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With Xia Lingyue by his side, Fang Chen gently pushed open the two tightly closed doors, and familiar figures suddenly appeared in his line of sight.
"Father." Looking at the middle-aged man in a blue robe, who bore a hint of fatigue mixed with pride, Fang Chen's previously cold expression softened instantly. A gentle smile appeared on his face as he glanced at the members of the Fang Family standing neatly not far away, their faces filled with joy. He softly said, "I’m back."
Given that such an event occurred in front of the Fang Family, it was impossible for them not to notice anything. However, Fang Qingshan knew very well that once he led the members of the Fang Family out of the Fang Residence, it would be extremely disadvantageous for Fang Chen.
After all, with Fang Chen already controlling Fang Ziyao and others, it meant he had a firm grip on Yuanling and others' lifelines. Adding them would only expose the weaknesses of the Fang Family; it would not help but instead attract the ire of Yuanling and others, becoming a burden for Fang Chen.
Therefore, although many in the Fang Residence were indignant and wanted to rush out to protect their young master and confront Yuanling and others, Fang Qingshan suppressed those feelings. He was waiting for Fang Chen to return safely.
Now, hearing the words "I’m back" from Fang Chen's mouth, Fang Qingshan felt he had made the right bet; his son had indeed lived up to expectations. Moreover, he had witnessed Fang Chen's actions before and felt increasingly proud.
"Everyone disperse," Fang Qingshan waved his hand to dismiss the crowd. Then he instructed a nearby maid to take Xia Lingyue to arrange accommodations. Once everyone had left, he turned to Fang Chen and said, "Follow me."
In the study.
After a long silence, Fang Qingshan suddenly spoke: "Cheng'er, you should leave Fengyan City as soon as possible in these next two days."
Pausing for a moment, he continued: "I know that if you want to leave, Yuanling and others will definitely not be able to stop you. You are the hope of our Fang Family. You have done your best in today’s calamity; it is merely bad luck for the Fang Family—do not blame yourself."
Fang Chen did not expect that when his father called him into the study, he would suggest that he sneak away.
Did his father really have so little confidence in him? Fang Chen smiled bitterly.
Escape? He had no intention of running away. The two-day timeframe seemed like a retreat made after Xia Lingyue was captured. But who knew that after capturing Fang Ziyao and others, Fang Chen had initially intended to buy time.
He was well aware that since he had already taken the risk of offending the Ziyang Sect, how could Yuanling and the others easily retreat? Moreover, since he was also uneasy about letting Fang Nansiao and the others go just like that, allowing a tiger to return to the mountain would only enable them to bite back later. Fang Chen would not allow such a thing to happen.
Those who offend the Fang Family must be punished!
In his previous life, he had regretted it for a lifetime, and what he feared most was someone harming his family. Once someone dared to do so, they would face the furious retaliation of Fang Chen, a former Heavenly Realm powerhouse!
"Since the deterrent power of the Purple Sun Token is insufficient, then let there be a bloody warning!" A cold glint flashed in Fang Chen's eyes as he thought to himself.
"Father, I will not leave the family alone and sneak away," Fang Chen shook his head and looked at Fang Qingshan, whose expression suddenly changed and was about to speak. He straightened his face and said firmly, "Because there is no need for that!"
"In two days, as long as Yuanling and the others dare to come, I will ensure that none of them can leave," Fang Chen said calmly. His words carried an extremely strong confidence.
Fang Qingshan looked at Fang Chen in disbelief, momentarily speechless.
If it were anyone else saying this at that moment, he would have slapped them away. A person who hadn't even reached the Qi Boundary dared to claim that three Alchemy Realm powerhouses would not return alive. But Fang Chen was different; for this son who had created too many miracles, Fang Qingshan felt a glimmer of hope for the first time.
"Alright! In two days, your grandfather's injuries should stabilize," Fang Qingshan said.
"Grandfather is injured?" Fang Chen asked. In fact, he had already sensed something was off when he didn't see his grandfather Fang Zheng Tian after entering. However, hearing his father's words now still made his heart skip a beat.
With a somewhat grim expression, Fang Qingshan said in a deep voice, "That day, Yuanling secretly infiltrated the Fang Residence to rescue Fang Nansiao and the others but was discovered by your grandfather. In the ensuing chaos, your grandfather was injured by Yuanling while trying to avoid harming anyone from the Fang Family. Afterward, in order to fend off the attacks from Yuanling and the Hong Family brothers, your grandfather had no time to recuperate. Instead, after several fierce battles, his injuries worsened."
Fang Qingshan did not say much, but Fang Chen could fully imagine how perilous the situation at the Fang Residence was at that time and how great the pressure on his grandfather Fang Zheng Tian must have been.
With his son in seclusion attempting to break through to the Alchemy Realm, he had to face three opponents of equal cultivation alone. He could not show any signs of weakness because if he did, what awaited the Fang Family would be their opponent's full retaliation. He could only present a strong front and appear resolute enough to fight to the end; this would instill some fear in their opponents and buy them time.
Fang Zheng Tian paid the price of not being able to adjust his breathing in time to recover from his injuries. Instead, as the exhausting battle continued, his wounds became more numerous and severe.
“Father, I think Grandpa's injuries should be healed in two days,” Fang Chen said with a smile on his face. “I'll have that little girl take a look at him later; she should have a way to help.”
“Little girl?” Fang Qingshan was taken aback, then quickly realized that his son was referring to the young girl he had brought earlier.
“She can heal injuries?” Fang Qingshan asked, puzzled. Although they had only met once, he knew that Xia Lingyue's cultivation level was not high. Could she really help a warrior from the Alchemy Realm recover?
Seeing the confusion in his father's eyes, Fang Chen smiled and said, “Her background is somewhat special, but she should have no problem treating Grandpa's injuries.”
Members of the Pharmaceutical Clan often interacted with various spiritual medicines for years, and their Qi Energy carried a hint of medicinal properties. It could be said that everyone was a powerful healer. Although Xia Lingyue's cultivation was low, most of Fang Zheng Tian's injuries were merely due to overexertion; the original wounds had worsened only because of excessive strain. It wasn't too serious, and it shouldn't be too difficult for Xia Lingyue. Moreover, Fang Chen could sense that the aura of spiritual medicine within her was exceptionally rich; she likely wasn't an ordinary member of the Pharmaceutical Clan.
“Next, we need to quickly refine the Hundred Forging Pill,” Fang Chen murmured.
The Hundred Forging Pill was a sixth-grade pill that could strengthen a warrior's meridians and bones after consumption. The sturdier the meridians within a warrior's body, the more Qi Energy they could hold. The difference in combat power among warriors of the same realm largely depended on the richness of their Qi Energy.
Of course, for Fang Chen, the Hundred Forging Pill had another crucial role: after taking it, a warrior's meridian strength would experience a significant boost for a period of time. Although this effect would gradually diminish, it would be sufficient for Fang Chen.
“With the Hundred Forging Pill, this body should barely be able to withstand the power at the Alchemy Realm level,” Fang Chen muttered to himself, revealing a hint of determination in his eyes.
After leaving the study, Fang Chen took some medicinal materials from the spiritual medicine storage and headed toward the Earth Fire Alchemy Room.
The materials needed for the Hundred Forging Pill were not particularly rare; they could all be found within the Fang Residence. However, the refining method was somewhat complex. For someone like Fang Chen, who was a ninth-grade alchemist, it was an easy task.
“The Hundred Forging Pill and also the antidote for Chan'er’s Heart-Eating Pill should be refined during this opportunity,” Fang Chen said as he skillfully added various medicinal materials into the Dan Furnace in the Earth Fire Alchemy Room.
While Fang Chen was refining the elixir, there were also undercurrents stirring both inside and outside Fengyan City.
Inside the Wang Family's Council Hall, a group of high-ranking members led by the family head, Wang Zhongli, was engaged in intense discussions. Voices echoed with phrases like "The Fang Family must perish" and "Replace the Fang Family."
Outside Fengyan City, Yuanling and others were stationed alongside the Black Water Sect, effectively sealing off the entire city. They proclaimed that within two days, no one would be allowed to enter or exit Fengyan City, cutting off any chance for the Fang Family members to escape.
In such circumstances, an oppressive atmosphere enveloped Fengyan City. In just two days, the area surrounding the Fang Residence became desolate, with hardly anyone in sight. Families that once lived there had hastily moved away.
They did not want to suffer from unforeseen calamities and clearly had little faith in the Fang Family. It was evident that within a few short days, the formidable strength of Yuanling and the Black Water Sect had deeply intimidated everyone in Fengyan City. Even within the Fang Residence, many were anxious and appeared to be facing impending doom.
Time gradually passed in this immense pressure.
Two days had almost entirely elapsed, leaving only a brief hour remaining.
After one hour, it would mark the complete end of the two-day period agreed upon by Fang Chen and Yuanling!
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