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Chapter 516: Karma! [Two-in-One]
Chapter 516: Karma! [Two-in-One]
"This is where Qiu Yun Shang was injured. The flesh has been completely corrupted by the poison... I dug out a piece and kept it."
Fang Che was still carefully examining it, "Smell this, does this scent match the one from earlier? Although the earlier one was fainter..."
Before he could finish his sentence—
"Ugh..."
Ye Meng rushed into the bathroom again, retching.
This time, she stayed inside for a long time, not coming out. After a while, she asked from within, "Is it done?"
Fang Che was still outside, analyzing.
He took the rotten flesh from Qiu Yun Shang's wound and examined it, testing it bit by bit according to the strength of the scent.
On the table, on the chair, at the door, and beyond...
If Ye Meng were to come out now, she would likely be enveloped by the stench, and her eyes would be filled with disgust.
"Wait a little longer," Fang Che said.
He spent nearly an hour working amidst the foul odor, while Ye Meng was locked in the bathroom for the same duration.
She was almost driven mad from holding it in.
Finally, Fang Che felt it was sufficient, and he began cleaning up, washing, and opening the windows to let the stench out.
"It's done!"
Ye Meng came out and cleaned the entire room.
When she reached the table, she saw the jade bottle again.
"Ugh... Do you still need this?"
"Yes."
"Ugh..."
Ye Meng rushed into the bathroom once more.
That night, Fang Che washed himself thoroughly before getting into bed.
"Don't touch me with that hand..."
"Don't touch me with that hand..."
"Ugh..."
Fang Che was exasperated all night.
This was his worst experience, and it almost ruined his mood...
From now on, it seemed that such things should never be done at home.
It was too much of a mood killer.
That very night, as Fang Che was feeling frustrated, the old man from the bookstore was also contacting someone using a communication jade.
"Today, a few brats came to my store with Life and Death Orders. They almost executed me on the spot. It's the first time I've encountered such unreasonable people. Ask Ninth Lord, what's going on? Are they here to cause me trouble? Can I get rid of them?"
The reply came quickly.
"You don't need to ask Ninth Lord, I can answer you."
"How so?"
"If you get rid of them, I'll personally send your entire family, including your disciples, grandchildren, and..."
The old man's face instantly broke out in a cold sweat, "Are they Ninth Lord's illegitimate children?"
"Sikuang Dou! You really aren't afraid of death!"
Sikuang Dou was struck by Lingxue Jian.
Then, Lingxue Jian went to ask Dongfang Sansan.
Upon returning, he gave Sikuang Dou a task, "Since you've been discovered, from now on, cooperate with Fang Che. There will be benefits for you."
"I just want to get more goods... Many of them have already been circulated six times..."
"Get lost! Go and sell them yourself!"
...
The next morning, as soon as work started at the Patrol Hall, Ye Meng's face was filled with disgust.
When Qiu Yun Shang entered, Ye Meng saw his face and retched.
She said with disdain, "From now on, don't enter the Internal Affairs Records. If you have any business, just shout outside. I'll have Ren Dong go and meet you."
Qiu Yun Shang was driven out, looking bewildered.
He asked Fang Che, "Big Brother, what's wrong with me?"
Fang Che patted Qiu Yun Shang's shoulder, holding the jade bottle in his arms, "It's just women being women, it has nothing to do with you. Just understand that."
Qiu Yun Shang scratched his head, feeling that something was amiss.
But he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
He looked at Fang Che with suspicion, "Are you sure nothing's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong!"
Qiu Yun Shang walked far away, still holding onto Feng Xiang Dong, "Look at my body carefully, is there anywhere that seems unclean?"
Feng Xiang Dong observed closely, "No."
"This... Today, Big Sister looked at me as if I was a pile of dung. What's going on?"
"That can't be, right?"
Feng Xiang Dong walked over and said to Ye Meng, "Big Sister, good morning. You're looking energetic today."
"Yes, Big Sister. You're in high spirits today."
Feng Xiang Dong returned and spread his hands to Qiu Yun Shang, "Nothing's wrong."
Qiu Yun Shang thought for a moment, wondering if it was just his imagination. He stepped forward again, "Big Sister..."
Before he could say a word, he saw Ye Meng's face, struggling to hold back her urge to vomit.
Qiu Yun Shang's face turned pale with injustice, like Dou E, as he retreated, "What did I do? What's wrong with me? What on earth is wrong with me?"
Qiu Yun Shang, confused, couldn't find the reason, so he went to take a bath again.
But it was to no avail.
"I'm going on patrol." Qiu Yun Shang, hanging his head low, dragged Dong Yun Yu away, "You come with me."
That day, Dong Yun Yu was nearly driven mad by Qiu Yun Shang, "Take a closer look at my body..."
"Smell this..."
"Smell this..."
Dong Yun Yu burst out in the bustling city, "Did you fart? Are you treating me like a dog?"
Qiu Yun Shang: "..."
...
Feng Xiang Dong, having nothing to do, was assigned a task by Ye Meng to teach the Nine Little Ones.
Ye Meng was busy with her own tasks.
Mo Gan Yun and the others were estimated to return in the afternoon, but Ye Meng had little hope that they would bring back any spoils.
Looking at the few items here, it’s clear that the four who went out are all people who treat wealth like manure.
Even if they did have some loot, they wouldn’t be the type to drop it all along the way.
So, Ye Meng found Feng Xiang Dong again: “Tell Mo Gan Yun and the others, if there’s loot, don’t drop it all along the way.”
Feng Xiang Dong immediately contacted Xue Wanren—without contacting anyone else.
Xue Wanren received the message and hurried to find Yu Zhong Ge and Mo Gan Yun: “We have to check the loot!”
Yu Zhong Ge and Mo Gan Yun, who were scattering silver coins in the village, were taken aback: “????”
“What the hell… Where is there? We just raided a few mountain strongholds, and they’re already scattered…”
“Big Sister is in charge of the internal affairs… Now our storage room is still running with rats, and Big Sister is furious…”
Xue Wanren truthfully recounted: “It’s said that Fang Che and the others have been scold several times…”
Everyone immediately realized the severity of the issue.
“Hurry up!”
Yu Zhong Ge, as if his buttocks were on fire, turned and left: “Quickly check if there are any more mountains nearby. This is too urgent, we’re about to enter Donghu Zhou, and there’s no time to waste.”
“…”
“Let’s go…”
Mo Gan Yun was the most proactive: “Big Sister generally doesn’t scold people, but if we return without loot, I feel my face can’t show.”
“Right, the scolding should be left to Fang Che… If it really doesn’t working, I can be the source of the loot…”
The four had already made the worst-case plans.
Anyway, this time, there must be loot. If there really isn’t any loot, they will take Yu Zhong Ge and Xue Wanren—only the two of them have spatial rings.
…
Meanwhile, Fang Che had already wandered back to the Wenxin Moshuang Bookstore.
It was still bustling with people.
Many martial artists were around.
It seemed the news that the bookstore had the full set of Junlin Tianxia and was selling it openly had spread.
More and more people were coming to buy. Fang Che carefully sniffed but smelled nothing.
The old man was still sitting at the entrance, his face etched with weathered lines.
“Five hundred taels!”
“Yes, five hundred taels!”
“You don’t have to buy it!”
“Five hundred taels!”
“…”
“Damn, why are you back?”
This was the old man’s reaction when he saw Fang Che.
Upon hearing this, Fang Che’s suspicions were immediately confirmed.
Though vague, it didn’t stop him from bluffing.
“Yes, I missed you.”
Fang Che simply moved a stool over and sat beside the old man’s money counter, smiling and asking, “When do you close? Can I treat the senior to some wine?”
The old man replied grumply, “Never. I don’t close all year round.”
Fang Che squinted and smiled, “That’s quite tiring. Although a set of books can earn you five hundred taels, you shouldn’t overwork yourself. After all, you’re getting on in years, and your body can’t take it.”
The old man’s brows furrowed, and his eyes narrowed as he looked at Fang Che. “You’re talking in riddles, boy. Has someone told you something?”
Fang Che replied, “How could that be? I don’t know anyone, so who would tell me such a secret?”
The old man suddenly grew furious, his forehead’s veins popping out. “I knew this bastard couldn’t be trusted, spilling all sorts of secrets!”
Fang Che frowned, “Senior, that’s a bit unreasonable. What did I say to make you suddenly angry?”
The old man snorted, still looking frail, but his spirit suddenly changed, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. He said softly, “You said, ‘Who would tell me such a secret?’ Heh, heh, explain that to me. What does it mean?”
Fang Che frowned and calmly replied, “It’s just my own observation and guess. Besides, I don’t even know who you are or your identity. Saying this much is already a stretch.”
The old man laughed, “You’re pretty collected, your qi cultivation seems decent. Then explain the secret you mentioned.”
Fang Che said, “I really just speculating.”
“What’s your reason?”
FAng Che listed his reasons one by one, “Aren’t these enough? Why would someone else need to tell me?”
The old man sneered, “Why are you rushing to explain? Are you afraid someone will blame you?”
Fang Che’s forehead veins bulged, “Senior, I don’t understand why you’re harping on this topic. No one has told me anything. Could I make someone up?”
“Haha…”
The old man’s eyes, full of world-weary mockery, said it all: “Keep your sophistry.”
Fang Che was speechless, helplessly spreading his hands, “Senior, you’re completely unreasonable, not even giving me a chance to argue…”
The old man snorted, clearly displeased, “You keep saying I’m old and tired. What do you mean, don’t you understand?”
(End of chapter )
The old man sneered, "Trying to show off in front of me? Do you think my lifetime of Wulin experience was gained by eating shit?"
Fang Che laughed heartily and said, "But after all, meeting is a form of destiny. You’ve misunderstood me quite a bit. How about this—I’ll treat you to a drink. It’s much more comfortable to talk over a glass of wine than just sitting here and chatting."
The old man’s expression turned exasperated, "I have absolutely no interest in drinking with any of you."
Just then, a martial artist approached with a set of books in hand, "Check out."
"Five hundred taels."
The martial artist clearly knew the price and immediately paid.
Fang Che smiled, "I’m sorry, but we’re closing today. No sales."
The martial artist was taken aback, looking at Fang Che with an unfriendly expression, "Who the hell are you?"
Fang Che slowly placed the Guardian Belt on the table, then with a slap, he placed the Life and Death Order beside it, smiling, "Southeast Headquarters, Life and Death Patrol Unit, Fang Che."
Instantly, the martial artist’s face changed as if he had seen Yanyan himself. His eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he blurted out, "Fang Butcher?!"
Fang Che frowned, "Hmm?"
"Fang… Fang Captain?" The martial artist was so scared his legs turned to jelly, and he slapped himself on the cheek.
"Indeed, it is I."
"Apologies… Apologies… I am truly sorry. I failed to recognize a true hero…"
The martial artist hurriedly returned the set of books to the bookshelf, bowed deeply, and backed out of the bookstore, his face dripping with sweat, which he didn’t even bother to wipe away. With a forced smile, he said, "Apologies… Apologies… I’ve disturbed you… Farewell… No… May we never meet again…"
He then ran out the door at full speed.
The old man stared in shock at the silver that had slipped through his fingers, his mustache trembling with anger.
He turned his head furiously, "You, you, you… what are you trying to do?!"
Fang Che smiled, "I want to have a drink with you."
The old man’s hands trembled, "… Bastard!"
Although the bookstore was large, the commotion here was not insignificant. Every Wulin person has keen senses, and they had all heard Fang Che reveal his identity.
One by one, the Wulin guests buying books were struck as if by a bolt of lightning.
Their minds were filled with the despairing thought, 'I just wanted to buy a book, why did I step into the Yanyan Pavilion?'
They all put down the books in their hands and quietly walked out.
As they passed Fang Che, they smiled nervously, beads of cold sweat on their foreheads, then backed out the door and immediately ran away.
In no time, the bookstore was empty.
In the distance, they could faintly hear people talking in low voices.
"Fck… Fang Butcher is actually here… My legs are shaking…"
"My legs are cramping up… Ow, let me rub it…"
"Buying a book and bumping into Yanyan… What bad luck today. I’ll go find Xiaotao to wash away this bad luck…"
"Phew, meeting Yanyan is better. If it’s not your time, you won’t die even if you meet Yanyan. But meeting Fang Butcher, he’ll send you to Yanyan no matter what… I’m lucky to have seen Fang Butcher and still be alive… I’ll go celebrate and find Xiaotao to unwind…"
"I didn’t do anything wrong, but I felt a chill down my spine when I entered the bookstore. Now I know why… Fang Butcher is with him, carrying tens of thousands of phantoms…"
"…"
A few more people were still cautiously keeping watch from a distance.
"What are you doing?"
"I heard Scholarly Fragrance Bookstore has The Sovereign Over All World… "
"Heh… Don’t blame me for not warning you, Fang Butcher is inside!"
"Who!!!?" An instant scream of shock.
"Fang Butcher!"
"Really? Fck… Doesn’t matter if it’s true or not, I’m not going over…"
Gradually, more and more Wulin people gathered on both sides, filling the teahouses.
Then someone had a different thought, "Everyone, don’t make a sound. Let’s see who the unlucky dog is…"
Then a truly unlucky dog went in.
Everyone watched with wide eyes.
The guy who went in came out backing up, almost touching the ground, trembling as he backed out, then turned and ran, but tripped and fell.
He got up and kept running…
Thus, the onlookers all burst into laughter, delighted at the misfortune.
"Deserved! Hahahaha…"
A few unlucky souls, fuming with rage, went up the teahouse, caught a familiar face and started scolding, "Damn you, Old Wang… Why didn’t you warn me Fang Butcher was in there? From now on, I cut ties with you, and neither of us will recognize each other!"
"Don’t… Brother Li,’t,, I really didn’t you… Come… Come… but comes. Let, Come, but, come, and’s0…,,…,,0…… Come… the face, Ick…"
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"Ha… Don’t mention it! Entering, I saw a Life and Order on my face.! Where the hell out in was?"
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"How about we go for a drink?"
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"How about we go for a drink?"
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The old man was so furious that he was gasping for breath, his face turning red with anger. "Is it just a matter of one day? With your despicable reputation, my business is as good as ruined! For at least three months, don't even think about any improvement."
Fang Che, one of the five top experts, rubbed his chin and said, "Has my reputation already reached such a notorious level?"
"You're damn right about that!"
The old man was driven mad with anger. "What do you suggest we do then?"
"Let's have a drink and drown our sorrows." Fang Che stood up and said, "Please, old man."
"I'm not going!"
"Then I won't leave today. I'll come back tomorrow, and the day after as well."
"I will never let you step foot in here again!"
"Then I'll stand at the door! I'll stand on the street!"
Fang Che said, "Anyway, I insist on having a drink with you."
The old man exploded with rage. "Fang Che! What the hell do you want?"
"Life is short, so drink and sing," Fang Che said. "I just want to share a drink with you and speak my heart out."
"You're dragging me out for a drink just like that?"
The old man felt his anger rising, and his head was about to burst with blood. "How am I supposed to live after this?"
"Don't worry. After I show up today, basically no one in Donghu Zhou will dare to cause you any more trouble!" Fang Che said.
"You don't even need to say that. No one dares to cause trouble, but no one will buy books either," he added.
"So, I'll go out and buy some vegetables. Let's drink here in the store. That's fine too!"
Fang Che was confident and sure that the old man wouldn't dare do anything to him.
From their previous confrontation, it was clear.
This old man... Hmph, he must have connections with the upper ranks of the Protectors.
Since he made contact, what would the upper ranks say? There's no need to guess.
"That won't do either!"
The old man angrily said, "You go buy vegetables, buy wine, and act like you're going home. Don't let this store be associated with me... I want to drink two hundred years' worth of Iron Blood Terrace wine, not a year less. And I'll... I'll buy it somewhere else... Wait for you. Remember to disguise yourself! You know how to disguise, don't you, you little killer?"
"Just relax, old man!"
Fang Che laughed and walked over to pick up a set of books. "Five hundred taels?"
"Five hundred taels! Give it to me!"
"I'll give it to you when we drink!"
Fang Che held a thick stack of books and strode out the door.
The sun was already high in the morning.
The old man stomped and pounded his chest in the store. "I'm fucking... I'm fucking...!"
"What a sin!"
...
Fang Che emerged with a stack of books, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
They all looked on.
Then they saw Fang Che directly pasting a notice on the bookstore door.
He strode away.
The crowd gathered around the notice: "Store Closure for three days!"
Suddenly, they understood.
"So Fang the Butcher is here to investigate a case."
"What's the matter? Store Closure for just three days, is that all?"
"Never mind, never mind... As long as it doesn't involve us, it's fine."
"Let's go, let's go. Those who want to buy books can come back in three days."
"Will Fang the Butcher still be here in three days? I'm a bit scared."
"Since there's a notice, it's definitely a three-day closure. That's how the Protectors work. So it's fine, it's fine."
This was Fang Che's idea, the best way to salvage the old man's bookstore—a time limit.
Three days, just three days.
After three days, the bookstore would slowly recover, but without the notice... Just as the old man said, it might take half a year or even lead to closure! Fang the Butcher's reputation was that intimidating!
"I'd rather go through the nine halls of Yanyan Pavilion than let Fang the Butcher catch a glimpse!"
In an ordinary person's home, Fang Che had already received worship at a Birth Shrine. But in the eyes of Martial Artists, especially those from the Martial World, Fang the Butcher had reached a terrifying level where even babies would stop crying.
In the afternoon.
Fang Che secretly arrived at a very ordinary place.
It was exquisite.
Spirit Plants formed a grape trellis that covered the entire courtyard. It was summer, and crystal-like grapes hung quietly on the vines.
Carrying wine and dishes, Fang Che immediately revealed his true face, smiling and saying, "Your taste is so refined. Even this grape vine is a Spirit Plant disguise. Tch, even Spirit Plants can be disguised. Senior, you're truly a hidden master."
The old man snorted, rolling his eyes. "Close the door."
Bang.
The front door closed.
The old man threw a Soundproof Barrier that covered the entire courtyard.
He immediately threw three more.
The entire courtyard was thoroughly covered.
Fang Che's heart trembled; this was so... terrifying? This old guy was indeed a hidden expert!
It seemed Fang Che had chosen the right path today.
The old man looked at Fang Che with a cold smile, his voice chilling. "Fang, if you don't give me an explanation today, I'll make sure you never leave this place!"
(End of Chapter)
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