Chapter 633 - 129: Power Surge, Teacher’s Injury (First Update)
Chapter 633: Chapter 129: Power Surge, Teacher’s Injury (First Update)
As a military leader, Fang Funan was not a person who showed mercy like a woman.
"If not for the fortuitous chance that allowed you to cultivate that Body Tempering Technique, rendering Li Fire powerless against you, or if you hadn’t initially entered the formation, the conspiracy of the Han Kingdom and the Nansha Three Islands would have succeeded, and it would be the people of Liang suffering at this moment."
"Lin Chen, remember this: sometimes mercy to the enemy is cruelty to oneself."
With a serious expression, Fang Funan earnestly instructed Lin Chen, fearing that Lin Chen, being young, might feel guilty if the Li Fire brought harm to the Nansha Three Islands in the future.
"This junior understands."
Seeing Lin Chen remain composed, clearly understanding this principle, Fang Funan smiled again: "This time, escaping from death brought you newfound strength. However, you should rest for a while and then write to those who are concerned about you to inform them of your safety."
"Alright."
Lin Chen nodded. Having survived, he should indeed inform the elders who care for him, especially his teacher, who gave up the position of deputy hall chief to reside long-term in Linhu Village for his cultivation.
With his life or death unknown in the formation, his teacher must have been incredibly distressed.
Just as Fang Funan was about to lead Lin Chen out of the tent, a voice came from outside: "Your Grace, a letter from the Capital City."
"Bring it in."
A middle-aged man walked in with a letter. Fang Funan took the letter, glanced at the folds, and smiled at Lin Chen: "A letter from Kong Qifeng; I’ll inform him of your news when I reply."
Opening the envelope, Fang Funan skimmed through it, and his expression suddenly turned cold. Lin Chen could feel the intense cold aura emanating from Fang Funan.
"Your Grace, did something major happen?"
Lin Chen couldn’t resist asking out of curiosity; usually, a martial artist of his Realm might not have the status to know confidential matters, making his query somewhat rash.
However, Lin Chen was different; he had even met Your Majesty and knew some royal secrets. If something major happened domestically, the Duke wouldn’t hide it from him.
Fang Funan looked at Lin Chen with a complex expression but didn’t hasten to speak.
"This junior has overstepped."
"It’s not about overstepping, it’s just that I don’t know how to tell you. Oh well, see for yourself."
Perplexed, Lin Chen took the letter Fang Funan handed over, and upon reading its contents, his eyes flashed with endless killing intent.
"Your Grace, this junior will take his leave now."
Putting down the letter, Lin Chen clasped his fists towards Fang Funan, his expression resolute.
"Lin Chen, it’s good to check on your teacher, but don’t act impulsively. The Imperial Court has already sent people to the military; they will certainly give you an explanation."
"Thank you, Your Grace, for the reminder. This junior will think thrice before acting."
Clasping his fists in salute, Lin Chen turned and left the tent, his figure becoming a streak of light and vanishing.
Watching Lin Chen’s departing figure, Fang Funan’s eyes also filled with killing intent. Li Yuan’s son, Li Zhe, plotted to assassinate Lin Chen’s family. When this came to light, Jia Nanzhu went to Hongdu Prefecture and eradicated the entire Li Family. He then went to the military, but suffered a setback when confronting Li Yuan, who had broken through to the Peak of Fourth Grade.
Kong Qifeng’s letter mentioned that Li Zhe acted against Lin Chen’s family upon hearing about Lin Chen’s uncertain fate within the formation.
Besides the Li Fire Path, the people aware of Lin Chen entering the sealed Li Fire formation were the Left and Right Prime Ministers and Kong Qifeng, apart from Jia Nanzhu.
Ironically, there were several in the Southern Garrison Army who knew of it.
Someone leaked the news.
If it was intentional, it was a betrayal of Liang.
If it was unintentional, it was a violation of military law.
The purpose of Kong Qifeng’s letter was for him to investigate who leaked the information.