Chapter 664: Yan Nan's Worries, Dongfang's Relief [Two in One]

Chapter 664: Yan Nan's Worries, Dongfang's Relief [Two in One]



Xue Wanshi was in deep distress.

He himself didn't even know about this matter. He only knew that there was a Xue Wanshi in the Xue family who had been scolded by Fang Che and became the 'Shit King'.

But later, when the Xue family challenged Fang Che to a duel the following year, they were completely unaware of it.

The grand competition among the various martial arts academies had already concluded this year.

Because there was a special circumstance this year.

Mo Guanyun, Yu Zhongge, Qiu Yunshang, Jing Shuanggao, and Dong Yunyu, who were supposed to represent the White Cloud Martial Academy, were all second-year students at the academy!

Just second-year students.

But looking at the other academies, most of the instructors probably couldn't even compete with them.

They were already at the Venerable Rank, capable of defeating Saint Realm cultivators, so how could the other academies possibly compete? The other academies were at a loss, should the principals participate in the competition?

It wasn't reasonable to not allow them to participate, and it wouldn't be right to force them not to compete either. Even if the White Cloud Martial Academy were to be generous and not let them participate, it wouldn't work! There was also public opinion to consider.

Moreover, was the White Cloud Martial Academy's principal, Gao Qingyu, the type of person who would be so generous?

The list was submitted early, with first-year students: So-and-so... Second-year students: The Heavenly Venerate Squad.

The other academies were speechless.

This was too shameless.

But they were acting within the rules.

So, for the second-year competition, they only decided on the second place. The first place was naturally given to the Heavenly Venerate Squad.”

But with this, the participating students also lost their enthusiasm and couldn't muster their spirits.

The competition ended hastily.

Now that the competition was over, the main event arrived: the duel between your Xue family and Fang Che.

Many people understood the bigger picture, but even more were eager to watch the spectacle! Moreover, this news had already spread across the continent last year: on this day next year, the Xue family would send a representative to duel with Fang Che and settle the grudge.

Then, as Fang Che's reputation soared like a rocket into the night sky, his cultivation skyrocketed as if he had taken some kind of pill, and his fame exploded to the point of shaking the world...

The Xue family was left dumbfounded.

The Xue family's challenge last year was actually just a way to save face. Everyone who understood this, understood.

There was no real grudge between Xue Wanshi and Fang Che, and a duel between martial arts academies wasn't a big deal. It was just that the name 'Shit King' had caused the Xue family to lose face.

After Xue Yi Ren returned and reported the true situation, the higher-ups in the Xue family calmed down. After all, if their own child was incompetent, how could they go and pick a fight with someone else's capable child? That would only make them lose more face.

So, regarding the one-year agreement set by Xue Yi Ren, they readily agreed. Sending someone to fight with Fang Che next year, in front of everyone, would salvage some face, and then the Xue family could support Fang Che, which would basically make everyone happy.

This would make it easier for the geniuses to advance, and the Xue family could also gain a reputation for being magnanimous and supportive of the younger generation.

However, who would have thought that soon after, things would take a fantastical turn. The Xue family closely monitored Fang Che's movements, and any news was immediately reported.

Then, one thing after another happened, and the entire Xue family, including the higher-ups and the ancestors, gradually felt an extreme sense of unreality.

What the hell was going on?

In just one year, this kid had soared like a rocket, shining in the night sky!

Fang Zhi Shi, Fang Zong Zhi Shi, Fang Yun Zheng, Fang Chao Xun, Fang Captain, and Fang Tu...

By the time they reached Dong Hu Zhou, where they were halfway through their mission, Fang Tu's reputation had spread, and the Xue family started to feel the headache...

Up until now, after completing their mission in Bai Wu Zhou, the higher-ups in the Xue family were already at their wit's end.

How had every development been beyond their expectations?

What should they do now?

Cancel it... that wouldn't work. They had made a bold declaration last year, and now they were going to back out? They couldn't afford to lose face.

Moreover, the entire world, with billions of people waiting to watch the spectacle, was this something the Xue family could cancel on their own?

Initially, there weren't so many people waiting to watch the spectacle. But as Fang Che's reputation rose step by step, the duel between the Xue family and Fang Che instantly became the focus of the continent.

Now, not only the Shouhuo Zhongguo, but even the Only Righteous Sect had countless people eagerly awaiting it.

So, it was easy to imagine how uncomfortable the Xue family felt.

They were truly in a difficult situation.

They had to fight!

But now that Fang Tu's name shook the world, who would go and fight him? This was the biggest problem because no matter who went, losing would be embarrassing, and winning would also be embarrassing—the youngest generation couldn't compete with Fang Tu.

But sending someone from the older generation to fight Fang Tu... they could win. But what about their reputation?

Unlike Xue Wanshi, who had just started to feel the headache, the higher-ups in the Xue family, who were involved in this matter, had already been suffering from headaches for half a year.

As they watched Fang Che's fame and cultivation soar, the Xue family became even more restless.

Then, finally, a wise person suggested, "Let Xue Wanshi, who is currently following Fang Che, participate in the duel!"

Everyone's eyes lit up at the idea.

This was a brilliant idea!

Xue Wanshi was young, had decent cultivation, and was already Fang Che's subordinate, so... even if he lost, it wouldn't be embarrassing.

But an unexpected event occurred: Xue Wanshi refused to the death!

"I get beaten up by Fang Che every day in the Life and Death Squad, and I'm almost like an old man... Now I can only barely suppress Feng Xiangdong! How can you ask me to challenge Fang Che?"

And all this happened under the watchful eyes of the public?

And all for the sake of Shit King?

Then, regardless of the outcome, I will never be able to hold my head up high in the Life and Death Squad...

Snow Wanren, with tears streaming down his face, explained his predicament to his father, emphasizing, "Dad, I currently have an extremely bright future in the Life and Death Squad..."

Snow Wanren had no choice but to threaten him.

The old man listened and found it reasonable, so he reported to the Old Ancestor, who also agreed, "Snow Wanren is currently the youngest leader in the Snow family, and we can't ruin his reputation."

If Snow Wanren's reputation is ruined, not to mention the Snow family's discomfort, but also Snow Fuxiao and Dongfang Military Advisor would be so furious they could eat them alive—they are the talents I've been focusing on nurturing.

So, the Snow family had no choice but to select someone else.

But they didn't let Snow Wanren off the hook.

They kept asking, "Wanren, what cultivation level is Fang Che at now? He said he'd find someone of similar cultivation to fight him."

Snow Wanren was helpless, "I haven't seen Fang Che in three months. His Communication Jade is broken, and I truly don't know his current cultivation level."

"Then go and ask around."

Snow Wanren was tormented daily by these matters, wishing he could die.

Yet, he dared not refuse.

So, he discussed it with his brothers.

But to his dismay, none of the six guys were reliable.

Feng Xiangdong said, "Fang Che? He's only at the Jun level. Rest assured, send anyone to fight him, and they'll win without a sound."

Yu Zhongge asked, "Snow Wanren, why don't you go? You should go!"

Dong Yunyu suggested, "I sincerely suggest that Shit King makes a comeback and personally restores our reputation! By the way, he can take a dump on the stage. I feel like Shit King didn't get enough relief last time. This time, it's a great opportunity!"

Jing Shuanggao added, "With Fang Che's current massacre in the White Mist Continent, I feel it requires the personal intervention of the Execution Team Leader."

Qiu Yunshang said, "Let the Old Ancestor disguise himself as a young fighter, and we'll definitely win! Rest assured, we won't spread the word."

Mo Guanyun asked, "Fang Che's cultivation level shouldn't have reached the Sheng Jun level yet!"

Snow Wanren exclaimed, "I'll go to yours!"

After a fruitless round of inquiries, Snow Wanren was helpless.

In fact, he had asked around just to inform them.

Because he clearly knew that on such matters, they would never reveal anything, even if the Snow family was the continent's first merit family. They wouldn't get any useful information about Fang Che from those six mouths.

After Snow Wanren's inquiries, not only did he inform them, but he also had a reason to reply to the family, "I honestly don't know anything—they're not telling. Fang Che's Communication Jade is broken, and I can't contact him now."

The Snow family.

"This kid, he doesn't want to betray his boss."

The Old Ancestor smiled, "He has good character."

"Yes, if he had provided detailed information about Fang Che, I would've been disappointed."

Snow Wanren's great-grandfather, the current head of the Snow family, said with relief, "But the problem now is... who from the Snow family will fight? Fang Che has returned to the Donghu Continent."

"Send someone. Make direct contact with this Fang Tu. I always feel that this Fang Tu's strength is mysterious, sometimes high and sometimes low. This time, the Blood Slaughter in the White Mist Continent, his strength was so unpredictable."

"Alright."

Fang Tu's name shook the world, and that was the truth.

But Fang Tu's strength shouldn't be that high, and that was also the truth.

Not only were the Snow family members thinking about this, but others with a bit of sense were also pondering this matter.

Just as Fang Che had returned and was still settling in.

An Raxing arrived, "Snow Wanren, you have a matter to attend to."

"What matter?" Poor Fang Che had long forgotten about the previous year's agreement with the Snow family.

Indeed, the experiences of the past year were too numerous, and in one year, he had walked a path that others might not complete in several lifetimes.

How could he remember such a trivial matter? "You created a Shit King, and you forgot? The one-year agreement, don't you understand it yourself?"

"I... I truly forgot!"

Fang Che was speechless.

An Raxing said, "Moreover, the Shouhuo Zhongguo headquarters issued a document to the Southeast, asking who helped you in the White Mist Continent?"

An Raxing was a bit speechless because, although the headquarters was inquiring, they had to reply to this matter.

Fang Che had been considering this problem. Sun Wutian let loose and slaughtered, and although it felt good, the doubts it raised were also real.

This problem also required an explanation.

Although both sides' higher-ups were backing him up, they couldn't come up with a suitable explanation, and that was also unacceptable.

"It's an elder who secretly helped me, an acquaintance I made unintentionally."

Fang Che could only reply, "Vice Chancellor An, Feng Xiangdong, and the others are all looking for their families to send high-level experts to help. You can't seriously believe that I went to the White Mist Continent empty-handed, without any helpers, right? That's like asking to die."

"What? Everyone else can, but I can't find someone to help me?"

Fang Che turned the tables.

An Raxing laughed, "Everyone can guess this. We're just curious about who's helping you."

"This senior doesn't want to reveal his identity. He wants to live in seclusion, enjoying peace and tranquility."

Fang Che said, "Since the result is good, and the rectification in the White Mist Continent was very effective, why worry about these details?

Only Me Orthodox Sect members would never help me like this, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, An Ruo Xing laughed, "You still want the help of the Only Me Orthodox Sect? You're dreaming. But, should I report this?"

"There's no other way, Vice Chancellor An. I originally didn't want to act, just wanted to live peacefully. It's only because I owed you a favor that I helped you, but I'm not helping the Guardians. I've received their favor, and if I betray them, what kind of person would I be?"

Fang Che said, "So, I don't know this person's identity, and even if I did, I really can't reveal it. Please forgive me, Vice Chancellor An."

An Ruo Xing nodded, "Alright, since it's like this, I'll report it this way. This time, the rectification of Bai Wu Zhou was extremely effective, and the higher-ups are full of praise. The Southeast has already reported your merits and requested rewards for you. Prepare to treat everyone."

"No problem."

After An Ruo Xing left, Fang Che sighed and sent a message to Yinshen Gong, "Master, although Sun Zushi's task of cleansing Bai Wu Zhou was indeed completed excellently, the problem is that it was done too well, killing a hundred million... With my current cultivation, even if I cultivate for a hundred more years, I probably won't be able to achieve such high combat power. Now, suspicions about my combat power are everywhere, and I can't resolve this."

Then, Fang Che relayed the words he used to placate An Ruo Xing to Yinshen Gong, "Now, I can only vaguely explain this matter. I really can't say anything more... This loophole is not small."

Then, he sent a message to Sun Wutian, also mentioning this matter.

Yinshen Gong was at the One Mind Sect headquarters, vigorously rectifying and preparing to unveil a new image.

Upon receiving Fang Che's message, he was startled.

Killed a hundred million?

He quickly sent someone to inquire and was dumbfounded upon receiving the news.

Holy crap.

Sun Zong Hufa actually went through with the act.

A headache ensued, but this matter couldn't be handled by Yinshen Gong, so he had no choice but to send a message to Yan Nan, "Vice Sect Leader Yan, this time, after Night Demon returned, we found out about Sun Zong Hufa's replacement... It's a troublesome matter."

Yan Nan received the message and was also stunned, his head feeling like a huge cauldron.

He took out the Communication Jade and summoned Sun Wutian, scolding him.

"You went to rectify Bai Wu Zhou as the Night Demon, and you killed a hundred million? How did you even think of that? Could the Night Demon's strength achieve such a feat? You killed so many experts from the great clans? Is that something the Night Demon could do?"

Sun Wutian said, "If I didn't put in some effort, how could the rectification be completed? Should I let Fang Che fail in his task and get demoted?"

Yan Nan felt a tightness in his chest.

You actually have the audacity to justify yourself, "But that doesn't mean you should kill a hundred million, right?"

"Then what, should I have returned to the Guardian Southeast Headquarters after completing the task? And go to the sea to kill pirates, which was my deliberate delay..."

Sun Wutian remained defiant.

"What about the Night Demon's collapsed combat power now?" Yan Nan was infuriated.

"That's for you to consider, not my concern."

Sun Wutian retorted, "I only ensure the task is completed. And it was you who arranged for me to go, who else should be responsible?"

"Furthermore, when you asked me to impersonate the Night Demon, didn't you consider the possibility of the combat power collapsing? Isn't this your own mess? And you still want to pin it on me?"

Sun Wutian remained defiant.

"..."

Yan Nan was speechless.

Pointing a trembling finger at the Communication Jade, he said, "Sun Wutian, this old bastard, messed up his own task and still has the nerve to blame me!"

Duan Xi Yang came over to take a look and said, "Sun Wutian's words also make sense."

"..."

Yan Nan almost spat blood, "I asked you to impersonate a Jun-level warrior, but you displayed the cultivation of a Sheng Huang, causing a leak. And it's my fault?! Duan Xi Yang, are you being reasonable?"

Duan Xi Yang said matter-of-factly, "Not being reasonable, why be reasonable? What kind of reason does the Only Me Orthodox Sect follow?"

Holy crap!

Your words are so reasonable, I'm at a loss for words!

Yan Nan went into seclusion.

"Get lost!"

Yan Nan's head was about to split from the pain, thinking of countermeasures, and then he saw Yinshen Gong's message, which included the Night Demon's denial, and muttered, "This matter, according to the Night Demon's denial... seems like it could pass. But I must prepare such a person, or else if they dig deep, and the Night Demon can't produce a person, wouldn't that be terrible?"

"Then who should I arrange?"

Yan Nan was dejected, because for the Guardian Continent, such people were a dime a dozen, but for the Only Me Orthodox Sect, they were also abundant. The problem was that the reputations of these people from the Only Me Orthodox Sect were too bad, and none could be used.

And the people from the Guardian Continent wouldn't listen to Yan Nan's commands.

"Damn it... How did such a troublesome matter appear out of nowhere?"

Yan Nan frowned, deep in thought.

Sitting in the Guardian Headquarters, Dongfang Sanzan was at ease.

Fang Che rectified Bai Wu Zhou too thoroughly? His combat power exceeded expectations?

Tsk, what a big deal!

Dongfang Sanzan knew the truth; the one who acted was Sun Wutian, so how could his combat power not exceed expectations?

However, knowing is one thing, but maintaining one's composure is another matter. So, a letter of inquiry was sent.

There was only one purpose: Yan Nan, you have a problem on your end, so hurry up and find a way to make amends!

Regarding the matter of controlling Yan Nan through the Night Demon, Dongfang Sanzan is becoming increasingly adept at it.

If you don't make amends, don't blame me for starting an investigation into your Night Demon!

Can I make you, Yan Nan, comfortable? You're constantly causing me trouble.

So regarding the issue of 'Fang Che's strength surpassing expectations', Dongfang Sanzan not only has no worries, but is also looking forward to seeing how Yan Nan will handle it, and there's even a hint of schadenfreude.

Along with a good dose of malicious humor.

Yan Nan... Do you need your brother Dongfang to teach you how to do it? I have plenty of methods here, do you want them?

Tsk.

Dongfang Sanzan was in an excellent mood, feeling extremely pleased.

I'm not revealing Fang Che's identity to you, Yan Nan. I've already gone easy on you.

You're so ungrateful, not even knowing to send a few pounds of tea as a token of gratitude!

After much consideration, Yan Nan came up with a plan for Yinshen Gong.

"Helping Fang Che to rectify Bai Wu Zhou is a mysterious senior in the jianghu, and Fang Che himself is unaware of the other party's name."

"The reason why the other party is helping Fang Che is because Fang Che once helped this person in some way... As for what kind of help and how it was done, let the Night Demon figure it out."

"The other party's whereabouts are elusive and mysterious, but they said they wanted to repay Fang Che, so when Fang Che is in danger, this person appears, and after the matter is resolved, this person leaves, and Fang Che doesn't even know when they come and go... It's very mysterious."

"So Fang Che only knows the other party's appearance but not their name."

"Then let Sun Wutian act a few times in certain places, appearing and disappearing like Shenlong Jian Shou Bu Jian Wei, to attract a little attention and prove that this person exists... Then let the Guardian have a headache over it. Whether they find it or not, they'll never truly find it..."

"Let Fang Che use the above statement to deflect, and as for Sun Wutian's side, I'll personally arrange for him to appear and disappear like Shenlong Jian Shou Bu Jian Wei..."

It must be said that Yan Nan's lie seemed quite plausible.

At least under the premise that Dongfang Sanzan doesn't seriously pursue it, it can be easily fooled without any issues.

After Yinshen Gong conveyed the message, Fang Che immediately replied.

"So I was in Wanling Sen searching for a jianghu senior who was also looking for spiritual herbs. It turned out that the senior's origin was damaged, but they weren't one of our Only Righteous Sect's people, so they couldn't obtain divine essence. After getting along well, I gave the divine essence I obtained from the King Rank nurturing and divine transformation plan to this old senior. Of course, this is what I'm telling you, but to the Guardian, I'll say it was a certain spiritual herb obtained unintentionally, which happened to complement the medicine this senior had prepared in advance, and that's the idea... Then the senior's strength recovered... Then the senior was very grateful to me and even said they wanted to frequently help me, but they didn't reveal their true identity... Because they only wanted to be a carefree hermit and didn't want to get involved in mortal struggles..."

Fang Che sent this plan.

Yinshen Gong conveyed Yan Nan's message.

Yan Nan clapped his hands in admiration: "Great idea! Great lie! Let's do it this way!"

And so, this matter was resolved at its root.

After obtaining this plan from Yan Nan, Dongfang Sanzan also admired Yan Nan's wit: "No wonder you're the deputy supreme leader in charge of sect affairs in the Only Righteous Sect, you're a master of deception!"

Of course, most of this was fabricated by Fang Che. But Dongfang Sanzan didn't care about that. As long as it was something bad, a lie, it was all Yan Nan's doing.

"Oh, I've been deceived by Yan Nan again... What a pity."

Dongfang Sanzan sighed.

In a great mood, he immediately called Xue Fuxiao.

"What's the matter?" Xue Fuxiao came with great enthusiasm.

"Where are the others?"

"They're all being specially trained by Yu Tianqi."

Xue Fuxiao said.

"How are the three wolves doing?" Dongfang Sanzan was very concerned.

Because those two silver wolves, along with their cubs, had already returned to the snow mountains two months ago.

The little silver wolf's strength now is almost one-tenth of its parents' strength, and it's only a few months old...

Moreover, its potential and foundation are incredibly impressive.

It's evident that its future achievements will surpass its parents', bringing glory to its ancestors, if it can grow up.

"The wolf couple is as expected, their strength has greatly improved, and after returning, they've become existence at the king rank."

Xue Fuxiao smiled.

"That's good, let them properly nurture the little silver wolf, and in the future, it will also contribute to the Guardian."

Dongfang Sanzan said.

Xue Fuxiao sighed.

Not only does Sanzan care about the offspring of humans, but he even cares about the offspring of wolves... Tsk tsk, he's really capable.

"What's the matter this time?" Xue Fuxiao asked, seeing Dongfang Sanzan in a good mood, and his mood followed suit.

"You need to make a trip to Dong Hu Zhou, and possibly also to Tian Du."

Dongfang Sanzan said.

"Hmm?" Xue Fuxiao frowned. "Such a long journey?"

"Yes, have you forgotten about the challenge between your Xue Clan and Fang Che?"

Dongfang Sanzan was in an excellent mood: "Tsk, Fang Che personally helped your Xue Clan's Shit King ascend the throne, and you forgot? You're not very competent as the ancestor, are you?"

(End of Chapter)

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