https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-657-Fang-Che-s-Rise-to-Prominence-Part-2-/12982279/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-659-A-Favor-as-Great-as-the-Heavens-Part-2-/12982281/
Chapter 658: Identity Restored [Part 2]
Chapter 658: Identity Restored [Part 2]
As time passed, more and more people gathered at the pier.
Even ordinary folks knew that the peace and happiness they enjoyed were due to Fang Captain's deterrence. As long as Fang Captain was alive, Bai Wu Zhou could remain calm and happy.
If Fang Captain were to die, it wouldn't take long for Bai Wu Zhou to return to its former chaotic state!
This prayer was filled with utmost sincerity.
In the afternoon, the sky was painted with a gorgeous sunset.
The people who had been gazing out all day were just about to head home when...
From the distant sea, a clear and piercing howl echoed.
The howl shook the sky and sea, stirring up towering waves.
Instantly, the crowd on the shore became excited and stirred.
"Is that Fang Captain returning?"
"It seems so..."
"It's Fang Captain!"
"Fang Captain is back!"
Even before the howl had sounded, Fang Che had already arrived at the pier.
I couldn't make out the words, but... this damn voice is my own!
Standing tall, he saw that on the shimmering sea, the sunset was filled with golden light, and the sky was covered with colorful clouds.
A small sampan emerged from the sunset, slowly making its way towards the shore.
A figure in black stood tall at the bow, hands behind his back, his robe's sleeves fluttering in the wind.
In an instant, cheers erupted from the shore!
"Fang Captain!"
"It's Fang Captain!"
"Fang Captain is back!"
Even before the howl had sounded, Fang Che had already arrived at the pier.
I couldn't make out the words, but... this damn voice is my own!
Standing tall, he saw that on the shimmering sea, the sunset was filled with golden light, and the sky was covered with colorful clouds.
A small sampan emerged from the sunset, slowly making its way towards the shore.
A figure in black stood tall at the bow, hands behind his back, his robe's sleeves fluttering in the wind.
In an instant, cheers erupted from the shore!
"Fang Captain!"
"It's Fang Captain!"
"Fang Captain is back!"
"..."
Countless people jumped with excitement, continuously jumping and waving their arms.
'Fang Captain' stood on the boat with his hands behind his back, looking like a graceful figure.
There was not a hint of fatigue on his face; instead, he seemed spirited and full of vitality. In the sunset, the black-clad youth's features were like a perfect carving, his posture majestic, his bearing extraordinary.
His sternness was mixed with warmth, and his handsomeness exuded a carefree air. He stood as steady as a mountain, his depth unfathomable. The waves rose and fell, the sunset sang like a song, and golden light filled the sky. In the distance, schools of fish leaped.
With such godlike looks, the countless girls waiting to see Fang Captain for the first time felt their hearts racing, their faces flushing red. Yet, they still jumped with excitement, waving their hands.
Finally, the sampan reached the shore.
'Fang Captain' strode gracefully, stepping off the sampan and onto the ground.
He laughed and said, "It's still the most comfortable feeling to have both feet on the ground. After being out at sea these days, it feels like my feet have no roots."
Some of the old fishermen laughed, "Fang Captain is right, no matter how great the sea is, it's still not as good as our home."
Two elderly men with white hair and beards approached.
One held a basin of clean water, and the other held a white duster. They respectfully swept away the ghosts that followed Fang Captain, telling them to scram and not follow Fang Captain anymore! They carefully performed various rituals.
Fang Captain had a smile on his face the whole time, chatting warmly with the crowd. Then, he washed his hands, cleaned his clothes, and wiped his shoes...
Then, the crowd in front of him parted.
Revealed behind them was a red carpet that seemed to stretch all the way to the horizon.
At the beginning of the red carpet, two excited girls held a snow-white fur-lined mantle, carefully putting it on Fang Captain to keep him warm.
Then, Fang Captain walked on the red carpet, waving to the crowd along the way.
His smile was warm and cheerful.
The white-clad figure on the red carpet made for a picturesque scene.
Only then did the fellow warriors from the Guardian Hall come to greet him, offering him a cleansing ceremony. After walking a distance, Fang Captain turned and waved, bidding farewell to the sea of people at the pier.
The golden light of the sunset shone on his face, as if outlining him with a golden border.
"Farewell, Fang Captain!"
"Go and get some rest!"
"We send off Fang Captain!"
"Fang Captain, have a good meal and rest."
"..."
Amidst the crowd's farewell waves, Fang Captain suddenly burst into laughter and announced, "I've eliminated all the pirates at sea. From now on, the fishermen along the coast can go out to sea without worries. But... be cautious of the sea's waves!"
Cheers erupted.
Countless people knelt down.
Pirates had always been the greatest threat to the fishermen, but now, Fang Captain had eliminated them all. This joy was no small matter.
As for Fang Captain lying? How could that be possible!
If Fang Captain said he eliminated them all, then he must have eliminated them all!
Amidst the crowd's expressions of gratitude, Fang Captain burst into laughter and turned to leave.
Soon, he disappeared into the distance with the warriors from the Guardian Hall.
Only the excited crowd at the pier remained.
Countless people had tears in their eyes. With even the pirates gone, their lives were becoming more and more hopeful.
Moreover, Fang Captain had returned safely, which was truly the greatest joy in the world!
Tonight, they must have a drink!
The people at the pier lingered for a long time, their excitement still not subsiding even as the night deepened.
Fang Che's heart was filled with emotions that couldn't be calmed for a long time.
Thinking of the old devil, he used his own face, but the look in his eyes couldn't be disguised, and he was genuinely happy.
Fang Che suddenly felt a heavy heart.
That night.
Fang Che didn't send a message to Sun Wutian but instead ordered a table of wine in the inn where he was staying and drank alone in his room.
Midnight.
The candlelight flickered, and a figure appeared in the room.
It was Sun Wutian.
Seeing Fang Che drinking alone, Sun Wutian paced for a moment: "Are you enjoying your little life? Since you know I'm back, why didn't you find me to change identities?"
"Paying respects to the founder."
Fang Che hurriedly saluted and said, "It's just that the disciple saw the founder having a great time, and if the founder wants to play for a few more days, it's fine."
Sun Wutian smiled faintly, sat down in front of Fang Che, poured himself a cup of wine, and said with a smile, "It's indeed addictive. But, after all, this is your business."
"But this time, it can be considered fulfilling a childhood dream."
When he said this, his expression was momentarily stunned.
He then raised his cup and drank it in one go, smiling, "But in the future, if you can't manage, the founder will always be there to help you. It's a win-win situation."
Indeed, Old Sun was hooked.
Fang Che smiled and said, "You can rest assured on this matter, founder. In the future, there will definitely be more opportunities like this, and a lot more."
Sun Wutian was excited and asked, "How so?"
"The Grand Master has appointed me as the Night Demon Sect Master, tasked with rebuilding the Night Demon Sect."
Fang Che grinned and said, "So it's definitely going to be busy in the future. When the time comes for you to switch between identities, I feel bad for bothering you and the Deputy Grand Master, Yan, with this."
Sun Wutian pondered for a while, then took a sip of wine in frustration, "This... Does this mean you're using me as your long-term substitute? And for both sides? After mixing for over ten thousand years, I ended up becoming a substitute for a junior like you?"
Fang Che coughed, "It's not like that. It's the founder's care for me..."
On one hand, Sun Wutian was eager to come more often for the Execution and Inspection, but on the other, he felt unhappy about becoming a substitute, and these mixed feelings made his mood swing between 'joyful acceptance' and 'slight discomfort.'
So, he communicated with the Five Spirit Toad, took out the Communication Jade, and contacted Yan Nan: "I became a substitute?"
Yan Nan immediately replied, "I'm considering this matter, and I'll respect your wishes. If you're unwilling, I'll also save face for you and have Duan Xiaoyang be the substitute."
Sun Wutian was startled and quickly said, "When did I say I was unwilling?"
Yan Nan said, "Then I'm relieved. I was just worried that you wouldn't save face and wouldn't want to do it."
Sun Wutian hurriedly said, "What's there to save face or not? He's my own great-grandson. Why use Duan Xiaoyang? Let's settle on this."
Yan Nan said, "Good, then it's settled."
The communication ended.
Sun Wutian scratched his head, feeling a bit stifled about this matter.
But he couldn't quite put his finger on it, so he just buried his head in drinking.
Fang Che asked with concern, "What did the Deputy Grand Master say?"
Sun Wutian said, "I just chatted with someone else for a while, and I didn't ask him. Besides, you're of my lineage, and the founder will help you. It's in this world!"
"Thank you, founder. With this, I'll feel even more reassured."
Sun Wutian said with restraint, "But when you can manage on your own, try not to trouble me."
"Disciple understands."
After that, Sun Wutian, feeling stifled, accompanied Fang Che in drinking. He didn't like Fang Che's wine, so he pulled out some high-quality Spirit Wine from his own collection.
Fang Che drank his fill, and surprisingly, his Venerable Rank One Initial Stage cultivation level instantly reached the Advanced Stage.
He couldn't help but turn green with envy.
Sun Wutian, seeing the boy's eyes, helplessly threw out a few more jars for him, saying, "The spiritual power of this wine is most significant the first time, and it becomes ineffective if you drink too much..."
Feeling increasingly stifled.
Sun Wutian felt like he'd been outmaneuvered by Yan Nan, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
The joy was taken back by Fang Che, and he even had to give up a few jars of Spirit Wine.
Sun Wutian, feeling stifled, ate and drank, then slammed the Execution Order on the table and left without even saying goodbye.
He was ready to go back and think things through.
What exactly went wrong.
Fang Che calmed down, then calmly took out the Communication Jade and brought up the old man from his contact list.
From the time he went to participate in the Incubation Deity Program and Sun Wutian became his substitute, he reported in detail up to the present.
It was a lengthy report of over ten pages.
It was a long family letter.
He knew that Fang Yunzheng would definitely have a hard time during this period, on one hand, he had to hide it from Fang Qingtian, and the news about his son had been weighing on his heart, but he didn't dare to send a message to ask.
Because of his son's situation, he couldn't afford any mistakes.
So, Fang Che reported in great detail.
"...I prepared a Heavenly Beauty Pill for my mother, and I'll find an opportunity to send it back.
Captain Fang Che had just sent a long message, but Fang Yunzheng seemed to have received nothing, not a peep.
But after sending this message, a swift reply came from the other side.
"You think I'm that stupid, old man!"
Fang Che chuckled, knowing that his father was indeed reading the message.
He guessed that his father was savoring every word...
Fang Che's guess was correct. As soon as the message arrived, Fang Yunzheng quickly got up and went to the study to secretly read his son's message.
Every word, every punctuation mark, he carefully pondered.
His son had sent a message.
It was evident that he tried to describe his experiences with a lighthearted tone, emphasizing happiness and progress in cultivation... Was he afraid I would worry? There was a section where he was intentionally vague, indicating a significant event, but he didn't want me to worry, so he paused to consider his words carefully...
As Fang Yunzheng read, he immersed himself in his son's filial devotion, evident between the lines. He couldn't help but sigh...
This... how many storms and crises had he faced?
As an old man who had weathered the turbulent rivers and lakes, I knew that his current situation was ten times more complex than mine when I ventured into the rivers and lakes... How could I not be moved by his filial devotion? I must keep this treasure. "There are also some cultivation recovery medicines. The Divine Essence I forgot about last time. I'll bring them to you this time, so your origin can recover faster..."
Fang Yunzheng's heart was filled with warmth, and he couldn't help but smile with happiness.
According to his cultivation, he could restore himself to his peak in two or three years. But with his son's filial devotion, I must keep it. With this treasure, he could truly recover faster...
"That's all about my journey. You see, report to the Ninth Lord as appropriate. Especially, I have too many resources here, so ask the Ninth Lord to send people to receive them quickly and give him a big surprise."
Fang Che said.
"Hmph... You're calling him the Ninth Lord... So formal, just call him Uncle." Fang Yunzheng thought to himself as he replied to his son, "Okay, I'll report to the Ninth Brother immediately."
"Nothing else, there's also some Spirit Wine here. I'll send it back to you later."
"Take care of yourselves, parents. Your son is doing well. Work is going smoothly, and everyone, on both sides, is very kind. The relationships are excellent."
He put down the Communication Jade.
Fang Yunzheng sighed.
"The last part of the message is truly impressive... The name Fang Tu has now shaken the entire continent, and the entire land trembles at his killings... And you, the Only Righteous Sect, have also created a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood..."
"So, you say, 'Everyone, on both sides, is very kind, and the relationships are excellent.' Truly, my son has inherited my good genes, and he doesn't stumble even a bit when lying."
The study door was pushed open.
Fang Qianyi, half-asleep, asked, "Why did you come here after waking up?"
Fang Yunzheng's expression was natural, his face unblushing, "I got up to relieve myself, but I couldn't fall back asleep, so I came to read for a while. Look at this poem from The Autocrat's Biography: A cold light first arrives, followed by the spear's swift thrust like a dragon..."
Fang Qianyi showed no interest, yawning, "Is there any news from my son?"
As expected of a mother, even half-asleep, she still asks about her son.
"Not yet. He's said to be on a mission in Bai Wu Zhou, and it's almost done there. It's probably just a matter of a few days."
"Rest assured, I'll tell you as soon as there's news."
"Okay... Continue sleeping. It's still so early..."
Fang Qianyi was about to fall asleep again.
"Okay."
Fang Yunzheng simply hugged his wife and returned to the bedroom, then lay down...
...
The morning sun shone.
Fang Che had restored his original appearance and was walking on the street.
He wore the Ten Perfect Spirit Boots on his feet and the Guardian Uniform, with a gleaming golden star at the collar and crossed swords on the cuffs.
His cloak was deep and mysterious, adorned with subtle starry patterns that flickered.
He stood tall, his face stern.
He strode down the street, his long legs creating the atmosphere of an escort team, advancing like a thousand troops and ten thousand horses, clearing the way.
Then Fang Che truly felt the difference from two and a half months ago.
The streets were noticeably emptier, and the people were fewer.
As he walked by, everyone looked at him with a mix of reverence and awe.
Along the way, people gathered the courage to greet him.
"Good morning, Captain Fang!"
"Captain Fang, so early."
"Captain Fang..."
"..."
Fang Che strode forward, waving in response. Wherever he passed, people respectfully bowed and made way for him.
Sun Wutian, watching from above, couldn't help but feel envious.
"Ah... When will there be a second time..."
They arrived at the Guardian Hall.
Fang Yunzheng's expression remained stern as he strode into the hall.
Everyone in the Guardian Hall, filled with awe, greeted him, "Captain Fang."
"You've been working so hard for so long..."
"..."
The former hall master, Wu Zhiyun, was also among the crowd, his face pale, not daring to meet Fang Che's gaze.
The deputy hall master reported, "The punishment document from Hall Master Wu has arrived.
"How so?" Fang Che asked coldly.
"Punishment through merit, temporarily assuming the duties of the Hall Master. Accumulate five thousand merit points in three years, thirty thousand in ten years, and you will not be restored to your original position or promoted for a hundred years. Any unlawful actions will result in immediate beheading as an example."
Fang Che's dissatisfaction was evident in his cold response, "Is this all? The higher-ups are still playing this game of punishing first and then saving later!"
Everyone present lowered their heads.
In truth, this... it wasn't a light punishment. Wu Zhiyun had made mistakes, but he had been in Bai Wu Zhou for many years, struggling to support the Hall, and it was indeed challenging.
Over a thousand aristocratic families! Enough to level the Guardian Hall with the strength of one person!
Wu Zhiyun was just the Hall Master of the Guardian Hall... It was already too difficult for him to have supported it until now.
Unless a Cloud Level Expert took over as the Hall Master, otherwise... facing such a force like a raging storm, what could Wu Zhiyun do?
Fang Che's anger silenced the entire hall.
After a moment of contemplation, Fang Che spoke calmly, "Hall Master Wu!"
"At your service!" Wu Zhiyun stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Since the decision has been made, I will no longer interfere, but please remember... the duty of a Guardian is not to be taken lightly!"
"Yes!"
Fang Che spoke slowly, "I also give you a promise. For the remaining aristocratic families, if there are any who do not follow orders... tell me, and I will come again!"
Everyone in the Guardian Hall shuddered.
A chill rose from their tailbones to the top of their heads.
Come again? Oh my...
But Wu Zhiyun trembled, his face pale with determination, "With Captain Fang's words... I, Wu Zhiyun, will not fail this mission!"
"I will exhaust myself in service, guarding everything Captain Fang has created in Bai Wu Zhou!"
"From now on, you're on your own."
Fang Che spoke calmly, "Bring all the documents from this period, I want to review them and see if there are any omissions."
"Yes." Someone took the order and left.
The people in the hall grumbled.
It's as if Bai Wu Zhou has been sifted through a sieve by you over and over again for three months.
Checking for omissions? It seems like the killing isn't enough, leaving a sense of unfinished business.
Captain Fang's desire to kill is truly heavy.
The people in the Guardian Hall, for the entire three months, basically did nothing but sort through documents and constantly organize paperwork... and help Captain Fang find corpses.
They did nothing else.
Wherever Captain Fang went, the entire staff of the Guardian Hall would enter to search for corpses... there was no need for rescue operations, as there were basically no survivors.
Then they would audit the finances.
For three whole months, they worked through the night, but the task was still not complete. Only after a thousand people were transferred from the government to help did they manage to keep up with Captain Fang's progress.
Moreover, Captain Fang's spoils, although he never checked or looked at them... not a single person dared to take even a single silver coin from them! In the past, who wouldn't take advantage of such an opportunity to fill their pockets?
Even the officials didn't dare to have any thoughts about Captain Fang's spoils! It was a matter of losing their entire family.
Because at the very beginning, Captain Fang only checked the first batch of accounts, and then immediately had the three elders of the Guardian Hall slapped to death, their corpses hung on the flagpoles for three days!
Confiscation of their entire family's wealth!
Additionally, during this period, there were millions of deaths every day, who would dare to steal Captain Fang's silver coins?
Even without stealing, they were terrified.
The transferred personnel, day after day, only carried corpses, and three of them even went insane! Over four hundred people vomited while carrying corpses, vomiting as they carried, until they had to withdraw because their bodies couldn't take it anymore...
Who could carry hundreds of corpses every day without changing their expression?
The people of the Guardian Hall mentioned this matter, and they all smiled.
Initially, they felt that the Guardian Hall only keeping half was a huge loss, and it broke the tradition, but... now it seems that this half is not too little, but too much!
The Guardian Hall's warehouse was filled to the brim with this half, and they even had to open two new warehouses!
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
