Chapter 484 - 221: Imparting Everything
Chapter 484: Chapter 221: Imparting Everything
Moreover, once this was done, the Undying Dragon Emperor would inevitably grow suspicious of him. That was why he had written the letter, hoping Fang Shuwen could make it to the East Sea and travel to Dragon Emperor Hall on Undying Island within six months.
These six months were also the longest period Chen Qi could buy.
Fang Shuwen rubbed his chin. Back then, Chen Qi had said it could be as short as a few months or as long as a year...
’It seems he wasn’t lying. That kid is really working overtime to stir up trouble.’
Fang Shuwen’s own trip to the Northern Domain and back had taken about four or five months.
He had left not long after the new year, and now it was already the end of June, almost July.
This timeline did indeed line up with what he and Chen Qi had agreed upon.
After a moment of contemplation, he felt he should still make the trip to the East Sea.
He had captured Luo Wenzhou, one of Dragon Abyss’s Twelve Hour Guards, but according to the man, using him to find Dragon Abyss wouldn’t be so easy.
Fang Shuwen was going to Guangning City not just to question Luo Wenzhou about the events of twenty years ago with Fang Mingxuan.
More importantly, he needed to inform the Central Domain Main Vein about this matter so they could investigate from nearby.
’So, while the Central Domain Main Vein is investigating, I could slip away for a trip to the East Sea and come back... I should be able to make it in time, right?’
But he’d have to wait until he got to Guangning City and discuss it with Fang Mingxuan first.
Thinking of this, Fang Shuwen glanced at the man. Seeing him remain completely silent, he was a little surprised. He thought for a moment before speaking tentatively:
"You can speak now."
The man suddenly took a deep breath.
"I... I’m actually not dead?"
"It’s not that easy to die in front of me."
The corner of Fang Shuwen’s mouth twitched. ’It feels like Chen Qi sent some kind of weirdo to deliver this message.’
"First, go to Julu City and find a place to stay. Don’t expose your whereabouts again.
"In a few days, I’ll likely return to Julu City. We can set out to sea together then.
"By the way, I haven’t asked for your name yet."
The man scrambled to his feet, only to kneel on the ground again.
"Thank you for saving my life, Hero Fang. My name is Zhou Zhengze."
"Good."
Fang Shuwen nodded slightly.
"In that case, do as I said. Do you have any silver on you?"
Zhou Zhengze hurriedly reached in, pulled out all the silver he had on him, and handed it to Fang Shuwen.
Fang Shuwen froze for a second, then found himself unsure whether to laugh or cry.
"I was asking if you... Forget it. Put your silver away."
"Oh."
Although Zhou Zhengze didn’t understand why Fang Shuwen had asked for his silver only to tell him to put it away, he still obediently packed it up.
Looking at the man’s slightly dazed expression, Fang Shuwen felt a headache coming on.
’Chen Qi is so full of cunning schemes, so how did he end up with a simple-minded oaf for a subordinate?’
’A few words from a stranger were enough to reveal he was hiding something, and he nearly lost his life on some roadside in the Jianghu.’
’This kid really doesn’t value his own life...’
After ranting internally for a while, he arranged a method of contact with Zhou Zhengze and sent him on his way.
Yu Yaoguang looked at Fang Shuwen, her eyes filled with reluctance to see him go.
"You’re leaving again?"
"Yeah."
Fang Shuwen scratched his head.
"You know the situation with Dragon Emperor Hall is a constant problem. I made an agreement with their Young Venerable before, and now he’s sent me a message. I reckon if I don’t go, he’s probably going to die."
Yu Yaoguang nodded and forced a smile.
"A great man’s ambition lies in all corners of the world; how can he indulge in a Tender Place?
"Go on. As long as you promise to come back in one piece, that’s all that matters."
A wave of tenderness washed over Fang Shuwen. He leaped onto Fang Dabao’s back and pulled Yu Yaoguang’s hand.
Miao Feichan’s expression, however, was complicated. In the end, she secretly let out a sigh.
After that interruption, it was already nighttime when they reached the next town.
Fortunately, the inn hadn’t closed so early. It was common enough for an attendant to be woken up by knocking in the middle of the night.
They got three rooms and tossed Luo Wenzhou to Fang Dabao.
The three of them then returned to their rooms to rest.
After taking a bath and changing his clothes, Fang Shuwen left his door unbolted as usual.
The abandoned village from before wasn’t far from Guangning City to begin with.
After traveling for a few more days, he estimated they would reach Guangning City by noon tomorrow. At that point, Yu Yaoguang and Miao Feichan would head for Yuqing Pavilion.
With their separation imminent, Fang Shuwen expected Yu Yaoguang would definitely come find him tonight.
Especially since their stay in the abandoned village last night had given Fang Shuwen a day off... he naturally had to make up for it today.
’Maybe even with double the intensity.’
Sure enough, Fang Shuwen had only been meditating on his bed for a moment when he heard the door creak open.
But in the next moment, his expression froze.
The figure, the gait, the rhythm of breathing—none of them belonged to Yu Yaoguang.
He looked up, his eyes adjusting to the darkness, and froze in astonishment.
"You..."
It was, of all people, Miao Feichan.
Miao Feichan’s face was slightly flushed, and she walked the few steps with a tragic sort of determination.
Finally, she let out a slow breath, her figure flickered, and she directly used her Lightweight Technique, instantly appearing before Fang Shuwen.
She looked at Fang Shuwen.
"I hear you have a Divine Technique that allows both partners in cultivation to advance by leaps and bounds."
"..."
’Isn’t that an exaggeration?’
’And how would Miao Feichan know... Oh, Yu Yaoguang must have told her!’
’But this Martial Art isn’t something to be discussed with outsiders. Why would Yu Yaoguang tell her for no reason?’
’Most importantly, doesn’t tonight’s situation feel a bit familiar?’
Fang Shuwen’s mind raced for a moment before he finally nodded.
"Can... can you practice it with me?"
After saying this, Miao Feichan looked as if she was about to die from embarrassment.
Her hands gripped Fang Shuwen’s lapels so tightly that the fabric was about to tear. Anyone who didn’t know better would think she had some deep-seated hatred for his clothes.
Fang Shuwen’s ears twitched. He instantly understood and chuckled softly.
"So that’s how it is...
"Have you... thought this through?"
Miao Feichan bit her lip.
"As long as... as long as you don’t mind that I’m older than you...
"You... you don’t mind, do you?
"Before, I... I asked you before... Ah!"
Before she could finish, her waist was seized, and her world spun. When it settled, she was already lying on the bed.
Fang Shuwen extended two fingers, gently tracing the back of them across Miao Feichan’s cheek.
Miao Feichan turned her head slightly, not daring to look at him.
Her cheeks tingled, and the breaths from her nose grew heavier.
"How could I dare to spurn the favor of a beauty?
"You mustn’t look down on yourself.
"Come...
"Since you are so eager to learn, I shall naturally teach you everything I know."