Chapter 405 - 195: The Arrival of Miao Feichan
Chapter 405: Chapter 195: The Arrival of Miao Feichan
"Do any of you know where that Fang Shuwen actually got his Martial Arts from?"
The topic immediately caught everyone’s attention, and someone promptly asked:
"You know?"
"I don’t, that’s why I’m asking."
Everyone suddenly found this incredibly dull.
A faint smile touched Fang Shuwen’s lips.
"You want to know the origin of his Martial Arts? The way I see it, why don’t you just capture him and torture him a bit? Maybe he won’t be able to stand it and will just confess."
"Don’t say such nonsense! If word of this got back to that Demon, a quick death would be a mercy."
The man waved his hands repeatedly, begging him to stop.
Fang Shuwen laughed. He was on his way back from the Sword God Palace, planning to head straight to the Eastern Domain as Fang Qingyi had told him.
He happened to be passing through and, with nothing better to do and a sudden craving for wine, decided to stop for a few drinks. He never expected that this group of people would be talking nonstop about him.
And yet, not a single one of them had recognized him...
Listening to their banter, he actually found it rather amusing.
He poured himself a bowl of wine and was about to say something more when his head suddenly snapped toward the tavern’s window. With a loud CRASH, a figure burst through the window frame and flew directly onto the second floor.
This sudden turn of events startled everyone present. They all looked up to see a woman in black with a graceful figure and a pale face rushing straight for the young man.
"I’ve found you..."
The woman took two steps and collapsed onto Fang Shuwen. He was taken aback.
"Where did you just fly in from?"
As he spoke, he steadied the woman, his brow furrowing slightly as one hand clasped her wrist.
"How did you get injured so badly?"
"There’s no time to explain... First, get me out of here."
"I’m... almost out of Inner Strength."
Hearing this, Fang Shuwen said no more. He casually took out some silver, placed it on the table to pay for the wine,
scooped the woman into his arms, and in two strides, leaped out of the same window. While in mid-air, he shouted:
"Fang Dabao!"
The crowd rushed to the window to look, only to see a massive Black and White Exotic Beast carrying the two of them on its back, galloping away towards the city outskirts.
For a moment, they all just stared at each other. Suddenly, one man slapped his thigh.
"Ah! I remember who that woman is!"
"She’s the master of the world’s number one Lightweight Technique, Miao Feichan!!"
After he finished speaking, he realized no one was paying him any attention.
He couldn’t help but ask, puzzled:
"What’s wrong with all of you?"
"Nothing. Just go home and prepare for your funeral."
The brawny man who had previously slammed the table had an ashen look of despair on his face.
"That Exotic Beast just now... that’s Fang Shuwen’s mount... That young man, he’s... he’s the Human World Demon God!!"
"After all we said about him, with his temperament... every single one of us is probably a goner."
The man who had recognized Miao Feichan’s expression went blank, his face turning ashen as well.
"Is it... too late to apologize?"
Someone asked, but no one answered. Dejected and having lost all interest in drinking, they all settled their bills and left. Some even went straight to a shroud shop to order a fine coffin for themselves, lest their bodies be left to rot in the wild.
...
...
"How did you find me?"
Fang Shuwen had no idea how the people in the tavern were reacting, nor did he have any intention of killing them.
’He’d always thought of himself as a pretty good person, actually.’
’He wouldn’t develop the urge to kill just because of a few stray words or criticisms from others.’
’Besides, they were all drinking. Why take their drunken ramblings to heart?’
’He certainly wasn’t going to settle scores later... If he had that kind of free time, wasn’t there something better to do?’
Compared to dealing with that bunch, Miao Feichan’s sudden appearance out of thin air had caught him more off guard.
It had been several months since they had parted at Yuqing Pavilion. Fang Shuwen never expected that the next time they met, Miao Feichan would be in such a state.
Her injuries were severe, and her body was indeed completely empty, without a shred of Inner Strength remaining.
Fang Shuwen didn’t ask how she was injured. He simply placed a hand on her back and began to heal her, using the "Healing Chapter" from the Twelve-Gate Golden Bell Shield in conjunction with the Muscle Strengthening Scripture Divine Technique.
As his Inner Breath entered her body, Miao Feichan’s nostrils flared and she let out a soft groan that was part pain, part relief...
But she didn’t forget to answer Fang Shuwen’s question.
"I... I was being hunted all the way... to the Northern Domain. I heard... heard news of you, so I... followed the direction from the Sword God Palace... back toward the Eastern Domain, and chased after you..."
"I’ve been looking for you... for three days and three nights... If I hadn’t found you... I was afraid I would die in this... foreign land..."
Fang Shuwen nodded.
"You have pursuers?"
"Yes." Miao Feichan nodded.
"With your Lightweight Technique, there’s actually someone who can keep up with you?"
Fang Shuwen was suddenly very interested.
"They can’t catch me, but... they’ve used some unknown method to lock onto my position."
"So they’ve been in relentless pursuit, like leeches that I... that I just can’t shake off."
"Then just kill them all."
"...I can’t beat them."
Miao Feichan shot him an annoyed glare.
"You think everyone is like you..."
"Your speech is much smoother now."
Fang Shuwen smiled.
"It seems your injuries have improved quite a bit... Fang Dabao, you can stop now."
"Stop for what?"
Miao Feichan was taken aback.
Fang Shuwen then asked:
"Who did you cross?"
Miao Feichan fell silent for a moment, seemingly conflicted, but she quickly began to speak.
"The people hunting me are not simple. Although I came looking for you hoping for your help..."
"once you know the whole story, you will inevitably be dragged into this conflict."