The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 497: The First Big Fish [Part 2] - Novel Cool

Chapter 497: The First Big Fish [Part 2]

Chapter 497: The First Big Fish [Part 2]

Ye Meng had the ability, and Yan Nan would be pleased, but he would also be cautious. However, Yan Beihan had the ability to bring him comfort and even a sense of satisfaction, and he would support him with all his might.

This was the difference between a subordinate and one's own bloodline.

So this issue was very important to Yan Nan.

"Ye Meng only proposed a framework. After all, he knows nothing about the internal affairs of our General Overseer. It's already impressive that he could come up with this plan. The rest was filled in by me after I returned. And it took a long time before I felt it was barely acceptable, but it's still not perfect."

Yan Beihan spoke up for Ye Meng.

"That's good enough."

Yan Nan said indifferently, "If Ye Meng, at the very bottom, had a thorough understanding of our Southeast Headquarters, then I'm afraid the Only Righteous Sect would have been swallowed whole by Dong Fang San San, leaving not even a trace behind."

"Go ahead, your plan is already perfect. After you refine it further, there's no need to show it to me. Whatever strength you need, I'll provide it for you. But remember, the borrowed forces from other sects are just that—borrowed, not your own. You seem prepared for this, but you must still make every effort to keep this in mind."

"Yes, Grandpa."

"Of course, if you have the ability to make them truly commit to your command, then that's your skill."

"Understood!"

"Go ahead and do it."

Watching his granddaughter leave, and in that instant, seeing the subtle confidence she exuded, as if she already had the world in her grasp, Yan Nan breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though many years had passed, this feeling of having a successor made him feel a sense of satisfaction in life.

"This is what the mortal world is all about."

Yan Nan sighed with emotion.

In these few days, there weren't many troubling matters.

Except for Bi Changhong getting beaten by Duan Xiyang again and ending up in bed...

This was supposed to be a distraction, but getting beaten all the time made Bi Changhong miserable, and he would complain to Yan Nan, which also made Yan Nan feel distressed.

"I still have to find a way to advise that old killer, Old Duan!"

After some thought, he gathered his thoughts.

Once again, he considered Yan Beihan's plan.

And Ye Meng's proposal.

He couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Yan Nan was a man of great talent and ambition, and he despised the Secluded Mountain Gate for always staying out of the mortal world's wars but always showing up at critical moments to stir up trouble.

Yan Beihan's ability to fill in the framework and even prepare for Dong Fang San San's possible countermeasures made Yan Nan very satisfied.

Putting himself in Dong Fang San San's shoes, Yan Nan thought about how he would respond to Yan Beihan's potential rise. After some thought, Yan Nan became even more satisfied.

From a grand perspective, Dong Fang San San would never get directly involved.

He would certainly take action, but he would never use all his strength.

That was enough.

As for Fang Che, he had really helped Xiao Han a lot this time.

But this guy's vision was truly sharp! He immediately saw Xiao Han's path. It was clear that he had a strong grasp of the big picture.

If he hadn't considered the entire world, it would have been impossible to come up with such a suggestion.

How did he come up with this idea?

Yan Nan felt a sense of wonder when he thought about the headquarters' family in the Heavenly Escort Agency and Fang Che's experiences at the lowest levels.

And then he thought about the possible hint from the Yin Yang Realm.

"He's indeed a talent. It's a pity that the Yin Shen Palace wasted him."

Yan Nan sighed.

If a talent like Ye Meng appeared in the Only Righteous Sect's headquarters, with the sect's cultivation, he would definitely be much stronger than he is now.

Because what the Only Righteous Sect lacked was precisely this kind of person.

The sect had no shortage of charging generals, they had an abundance of them.

But they lacked individuals who could strategize from a grand perspective and oversee the entire situation.

"His background and limited vision are weaknesses that will become more apparent in the future... Sigh."

Yan Nan felt an infinite sense of regret.

Just then, a report from the Yin Shen Palace arrived.

"Has Ye Meng encountered a problem?"

Yan Nan furrowed his brows and carefully read Ye Meng's report to the Yin Shen Palace.

"Black Tiger Gang, Azure Dragon Gang..."

Yan Nan was familiar with these two sects.

"But what's this Shen You Jiao? I don't understand. How did this sect suddenly appear out of nowhere?"

"Call the General Affairs Overseer."

"Yes."

Before long, the General Affairs Overseer arrived in a flash and entered the hall.

"Reporting to the Deputy General Overseer."

"Hmm, I have a question for you. In Dong Hu Zhou, there's a Shen You Jiao. Do you know of it?"

"Shen You Jiao, I've heard of it, but we've never had any dealings with them, and they've never had any interactions with us."

"Isn't it part of our Only Righteous Sect?"

Yan Nan was genuinely surprised this time.

He never expected to get such an answer, thinking it was a small sect developed by his subordinates, but upon asking, it turned out to be beyond their control.

Such an occurrence was indeed rare after so many years.

"What exactly does this Shen Yitiao Sect do?"

"I don't know, it's always been very mysterious. Moreover, they've never done anything significant, and they've never directly confronted any powerful beings. Whether it's our side or the Guardians, they've always acted like a bunch of shady rats, secretly operating in the shadows."

Yan Nan rubbed his temples.

"Check it out."

"Yes, sir."

"Also, who created the Black Tiger Gang and the Azure Dragon Gang in Dong Hu Zhou?"

Yan Nan inquired.

The General Overseer, true to his role, pondered briefly before promptly replying, "These two gangs were originally local to Dong Hu Zhou. The eighth and ninth generals of the Feng Family secretly recruited and accepted members, passing down their martial arts techniques. Upon their return, they handed over the teachings to the sect, which is affiliated with the Southeast Headquarters."

"But after so long, their progress has been slow, and they've never risen to the level of a third-tier sect. Since they're of little value, they've never been taken seriously. Moreover, they have deep ties with the Feng Family, so over the years, they've gradually become a Feng Family-backed sect. The sect itself has mostly abandoned its management."

"Initially, the Ninth Hall was in charge, but later, those who went there all requested transfers, and they all came back. Now, it's just a few unimportant Feng Family members making money within the sect."

Yan Nan instructed, "Organize the information and send it to me."

"Yes, sir."

"Be cautious of the Shen Yitiao Sect."

Yan Nan furrowed his brows and said seriously, "It's just a stinking weasel. How can it be a divine weasel? The key is the word 'divine.' We must find out who the leader is!"

Yan Nan's words carried great weight.

The General Overseer felt the gravity of the situation with this emphasis.

"Yes, sir! I'll definitely investigate thoroughly!"

Yan Nan raised his head and looked at the General Overseer. "Today's matter is top-secret."

"Yes, sir. I will follow your orders."

After the General Overseer left, Yan Nan locked himself in his study, his brows furrowed in deep thought.

"Shen Yitiao Sect? Shen? What does this word 'Shen' mean?"

"They've always managed to evade the Guardians and the Only True Doctrine's pursuit. This doesn't seem like an ordinary small gang. I've never heard of them, which makes it even more bizarre."

During this time, Yan Nan had something in common with Dong Fang San San.

Both were hypersensitive to the word 'Shen'.

Whenever this aspect was mentioned, Dong Fang San San would become a bit eccentric.

Yan Nan was no different.

He paced back and forth with a furrowed brow until the General Overseer returned with a report, finally stopping.

The information on the Black Tiger Gang and the Azure Dragon Gang was placed before him.

Yan Nan pursued the matter further, "Treat the Shen Yitiao Sect with utmost importance. Handle it as a major affair!"

"Understood, Leader!"

"Report any news immediately. If high-level combat power is required, inform me at once!"

"Yes, sir!"

"You may go."

The General Overseer left, deep in thought.

He understood the gravity of the matter, given Yan Nan's repeated emphasis.

The Shen Yitiao Sect... must be taken seriously.

...

Yan Nan sent the information to Yin Shen Palace: "These are the details about the Black Tiger Gang and the Azure Dragon Gang. Give them to Ye Meng. It's useless anyway, so at least we can earn some merit."

"Also, tell Ye Meng to be cautious of the Shen Yitiao Sect. If they don't have the upper hand, they shouldn't take action. They're not part of our forces. The headquarters is also investigating."

Just as Yan Nan finished sending the message, his mood plummeted.

The General Overseer returned, looking like he'd been bitten on the butt by a dog: "Deputy Vice Minister... Kou Yifang is dead!"

Yan Nan was stunned. "Kou Yifang? Who's that?"

"..."

The General Overseer lowered his head, hiding his speechless expression. "The one hanging on the flagpole."

"Who killed him?"

Yan Nan's face darkened.

During the Blood Alert, it was impossible for anyone to commit suicide, let alone die from exhaustion. If someone died, it meant they were killed.

"I don't know who killed him. A sword suddenly flew up and cut off his head. The head fell, and afterward, there were no abnormalities or suspicious individuals found."

"Damn it!"

Yan Nan was furious. "A sword flew up and cut off his head, and you're telling me there's nothing unusual?"

"We're investigating outside. I've already arranged for a complete lockdown."

"Investigate to the end!"

Yan Nan's anger was uncontrollable.

The Ghost Refining Soul and Blood Alert were personally arranged by him, and it couldn't be stopped for ninety-nine days.

Now, after just over a month, Kou Yifang's head was cut off in the headquarters' plaza, and Yan Nan's face felt scorching hot!

Kou Yifang's death was certain!

Even if he endured the ninety-nine days, he would still die!

However, someone had killed Kou Yifang before that. Kou Yifang's death was no longer important. What mattered was Yan Nan's authority!

It was a matter of Yan Nan's face!

This incident had escalated to a level Yan Nan couldn't accept.

Yan Nan's anger shook the entire Only True Doctrine's upper echelon, and a storm was brewing.

A thorough rectification was swiftly initiated.

...

On the other side, Yin Shen Palace, upon receiving Yan Nan's message, fully understood his intention.

However, he was equally vigilant regarding the Shen You Jiao incident.

After some consideration, he immediately sent a message to Fang Che.

"Here are the files on the Hei Hu Bang and Qing Long Bang. Be cautious during the operation."

"I understand, Master."

"This Shen You Jiao, you must be careful. Yan Fu Zongjiao is also investigating the Shen You Jiao. From what we know, the Shen You Jiao doesn't belong to our Wu Wo Zheng Jiao, nor to the Guardians. You understand the gravity of this matter."

Fang Che nodded in understanding, "I get it, Master."

After hanging up the communication jade, Fang Che furrowed his brows.

He had initially thought it was just a routine task, but now it seemed like he had caught a big fish on his first cast.

According to normal thinking, the most urgent matter at hand should be to eradicate the Hei Hu Bang and Qing Long Bang. However, Fang Che's thoughts were entirely different.

Currently, the Hei Hu Bang and Qing Long Bang were already like grasshoppers in his palm.

This sudden and unexpected Shen You Jiao was the real priority.

With a heavy heart, he returned to his bedroom to sleep.

Even in his dreams, he was deep in thought.

Ye Meng was well-behaved and didn't disturb him, falling silent. She was puzzled, wondering what was going on. Had he encountered some trouble?

In the morning, Fang Che went to meet with Feng Xiangdong and the others.

Although Ye Meng was staying at an inn, she had gotten into the habit of cleaning her room every day. Then, facing the rising sun, she practiced her breathing and meditation, her mind and body relaxed, feeling that her meridians had reached their maximum capacity.

Finally, she exhaled.

She sat down gracefully and began reading the Jun Lin Tian Xia word for word, brought back by Fang Che.

This was a rare pleasure.

The window was open, and white clouds drifted leisurely in the sky, while a gentle breeze caused her hair to flutter slightly.

Her fair fingers gently turned the pages, her exquisite face focused, and her long eyelashes.

It was a scene of utmost beauty, yet no one was there to appreciate it.

Just then, a gust of wind blew in through the open window.

A shadow seemed to flash before Ye Meng's eyes.

Ye Meng calmly flipped the book with her fingers and placed it on the table.

This situation was not new to her.

She knew that the Shadow had arrived.

"Shadow, is that you?"

Something seemed to float in the air, and a paper ball appeared out of thin air, hovering in front of Ye Meng.

Then, with a whoosh, the shadow disappeared.

Ye Meng sighed with a hint of envy. Shadow's ability was truly something that any martial artist would yearn for.

Coming and going without a trace, even divine perception couldn't detect them.

She opened the note and read it.

Her eyes widened.

"After receiving the mission, Fang Che immediately contacted Yi Xin Jiao, Hei Hu Bang, and Qing Long Bang. The information is in hand, but Shen You Jiao doesn't belong to Wu Wo Zheng Jiao..."

The message was so detailed it was chilling.

Ye Meng couldn't imagine how Shadow had obtained this information.

Wasn't this Fang Che's top secret? If even this could be obtained, how could Fang Che not have noticed anything? If Shadow wanted to harm Fang Che, wouldn't he be completely defenseless?

He couldn't even take precautions? In that instant, Ye Meng's concern for Fang Che suddenly heightened.

Ye Meng quickly organized her thoughts and immediately sent out the message.

Fang Che had already found Dong Yun Yu.

"What's up?"

"I'm investigating the Hei Hu Bang. Right now, I can only confirm one of their branch headquarters is in the Liu Family Estate. Our family doesn't have much influence in this area."

Dong Yun Yu said, "They only provided a guess about the Liu Family Estate, so I've been keeping watch nearby. It's clear that this Liu Family is just a ninth-grade clan, but among the people coming and going, there are many experts. It's not a strength that a ninth-grade clan should possess."

"Combining the guesses of our family's intelligence personnel, I believe it's most likely them. Now, I'm considering whether to scare them off or to fish in muddy waters."

Dong Yun Yu was proud, trying to appear humble, but the smugness of 'I've already made a great contribution while you guys were still clueless' was impossible to hide.

Bow down! Fang Che! Quick, praise me for my awesomeness.

Fang Che frowned, "Your efficiency is too low!"

"???"

Dong Yun Yu was annoyed, "What do you mean?"

"Nothing. Where's Feng Xiangdong?"

Fang Che asked.

Dong Yun Yu took out a communication jade, activated her soul power, enveloped the jade pendant, triggered its formation, and sent a message, "Where are you?"

Fang Che was stunned, "You have a communication jade!"

"This thing, didn't you get one?"

Dong Yun Yu was smug, "Aren't you also a Royal-level cultivator? How can you contact others without one?"

Fang Che slapped himself in the face.

This... he had genuinely overlooked it.

He had always thought he couldn't have one, fearing suspicion from Yin Shen Gong and others, but this time, he had genuinely overlooked it!

I'm a Guardian! I'm an Inspector!

Moreover, my cultivation level is high enough to use a soul communication jade. Why can't I have one?

Am I really an idiot...

It's normal for me to have one; not having one is abnormal!

It took Dong Yun Yu's reminder for me to realize this. I've become so foolish.

I only need to contact those who I should, and not contact those who I shouldn't. Nothing will happen!

Moreover, the people from Yin Shen Palace will only be happy and will never have any suspicions!

I was careless, stupid...

"Why did I suddenly give myself a big beating?"

Dong Yun Yu laughed heartily, "You must have forgotten to get yourself a communication jade, right?"

"Oh... I'll go get one right away."

Fang Che angrily said, "You invited them to this teahouse and wait for me." He pointed forward.

Then, with a whoosh, he left.

He returned to the Patrol Hall to get a jade communication token.

"Hahaha... There's actually someone this stupid in this world..." Behind him, Dong Yun Yu's wild laughter echoed.

Fang Che ignored him and disappeared in a flash.

He darted to the Patrol Hall like a gust of wind and found the captain, "I need a communication jade token."

"You actually forgot about this? I was wondering why you only took seven... I thought you already had one."

"Stop wasting time, give it to me quickly."

"I'm your superior!"

"Okay, superior, I need it urgently."

"..."

"Come here and bind your soul to it. Do you know how to use it?"

"Big Brother, please teach me."

"Now you're calling me Big Brother?..."

A moment later, Captain Fang Che, with a dejected look, held the communication jade token and fled.

The captain jumped up behind him, "You didn't even add me!..."

But Fang Che was already far away.

He rushed to the Dinghu Ju Teahouse without stopping.

As expected, Feng Xiangdong and Qiu Yunshang were already there, along with Dong Yunyu, and all three were looking at Fang Che with strange expressions, as if they were gazing at an alien.

Dong Yunyu spoke in a peculiar tone, "Did you get the communication jade?"

"I got it... What's with that look on your face? Go clean the toilets!"

"Captain, I was wrong..."

Bang bang bang!

Fang Che stepped forward and gave him a light beating, "Since you know you're wrong, I'll temporarily forgive you."

Dong Yunyu, with a bruised and swollen face, said, "Thank you, Captain. Thank you, Big Brother."

Qiu Yunshang and Feng Xiangdong stood by, enjoying his misfortune.

After watching Fang Che deal with Dong Yunyu these past few days, they had all come to a realization. They repeatedly exclaimed, 'Deserving a beating, you reap what you sow!'

Dong Yunyu, having been thoroughly disciplined by Fang Che, no longer dared to act arrogantly. He had discovered that Fang Che was truly unreasonable.

Dong Yunyu was just being arrogant, but Fang Che was genuinely unreasonable. When he had a reason, he would argue first and then fight.

But when he didn't have a reason, he would just start fighting.

Therefore, no matter whether Fang Che was right or wrong, Dong Yunyu only needed to admit his fault and act submissively, and that would be politically correct.

Otherwise, he would be beaten up, then punished to do something, and only after that would he admit his fault... But wouldn't the result be the same?

Dong Yunyu would never forget how he felt when Fang Che beat and punished him a few days ago.

"Do you know you're wrong?"

"I'm not wrong!"

Bang bang bang! He was beaten mercilessly.

"I'm punishing you to do this."

"I won't do it!"

"Bang bang bang..."

He was beaten until he couldn't take it anymore, so he had to do the task. But when he did it slowly, he was beaten again. While doing the task, he cursed and was beaten again. Even after completing the task, he was beaten.

After the beating, he was inspected.

Once the inspection was over, Fang Che asked, "Do you know you're wrong now?"

Dong Yunyu, despite being such a despicable person, was conquered.

"I was wrong!"

Result: Knowing you're wrong, go do the task!...

So, he did another task, still accompanied by beatings.

Appeal?

There was no channel or department for it. The captain couldn't handle it, and the General Overseer didn't care.

If he appealed and then got beaten again!

"If you're so tough, then quit!"

But Dong Yunyu would rather die than quit.

This led to Fang Che constantly beating him, and he couldn't fight back. Eventually, he could only submit...

This was a completely helpless situation. He was thoroughly dominated!

"When I was with Wu Zhi Bing and the others, our relationship turned sour after just a few days of not being beaten... And when I became sworn brothers with you, I was beaten every day..."

"Then what you said is wrong! It should be forty-eight times!"

Bang bang bang, another beating to make up for it.

Fang Che disciplined Dong Yunyu in the same way he dealt with the heads of the Tianxia Escort Agency.

But... after Fang Che thoroughly beat Dong Yunyu into submission... Fang Che realized, oh, Dong Yunyu isn't a demon, why am I treating him like this? So he specifically sought out Dong Yunyu for a heart-to-heart talk, chatted with him, and even offered a slight apology.

As a result, Dong Yunyu was deeply moved on the spot...

This was truly a twist of fate, but Fang Che would never reveal the process or the reason to Dong Yunyu.

"Come, let's add each other's communication tokens first."

Fang Che's expression was natural, as if the beaten and swollen Dong Yunyu beside him didn't exist or wasn't injured at all.

The three of them quickly took out their communication jade tokens and added each other's contact information. From then on, no matter the distance, they could stay in touch.

Throughout the entire process, the three of them were very serious, not daring to even smile at Fang Che's foolish behavior.

"It's done."

Fang Che said, "Now, tell me about your discoveries. Dong Yunyu found a branch, what about you two?"

(End of Chapter)

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