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Chapter 616: Initiating the Plan [Bonus Chapters for Bai Yin Meng's Eldest Brother: 31, 32]
Chapter 616: Initiating the Plan [Bonus Chapters for Bai Yin Meng's Eldest Brother: 31, 32]
Fang Che checked and was pleasantly surprised, "When did... hmm, I didn't realize that I had broken through while being chased by demonic beasts last night."
He genuinely hadn't noticed.
"Alright, let's prepare to head back. We still have one month and eight days left for the Divine Worm Ascension Plan. The plan to cultivate divine worms to the level of a Palace Master is not something to be taken lightly. You know the exact time, right?"
"Yes."
"What do you plan to do with this piece of metal?" Sun Wutian suddenly asked.
"I want to forge a sword. After all, it's common knowledge that the Night Demon wields a sword," Fang Che explained, "If the founder needs it, I'm willing to..."
"I won't take your things!"
Sun Wutian snorted and rolled his eyes, "It's just a piece of divine metal."
Fang Che blinked and said, "I still need a large piece, preferably over a thousand catties of divine metal. Since the founder..."
"Get out!"
Fang Che was directly thrown out.
Then the package flew and hit him, "Get lost!"
"Alright..."
Fang Che got up and ran.
The old demon was boasting.
Since you don't value the divine metal, why won't you give me a piece that's over a thousand catties?
In the cave.
Sun Wutian frowned and muttered to himself, "Those two fixed packages he has feel a bit strange..."
...
Fang Che resumed his original appearance and headed back.
Along the way, he tried to store the divine metal in his spatial ring.
As expected, with a single thought, it was immediately put away.
It seemed that he had left the range of Shen Shan...
The journey back was smooth, and along the way, he reported his safety to the Seal Deity Palace and others, also asking if they had found the Blood Spirit Seven Swords.
As expected.
The Seal Deity Palace hadn't found them either, not a single one.
But for Fang Che, this wasn't a problem, it was just an excuse.
Fang Che hurried back to Donghu Continent and went straight to find Zhao Shanhe without visiting his own courtyard in the Life and Life and Death Patrol Team.
"Is the Finance Officer here? I have some things here that need to be appraised."
So Zhao Shanhe called the fat Finance Officer, who was followed by a string of people. Since Captain Fang wanted an appraisal, it was definitely not a small matter. Bringing more people was always a good idea.
In Zhao Shanhe's office.
Fang Che waved his hand.
With a flick, over ten thousand inner cores piled up on the ground.
The pungent smell immediately assaulted their noses.
Zhao Shanhe cursed, "Fang Che! Couldn't you take them out somewhere else? Why did you have to do it in my office? How can anyone stay here now?! Are you doing this on purpose?!"
"I am doing it on purpose!"
Fang Che rolled his eyes, "I'm bringing money to you... I know you're broke, so I went through all the trouble to get these things to make money for you... Am I wrong for doing this? If I did it outside, what if the news leaked out?"
Zhao Shanhe was furious.
But he was also tempted by the money.
Covering his nose, his eyes lit up, "These... are all quite valuable..."
The Finance Officer was satisfied. These pungent inner cores, emitting various odors, were silver and gold in his eyes. With these, the Nirvana Martial Academy could rise to prominence and gain eternal fame!
"Perfect!"
The Finance Officer looked at the calculated figures, "A total of thirteen thousand six hundred and fourteen cores, nine thousand five hundred low-grade, three thousand five hundred mid-grade, and six hundred and fourteen high-grade."
"Even a low-grade core can be exchanged for five hundred thousand taels of silver..."
The Finance Officer calculated and was delighted, "In total, it's worth about two trillion taels of silver. If we refine them into pills, the price will be more than double. The Nirvana Martial Academy will have more than enough money. We can even consider expanding!"
Fang Che said, "Don't get too excited yet, there's more."
After putting away the inner cores, Fang Che waved his hand again.
This time, Zhao Shanhe's office was filled with demonic beast pelts.
Zhao Shanhe finally covered his nose and rushed out.
No matter how much money there was, his nose couldn't take it.
Outside, Zhao Shanhe cursed, "Fang Che, you're really something else! You just had to target me!"
"I was also thinking about the twenty merits you promised me," Fang Che said nonchalantly.
"This is something we can't let go of!" Zhao Shanhe was enraged.
"We can't let it go! Never in this lifetime!"
"You wait and see!"
Zhao Shanhe cursed and laughed at the same time.
He was extremely satisfied.
He couldn't help but think that if everyone could make money like Fang Che, wouldn't the entire southeast region be a utopia?
But Zhao Shanhe also sighed, knowing that most people were struggling. Even if they had some resources, they would quickly exchange them for cultivation materials. Who could be like Fang Che, always bringing in a fortune?
For now, with these items, the Southeast Headquarters wouldn't have to worry about money for a short time. The improved welfare and treatment for the subordinates, as well as the support and relief for the impoverished masses, could now be considered.
Hearing the Finance Officer's cheer, Zhao Shanhe couldn't resist.
He knew it was something good, so he held his breath and jumped back in.
But he saw that the Finance Officers had already cleaned up the pelts and even sent back several batches.
On the table now were a pile of top-grade inner cores.
They shone with a crystalline glow.
"These... these are all legendary-level inner cores..." Zhao Shanhe's breathing quickened, "We can't handle these here, we need to send them as a contribution to the higher-ups and refine them into pills.
"Immediately, excitement filled the air: "But this time, the contribution points for our Southeast Headquarters will be immense... Hahaha, Fang Che, where did you get all this stuff?"
"Don't worry about where I got it."
Fang Che, unperturbed, said, "I just want to know what I can get!"
"With all these things, as long as the headquarters has them, you can have whatever you want!"
Zhao Shanhe, feeling generous, said, "I can't promise everything, but just for these, I can give you my word! You can have whatever you want, unless the headquarters doesn't have it."
"Otherwise, I can get it for you."
Fang Che thought for a moment, realizing that he didn't have anything he truly wanted in the short term.
So, he tested, "I want a piece of Divine Metal weighing over a thousand jin."
Zhao Shanhe's face fell, "You want me to dig out that bone-like piece from my body? I won't even flinch!"
"..."
Fang Che complained, "Then what are you boasting about?"
"Am I boasting?"
Zhao Shanhe, furious, said, "That thing... even the True Orthodox might not have it. You're overestimating our Guardians..."
Fang Che rolled his eyes, "If you don't have it, just owe it to me. But I want you to relay this request to the headquarters. If they have it, get it for me immediately."
"No problem."
Zhao Shanhe breathed a sigh of relief.
When he heard 'a piece of Divine Metal weighing over a thousand jin,' Zhao Shanhe's breath nearly caught in his throat.
"Do you have any other requests?"
"Promote my wife to a higher rank."
Fang Che added, "I'll use these few million to buy my wife an official position."
Zhao Shanhe held his breath, truly speechless this time.
"Get out!"
Fang Che left.
Upon returning to the Patrol Office, he received a warm welcome from the administrative staff and the deputy administrator.
Then, Fang Che announced a vacation for the administrative staff and overtime for the deputy.
With his wife, they returned to Fang Wangfu, and it seemed like he couldn't wait any longer.
Zhao Ying'er complained in her heart while working, her face turning red as she focused on her task.
Fang Che and Ye Meng walked down the street, witnessing countless people cheering and celebrating, jumping with joy. But there were also many with furrowed brows, looking lifeless and dispirited.
Curiosity got the better of him.
After inquiring, he learned:
The battle between Dong Changfeng and Li Yaoyun, the Life and Death Sword, for the Cloud Rankings had concluded.
The two had fought for nearly a day.
Dong Changfeng emerged victorious.
It was said that Li Yaoyun had been at a disadvantage from the start, but he fought with the true might of the True Orthodox, and even after falling behind, he fought valiantly, making the battle with Dong Changfeng a spectacle.
In the end, he conceded with grace.
The Cloud Rankings shifted. Dong Changfeng, the Golden Snake Spear, moved up one position to 35th.
Li Yaoyun and Dong Changfeng exchanged positions, becoming 36th.
No one had expected that in the promised life-and-death battle, Li Yaoyun would concede so readily after his defeat.
The Cloud Chess halted the battle as soon as Li Yaoyun conceded.
Dong Changfeng was declared the winner.
With Li Yaoyun's concession, Dong Changfeng couldn't deliver a fatal blow.
This ranking battle, while a victory for Dong Changfeng, seemed somewhat anticlimactic to the spectators and the world.
Next, the fate of the gamblers was sealed.
Only those who bet on Dong Changfeng's victory won.
Those who bet on Li Yaoyun's victory, a draw, Li Yaoyun's death, Dong Changfeng's death... and all those who bet on the duration of the battle, lost.
No one expected the battle to last so long! The gamblers' doomsday arrived.
Countless people lost everything they had.
On the streets of Donghu Continent, Fang Che witnessed the diverse reactions of the crowd, feeling no sympathy.
This time, the losers truly deserved their fate.
Living in a city protected by Guardians, those who lost... in Fang Che's eyes, they didn't deserve any sympathy.
Let them suffer the consequences.
As he pondered, the people on the street also noticed Fang Che's face.
All the Jianghu people instantly became gentle and polite, as if a gentle breeze had swept through. The entire street was calm, without any wailing or lamenting.
Everything was peaceful, happy, and harmonious.
After Fang Che and Ye Meng walked past, it took a while for the street to regain its usual hustle and bustle...
Ye Meng couldn't help but smile, "Street Tiger, the name truly lives up to its reputation!"
Fang Che hummed, "What Street Tiger? I'm the Divine Gun, the Little Overlord..."
Ye Meng's face turned red.
They arrived at Fang Wangfu.
The nine little ones were training in the practice field, sweating profusely. Seeing Fang Che return, they cheered and rushed over.
Fang Che barely had time to see a figure flash and disappear.
He patted their little heads and realized that these little rascals had indeed made remarkable progress.
Ren Chun had already reached the first level of the Warrior rank, while Ren Dong and Ren Ao were at the ninth level of the Martial Apprentice rank. Even the weakest among them had reached the middle stage of the eighth level of the Martial Apprentice rank.
"Such fast progress?"
Fang Che asked, "Did Teacher Si come to see you earlier?"
"Yes... Teacher Si didn't want us to tell, but he comes every day to teach us martial arts."
"Ren Chun sighed, "He keeps trying to entice us to become his disciples. It's getting annoying."
The others nodded in agreement, their expressions mirroring his annoyance.
"Hahaha... Don't worry. From now on, just pretend you don't know anything. It's a good thing for you to have some basic training while your big sister and I are not around."
Fang Che's mood brightened.
"That old fox, Si Kong Dou, is still not giving up. He's trying to create a fait accompli."
"Then bring it on."
"Next time, tell him that we don't have any cultivation resources left... and that even if we eat, it doesn't have much effect..."
Fang Che's eyes lit up, and he whispered instructions to the young ones.
The group of youngsters giggled mischievously.
Ren Dong's braid swayed as she patted Fang Che's chest, "Big brother, where have you been all this time?"
Fang Che calmed her with a few words.
He then took out some small items from his ring and presented them to the youngsters as gifts.
"Go and practice hard. Ren Chun, I'm entrusting these kids to you. If they don't improve, you'll be held accountable!"
Ren Chun nodded solemnly, her face tense, "Big brother, rest assured. I'll supervise them. Anyone who dares to slack off, I'll beat them to death!"
Fang Che chuckled, "Go and give it your best."
He returned to his room with Ye Meng.
Ren Chun turned with a stern face, "Who dares to slack off again... Humph! Just try it!"
Even Fang Che didn't expect his orders to have such an effect on Ren Chun, especially for children of this age. Once they acknowledged and accepted a task, their sense of responsibility was almost several times that of an adult! They became completely focused on the task at hand.
This was a stark contrast to adults.
Entering the room, Fang Che hugged Ye Meng, "Did you miss me?"
Ye Meng's eyes sparkled, "No..."
"Liar!"
Fang Che's anger surged, "You fairy, how dare you lie to me! I'll beat you with my stick until you die!"
...
The next few days were busy.
Captain Fang Che conducted another inspection of Donghu Continent, revisiting even the places he had previously inspected.
He worked hard to portray an image of being upright, just, and awe-inspiring.
Some might even call him rigid or formulaic.
His back was always straight, his face expressionless, and his eyes were like sharp swords, emitting a chilling light.
He looked at everyone as if they were criminals.
Fang Che frequently visited slums, offering solutions and financial support to improve living conditions.
He also established workshops to provide employment opportunities.
He inspected large brothels and entertainment venues, punishing those who abused their power.
He conducted public opinion surveys on noble families preparing for the family assessment.
Those with poor reputations were subjected to on-site inspections.
Unruly descendants were severely punished.
Fang Che issued a new rule: "From now on, if any family member brings shame or develops a bad reputation, I will remove your family from the list, even if you have already passed the assessment!"
He also conducted random inspections of government departments and frequently patrolled the cities at night, keeping an eye out for human traffickers.
He increased surveillance on the Donghu Continent's martial world, occasionally inspecting inns and dealing with any violations immediately.
He even inspected mines, checking for production management and killing several hundred people during one of his underground inspections.
For a while, Fang Che's presence seemed to be everywhere on the Donghu Continent.
His reputation as "Fang Tu" echoed throughout the continent.
However, his reputation as "Fang Qing Tian" overshadowed even that of "Fang Tu."
Dressed in black, with a face like a jade crown, a long sword at his waist, and a straight posture, his handsome figure adorned with dark gold and starry patterns became an eternal guardian in the hearts of the Donghu Continent's people. Just the thought of Fang Che's presence brought a sense of safety and reassurance.
Only one person had a different reaction to Fang Che's actions—Sun Wutian, who had been following Fang Che around, observing his every move. He was silently cursing in his heart, "You little brat, you're overreaching! I know you're doing this to show me how it's done, but with your all-encompassing approach to politics, military, civil affairs, and the martial world, I feel busier than an emperor!"
However, he could only follow along quietly, observing and learning.
He feared that he might make a mistake during his impersonation.
Sun Wutian understood that Fang Che had demonstrated all the necessary tasks, but when it was his turn to impersonate Fang Che, he didn't have to do everything. He just needed to be prepared for the right moments and not forget his role.
Sun Wutian sighed, "In my entire life, I've only done one act of chivalry, and then I became a demon. I never thought that in my old age, I'd have to play the role of an upright and awe-inspiring gentleman!"
What an ironic twist of fate.
Seven days later, the reorganization of Baiyun Continent was complete, and Mo Gan Yun Zhongge requested to return to the team.
Fang Che approved the request.
News spread that the next step would be an assessment of the Sheng Sha Xun Cha Xiao Dui.
Those who failed the assessment would face disciplinary action and be sent back to their families.
Mo Gan Yun and the others heard these rules and cursed in unison! How cruel! How cruel!
It seems that the punishment records will be sent to the family, making it even more unbearable than spreading the news across the world. The family now knows that we've been showing off outside and have become role models for the younger generation.
If the punishment is really sent to the family... then we won't be able to face our families even if we do well in the future.
Brother Fang, you're really narrow-minded!
As for Ye Huang, after conquering the underground world of Baiyunzhou, he quickly went to Bai Pingzhou to assist Feng Xiangdong, Dong Yunyu, and others in their massacre.
Eight days later.
The consolidation of Bai Pingzhou was completed.
Feng Xiangdong sent a report requesting to return to the team.
Team Leader Fang approved.
Two days later.
The patrol team gathered in their own courtyard within the patrol hall.
Team Leader Fang held a meeting.
It was then that Feng Xiangdong and the others learned that their patrol team had gained another internal staff member.
Moreover, she was a peerless beauty with a heavenly fragrance.
However, she was cold and indifferent to everyone, showing no favoritism.
Dong Yunyu approached and tried to win her favor with various antics, hoping to impress the beauty.
But Zhao Ying'er stared at Dong Yunyu with the same gaze as if looking at a corpse, regardless of his eloquent words or graceful demeanor, and even when he started acting despicably...
Zhao Ying'er's gaze remained unchanged.
This made Dong Yunyu feel an indescribable sense of defeat.
Not only Dong Yunyu, but everyone else felt the same.
Suddenly, the group became energized.
On the day of the meeting, they dressed handsomely, tall and handsome, graceful, and elegant. Feng Xiangdong even opened his wallet with a snap, allowing the Feng family's Feng Shen Blade to showcase its beauty.
But...
Ye Meng smiled and watched the show from the side, while Zhao Ying'er remained expressionless throughout.
In fact, it was the same.
Except for Fang Che, any man in front of Zhao Ying'er was as good as a wooden log, or even worse.
In this regard, she was even more intense than Ye Meng.
And there was nothing they could do about it.
Feng Xiangdong and the others were at a loss, so they sat down dejectedly, each feeling a blow to their morale.
These handsome brothers, ever since coming to the southeast, wherever they went, they attracted admiring gazes.
But in the eyes of this new internal staff member, they were like looking at a wooden log... no, even worse than that.
It was like looking at a corpse or a pile of feces...
It was truly a blow to their self-esteem.
Even when everyone was submitting their treasures to the warehouse, Zhao Ying'er showed no favoritism.
It seemed that her smile was only for Fang Che and Ye Meng.
It was all used up.
Fang Che sat in the chief position, presiding over the meeting, while Ye Meng took notes and Zhao Ying'er listened in.
"You have five days of rest!"
Fang Che got straight to the point, "After five days, the two internal staff members, Ye Meng and Zhao Ying'er, will be stationed in the patrol team. The rest of you will go out, each responsible for one continent!"
"This time, it's an assessment for eight people, including myself."
"Everyone must rely on themselves."
"On the one hand, it's to train your ability to handle matters independently, and on the other hand, it's to cultivate your ability to stand alone. Third, no collusion is allowed. Fourth, it's also a good opportunity to improve your martial arts and cultivation."
"Yu Zhongge, Bai Yu Zhou!"
"Mo Gan Yun, Bai Yu Zhou!"
"Feng Xiangdong, Bai Shan Zhou!"
"Dong Yunyu: ..."
"..."
After Fang Che assigned the locations for the seven of them, he said indifferently, "Don't say I'm unfair, the farthest and largest continent, Bai Wu Zhou, I'll go there!"
"You all know the process, and you've all experienced the four continents of Dong Hu Zhou, Bai Xiang Zhou, Bai Yun Zhou, and Bai Ping Zhou. You know what to do when you encounter different situations."
"So this time, we'll be consolidating eight continents at once!"
"We must complete the southeast as quickly as possible, and then set our sights on the world!"
Fang Che's expression turned cold, "If it's like Dong Hu Bai Xiang, it would take several months for all of us to work together. When would we be able to manage beyond the southeast?!"
"We must be more efficient and decisive!"
"I'll tell you in advance, you can rely on your family's power, but there can only be one Life and Death Patrol in the cities you go to. Do you understand what I mean?"
"Understood!"
"In five days, organize your gains, combat experience, and cultivation clearly. It's best to improve your cultivation further. Five days later, at dawn, we'll set off from the patrol hall, each going our separate ways!"
"Don't forget to submit your spoils, with most going to the headquarters of the southeast, the essence going to our internal staff warehouse, and some staying in the local guard hall!"
Fang Che raised his eyebrows, "Brothers, the southeast is in a state of renewal, and a new atmosphere is forming! We must ensure that this new atmosphere spreads across the southeast in the shortest time possible."
"Remember, the lives of millions are on our shoulders, and their well-being is in our hearts."
The seven of them felt a chill in their hearts.
They had heard this slogan countless times. When others said it, they hardly reacted.
But for some reason, when Fang Che said it, they couldn't help but feel their blood boiling with passion!
For a moment, their shoulders felt heavy, and their hearts were filled with enthusiasm!
...
(End of Chapter)
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