Chapter 600: Fang Che's Dilemma [Two-in-One]

Chapter 600: Fang Che's Dilemma [Two-in-One]



As Fang Che left with the nine children, he saw Ren Ping still fuming and choking with anger, unable to speak a word.

It was clear that the child had been wronged and was holding it in.

Being called a born thief by his benefactor... he couldn't even retort.

Fang Che gently patted Ren Ping's head and said, "Ren Ping is my good little brother! He's not a thief!"

Ren Ping's eyes shone with dazzling brilliance, and his tears glistened like a rainbow. He vowed, "In this lifetime, I will never be a thief, no matter what!"

His little fist was clenched tightly, and his knuckles turned white.

Fang Che sighed and said, "That old man... well, you mustn't blame him later on."

"I know."

Ren Ping said, "We will never forget the great kindness of the old man. But big brother, I will never be a thief!"

"Big brother knows."

Fang Che sighed. He was extremely satisfied with Ren Ping's character.

Being able to say such words meant that the child would have a bright future.

Thinking of Song Kong Dou, Fang Che couldn't help but feel a headache.

This old guy, Song Kong Dou, had such a powerful impact on a child with his words.

Although Fang Che had refused Song Kong Dou's proposal outright, he couldn't help but be tempted by it in his heart.

After all, it was impossible for him to keep traveling with the children forever.

If a few of Song Kong's brothers could come to teach them, it would be a great opportunity.

The reason Fang Che refused was... for the future, for what lies ahead; learning from Song Kong was fine, but his heart must remain pure, and in the future, he would inevitably return to the Guardians!

Staying by Song Kong's side and inheriting his legacy is fine, but I can't inherit his profession."

Fang Che had worked so hard to cultivate a future thief king with a free identity for Song Kong? That wouldn't do.

Even if it meant following the Night Emperor and becoming a free man, ruling the underground world in the future and bringing order to it, it would still be for the benefit of the people.

Instead of being a thief king who lives a life of freedom and only for himself! Moreover, Fang Che wanted to give Song Kong Ye some space, and he couldn't just give in to Song Kong Dou's request, as that would affect Song Kong Ye's face. With these two brothers secretly competing, Fang Che naturally had to support Song Kong Ye.

But he never expected that Song Kong Dou would ruin the whole thing with just one sentence!

"This old thief is really... truly a unique character!"

Fang Che was feeling depressed.

He couldn't understand how this old thief had managed to live for thousands of years and still offend people with just one sentence, and block all his own paths with just one sentence?

If it had been someone with a slightly narrower mind, they would have been thoroughly offended by Fang Che's request.

Now... with just one sentence, a perfect successor was ruined—Fang Che could see that Ren Ping's talent was naturally suited for cultivating Song Kong Dou's skill.

"Too amazing! Too admirable!"

Fang Che shook his head and sighed.

It was truly awe-inspiring.

That night, to celebrate the return of the nine children, Ye Meng and Zhao Ying'er prepared a table of delicious food.

They had a wonderful meal.

That night, they arranged for the nine children to stay in their respective rooms in Fang Che's residence.

"From now on, this will be your home! Yes, our home! Haha, from now on, you all have a home!"

Fang Che announced with a smile.

Upon hearing these words, the nine children suddenly froze, as if struck by lightning.

Fang Che didn't know how much impact these words had on the nine children!

The word 'home' was like a meteorite that suddenly struck the hearts of the nine children.

Suddenly, the nine children's eyes turned red, and tears fell.

"We have a home too! We have a home again!"

The nine children cried, turning into nine tearful figures, and no amount of persuasion could stop them.

That night, each of the nine children stayed in their own rooms, cherishing every touch of the walls, furniture, and every piece of their own belongings.

Their eyes filled with happy and bittersweet tears, falling continuously without stopping.

The next day, they all had red and swollen eyes, looking listless.

Their training was not going well, and Zhao Ying'er and Ye Meng scolded them harshly.

The nine children hung their heads low after the scolding, but their lips curled up in happy smiles.

Having a home and being scolded by adults made it feel even more like home.

After Fang Che, Ye Meng, and Zhao Ying'er left for the Patrol Hall, the nine children were left alone at home. The nine of them lifted their heads, which had just been scolded and hung low, and said, "We peeked out with lively eyes, and then...

"Hehe..."

"Haha..."

"Hahaha..."

"Wow... my room is so nice..."

"Mine too, I washed myself several times last night before getting into bed."

"Me too, me too..."

"Hehe..."

"Haha..."

Ren Dong glared and shouted, "Everyone, get to work! After work, it's time to train! Anyone who slacks off, big brother will punish you with the family law!"

He took out a willow whip.

"Yay!!"

...

The Guardian's death sentence was still being carried out.

They had to kill Tian Wang Xiao at all costs.

But Tian Wang Xiao was hidden by Yan Nan Xue.

And Yan Nan started to argue, "You say Tian Wang Xiao did this and that, but do you have evidence?"

Thus, everyone started a verbal battle.

The Martial Dao Heaven was still lurking outside the headquarters of the Only Righteous Sect...

Xue Fuxiao and Duan Xiaying were both in the Jianghu, yet they were like dragons, rarely showing their true forms.

The Southeastern Seventeen Provinces continued to crack down on slaughter, but the situation was stable. However, in the northeast, northwest, north, west, and east, the power of the Only Righteous Sect suddenly began to develop comprehensively.

The New Chu Kingdom started a large-scale training, and the atmosphere was intense and urgent.

The world remained the world, and Jianghu remained Jianghu, but under some grand trend, subtle changes quietly emerged... These changes were gradually spreading throughout the entire world.

While the common people remained oblivious, an unprecedented revolution had quietly arisen. Countless former ordinary people's perception of giants had changed, and numerous previously silent forces had risen... Countless businesses were quietly changing hands... Countless industries were undergoing new and old replacements...

It was as if an invisible giant hand was gently sweeping across the entire world, leaving everything in its path nourished without a sound.

The entire continent's creatures had their lives transformed, and the world had already become different...

Power was shifting, forces were exchanging, and interests were changing hands...

The masses were living, working, studying, and experiencing joy or sorrow, all while being unaware of the changes in their lives and social interactions...

They didn't need to know.

However, the seasons had clearly changed. Yesterday, the autumn wind was desolate, and the leaves were withering on the trees. Today, the autumn wind was chilling, and the yellowing leaves were swirling and falling helplessly from the branches.

In various taverns and teahouses, guests were still chatting and laughing, but only the lintels of the doors were fading.

In the forest of ten thousand spirits, Bei Ming Xin and the others continued their journey in search of something.

Feng Yun embarked on the path to the Oneheart Sect.

And then, the Guardian shocked the world with astonishing news.

The Cloud Sword Rankings, the list of the continent's top warriors, had a new development.

The thirty-sixth-ranked warrior, Golden Snake Spear Dong Changfeng, issued a challenge to the thirty-fifth-ranked warrior, Li Yao, the protector of the Only Righteous Sect.

"On the third of October, a battle at Qipan Mountain, a life-and-death battle! Dong Changfeng awaits Li Yao!"

This declaration shocked the world.

The stable and peaceful Cloud Sword Rankings, which had been unchanged for a long time, were finally about to witness a change.

And this change began with the top fifty warriors!

The thirty-sixth-ranked warrior, Golden Snake Spear Dong Changfeng:

The golden snake soars into the sky,

Waiting for the wind to transform into a dragon;

Swallowing a million evil spirits,

The blood river flows red beneath the golden spear.

The thirty-fifth-ranked warrior, Li Yao, the Death Sword:

The black and white sword, a cold and snowy blade,

The wind and clouds pause for a moment;

On the path of reincarnation, there is no return,

Below the Death Sword, there is only death.

The world watched with bated breath, waiting for the battle between Li Yao and Dong Changfeng.

A day later, news came from the headquarters of the Only Righteous Sect.

"If you seek death, I'll grant your wish! On the third of October, a life-and-death battle. If you lose, you die, and you shall not complain!"

Li Yao had accepted the challenge! Suddenly, it seemed like the entire continent had only one topic of conversation.

On both continents, betting booths sprang up everywhere.

The honor and shame of the Cloud Sword Rankings' top warriors were at stake in this life-and-death battle.

It was a time of celebration for the gambling addicts of the world, as they placed their bets.

Meanwhile, Mo Gan Yun, Dong Yun Yu, and the others' fifth batch of confiscated materials were being transported from the White Cloud Continent to the Internal Affairs Department of the Life and Death Patrol Team via the Heavenly Escort Agency.

Fang Che waited and waited, but Xue Fuxiao never showed up. He couldn't wait any longer and sent a message to Eastern San San: "I must see Xue Fuxiao."

Eastern San San immediately contacted Eastern San San.

Eastern San San was reviewing the files of Feng Yun and Yan Bei Han.

The files showed that Yan Bei Han's actions had successfully split the Han Jian Sect. A portion of the Han Jian Sect had joined the Only Righteous Sect, while the other part, led by Gu Chang Han, was about to engage in a life-and-death battle with the sect members who had joined the Only Righteous Sect.

The winner would gain control of the Han Jian Sect, while the loser would be expelled and never allowed to return.

The battle was already underway.

"Talents, if they don't move, nothing happens. But once they do, they can directly cause a sect to split! And this girl directly turned the sect leader, her planning is indeed impressive."

Eastern San San's expression turned solemn.

The Guardian had not interfered in the Han Jian Sect matter, and Gu Chang Han had explicitly stated that he didn't need their help.

Gu Chang Han felt like he was about to lose face completely. He had advocated neutrality for his entire life, but now his sect had been infiltrated, and he had no face left to seek help from the Guardian.

"Gu Chang Han will likely lose."

Eastern San San sighed, "Yan Bei Han has been planning for a long time, and her sudden attack has secured her victory. How could Gu Chang Han turn the tables?"

He called for Ning Xue Jian, "Go to the Gu Bei Pass and stand by to receive Gu Chang Han and his group."

"Do we need to enter the Han Jian Sect?"

"No, just wait outside."

Eastern San San sighed, "The era of secluded sects is coming to an end. After today, I'm afraid there will no longer be a Han Jian Sect."

Ning Xue Jian accepted the order and left.

"Feng Yun is also a talent, actually managing to remain unmoved no matter what..."

Eastern San San's eyes showed concern. He felt the pressure on the younger generation!

Feng Yun and Yan Bei Han, the members of the Only Righteous Sect, truly possessed incomparable potential.

At that moment, Fang Yunzheng's message arrived.

He frowned.

Immediately, he sent a message to Xue Fu Xiao: "Where are you? Not in Donghu?"

"I'm on Flag Ridge Mountain!"

This reply made Dong Fang San San pause. Flag Ridge Mountain was more than twenty thousand miles away from Donghu Continent. Why did Xue Fu Xiao go there?

"What's the situation?"

"That night after meeting Fang Che, I noticed someone following him, preparing to assassinate him. I drove them away and began tracking them, aiming to find their lair. But halfway through, someone very powerful came to block me. A group of over ten people intercepted and attacked me. I defeated them, and they scattered and fled. I chased them all the way here."

Xue Fu Xiao replied.

"Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"At first, I didn't take it seriously. Later, I was in constant life-and-death battles and forgot."

"Are they not from Yan Nan?"

"No. But they are very strong! Extremely strong! And they have never appeared in the martial world before."

"There's no need to chase them. They are from the Divine Weasel Sect. You won't find them. Return to Donghu and find Fang Che."

"Alright."

Dong Fang San San issued the order.

Then, he rubbed his temples.

The Divine Weasel Sect! This sect has been very active recently.

Why do they want to kill Fang Che again? Killing Fang Che doesn't make sense.

Dong Fang San San frowned, then left the room, heading to find Feng Yun Qi.

"How's it going?"

Feng Yun Qi was studying the half-corpse sent by Yan Nan with Yu Tian Qi and others.

Feng Yun Qi stood up, looking somewhat weary, and walked into the secret room with Dong Fang San San.

"It's confirmed to be human."

Feng Yun Qi said, "But it has been demonized, and the demonization began from a young age. This person is no more than a thousand years old."

Dong Fang San San frowned. "Are you sure it's a human transformed this way, and not a demon pretending to be one?"

Feng Yun Qi took a deep breath. "I'm certain!"

Dong Fang San San's expression grew grave.

Inwardly, he felt a slight relief.

It's better if it's a human.

What Dong Fang San San feared most was if it was a demon. The transformation of a human into a demon is different from a demon's metamorphosis.

"Divine Weasel Sect!"

Dong Fang San San furrowed his brows.

He had always wanted to uncover this mysterious sect.

However, although he considered it important, it wasn't as threatening as the Only Righteous Sect, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

But the letter and the corpse sent by Yan Nan immediately heightened his alertness.

The fact that several people could surround and attack Sun Wutian alarmed Dong Fang San San.

Now, knowing that they dared to ambush Xue Fu Xiao was even more surprising.

How audacious!

Then, he noticed someone was missing and asked, frowning, "Where's my father?"

Feng Yun Qi and Yu Tian Qi exchanged glances, looking somewhat awkward.

"What happened?"

"Ahem..."

Feng Yun Qi said, "He, he was very curious about the stinky bag... We didn't let him touch it, but he insisted on opening it to smell it..."

Yu Tian Qi added, "So now he's gone to find a place to air out the stench..."

"..."

Dong Fang San San facepalmed.

Oh, my dear father!

How many times has your curiosity gotten you into trouble, and how can you still be like this at your age...

Your son is responsible for outsmarting the world, while you are responsible for being the dumbest thing in the universe.

...

Fang Che received a message from the Seal Deity Palace.

"Prepare yourself. On the 25th of the twelfth month, go to the headquarters to participate in the Incubate Demon Plan."

Fang Che immediately felt melancholic.

"Master, the Incubate Demon Plan will take about a month, including travel time. Think of a way for me to free up this time."

Indeed, this was the most headache-inducing issue for Fang Che recently.

Participating in the Incubate Demon Plan was easy. He could just go.

But he was currently serving as a Life and Death Patrol Team Captain in the Guardian organization. If he left directly, the higher-ups wouldn't blame him, but how could he explain to Yan Nan why the Guardians didn't question his absence or treat it as a serious matter?

There were also the three realms to consider.

It was unknown how long it would take, so if he participated, he would have to disappear again from the Guardians for some time!

How could he manage these two phases?

How could he make both the Guardians and the Only Righteous Sect believe his absence without raising suspicion?

"Master, I don't have the ability to be in two places at once."

On the other side, the Seal Deity Palace wasn't foolish.

He had been considering this issue and was at a loss.

Sending the Night Demon to participate was simple; the Vice Sect Master had already promised the spot, so it was a done deal.

But what about Fang Che's position as the Life and Death Patrol Team Captain in the Guardians?

The Incubate Demon Plan would start, and Fang Che would just happen to be missing?

Then, when the three realms began, Fang Che would be missing again...

The timing was too coincidental.

When it ended, Fang Che would just return?

Do you think the Only Righteous Sect is so foolish as to believe the Guardians are all idiots?

"I'm working on it. I've also reported this to Yan Fuzhaozhu," the Seal Deity Palace said gloomily. "Think of a way on your end too."

Fang Che's head felt heavy.

The best solution would be if he had two bodies.

One could continue working here, and the other could do whatever he wanted.

But that was impossible!

The Guardians feared that the Only Righteous Sect might notice something, and the Only Righteous Sect feared that the Guardians might notice something...

Such a contradictory situation had suddenly converged on him.

Fang Che had considered finding a body double, but the idea was just asking for trouble. Even if he got his own father to be the double, how could he possibly hide it from Mo Gan Yun and the others?

And that's not to mention having to keep it a secret from Ye Meng as well... This plan was absolutely impossible!

At the Seal Deity Palace, the atmosphere was one of melancholy.

Suddenly, the protective formation surrounding the sect shook slightly, as if someone had arrived outside.

Soon after, a voice was heard reporting, "Sect Master, three people have arrived at the main altar, claiming to be the Southeast Chief Administrator, Feng Yun..."

The Seal Deity Palace's head was spinning.

The Oneheart Sect's upper echelon quickly gathered to greet the visitors.

There were many things that Feng Yun wanted to know, and the Seal Deity Palace couldn't disclose them, but that didn't mean he could provoke Feng Yun.

Even if Feng Yun were to eliminate the Seal Deity Palace directly, it would likely be just a minor inconvenience.

He wouldn't even face any repercussions.

But why had this young master suddenly come to the Oneheart Sect?

The Seal Deity Palace, feeling anxious, went out to greet him.

At the same time, Xue Fu Xiao had also returned to Donghu Continent.

In this battle, he had also fought blindly, and the last time he saw Fang Che, he had planned to bring Fang Che into his domain for a conversation.

But with outsiders present, it was naturally impossible.

After confirming that Mu Lin had left, he immediately returned, only to discover an anomaly. It seemed that there were experts targeting Fang Che. Xue Fu Xiao made his move, startling the snake in the grass, and then followed the trail.

In his opinion, this matter was so simple that it couldn't be any simpler.

As they ventured into the mountains, Xue Fu Xiao pursued them, only to find that there were experts here, all besieging him.

While fighting, he observed and realized this was a temporary residence. So, after dispersing them, he tracked them again, determined to find their headquarters.

After killing a few of them, their bodies instantly turned into pus and dried up.

Following the trail, he entered a vast wilderness, and the ambushes along the way were incessant. Those who attacked were not weak!

After several days of blind fighting, he received a message from Dong Fang San San.

And even now, Xue Fu Xiao was still confused!

Who were these people?

How had so many experts suddenly appeared in the jianghu?

No matter what, he couldn't find their lair, and Qi Ling Mountain was definitely not it!

Xue Fu Xiao realized that the jianghu now gave him an unfamiliar feeling.

Unnoticed, he returned to Donghu Continent.

Evening.

As Fang Che was about to enter his bedroom, thinking it had been a long time since he had a proper conversation with Ye Meng, and just as he was getting excited...

Suddenly, his eyes, a white blur.

He entered Xue Fu Xiao's domain.

At this moment, Fang Che was completely dumbfounded.

"Why didn't you come earlier? You had to choose this time to show up?" Fang Che asked.

Xue Fu Xiao appeared.

A mischievous smile on his face.

Obviously, he was very proud of his prank on Fang Che.

"It's nothing. I didn't say I was looking for you."

Fang Che was extremely displeased.

"Even if it's nothing, we can still chat."

"I have good tea here. It's nothing. Have a seat." Xue Fu Xiao said, waving his hand and leading Fang Che into a pavilion.

Fang Che was speechless.

"Why are you impersonating Sword Lord as Snow Lord today?" Fang Che asked.

Xue Fu Xiao understood, "You little rascal, you're cursing me in a roundabout way!"

He smiled and said, "I just rushed back from over two thousand three hundred li away."

Regarding Fang Che's pursuit, Xue Fu Xiao didn't mention it. There was no need to boast.

"Xue Lord has worked hard."

Fang Che's anger subsided.

For Xue Fu Xiao to say this as himself, it was already extremely difficult.

"Recently, there are a few matters. First, I need to report to the Ninth Uncle so he's aware. Second, I need the Ninth Uncle to make a decision."

"It's urgent, so..." Fang Che said.

Xue Fu Xiao became solemn, "Tell me."

"First is the matter in White Elephant Continent from a while ago. One of the inside stories is... Blood Demon."

Fang Che recounted the entire story.

"Besides me, no one else knows about this."

Xue Fu Xiao was so delighted that he stood up and paced excitedly, "Blood Slaughter? Are you sure it's Blood Slaughter? Haha... Damn, you little rascal, you're truly blessed!

His eyes lit up.

Blood Slaughter Demon King.

In the past, even Xue Fu Xiao and Dong Fang San San had been extremely troubled by this demon. The most troublesome aspect of this demon was his Divine Formless Jade.

Although he had been killed by Rui Qian Shan, everyone knew that he might reappear at any moment. But unexpectedly, he had been silently eliminated by Fang Che!

Xue Fu Xiao immediately wanted to use the Communication Jade to notify Dong Fang San San, "I must tell San San about this. If he knows, he'll be so excited he won't be able to sleep! This has been weighing heavily on his mind!"

"This is Blood Slaughter... Tch, he died so easily, hehe..."

(End of Chapter)

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