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"He's dead..." Fang Nansiao said in a daze as he stared at the blood mist that erupted in mid-air.
Even now, he still felt as if he were dreaming.
How could Fang Chen dare to kill Mu Yang... how could he? Did he not realize that doing so would bring disaster upon himself and the entire Fang Family?
"Alright, now it's your turn." Shifting his gaze from the mangled remains of Mu Yang, Fang Chen began to walk step by step toward Fang Nansiao.
As he watched Fang Chen approach, his expression changed repeatedly. Suddenly, Fang Nansiao's body trembled, and in an instant, he leaped into the air, frantically fleeing toward the direction of the Azure Courtyard's entrance.
Faced with Fang Chen, a junior who had yet to reach the Qi Boundary, he actually abandoned Fang Botao and chose to escape!
After all, Fang Nansiao was a martial artist at the Qi Boundary, and his resolve to flee was extremely firm. For a moment, even Fang Chen found it hard to catch up.
At that moment, at the entrance of the Azure Courtyard, a middle-aged man in a blue robe blocked Fang Nansiao's path.
"Second brother, where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?" The figure was none other than Fang Qingshan, who had come upon hearing the news.
He had actually arrived at the moment when Fang Chen completely obliterated Mu Yang. However, like Fang Nansiao, he was also deeply shocked by his son's actions. Now that Fang Nansiao was about to escape from the Azure Courtyard, he stepped forward to block him.
Fang Qingshan knew very well that this matter had escalated significantly. If Fang Nansiao managed to escape now, things would become even more troublesome.
"Get lost!" With Fang Qingshan in front and Fang Chen about to catch up from behind, Fang Nansiao was like a frightened beast, shouting frantically, "If you're going to die, don't drag me down with you!"
Saying this, he threw a punch at Fang Qingshan.
"If I say you stay, then you stay!" Fang Qingshan said in a deep voice. The imposing aura of the elder of the Fang Family was fully revealed at that moment. He did not retreat but advanced instead; with a sweep of his sleeve, he easily deflected Fang Nansiao's attack and used a gentle force to make him stumble. Just as Fang Nansiao regained his balance, a broad hand had already landed on him.
“Cheng'er must have his own reasons, but what about you taking his personal maid by force and abusing the death penalty? How do you account for this? I think we should all return to Fang Residence and discuss this properly,” Fang Qingshan said. He did not let go of Fang Nansiao's hand, and a terrifying Qi Energy surged in his palm, seemingly ready to explode at any moment if Fang Nansiao made even the slightest move.
Fang Nansiao bitterly moved his lips; his previously fierce expression suddenly wilted. He knew he had completely lost. As the head of the main branch, Fang Qingshan had already established a vast influence within Fang Residence. Previously, the fact that his only son, Fang Chen, was a useless waste provided a critical vulnerability that others could exploit.
However, now that Fang Chen's talents and abilities were gradually revealing themselves, even some elders who had previously remained neutral within Fang Residence were starting to lean towards Fang Qingshan. With such an incident occurring, once they returned to Fang Residence, there would be no chance for him to turn the tables.
“Father.” Seeing his father intervene to stop Fang Nansiao, Fang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
Fang Qingshan shot a stern glare at Fang Chen. Looking at the latter's fawning smile, a trace of helplessness crossed Fang Qingshan's face. He waved his hand and said, “First, clean this place up, then follow me back home immediately.” After a pause, a hint of a smile finally appeared on Fang Qingshan's face as he added, “Your grandfather has come out of seclusion.”
“Grandfather has come out!” Fang Chen's body trembled, and his eyes lit up.
Fang Zheng Tian, Head of the Fang Family and the most prominent figure in Fengyan City, was also Fang Chen's grandfather. Many years ago, he had already reached the peak of Qi Boundary. He was extremely strict with his son, Fang Qingshan, but had always doted on Fang Chen before entering seclusion. However, Fang Zheng Tian's seclusion to break through to Alchemy Realm had lasted far too long—almost two years. Some people with ulterior motives even spread rumors that he had failed in his attempt to break through and had died.
Hearing his father say that grandfather had come out of seclusion filled Fang Chen with joy. Moreover, having an additional Alchemy Realm expert in the Fang Family would be extremely beneficial for overcoming the current challenges.
“He has come out... Alchemy Realm...” Compared to the joy of father and son Fang Chen, Fang Nansiao, who was sealed off from his Qi Energy and sitting aside, could not feel any happiness at all.
With this good news in mind, Fang Chen dared not waste any more time. He turned around and walked toward the few surviving guards nearby.
A cold sword light flashed through the chaotic Azure Courtyard, adding several more corpses to the scene.
“If you want to blame someone, blame yourselves for seeing what you shouldn't have seen and knowing what you shouldn't have known,” Fang Chen said lightly, revealing a ruthless expression.
Such a significant event occurring in Azure Courtyard could not possibly be kept under wraps. However, outsiders did not know what truly happened; moreover, very few within the entire Fang Family were aware of Mu Yang's identity. By eliminating these knowledgeable guards, it would still be possible to keep this matter hidden for a while longer. At that time, outsiders would likely just think that the three brothers of Fang Qingshan were fighting for power among themselves.
"Let's go." Fang Qingshan led Fang Nansiao, while Fang Chen carried Chan'er on his back and hurriedly held onto the still unconscious Fang Botao as they rushed back to the Fang Residence.
When Fang Chen returned to the Fang Residence, he suddenly realized that in less than a day, the entire place had undergone a tremendous change without any noise!
The figures that had previously leaned towards Fang Nansiao and Fang Botao were nowhere to be seen. Even as he and his father brought Fang Nansiao and Fang Botao back to the Fang Residence almost like capturing them, there was no sign of support for them among the people present.
The crowd inside the Fang Residence looked at them with only awe in their eyes, showing no intention of giving Fang Nansiao and Fang Botao any chance to rise again. In fact, many people looked at Fang Nansiao and Fang Botao with a hint of satisfaction.
Seeing this, how could Fang Chen not understand? Although his father had always kept a low profile, he had already established a deep-rooted foundation within the Fang Residence. Now, with a sudden outburst, he had directly pulled down everyone from the faction of Fang Nansiao and Fang Botao!
Looking at the current state of the Fang Residence and recalling his past life, where his father Fang Qingshan had failed in the struggle for the position of clan leader, guilt welled up even more intensely in Fang Chen's heart.
"This time, I will not walk the same path as in my past life!" Fang Chen silently vowed to himself.
After handing over the sleeping Chan'er to a nearby maid for care, Fang Chen followed his father as they walked through the dramatically changed Fang Residence, lost in thought until they arrived at a courtyard.
An elderly man dressed in white robes, full of spirit and radiating vitality, smiled gently as he looked at Fang Qingshan and Fang Chen.
"Grandfather!" Fang Chen suddenly halted in his steps, filled with excitement.
Fang Qingshan did not speak; his slightly trembling shoulders revealed his own emotions at that moment.
"Qingshan, Cheng'er."
Fang Zheng Tian nodded, his gaze sweeping over both Fang Qingshan and Fang Chen. When he looked at Fang Chen, there was clearly more warmth in his eyes.
He slightly furrowed his brows and turned his gaze towards Fang Nansiao and Fang Botao, who were in hand.
"Let's go inside and talk," Fang Zheng Tian said.
...
The hall was eerily quiet.
Fang Zheng Tian quietly observed the dazed Fang Nansiao, who seemed to have lost her soul, and the still unconscious Fang Botao. He gently tapped his fingers on the table without saying a word. Meanwhile, Fang Qingshan and Fang Chen sat silently nearby, as if waiting for something.
Suddenly, an elderly man dressed in coarse linen entered. He quickly approached Fang Zheng Tian and leaned in to say, "Master, everything has been arranged. The Cloud Dust Sect shouldn't find out in the short term."
"Shui Lao." Seeing the elderly man in gray linen, Fang Chen's heart stirred.
He recognized this person as a trusted aide of his grandfather. Although he was technically a servant of the Fang Family, he held a special status within the family. He had grown up alongside Fang Zheng Tian and had taken care of Fang Qingshan and other direct descendants of the Fang Family, witnessing their growth firsthand.
More importantly, his cultivation at the Late Stage of the Qi-Refining Realm was unmatched within the Fang Family, except for Fang Zheng Tian, who had already broken through to the Alchemy Realm. Therefore, even some elders would respectfully address him as Shui Lao.
Nodding slightly, Fang Zheng Tian's narrowed eyes suddenly brightened as a glint of coldness flashed when he looked at Fang Nansiao and Fang Botao.
Seeing that cold glint, the previously dazed Fang Nansiao suddenly sneered, "Hey, my dear second uncle, you don't plan to kill us, do you?"
"You've gone too far," Fang Zheng Tian replied coldly.
"Too far? If it weren't for my father being uninterested in the position of clan leader back then, how could a little villain like you become the leader after murdering your brother?" Fang Nansiao mocked with a hint of madness. "This Fang Family originally belongs to us! Do you think making us direct descendants is enough consideration? What I want is the entire Fang Family!"
Looking at the astonishing Fang Nansiao, Fang Chen's pupils constricted sharply, and the long-standing doubts in his heart seemed to receive some vague answers.
Fang Nansiao and Fang Botao, although not the direct descendants of their grandfather, were still legitimate members of the Fang Family, which was originally quite unreasonable. It now appeared to be related to their father.
But who was he? Why had Fang Chen never heard of this person? And what did he mean by fratricide?
Turning his head, he looked at his father, who also showed a hint of confusion in his eyes. Fang Chen felt a stirring in his heart; he knew that there must be a hidden story behind this, something that very few people in the Fang Residence were aware of!
"Ah Shui, take them down," Fang Zheng Tian said wearily, waving his hand.
"Victors write history, victors write history! Hahaha..." Fang Nansiao laughed maniacally as he gradually disappeared from everyone's sight.
In the hall, only Fang Zheng Tian and his two grandsons remained. After a brief silence,
Fang Zheng Tian's voice was hoarse as he chuckled, "Fratricidal villain, haha, fratricidal villain..."
The laughter echoed with an indescribable sorrow, sharp and piercing.
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