Chapter 588 - 256: My Name is Fang Shuwen
Chapter 588: Chapter 256: My Name is Fang Shuwen
Meanwhile, the Swordsman’s hand, hidden behind his back, was also formed into a sword finger. It seemed that the moment he lunged forward, that finger would strike.
This kind of tactic, hiding feints within real attacks and real attacks within feints, was actually very common in the Jianghu.
It looked like a sword strike was coming, but in reality, a finger jab was being prepared in secret.
Many could see through it, but few could defend against it.
The subtlety lay in the fact that until he truly committed to an attack, no one could be sure whether the feint was the sword or the finger.
However, Fang Shuwen paid no mind to any of this. He swung his Wolf Fang Club in a wide arc, sweeping upward from below.
WHOOSH!
Whether the Swordsmanship was a feint or a genuine attack, it was shattered to pieces by Fang Shuwen’s strike in that instant.
It wasn’t just the sword. The Wolf Fang Club continued its upward trajectory, tearing bloody gashes across the man’s chest before finally landing on his chin.
The distinct sound of cracking bone rang out as most of the man’s head was smashed off.
To Fang Shuwen, this was just a casual move, not even worth a second glance. With a turn of his Wolf Fang Club, a continuous series of CRACKS and THUDS echoed out.
In just a few moments, only one person was left alive on the boat.
This person was inside the cabin, his breathing ragged and his heart pounding like a drum.
Fang Shuwen pushed open the cabin door and glanced at the man.
He was a young man in his twenties, dressed in lavish clothes. He was clearly either rich or from a noble family.
Fang Shuwen dragged the Wolf Fang Club over to him, casually tossed it aside, then picked up the teapot in front of the wealthy young master and poured himself a cup.
"Same questions as before. Who are you people, and what are you here for?"
The man’s courage had long since been shattered. He plopped right down onto the floor.
Hearing Fang Shuwen ask the same two questions, he hurriedly replied:
"I... I am Chen Yougui, son of the Island Master of Monkey Suppression Island...
"Please, Sir! A great man like you shouldn’t trouble himself with a nobody like me. Please, just let me go!
"I’ll never dare to covet the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror again."
"The young master of Monkey Suppression Island?"
Fang Shuwen glanced at him.
"And how did you find out about Luo Shuqing’s whereabouts?"
Chen Yougui glanced at Fang Shuwen and began to speak in a low voice:
"News of it spread everywhere yesterday...
"They’re saying... saying..."
Fang Shuwen’s brow furrowed slightly.
"My patience is limited."
"They’re saying Luo Shuqing is using the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror as a bargaining chip to team up with Tingtiao Pavilion.
"She’s getting Suhe Zhen to agree to help her obtain the position of Qingxiao Pavilion’s Pavilion Master.
"As soon as it’s done, Luo Shuqing will hand over the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror.
"So, starting yesterday, a lot of people from the Jianghu have come to Monkey Suppression Island... hoping to get a piece of the pie from Tingtiao Pavilion."
As Chen Yougui spoke, a sheen of sweat became visible on his forehead.
’He was already cursing out the person who spread the news nine ways to Sunday.’
’Chen Yougui wouldn’t believe Fang Shuwen was from Tingtiao Pavilion, not in a million years.’
’This wasn’t Tingtiao Pavilion’s style.’
’No matter what Tingtiao Pavilion did in the shadows, their public reputation was at least decent.’
’They rarely did things so mercilessly.’
’But Fang Shuwen wasn’t just highly skilled in Martial Arts; his methods were vicious and decisive. When he killed, there wasn’t the slightest hint of hesitation.’
’If he’d known he was up against such a monster, Chen Yougui wouldn’t have dared to come, not even if you gave him ten times the courage.’
’After hearing the news yesterday, he’d been so excited he couldn’t sleep all night.’
’He had been afraid that by the time Luo Shuqing reached Monkey Suppression Island, she’d be intercepted by the Jianghu masters waiting there. So he had hastily gathered a group of "like-minded individuals" and rushed ahead to scout out the situation.’
’In his mind, even though the news had spread far and wide, Tingtiao Pavilion surely wouldn’t know about it.’
’To hide their intentions, even if someone was protecting Luo Shuqing, it probably wouldn’t be anyone too formidable.’
’He even thought he might not run into Luo Shuqing at all.’
’But no matter what, getting a head start would put him ahead of the game, right?’
’Who would have thought... he’d taken too big of a step.’
’This was more than just a painful misstep; this one step might just be the end of his life.’
’What a mess. And there was no one he could even complain to.’
After listening, Fang Shuwen’s expression turned a little strange.
’This was a fake rumor that didn’t mention me at all.’
’Did the Four Saints of the East Sea deliberately fabricate this to cause trouble for me?’
’Or was this the work of someone else?’
’Just looking at the timeline, spreading the news, letting it ferment, and getting a reaction...’
’That’s not something that can be accomplished in just a day or two.’
’If the Four Saints of the East Sea, Saint Mother Chaoyin and her group, were behind this, had they already guessed that the little trick back at Tingtiao Pavilion wouldn’t fool me?’
’No...’
Fang Shuwen suddenly smiled.
’Even if they had managed to fool me, it wouldn’t stop them from making trouble for me.’
’They could send this endless stream of people to bother me while simultaneously feigning civility, making me think they were my trusted friends?’
’Then, when the time was right, stabbing me in the back would be the logical next step, wouldn’t it?’
"The East Sea has already become a pool of muddy water because of Luo Shuqing.
"Once this news gets out, my identity can’t be hidden anymore.
"Add the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror to the mix..."
Fang Shuwen shook his head.
"There are some bad people in the East Sea."
"Huh?"
Chen Yougui was taken aback.
"Sir, what you’re saying is..."
"It’s nothing."
Fang Shuwen waved his hand and asked:
"How many sons does your father have?"
"O-one."
Chen Yougui’s eyes darted around as he answered softly.
"Really?"
Fang Shuwen narrowed his eyes at him.
Chen Yougui nodded repeatedly.
"It’s the absolute truth! I’m my father’s only son... He, he was injured when he was younger, so he’s not... functional down there anymore."