The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 599: Nine Geniuses (Combined) - Novel Cool

Chapter 599: Nine Geniuses (Combined)

Chapter 599: Nine Geniuses (Combined)

"Me?"

Zhao Ying'er hesitated for a moment and said, "Director Fang, you will know about my background one day."

She smiled, "I'm not on the opposing side."

Fang Che nodded, his suspicions deepening.

"Over there, there's a separate row of small houses, nine of them. For those nine little guys to live in."

Fang Che pointed, "There's also a separate martial training ground... and other facilities like bathing, washing, and convenience are all available."

"That's great."

Ye Meng had actually been pondering this issue as well. After all, the little ones couldn't stay in the Patrol Hall for long; it would be inappropriate to turn an official department into something like a kindergarten. While no one might say anything for a short time, eventually, someone would surely complain.

Seeing that Fang Che had everything arranged, Ye Meng felt relieved.

During this period, Shadow had appeared several times, reporting Fang Che's movements, and Ye Meng had diligently reported everything back up the chain.

Fang Chaxun began a rigorous inspection of the administrative departments in Donghu Continent.

Suddenly, a large number of officials in Donghu were killed.

This made Fang Tu's name resound once again.

At the same time, the Night Demon frequently appeared, patrolling all the Oneheart Sect's strongholds in the vicinity and killing many people.

There were also some people who, due to Fang Chaxun's identity, he couldn't personally deal with; the Night Demon killed them all.

Thus, a sudden wave of panic swept through the area.

The Night Demon's appearance in Donghu was enough to keep the Guardians busy.

However, the Night Demon mostly killed people outside the city, without yet moving into the city, which gave some peace of mind to Zhao Shan He and others, but also made them even more anxious.

After all, the Night Demon's existence was like a thorn in the back for the Southeast Headquarters of the Guardians.

It was like having a fish bone stuck in the throat.

The Southeast Headquarters began setting up checkpoints in all directions, while Fang Che's workload became even heavier. During the day, he sometimes went out to strike corrupt officials, and at night, he was required to participate in ambushes to capture the Night Demon.

Fang Che took the opportunity to request a raise: "You haven't fulfilled your promise yet."

Zhao Shan He had no choice but to pinch his nose and quickly report it up the chain.

White Cloud Continent was being swept clean, but compared to White Elephant Continent and Donghu Continent, the number of people caught was relatively small. However, underground in White Cloud Continent, a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood had truly emerged.

On White Apple Island, the sweeping was also underway on the surface, while underground, they took advantage of their free time to sweep through a batch.

With the two major cities taking action simultaneously, and with the precedent set by Donghu and White Elephant Continents, everyone clearly understood the Guardians' resolve to clean up the Southeastern Seventeen Provinces.

Countless underworld forces evacuated the Southeast overnight.

A wave of resignations also swept through, with all the officials in the Southeast feeling the pressure of their current positions...

For those officials who temporarily requested resignation, Fang Che's order was: "All of them should be arrested first, controlled, and await interrogation."

His thinking was simple: If you were a good official, why would you run?

In short, the Southeast was now a scene of widespread chaos, with every city, except Donghu and White Elephant, in a state of turmoil.

But the Guardians ignored it, maintaining daily management. As for the chaos... whoever caused it was in for trouble, and they couldn't blame anyone for not foreseeing it.

Amidst this turmoil... Zhao Shan He was once again shocked.

The Southeast Headquarters Chief Administrator of the Only Righteous Sect, Feng Yun, had arrived at the Southeast Headquarters of the Guardians, openly and formally visiting the front gate.

Zhao Shan He was utterly bewildered by this news.

Why was the Southeastern Seventeen Provinces in turmoil now? The biggest reason was the capture of the Only Righteous Sect's people.

To put it bluntly, every day, your sect's people were being slaughtered.

And you actually come for a friendly visit?

But no matter how incomprehensible it was, Feng Yun had already arrived at the gate, and he came for a formal friendly visit. You could refuse to accept it, but you couldn't harm him.

Zhao Shan He thought about it and decided to have a 'friendly meeting' with Feng Yun.

Then he discovered that this young master was indeed there for a 'friendly visit.' He didn't talk about anything sensitive; he just wanted to get to know each other, introduce his responsibilities, and sincerely request that in the future, the Only Righteous Sect and the Southeast Headquarters of the Guardians 'coexist peacefully and flourish together.'

Zhao Shan He was so shocked that he lost all expression.

He really wanted to ask, "Young Master Feng Yun, how did you manage to say this without breaking character?"

After a polite but utterly unproductive conversation, Feng Yun made a request.

"Once, in the Yin-Yang World, Captain Fang Che and I were comrades who shared life and death. Now that Captain Fang holds a vital position and has made tremendous achievements, shaking the Southeast, I am very happy for him. So this time, I also wanted to visit an old friend."

In other words, he wanted to meet Captain Fang.

"This... Captain Fang's whereabouts are unknown... let me check."

Zhao Shan He gave An Ruoxing a look.

An Ruoxing started contacting Fang Che.

Fang Che was taken aback.

At this moment, it was absolutely crucial to avoid meeting with Feng Yun. He had just met with the Starlight Captain and left, who knows if he would notice that they were the same person?

Fang Che would definitely not take such a risk.

So he replied to An Ruoxing, "Please convey my message to Chief Commander Feng Yun: We are enemies, and the boundaries are clear. I am a guardian, you are a demonic follower. If we are to meet, it will only be on the battlefield. Whether it's life or death, we'll each use our own means."

"Regarding the mention of companions, I return the same words; as for the title of old friend, I am unworthy and dare not accept it. I respectfully inform Cloudy, this time, when you return, restrain your subordinates. If they dare to invade again, I will definitely not let them off!"

A stern refusal!

When An Ruoxing saw this reply, his heart felt as if he had eaten an ice cube on a hot day, leaving him with an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

He passed the message to Zhao Shan He, and Zhao Shan He's eyebrows and eyes curved upwards in a smile.

"Ahem, Captain Fang is busy with official duties and probably won't be able to make it. Here's a letter from him for Cloudy."

Zhao Shan He pretended to be sincere as he spoke and was about to hand over the Communication Jade.

Obviously, he wanted to use Fang Che's letter to make Feng Yun feel uncomfortable.

But Feng Yun didn't take it. He smiled faintly and said, "Then we'll find another opportunity. As for Captain Fang's letter, I won't read it. If there's anything, we can talk about it when we meet in the future, it's the same."

Zhao Shan He was taken aback. "You're not even going to look at it?"

How well do you think you know Fang Che?

In actuality, Zhao Shan He had misunderstood. Feng Yun knew that if Fang Che wasn't coming, he wouldn't have anything good to say. Why would he go and ask for trouble?

Instead of reading it, it would make both Zhao Shan He and An Ruoxing feel frustrated for a long time...

Because... their purpose hadn't been achieved.

After a brief 'friendly meeting', Feng Yun left with Feng Yi and Feng Er, and he requested, "We'll be touring around Donghu Continent for a while longer. If there's any trouble, please bear with your understanding."

What could Zhao Shan He say? He could only grudgingly accept it.

Watching Feng Yun leave, Zhao Shan He felt a suffocating discomfort in his heart.

He couldn't breathe in or out, and the feeling was indescribable. After a long while, he finally let out a loud fart, and then he gloomily said to An Ruoxing, "Did you notice? This Feng Yun is not someone I can deal with."

An Ruoxing praised, "You're so smart! You even noticed that!"

Zhao Shan He's face darkened instantly. The temperature of the room seemed to drop.

After leaving the Southeast Headquarters, Feng Yun acted like a tourist, visiting various scenic spots and historical sites in Donghu Continent.

Watching the escort carriages of the Heavenly Escort Agency, he saw teams with flags leaving one after another.

Feng Yun's eyes narrowed.

"News from the family has arrived. It mentions when Xing Shao came to White Cloud Continent, but it doesn't mention the Heavenly Escort Agency or Starlight."

Feng Yi reported via sound transmission.

"I expected as much."

Feng Yun nodded indifferently. "How's the investigation into Starlight's information going?"

"All past records are traceable, but some parts... should be from the time Xing Shao arrived in White Cloud Continent, some messages became blurred, and the light was obscured. Until, according to the timeline, when Deputy Chief Sect Master Yan became the Chief Escort Master of the Heavenly Escort Agency, Starlight's light was once again dimmed. But later, it was obviously the Deputy Chief Sect Master's doing." Feng Yi explained.

Feng Yun smiled faintly. "Feng Xing did well. If we hadn't stumbled upon this place by accident, he would have kept this secret from us. He must be very proud now... his secret trump card is actually valued by the Deputy Chief Sect Master... hehe."

"Still no news from Night Demon, right?"

"Recently, they've been active outside the city a few times, but then they disappeared."

"Hmm."

Feng Yun furrowed his brows. "This Southeast is truly becoming more and more mysterious. After arriving here, I realized that whether it's Deputy Chief Sect Master Yan or Eastern Strategist, their attention is focused here. But my level is not high enough... in this intertwined situation, I dare not take any action, fearing it might affect both sides' plans. And the higher-ups aren't giving any instructions... no wonder Chancellor Wu had such a difficult time back then."

"Perhaps Deputy Chief Sect Master Yan sent me here to maintain peace in the Southeast... allowing him and the Eastern Strategist to develop their hidden agenda..."

Feng Yun sighed and seemed lost in thought for a while before saying, "Feng Yi, do you know what I'm thinking now?"

"I don't know." Feng Yi lowered his eyes.

"I'm thinking... Feng Xing is nothing... for any major decision-making matters, we don't even get a hint. And we, the younger generation of the Feng family, are still scrambling for a small advantage. Our vision is so short-sighted!"

Feng Yun took a deep breath and looked up at the clouds in the sky. He said softly, "Only when you truly reach the clouds... like Deputy Chief Sect Master Yan and the Eastern Strategist's position, will you have the qualifications to see through the world's storms."

Feng Yi and Feng Er didn't dare to speak.

"In a few days, we'll leave. First, we'll go to the Oneheart Sect and meet this Seal Deity Palace Master who stirs up the clouds and rain. Then we'll visit the other continents; we'll contact Mo Gan Yun, Yu Zhong Ge, Qiu Yun Shang, Jing Shuang Gao, Dong Yun Yu, Feng Dong Xiang, and Xue Wan Ren."

Feng Yun's lips curved slightly. "We can't kill them, killing any one of them will destabilize the Southeast. But forming a good connection is also necessary."

"A good connection?"

Feng Yi was puzzled.

You, a young leader of the Only Righteous Sect and a Feng family young master, what kind of good connection are you forming with these descendants of Guardians?

Yes, Shan Yuan."

Feng Yun smiled, "Even if they are enemies, we can still be friends."

"..."

Feng Yi and the other lowered their heads.

"Sorry, we don't understand at all."

But we don't need to understand.

...

Fang Che, on the other hand, had completely disappeared. Usually, even Fang Wangfu and the Patrol Hall couldn't see him.

Not only Fang Che, but even the Night Demon couldn't meet with Feng Yun. The minimum time required was at least one month before they could see this person.

One month was the shortest time that Fang Che himself had given.

If it were Feng Xing, after meeting with Starlight in the morning, the Night Demon or Fang Che would dare to meet with him in the afternoon. But for Feng Yun, there was not even a sliver of a chance!

In the blink of an eye, five days had passed.

Fang Che went to the Orchid Heart Fragrant Ink Bookstore.

Old Thief had said it would take three days, but now, after six days, they still hadn't returned the person.

Ye Meng and Zhao Ying'Er asked several times a day, and after three days, they started asking ten times a day, then dozens of times...

Fang Che couldn't take it anymore and personally went to confront him.

Could it be that this old man dared to traffic in human beings?

When he arrived, the bookstore was closed, and no one was there.

But this wasn't a problem for Fang Che.

He turned around and went straight to Sikong Ye's place.

Sikong Ye was in the courtyard, frowning and pacing with his hands behind his back, deep in thought.

"Big brother! I'm here! Where are the kids?"

Fang Che took a step forward.

Just then, Old Thief turned around and tried to run, but Fang Che quickly caught up and grabbed him, "Why are you running? Did something go wrong?"

Sikong Ye turned around, his weathered face looking infinitely conflicted.

He spoke in a low voice, "Brother, I'm sorry..."

"What's wrong?" Fang Che furrowed his brows.

Sikong Ye pulled at Fang Che's clothes, "Sit down and let's talk."

Fang Che's expression turned sour, "I can talk while standing."

Sikong Ye rubbed his hands and coughed a few times, carefully observing Fang Che's expression, hesitating for a long time before speaking.

"What's going on? Hurry up!"

Fang Che was getting impatient.

Sikong Ye coughed again and spoke cautiously, "Brother, you're like a real brother to me, and I've never treated Sikong Ye this well..."

"Spit it out already!"

"These kids..."

Sikong Ye looked at Fang Che pleadingly, "Can you leave a few for me?"

"Leave a few?!"

Fang Che's eyes widened in shock, "I'm telling you, brother, have you become addicted to being a thief, or is it that you've become accustomed to taking bribes as an official? How is it that you can't let anyone go without taking advantage? That's what officials do, you don't have that much power in your hands!"

Sikong Ye spoke in a low voice, "I know it's not right, that's why I came to discuss it with you..."

"There's nothing to discuss!"

Fang Che refused outright!

I've been cultivating them for so long, and now you want them? What a pipe dream!

"Think it over, think it over."

Sikong Ye pleaded in a humble manner.

He was even more regretful now.

If Fang Che had brought it up at the time, and he had agreed, then he could have asked for two to be his disciples, and he could have found one for Sikong Ye as well, to be his successor... There wouldn't have been any issues.

Fang Che would have definitely agreed.

But now...

Hmph, even delivering Spirit Essence was done with a fawning attitude, and now he wanted to keep a few, and that too from Fang Che's hands? That was harder than ascending to heaven!

But at that time, who knew these kids would have such high talents...

And the most crucial part was, they could endure such hardship!

After three and a half days of hellish training, they hadn't uttered a single word.

Sikong Ye was heartbroken just watching them.

"There's nothing to consider!"

Fang Che's face turned cold, "Return the kids to me!"

"Brother, please, for Sikong Ye's sake..."

Sikong Ye was anxious, "Two! Just two, is that not enough?"

"Not even half!"

Fang Che was resolute.

Sikong Ye's face fell, as if he had lost a loved one.

He was at his lowest point.

"What do you want to do?" Fang Che frowned, looking at him askance.

"What can I do? I just want to keep two as my disciples..." Sikong Ye looked at Fang Che with hope.

"That's not possible."

Fang Che shook his head firmly, "I'm letting these talented kids follow you to learn thievery? That's a waste of their potential!"

Sikong Ye was so upset he almost couldn't breathe, "So what if they're thieves? They're breaking the law!"

"Yes, thieves are lawbreakers!"

Fang Che crossed his arms, "They should be caught."

"..."

Sikong Ye was speechless.

Fang Che looked at him askance, "I'm saying, brother, what are you thinking? These kids, after following me and going through the training, at the very least, can enter the Guardian positions, and naturally, they can advance to the Guardian ranks, and in the future, they might even make it into the Cloud Sword Rankings... And you want them to follow you and learn to steal?"

"Do you think they would agree? Giving up such a bright future to become thieves?"

Fang Che was speechless, "This isn't a matter of their agreement or disagreement. Even if they agree, it's not right."

Sikong Dou looked dejected, "That's why I need your help."

"I'm not going to help!" Fang Che immediately refused.

Sikong Dou was extremely dejected, blinking his eyes as he said, "Sikong Ye also needs a successor... He controls the underground world and needs disciples for future inheritance, right?"

"That's his business, he didn't ask me."

Fang Che hummed, "Hand them over to me right now!"

It was clear that there was no room for negotiation.

Sikong Dou felt deeply aggrieved, but under Fang Che's pressure, he had no choice but to wave his hand and release the little ones from his domain.

The moment the little ones came out, they saw Fang Che and cheered.

In an instant, Fang Che felt like he was covered in little monkeys, hanging all over him.

Fang Che smiled, patting one and pinching another, he casually reached behind and lifted the little girl from his neck.

He examined them closely.

The little ones were all fair-skinned and full of vitality. Each of them exuded energy, their eyes clear and distinct, like pools of water.

Shining brightly.

Fang Che noticed that even their eyebrows were so neatly defined, a kind of purity that radiated from within.

Their eyes held a rainbow-like glow, and their skin had a jade-like luster.

Fang Che was overjoyed and asked Sikong Dou, "Have they undergone Spirit Marrow Purification? How many times?"

Sikong Dou, disheartened, replied, "Three times... oh... sigh!"

Fang Che gave him a sidelong glance, now understanding the old man's urgency. Grade A talent, undergoing Spirit Marrow Purification three times in six days...

This was already in the realm of super geniuses!

Fang Che reached out and touched each of the little ones, sensing their Spirit Energy. "You've taken a liking to him, him, and these three?"

He was referring to Ren Chun, Ren Ping, and Ren Dong.

Sikong Dou nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes!"

He couldn't believe how accurate Fang Che's choice was! He had indeed taken a liking to these three!

"You want to eat shit!"

Fang Che's face darkened.

You actually want my team pet! If I keep the rest, won't I lose my soul?

But it must be said that all nine little ones now possessed Heaven Grade Talent, surpassing Grade A. This was beyond Fang Che's expectations.

Fang Che left with the group.

Sikong Dou was exasperated. He grabbed Ren Ping and said, "Just let me keep this one, is that okay?"

Little Ren Ping was pulled by him, looking bewildered.

"Not one will be left behind!" Fang Che was firm.

Sikong Dou was truly anxious. Pulling Ren Ping, he faced Fang Che and said, "Look, look! This kid is a born thief, a perfect thief in the making! Look at his head, his bones, his figure... look, look!"

In an instant, the nine little ones looked bewildered.

Among them, Ren Ping turned and stared at Ren Ping.

Ren Ping's bewilderment slowly turned into extreme embarrassment. Tears welled up, his little face flushed, filled with shame and anger. He slowly opened his mouth, revealing half of his sharp white teeth, ready to bite down on Sikong Dou's hand.

Ren Chun grabbed Ren Ping's hand and squeezed it.

Ren Ping didn't bite down, but tears streamed down his face.

Fang Che looked at Sikong Dou speechlessly.

Your mouth is so talkative.

"You're the born thief! You're the thief in the making!" Fang Che had to retort, or else little Ren Ping might carry this psychological shadow for a lifetime.

"I am!" Sikong Dou admitted with a dejected expression, "That's why I..."

As he spoke, he suddenly noticed the tears on little Ren Ping's face.

He suddenly stopped talking.

Sikong Dou was utterly dejected. He waved his hand and said, "Go on, go..."

He instantly understood.

Even if there was a glimmer of hope before, but after saying, "A born thief, a perfect thief in the making," there was no chance left.

Thieves... have always been objects of disdain.

Ren Ping, at such a young age, couldn't bear the shame.

Fang Che sighed, "Then I'll leave."

Sikong Dou slumped his shoulders and squatted on the doorstep like a big monkey, lowering his head and waving his hand.

"We're all set!"

Ren Chun shouted, "We'll repay a drop of water's kindness with a gushing spring! We'll forever remember your great kindness, senior! We bow to you, senior! Thank you for your kindness in fulfilling our dreams! As long as we achieve something in this life, we'll repay you!"

Ren Chun led the nine of them, standing in a row, bowing deeply to Sikong Dou.

Including Ren Ping.

Although the little one's face still had tear stains, he stood properly in the line, bowing deeply.

This wasn't Fang Che's idea. It was Ren Chun and the others who realized the magnitude of the favor they had received!

"Senior, we'll forever remember your great kindness! We hope that in the future, we'll have a chance to repay you!"

Sikong Dou watched as Fang Che left with the nine little ones, feeling extremely regretful. He slapped his own face, "Your mouth stinks! Even a yellow weasel's fart smells better than you!"

(End of Chapter)

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