Monarch Night
Chapter 121 - 79: Indeed a Major Event [Extra for Feng Family’s Brave Wings Alliance Hierarch]

Chapter 121: Chapter 79: Indeed a Major Event [Extra for Feng Family’s Brave Wings Alliance Hierarch]

Gao Qingyu settled down calmly and said, "No need to rush. Even if the sky were falling, there’s no rush at this very moment. Speak slowly, and we can even talk while eating."

As he spoke, he actually poured himself a bowl of Tiexue Platform and picked up a piece of meat to eat, saying, "The taste is good. The last time I had Gao Yunqi and Zhou Yi over for a heart-to-heart, their mouths were full of this flavor."

Huang Yifan grumbled, "They even burped alcohol right in my face."

He then picked up a cup to drink and gave Old Man Shen a glare.

Meng Hejun, after all, was a lady. Although Fang Che and Old Man Shen had only had a few bites, she still felt the array of food and drinks on the table was not very sanitary. Naturally, she wasn’t as carefree as Huang Yifan and Gao Qingyu.

These rough men could eat in a restroom, but it’s different with ladies.

So, she wiped her wrist, took out some fresh meat and dishes, placed them on the table, and swapped out the old ones.

Then she brought over two more jars of alcohol.

Taking out a Jade Bowl for herself, she asked, "Do you want to use one too? Should I get a few more for you?"

Huang Yifan, Gao Qingyu, and Old Man Shen shook their heads in quick succession.

For them, the vessel for drinking didn’t matter; the key was the alcohol. Even a spittoon, if cleaned properly, was just a tool for drinking, wasn’t it?

So, Meng Hejun poured herself a bowl and, lifting the Jade Bowl, said, "It’s been a long time since we’ve sat together, let’s all have a drink."

She looked at Fang Che, saying, "You sit down too. Eat and talk at the same time."

Old Man Shen sighed and said, "You eat first. We’ll talk after you’re done. I’m afraid you won’t be able to eat after hearing what I have to say."

Meng Hejun, Huang Yifan, and Gao Qingyu exchanged a look.

They all saw the seriousness in each other’s eyes.

Then they sped up, actually eating faster.

Fang Che watched with a sense of admiration.

This was true understanding.

Clearly, they did not doubt Old Man Shen’s words in the least.

Before a major event, they were very composed.

From this small detail, it was clear that this was an extremely elite team.

After a little while.

Once they had eaten their fill.

The table was cleared away.

"What’s the situation exactly?"

Meng Hejun took out a snow-white handkerchief, wiped her mouth and hands, and then asked with calm composure.

"Repeat what you’ve discovered. Try to be as detailed as possible, don’t leave anything out."

Old Man Shen looked at Fang Che.

Fang Che had anticipated this.

He didn’t dare to take it lightly, judging from everyone’s reaction, this matter was definitely not minor!

So much so that it also made Fang Che anxious.

He recounted Wei Zihao’s abnormal condition once more, only this time he realized the gravity of the situation and went into greater detail. He even tried to reproduce the expressions on Wei Zihao’s face during the beatings and the words he said.

Halfway through his report, their expressions grew somber.

By the time Fang Che finished describing the last beating of Wei Zihao, their faces were almost gloomy enough to drip with water.

Gao Qingyu’s mouth twitched, then started to convulse.

This Mountain Master, the Old silver coins, was starting to lose his composure too.

Meng Hejun, however, furrowed her brows and picked up on a point that Fang Che had briefly mentioned in his account, saying, "You mean to say, at that place, you discovered Qi zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng?"

In Fang Che’s mind, this detail was just the start of a conflict, or perhaps an excuse he had purposely retained for provocation, not very related to the subsequent events—hence, he only mentioned it briefly.

He didn’t expect that Meng Hejun would single it out.

But Meng Hejun’s question made Fang Che suddenly recall a doubt that had been at the back of his mind, saying, "Yes, I was surprised at the time, thinking how Qi zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng could appear in such a place. But it was just a fleeting thought, and I didn’t reflect on it further."

"How could Qi zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng appear in such a place?"

Meng Hejun’s eyes suddenly became extremely sharp as they fixed on Fang Che’s face, "What do you mean by that statement?"

Fang Che couldn’t help but groan.

When Meng Hejun’s gaze landed on Fang Che’s face, he actually felt as if two heavy hammers smashed into his face, causing excruciating pain.

Meng Hejun immediately realized that as she heard that statement, her spirit had intensely concentrated and she had inadvertently launched an attack.

This level of attack would be imperceptible to people like Huang Yifan, but Fang Che’s cultivation was too weak now.

She quickly averted her gaze, looking apologetically at Fang Che but remained silent.

Speaking now might disrupt Fang Che’s train of thought.

Fang Che also understood that the other party hadn’t intended any harm, rubbed his face, and said, "Back then, after I arrived at that dense forest, I stumbled upon the fact that the flowers, grasses, and trees within were all different from those at the edge."

"How were they different?"

"They were very nutrient-deficient. The leaves were thinner than those at the edge, lacking that dark, oily shine. Also, each tree inside the forest was older than those at the edge, but they were not as thick."

Fang Che thought for a moment and gestured with his hands, "Under normal circumstances, a pine tree that is a hundred years old could grow as thick as a sea bowl or even thicker within that kind of dense forest. The ones on the periphery could also grow to that thickness, but those in the central area were only as thick as a teacup or even less so."

Huang Yifan and the others watched Fang Che illustrate the thickness with his hands and all nodded silently.

"Moreover, after entering a certain area, I also felt a faint palpitation, just like entering a graveyard at deep night, or walking alone in a place filled with dark energy. So, after I got the 299 points, which I was sure would be enough to pass the Martial Arts Academy’s entrance assessment without examination, I left immediately."

Fang Che said, "If I calculate the time, I left that place five to seven days earlier than most of the other students. After leaving there, that unpleasant feeling disappeared."

"No wonder you stopped at 299 points on the first day and didn’t increase it further. It turns out you had left."

Huang Yifan muttered, unable to help but give Fang Che a deep look, this kid was actually so perceptive.

"Talk about your theory on the Qi Zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng," Meng Hejun’s face had already turned somewhat pale, her expression extremely tense.

"At that time, I felt that in a forest where even the trees and grasses could not grow robustly, there shouldn’t appear such a Heavenly Treasure as Qi Zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng!"

Fang Che said with certainty.

"Yes, if all the underbrushes show poor growth and all the big trees are in a state of malnutrition, there absolutely should not appear any Heavenly Treasures in such barren land."

Meng Hejun’s face was pale as she said, "Moreover, it is the Blood Spirit Ginseng that bears the word ’blood’; generally, Spiritual Ginsengs are white or jade-colored; it’s rare to see one that’s blood-colored."

Gao Qingyu took a deep breath and said, "That Qi Zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng, who got it in the end? Wei Zihao?"

"I didn’t follow up on what happened later. But at that time, Wei Zihao appeared determined to get it, and given his family’s status. It might not be impossible for him to receive it by offering some compensation to the other students present."

"Who were those students at the time? Can you still remember any names?" Gao Qingyu asked urgently.

Fang Che thought for a moment and said, "I only remember Kang Zijian and Qing Ziyue. I don’t remember the others."

"Having those two is enough!"

Gao Qingyu drew a deep breath, turned to Huang Yifan, and said, "Quickly, and keep it confidential!"

Huang Yifan murmured a curse under his breath, "This bastard always making me run errands!"

Then he dashed out like a gust of wind.

After Huang Yifan had left, the four people sat in the room, each lost in thought.

The atmosphere was so heavy as if it was about to solidify.

"When was the first time you noticed the dark energy on Wei Zihao’s face?" Gao Qingyu asked word by word.

"It was during the competition. I saw it from the platform. At that time, it wasn’t identified as dark energy, but I was surprised at a glance. Within a few days, he turned black inside and out," said Fang Che.

"What about after that? Do you remember the changes every time you saw him?"

Gao Qingyu asked with particular detail.

"Then, as he continued to look for trouble with Huo Churan, his fights would inadvertently include Wei Zihao, and that’s when I noticed the dark energy. It was very strange."

"By the third time, the dark energy had become more noticeable."

"Until the last time, a face even vaguely appeared. I was a bit scared and felt that there was nothing normal about it, so I specifically came to ask Master Shen," Fang Che said.

What he said contained not a single lie.

He realized himself that this matter might truly be a tremendous issue.

While Gao Qingyu was inquiring, Meng Hejun was deep in thought.

The more detailed Gao Qingyu asked, some questions were even asked several times back and forth.

As the questioning went on and confirmation was made, the expressions of Gao Qingyu and Meng Hejun became increasingly grim, as if water was about to drip from their faces.

Their eyes subtly showed a hint of fear.

After a cup of tea’s time,

Huang Yifan rushed back in like a whirlwind, "I found out that Qi Zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng was finally obtained by Wei Zihao, who paid a hefty price. He gave each person a considerable amount of silver and cultivation materials just to have it for himself!"

His face while saying this was indescribable, with a mix of speechlessness, anger, fear, worry, and helplessness.

After speaking, he also let out a heavy sigh, "Ah! What the hell... stuffs anything into his mouth. Can you eat just anything? It’s totally absurd!"

Gao Qingyu calmly said, "Whom did you ask? And how did you deal with it afterward?"

"I sought out their instructors, and then I questioned that Kang Zijian. Kang Zijian remembers this matter very clearly because, after all, he suddenly received a large fortune. His memories of the situation at that time were also very vivid."

"At the time Wei Zihao was willing to offer resources and money to everyone. Although several people were reluctant, there was only one Qi Zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng after all, and the others were not sure they could actually seize it. In the end, everyone agreed to take the money."

"So, it is confirmed without a doubt that Wei Zihao got it."

Gao Qingyu did not relax, but immediately followed up with another question, "What about Kang Zijian after you questioned him? Did you have someone watch over him?"

"Of course. Now Kang Zijian has been taken away by his instructor. He won’t be coming to class in the next few days. So, the information I got from him about this matter will definitely not be leaked."

"Good."

Gao Qingyu stood up, put his hands behind his back, and began to pace slowly, "Lord Meng, it seems now that this is the effect of that Qi Zhi Blood Spirit Ginseng. Wei Zihao most likely couldn’t wait to consume the Blood Spirit Ginseng as soon as he got it!"