.
Moreover, this gambling match was personally hosted by An Ruo Xing, with Zhao Shanhe backing him up.
Even these odds were set by the two General Overseers themselves.
The credibility was extremely high.
These odds weren't set arbitrarily but were determined after assessing each person's strength, making them absolutely reliable.
So everyone's enthusiasm was high.
They placed their bets one after another.
Of course, Fang Che's table was basically ignored.
It was obvious he had no chance; if he had the qualities of a champion, he wouldn't be at one to eight odds.
Everyone wasn't stupid.
Amidst a round of applause, Zhao Shanhe, An Ruo Xing, and Shen Laowu appeared together, all smiles.
Given Shen Laowu's status and position, he wasn't really qualified to sit in the leadership seat, but he had a thick skin even without a high position.
So he had come too.
Everyone started cheering, and another wave of bets was placed.
The leadership contest was about to begin.
A large flag suddenly rose, fluttering in the wind.
The words "Leadership Contest" on the flag shone with countless rays of light towards the sun.
"Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!..."
Everyone stomped their feet and cheered.
Instantly, dust rose, and an intense aura emerged, like an ancient battlefield.
Zhou Quanfu, the tall and majestic leader of the first team in the Patrol Hall, stood up and announced, "Now, I declare! The Protector of the Southeast Headquarters' Patrol Hall, the first team, sixth squad, the leadership contest, the battle for the captain's position, officially begins!"
Fang Che and the others were assigned to the first team as the sixth squad, which was Zhou Quanfu's strong request.
The other two team leaders didn't think it was worth fighting over one squad, so they didn't compete, letting Zhou Quanfu take it.
With the announcement of the start, the atmosphere became even more heated.
Countless sharp whistles filled the air, followed by waves of laughter.
But the next moment, everyone stopped laughing.
At the entrance, eight people walked in one by one, all dressed in white like snow, calm and cold.
Eight handsome men, like eight statues, walked over.
They hadn't even reached the stage yet.
Their solemn aura had already swept in, overwhelming and surging.
Instantly, the other two team leaders felt a sense of uncertainty, inexplicably feeling they would regret this: Was their strength so strong? Especially since there was a giant among them! He towered like a chimney among the crowd.
His robust appearance resembled a bear king.
Each step he took shook the earth.
Everyone took a deep breath.
Someone whispered, "With that physique, if he falls, wouldn't he create a pit in the continent beneath us?"
As they spoke, the eight men had already reached the stage and saluted the leaders.
They lined up on both sides.
Their eyes simultaneously looked at the eight tables across from them.
Feng Xiang Dong and Xue Wan Ren's faces turned dark as they saw their names on the tables, with odds... one to two?
Were they that weak?
Even Yu Zhong Ge and the others were at one to one, but they were at one to two?
The two felt genuinely insulted. How could they be big brothers with these odds? What about their face?
Their subordinates were at one to one, but they were at one to two?
"These odds were set by me and the Deputy General Overseer; they're very fair," Zhao Shanhe said indifferently.
An Ruo Xing smiled and nodded, "If you have any objections, wait until after the fight. Moreover, you can place bets yourself!"
"We can place bets on ourselves?"
Not only Feng Xiang Dong but also the other seven men's eyes lit up. This was their chance to get rich!
"Of course!"
"I bet on my own victory, five hundred pieces of top-grade spirit crystals!" Feng Xiang Dong went straight to his table and placed the spirit crystals.
Instantly, the spiritual energy in the hall surged.
Top-grade spirit crystals!
These were absolutely good things, and many patrol officers in the hall had never even used such high-grade spirit crystals.
Suddenly, this new guy threw out five hundred at once!
Five hundred pieces all at once! What a big move!
"So generous! A young master from a noble family, that's impressive!"
Immediately, there was a buzz of discussion.
"Since it's like this, I'll bet five hundred pieces as well." Xue Wan Ren scowled as he followed suit.
Dong Yun Yu coughed and said, "I... I'll bet ten Supreme Spirit Crystals."
For once, his cheap face showed a hint of embarrassment.
The reason was that he couldn't afford so many Supreme Spirit Crystals. He had always lived for the moment, using only the best if he had it. These ten pieces were the last of his savings, given to him by his family for this occasion.
He had originally been given two hundred pieces.
But during this time, he had already spent it all... These ten pieces were his last savings.
Yun Zhong Ge and the others hadn't returned home for so long, and they couldn't afford that much either, but they all bet everything they had.
Yun Zhong Ge and Mo Gan Yun bet on themselves, while Qiu Yun Shang bet on Yun Zhong Ge, but Jing Shuang Gao bet on Mo Gan Yun.
Fang Che sighed, "I'm the poorest... and I wasn't prepared."
He took off the bundle on his back and slammed it onto his table with a 'Duang', causing the table to shake. Pure spiritual energy suddenly surged and spread out.
Everyone was surprised, and they heard Fang Che say, "Then I'll bet one thousand Supreme Spirit Crystals."
"Damn!"
"He's really showing off!"
"So damn annoying!"
"I really thought he was the poorest... but he's actually a rich bastard!"
"Shameless!"
"He's not even human!"
"..."
Mo Gan Yun and the other six exchanged glances. You said you were the poorest yesterday, but now you're betting a thousand pieces?
Even the inspector behind the table, responsible for registering and collecting bets, was taken aback and couldn't help but look at Zhao Shanhe.
Because Fang Che's odds were one to eight.
If Fang Che somehow became the captain, the Southeast Headquarters would have to pay out eight thousand Supreme Spirit Crystals!
This was no small amount!
Zhao Shanhe laughed, "Since Inspector Fang wants to give our Southeast Headquarters a bonus, we'll gladly accept it!"
Zhao Shanhe even felt a bit pleased.
Because of Fang Che, he had endured so much and carried the blame for so long. Now, letting this kid lose a thousand Supreme Spirit Crystals would be a way to make up for it.
Fang Che was currently only a second-rank Martial Emperor, and no matter how talented he was, how could he compete with a ninth-rank Martial Emperor? How could he play with a second-rank Lord?
This was a sure loss!
Everyone thought the same, looking at Inspector Fang with pity, constantly sighing. If I were the dealer, how great would that be?
So, the matter was settled.
The eight of them sat down.
Mo Gan Yun sat next to Fang Che, frowning as he asked, "Why didn't you bet on me? Aren't you just throwing away that thousand pieces?"
Fang Che glanced at him, "You make it sound like betting on you guarantees a win."
"Haha... I'll definitely win!"
"Haha..."
Fang Che calmly said, "Xiao Yunyun, we've known each other for so long. When have you ever seen me make a losing deal? You want to take that red cloth from me for your entire life? Have you gone crazy?"
He turned his gaze to Mo Gan Yun Zhong Ge, his eyes fixed on Mo Gan Yun's face. "Your brain... is it working properly lately?"
If someone else with such a huge difference in cultivation said this, Mo Gan Yun would have retorted on the spot.
But when Fang Che said it, the situation was different.
Mo Gan Yun couldn't help but feel embarrassed right then and there.
Could it be... that this guy is really that confident? I can't really lose, can I?
There was no need for a draw.
The leadership position was directly arranged.
"Try to create a grudge match."
This was the principle of this battle for the captain position.
"First match, Feng Xiang Dong versus Yun Zhong Ge!"
Feng Xiang Dong stood up gracefully, his hands behind his back, and looked at Yun Zhong Ge, his former junior, with a dignified and elegant demeanor.
"Yun San, if you still don't admit defeat, do you really want to fight me?" he asked calmly.
Yun Zhong Ge felt a bit intimidated by his former senior.
After all, he had no idea what his senior's current strength was.
He respectfully bowed and said, "Dong Ge, please teach me. I ask Dong Ge to show mercy."
Feng Xiang Dong gracefully replied, "Of course, of course. If you can't hold on, just say so."
"Yes."
Yun Zhong Ge obediently agreed, completely in a submissive posture.
Everyone understood the situation.
Yun Zhong Ge was in trouble.
This was a sure-win situation.
Those who bet on Yun Zhong Ge had already started to regret their decision, pounding their chests in frustration.
In the arena, Feng Xiang Dong stood with his hands behind his back, graceful and dignified as he addressed the crowd, "I have a suggestion."
"Speak."
"I suggest that this match not only decides the captain position through a battle, but also determines the seniority among the brothers. The captain is naturally the eldest, but who is the second eldest? Who is the third eldest? This also needs to be decided. It will be more convenient for us eight brothers to address each other with the proper respect in the future."
(End of Chapter)
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