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Chapter 550: Fang Che's Attitude [Two-in-One]
Chapter 550: Fang Che's Attitude [Two-in-One]
The Yinshen Palace mobilized all their forces to investigate the Fang Family in Crimson Flame City and the Fang Family in Biyue City.
The information they gathered was largely consistent.
Although there were some discrepancies between the accounts of Crimson Flame City and the Fang Family in Biyue City, such as the claim that 'Third Master Fang went out to search for medicine and rescued a woman in distress'... and so on.
However, Fang Xiao's experience of being in a coma for twenty years was an undeniable fact, with solid evidence.
Thus, the Yinshen Palace began a thorough investigation into the Fang Family in Crimson Flame City, but after gathering all the evidence, they had no choice but to submit the report.
Because... everything, absolutely everything, matched up perfectly! Everything could be verified.
Naturally, there were those in the lower ranks of the Fang Family in Crimson Flame City who were not well-informed about Third Master Fang, given his twenty-year coma. However, there were still some who remembered him, especially as his story had become widely discussed during this time.
Third Master Fang's search for his family had become a series of jokes, with everyone telling the story with great enthusiasm, as if they could personally relate...
"Poor Third Master Fang, he's become a long-term laborer in Biyue City now..."
"There's no other way, if it were me, I wouldn't give him any face either. He didn't even know he had a son, and after twenty years of silence, he suddenly shows up at their doorstep... It's a miracle they didn't beat him to death."
"That's true."
"It's said that the family head has prepared a gift and is personally leading a team to Biyue City."
"Going there probably won't make a difference. They need the son's acknowledgment... Otherwise, Third Master Fang won't be able to find a wife."
"Hehehe... This is truly a bizarre story. The father and mother want to get married, but the son needs to give his approval... Otherwise, Third Master Fang won't be able to remarry."
"You don't know shit. Do you know who Third Master Fang's son is? He's Fang Che, the current Guardian of the Southeast Headquarters, who wields the Order of Life and Death!"
"What? It's actually Captain Fang?"
"Of course... So this time, it's going to be difficult for Third Master Fang. If Captain Fang disagrees, Third Master Fang might not be able to stand his ground in the entire Southeast region."
"Captain Fang's prestige in the Southeast is too high... With a single tearful complaint, Third Master Fang will instantly become a deadbeat dad that everyone wants to beat up... Abandoning his wife and child for twenty years, tsk tsk..."
Both Fang Families were in a state of emergency. The Fang Family in Biyue City also sent people on horseback to inquire about Fang Xiao's reputation in the Southwest and his character before falling into a coma, including whether he had any wives or concubines.
The Yixin Sect was making inquiries, the Only Righteous Sect was awaiting news, and the Guardian was also seeking information. The Guardian's focus was on whether 'this newly emerged father of Captain Fang had any connections with other sects, and if there was a link or conspiracy involving the Only Righteous Sect.'
Of course, all these investigations were conducted in secret.
In any case, the news was spreading like wildfire...
It must be said that there was one thing... All the secrets had come to light, and Fang Yunzheng and Fang Qianyi felt somewhat embarrassed.
However, on the one hand, they were victims of a setup, having been drugged against their will, so at most, it would just add another bizarre tale to the martial world.
More importantly, if these events were not made public, they would lack credibility! On the contrary, for Fang Zhengang, it was an opportunity to clear his sister's name: "My sister did not betray her marital vows, nor did she lead a promiscuous life. Instead, she was framed and then forced to separate from her brother-in-law!"
This was a reasonable and understandable situation, a matter of human nature.
It was better than having people whispering behind their backs: "Look at how glorious the Fang Family's eldest daughter is, and how successful her son is. Do you know where the son came from? Hehe... He was brought back from some unknown place during a trip..."
They didn't even know who the father was...
It's true that as Fang Che's success grew, these rumors gradually gained traction.
After all, the dark past of prominent figures is always a fascinating topic, and people spread these stories regardless of their truth.
But with Fang Yunzheng's appearance, the situation was fundamentally changed.
Therefore, Fang Zhengang did not hide anything about the past, and instead, he actively encouraged the spread of the story...
As the news spread throughout the world, it caused quite a stir.
However, it left the investigators from the Yinshen Palace feeling dazed, and when the headquarters of the Only Righteous Sect in Yanan reviewed the report, they were left with a headache.
But everything was reasonable: What's wrong with a man who woke up after being in a coma for twenty years and now wants to find his wife?
What's the problem with that? As for the previous coincidental meeting and the resulting pregnancy, this... this was not mentioned before, how could you let an unmarried pregnant woman explain herself? So, these... are not issues.
The problem, after going around in circles, returned to the original point: Fang Xiao! Everyone felt that this guy should not have appeared!
Moreover, after he appeared, he turned out to be a high-grade Venerable cultivator, and his cultivation base was indeed a bit too high.
Yanan finally put down the matter with a headache: "Keep an eye on it, but don't bother with it for now. Let the Night Demon handle his own affairs."
With this response, the Yinshen Palace also felt relieved.
Finally, it's not my problem, but thinking about it, Fang Xiao's experience is truly filled with legendary colors.
So, he sent a message to Fang Che: "How do you plan to handle this?"
When he opened the communication jade, it was already filled with complaints from Fang Che.
"Master, what is this? How did I suddenly have a father out of nowhere? What am I supposed to do now?"
"I have no memory of him from my childhood, and now he suddenly appears... Master, this can't be a conspiracy, right?"
"Is he intentionally trying to take advantage of us? Why does it feel like he's trying to ride on our coattails?"
"Master, what should I do?"
"Master, please give me some advice. You have to help me come up with a solution!"
Yinshen Palace was stumped again.
How am I supposed to give you advice?
He called Mu Linyuan and Qian Sanjiang to discuss, and Yinshen Palace looked at them with a headache: "You've heard about Night Demon's situation, right?"
Mu Linyuan and Qian Sanjiang nodded together, both silent, looking at Yinshen Palace.
"Do you have any thoughts? Share your opinions," Yinshen Palace urged.
"What can we possibly think about?" The two of them looked confused: "This is their family matter."
"But now Night Demon is also agitated, asking me to come up with a solution."
Yinshen Palace looked pained: "He's also at a loss about this matter, not knowing what to do...
Mu Linyuan and the other two looked at each other.
Thinking about Night Demon's current situation, they couldn't help but sigh.
Yes, after living for so long, growing up to the age of nineteen, not knowing he had a father, and now suddenly appearing...
Even if his mother often mentioned it in his ear, but this sudden matter still left him at a loss.
It was inevitable that the kind of grievance, resentment, and anger would erupt together...
What child could accept such a thing?
Mu Linyuan sighed: "Sect Master, there's really no way. In Night Demon's situation, it's even more difficult to understand than those with biological fathers who died, and after the child grew up, the mother chose to remarry. In his case... he has a father, who didn't care for twenty years, and now that the child has achieved success, this father shows up... This is fucking..."
Qian Sanjiang nodded: "You can't blame Night Demon, even I would feel unable to accept it."
Yinshen Palace looked pained: "His newly appeared father is also a sudden surprise, and now Night Demon insists that I give him advice. How can I help him with this?"
"What did Night Demon say?"
The two of them asked together.
Yinshen Palace opened the communication jade and saw Night Demon's recent message: "Master, please think of a way to get rid of this guy."
Mu Linyuan and Qian Sanjiang burst out laughing together.
"Then, Sect Master, you go figure it out. It seems our Night Demon really doesn't want to see this father."
"What can I do?"
Yinshen Palace said angrily: "I am the Sect Master of Yixin Sect, do I also need to manage his father and mother's love life?"
"The problem is that Sect Master, you do have the qualifications to speak..." Mu Linyuan laughed, his shoulders shaking.
Qian Sanjiang urged: "Sect Master, ask Night Demon, what if we secretly get rid of his father?"
Yinshen Palace's eyes lit up, and he replied: "I'll send a few people to take care of your father? How about it?"
On the other side, Night Demon immediately replied: "Master, this... isn't it a bit too much?"
"Hahahaha..."
The three old demons laughed together, thoroughly amused.
As expected, this was his reaction!
"After all, he's still my father... If I send people to get rid of him... that... doesn't seem right either."
Night Demon replied: "Just get rid of him, right?"
"The problem is that you can't get rid of him..."
Yinshen Palace replied: "You figure it out yourself. It seems like your father also had no choice back then, and he was unconscious... There are more details, go back and ask your mother."
As a master, he couldn't bring himself to say something like 'I heard your mother forced herself on him' to his disciple.
Let Night Demon find out for himself.
Night Demon's message clearly showed that he was going crazy: "Ahhh... Master, what is this? Everything is finally going smoothly for me, and suddenly this happens! I don't care, you figure it out for me!"
He actually started to shirk responsibility.
Yinshen Palace held back his laughter: "I also have no choice!"
So, he picked up the communication jade again and sent Night Demon's conversation to Yan Nan as a joke, of course, to flatter the Vice Sect Master.
I'll give you a riddle: "Vice Sect Master... Night Demon strongly resists the sudden appearance of a father, asking me to come up with a solution. I have no idea what to do, so I seek the Vice Sect Master's instructions."
Yan Nan also found it genuinely amusing.
He immediately replied: "Damn it, I, the Vice Sect Master of the Only Righteous Sect, do I also need to handle his family matters? Yinshen Palace, have you lost your mind?"
After scolding, he also laughed.
Because he had always ignored Night Demon himself, the child's wishes.
Now, putting himself in Night Demon's shoes, he also felt thoroughly amused.
This... is indeed not very pleasant.
So, he gave Yinshen Palace a new order: "Keep me updated on the outcome of Night Demon's situation."
Yinshen Palace immediately felt relieved.
It seemed that the Vice Sect Master also wanted to watch the show.
Instantly energized, he had flattered the Vice Sect Master well, truly wise and martial.
"As you command, I will fulfill the mission with my life!"
The Deputy Sect Master of the Yin Sect obediently played along.
He immediately stood up.
"Should we go out for a stroll and enjoy the scenery? We can also inspect the various branches of the Yixin Sect while we're at it. We can disguise ourselves and conduct an undercover investigation."
The Yinshen Palace asked with a meaningful tone.
Mu Linyuan and the other two understood his intentions and nodded in agreement, "Indeed, the Yixin Sect is in disarray, and we should go and take a look!"
So the three of them quickly got ready and leisurely left the Yixin Sect.
They set off to 'inspect the Jianghu'.
This inspection had only one objective, which was... the Biyue City where there was no trace of the Yixin Sect's influence!
On Donghu Zhou, Fang Che was genuinely flustered.
He never expected that his irresponsible father would actually show up at this time.
"What the hell... What's the identity of this old man? Isn't he supposed to be some kind of hero? What kind of impact will his appearance have?"
"This is just causing trouble for me..."
Fang Che's complaints were partly for the benefit of the Yinshen Palace.
But a part of it was also genuine.
You could have just stayed put, why did you have to come out and do this... What's the point, my dear father? At least, during this period of time...
This news seemed to have legs of its own.
By the time Fang Che found out, Donghu Zhou was already buzzing with the news.
"Have you heard? Fang Chache's father has arrived!"
"Tsk tsk... So Fang Captain has never seen his father since he was born..."
"This father is so carefree, waiting for his son to become an official and then coming out to claim him... I despise him!"
"Exactly, is this even human? He disappeared for twenty years without a word, and now that his son has become an official, he suddenly shows up... Haha, what kind of person is he..."
"Silence, you know nothing... There's more to this story..."
...
In the Southeast Headquarters.
Many people had already heard the news.
"Fang Chache's father..."
"Fang Captain's father..."
"That father..."
It was undeniable that the news spread faster than the wind. The Biyue City's Guardian Hall played a crucial role in this.
The entire Southeast was suddenly flooded with the word 'father' on everyone's lips.
Even overnight, various versions of the story had emerged, and storytellers had already begun to vividly narrate the tale.
"Speaking of Fang Chache's father..."
This matter was not significant, and in fact, it was quite minor. But the problem was that it involved a sensitive figure: Fang Che!
So suddenly, it created a celebrity effect.
The public was engrossed in the gossip.
Everyone was all ears, eager to hear the latest.
Mo Gaiyun and the others had also heard the news, and when they saw Fang Che, they surrounded him, "Boss, we heard about your family..."
"Boss, they say your father..."
"Boss... about this matter..."
Lin Yameng was also worried, "A Che... I heard your father came home? What's going on... It's so sudden..."
Fang Che's face turned dark, and before he could get angry, he saw Zhao Shanhe and An Ruoxing approaching together.
"Fang Che, we heard about your father..."
Fang Che's face showed utter disinterest, "The two of you are also here to watch the show... It seems the ancients were right, everyone is a gossip."
"We didn't come to watch the show." Zhao Shanhe's face was full of curiosity, and he restrained himself as he said, "We came to ask you, do you need to take a few days off to handle some personal matters?"
An Ruoxing shook her hand, revealing a piece of paper, "I've even brought the leave form, and it's already signed. How many days do you need?"
Fang Che was exasperated, "When did I ever say that I wanted to go home? I didn't, right?"
"But we feel that you should go home for a while."
Zhao Shanhe and An Ruoxing spoke.
"..."
Fang Che was speechless.
Mo Gaiyun and the others stepped forward together, "Boss, you really should go home for a while."
"Yes, yes, if you're too embarrassed to go alone, we've all made preparations and will accompany you."
All seven of them had faces that said, 'I want to see the gossip'.
They looked at Fang Che with anticipation.
Ideally, they could follow Boss Fang and go back together.
It would be so satisfying to witness it all.
Moreover, we can do it under the pretext of 'inspecting Biyue City', without affecting our work.
We're not even taking a vacation, our bonuses and salaries will still be paid.
Fang Che looked at the group of people eagerly waiting to see the show with a sense of helplessness.
Suddenly, he felt an urge to hit someone. He turned around and picked up a big stick, ready to take action.
But when he saw Zhao Shanhe and An Ruoxing both looking at him with cold smiles, he realized they were daring him to make a move. The two of them simultaneously rolled up their sleeves.
There was no way he could beat these two right now!
Fang Che threw down the stick with a thud, feeling completely helpless.
He felt a sense of 'I'm tired, let it all end'.
With his head hanging low, he took the leave form from An Ruoxing's hand without a word and turned to walk back to his room.
"Wait!"
An Ruoxing said, "According to the principles of humanitarian care in our Southeast Headquarters... As a Southeast Chief Officer, I should accompany you to express the concern of the Guardian of the Southeast Headquarters..."
Fang Che was exasperated. He turned around, his face contorted, and said through gritted teeth, "Chief Officer, is listening not enough?
"You have to see the commotion in person? How free are you?"
"This is not just a spectacle. You, Captain Fang, are the one who wields the Life and Death Order. Your family's addition is a major event, and we need to investigate and help you sort out your family affairs. Moreover, we have to report to the Guardian Headquarters!"
An Ruoxing, with a serious expression, said, "Captain Fang, what do you take us two as? Are we that idle?"
Zhao Shanhe nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right! Fang Che, your attitude is problematic!"
Fang Che, enraged, said, "Even if we go, do both of you need to go? Isn't this just spectating?"
Zhao Shanhe said, "That makes sense. Deputy Chief An, you stay here to hold down the fort. I'll go by myself."
An Ruoxing: "..."
This damn Zhao Shanhe, you truly don't do a thing.
The moment something happens, you push me out, and it's so smooth! Have you gotten used to it? You react so quickly, it's like a conditioned reflex to sell me out!
Just you wait! An Ruoxing lowered her head and remained silent.
On Fang Che's side, he also lowered his head in deep thought, saying, "Let me think, my mind is in turmoil right now."
Everyone understood and dispersed.
Zhao Shanhe called Yu Zhongge to his side and said, "Report any situation immediately. This matter is of great importance and cannot be taken lightly."
After giving instructions, he left with An Ruoxing.
Fang Che's feet felt like they were dragging a thousand pounds as he walked towards the room.
At the door, Ye Meng stood with Ren Chun and the other nine, their eyes filled with concern as they watched him.
Everyone understood that Fang Che's heart was filled with complex emotions, and even his mind was likely in a chaotic state.
Ren Chun and the others looked at Fang Che with concern. Ren Dong wanted to say something but ended up hiding her little head in Ye Meng's waist, afraid to speak.
Fang Che's heart was weary.
What he said to Yinshen Palace was indeed out of anger, but some words were indeed his true thoughts.
As the saying goes, true feelings are the most moving.
Yinshen Palace couldn't sense Fang Che's sincerity and wouldn't be so concerned.
Fang Che's true feelings were that he didn't oppose his mother finding his father, and he also wished her happiness, even more so, he hoped for a family reunion.
But... why should he, after twenty years of neglect, suddenly return and act as a father? Why? Why, after these twenty years, did he not even know he had a son, but suddenly, upon returning, he had one, and the son was so promising?
Why?
Ye Meng, with concern, said, "You don't need to be so troubled. Think positively, and besides, we've discussed this matter many times before, haven't we? Why be so troubled?"
Fang Che sighed and said from the heart, "I know, what you say makes sense, and I also know that this matter was bound to happen sooner or later. But it's a matter of being proactive or passive. If I help my mother find her husband, we proactively searched and understood the hardships of these years. It's not that he's heartless, but there's a reason for everything..."
He sighed and said, "Then everything would be easier to handle, and my acceptance wouldn't be so resistant."
"After all, we've investigated from various angles and endured countless hardships to find him."
"But he came to us... this... it's..."
Fang Che looked up at the sky, "I just can't accept it, you understand, right? We didn't plan to give up; we were prepared to search the entire world for him. But before we even started our efforts, you rushed here... this... it's like skipping the process... sigh... I don't even know what to say."
On the other side.
Feng Xiangdong stopped joking and said, "Did the boss ever doubt that this might be fake?"
"It's absolutely impossible to be fake." Fang Che shook his head, "Since he came to us, it must be real. There's no way to verify the father-son relationship, but if it's fake, how many lives would they have if they came to claim to be my father?"
"That's true."
Feng Xiangdong deeply agreed.
If it were fake, it would directly provoke the Guardian and the Seven Great Families of the Continent!
Even those belonging to the Feng Yu Xue Three Great Families wouldn't dare to do such a thing.
There was a knot in Fang Che's heart. The bigger problem was how to untie it.
Ye Meng, noticing Ren Chun's expression, smiled and asked, "You seem to have something to say?"
Ren Chun hesitated and stammered, afraid to speak.
"Speak boldly," Ye Meng encouraged.
Ren Chun coughed and kicked Ren Dong with her foot. The little girl gathered her courage and said in a low voice, "My brother and I... we both envy our big brother..."
"Envy?"
"Yes, we're very envious... If it were us... whether we found our father and mother, or they found us... we would be happy, we would cry tears of joy..."
"Unlike our big brother, who feels so troubled."
As the little girl spoke, her eyes welled up with tears.
She turned and buried her head in Ren Chun's embrace, crying out, "I miss my father and mother... waaah..."
(End of Chapter)
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