Mountain Patrol Military Officer
Chapter 455 - 360: Seeking Demon (Requesting Monthly Ticket)

Chapter 455: Chapter 360: Seeking Demon (Requesting Monthly Ticket)

As soon as these words were spoken, the sobbing in the room abruptly stopped, as if someone had suddenly gripped its throat.

In front of the screen, Fang Mingyue, kneeling and crying with resentment, had an unmistakably intense gaze that suddenly became still. Then, like beads trembling, it flickered with disbelief and panic.

Her father, Fang Tangjing, stood to the side. Hearing the shocking words coming from behind the screen, his indifferent eyebrows involuntarily twitched, and the hands hidden in his wide sleeves instinctively tightened.

Behind the screen, the previously clouded eyes of the Fang Family’s Ancestor suddenly shot out a frightening gleam as he looked at Jade Qilin, Jin Yushan,

"Is this true?"

"Does this person dare to openly defy the court?"

As he spoke, his neck moved slightly with a hint of doubt, "Not to mention anything else, even the three Great Dragon and Tiger Divine Ability Users, though their power is not one-tenth of their original strength, they are far beyond the capabilities of a Martial Vault. Besides, I heard this person hasn’t broken through the Martial Vault for long; I am not convinced."

Fang Shiqing was all too aware of the terrifying realm of Dragon and Tiger. A martial artist at this realm has comprehended the mighty power of heaven and earth capable of moving mountains and filling seas—it’s not an exaggeration. This is the realm he has pursued for decades.

It sounds rather alarming indeed!

Jin Yushan knew this old fellow was a shrewd old ghost, but his purpose was achieved. Though the old guy said he didn’t believe it, there was doubt in his heart and he didn’t want to waste more words.

"It’s normal for seniors not to believe it; this battle was fraught with so many twists, with figures from all sides appearing. It will soon cause a sensation in Shu and even above the court. It’s just that the news hasn’t reached this remote county yet. I’ve said all I can; seniors should decide for themselves."

"We three should avoid suspicion for now!"

He spoke quickly, cupped his hands towards Fang Shiqing, and the other two immediately stood up, saluted, and prepared to leave, clearly not wanting to get involved in their affairs.

The Fang Family’s Ancestor saw the behavior of the three from Taisui Mountain and it was obvious they weren’t faking it. Moreover, he was very familiar with Taisui Mountain’s style of doing things—they feared neither heaven nor earth, acting independently in Yan Land. These three Martial Vault practitioners had no reason to deceive this old man.

For a moment, that hunched back straightened, and he stopped coughing, his face becoming somewhat serious as he squinted his eyes:

"Wait!"

"I’m not senile yet!"

"As you three said, since such a person has come, why not accompany him and perhaps create a legendary story in the worldly society? Besides, the matter I seek with you three has likely already come to the Colonel’s attention, and we will have to deal with him sooner or later unless you three choose to give up here."

After speaking, Fang Shiqing’s gaze slowly shifted, addressing the figure standing outside the screen, "Tangjing, you go personally to invite him over!"

Outside the screen, Fang Tangjing frowned immediately, his tone rough, "Ancestor!"

Asking him to invite that guy was simply a slap in his face.

Yet his Ancestor’s voice remained calm, "Lose the man, not the battle. Put away the expression on your face; the bigger picture is more important, do you understand? Otherwise, how could I entrust Fang Family to you in the future?"

Fang Tangjing’s expression froze for a moment, his complexion dark and rapidly changing, but in the end, he clenched his teeth, nodded, and said, "Yes!"

Saying this, he turned to leave.

At that moment, the Ancestor’s sighing voice sounded again, "Take her back, crying like that is disgraceful. Don’t let our guests see such a joke."

His voice was full of coldness and detachment.

Kneeling on the ground, Fang Mingyue seemed struck by a bolt from the blue, she abruptly raised her head, filled with reluctance, and hurriedly crawled forward, crying out, "Ancestor, Mingyue only wished to relieve Ancestor’s worries..."

Clearly, it was the Ancestor’s order, so why was she humiliated and embarrassed for it, first scolded by her father, then coldly regarded by the Ancestor? She didn’t understand; she felt suffocated to madness.

Unexpectedly, in the next second, a large hand pulled her arm, forcibly taking her out, and the noisy sound soon disappeared.

In the room, behind the screen, the Yan Land Three Heroes who were about to stand up felt somewhat unnatural after hearing Fang Shiqing’s words.

What nonsense about a legendary story?

Before they came, they had already sent Kuang Dao to make contact with the Ninth Mountain’s Colonel, hoping to get to know him. Instead, they ended up being strung along.

Now meeting again, it was inevitably a bit awkward. But they didn’t want to give up the ship.

Finally, exchanging a glance with one another, they said nothing, sat back down again.

The Fang Family’s Ancestor, seeing this, tightened the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and then instructed his attendant, "Go, have someone prepare more refreshments!"

..........

Meanwhile, in the room originally belonging to Fang Mingyue, Fang Tangjing stood before the tightly closed door, his expression uncertain.

Elsewhere in the inn, many gazes were on him like needles, aggravating his inner anger, raising his hand subconsciously wanting to push open the door directly, but he suddenly paused, then his face turned gloomy as he reversed his raised hand, as if doing something shameful, curling his fingers to make a knocking motion.

The surrounding gazes became noticeably doubtful, pushing this proud Fang Family Main Branch, newly stepped into Martial Vault, to near insanity. He just couldn’t knock on that door.

Just then, with a "creak," the door opened, revealing Chen Yuan in a set of green clothes!

"Sir, knocking like a little girl, aren’t you?" Chen Yuan’s eyebrows under his hat rose.

"You..." Fang Tangjing’s face turned black with anger, but he could only suppress his ire, speaking stiffly, "Our Fang Family’s Ancestor wishes to see you!"

"Lead the way!"

Chen Yuan chuckled and spoke.

Having been reduced to a role akin to a humble hotel errand boy, Fang Tangjing had no choice but to let out a grunt and turn on his heels.

Soon the two reached the sixth floor, in front of the suite.

"The Ancestor is inside!"

Fang Tangjing moved aside.

Chen Yuan, being unreserved, pushed open the door and entered, but upon stepping in, he found it unexpectedly dark inside despite the broad daylight.

Seeing this, Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly,

"It’s broad daylight; can you see in such darkness, sir?"

As he spoke, the golden vertical eye between his brows suddenly opened, shooting a beam of golden light straight inside.

The golden light cut through the darkness as if tearing the night, and soon the room lit up.

The room had little extra furnishings, with a solitary screen in the middle. Shadows emerged from behind, showing more than one person.

Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows, somewhat surprised.

At this moment, an elderly laugh timely sounded.

"Indeed, under such a reputation, there is no empty vessel. I, Fang Shiqing, humbly request the Ninth Colonel to come here for a chat!"

The voice sounded from behind the screen.

Chen Yuan said nothing more, stepping directly forward.

However, the screen seemed insurmountable like a mountain from three yards away.

Chen Yuan snorted coldly, swung his sleeve back, causing spatial ripples, and then stepped through the screen, finally meeting the so-called Fang Family’s Ancestor and three "acquaintances."

At this moment, the Yan Land Three Heroes stood up, helping themselves to their feet. Kuang Dao Yu Wen Guang’s expression was somewhat unnatural, but he masked it well, speaking first and then motioned with a hand,

"Ninth Colonel, long time no see!"

"Who would have thought, after parting yesterday, we’d meet again so soon."

"These are my two elder brothers."

"Jin Yushan!" The Jade Qilin in Confucian Robe stood with a gentle smile, cupping his hands as an introduction.

"Hu Yanqing, the battle at Tianxiong Pass with Chen Colonel was truly audacious, Hu found it immensely satisfying!" The man with a mighty beard showed a good impression of Chen Yuan, his voice bold and hearty.

The two had seen Chen Yuan from afar, and Chen Yuan had met the trio before.

Seeing Chen Yuan, the three stood up to greet him properly, and Chen Yuan nodded in return, acknowledging them.

It was only the Fang Family’s Ancestor remaining seated at the head, laughing like a broken bellows, "It seems I am truly growing old. Who would have thought that the Colonel, renowned in Shu, is so young; truly admirable."

"Please, have a seat!"

This old man spoke with a hint of age, playing the seniority card the moment he started, mentioning nothing about the earlier probing.

The Yan Land Three Heroes exchanged glances, quietly remarking that the Ninth Mountain’s Colonel had his identity and status right there, and here the elder was arranging him in a lower position.

Chen Yuan simply sat down.

And then Fang Shiqing, speaking slowly like he was out of breath, asked, "I wonder why the Ninth Colonel has come to see me?"

"A human demon appeared in the county, and I’ve come to ask the elder if he has seen it!"

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