Chapter 989

Chapter 989 Playing Along with the Plot

 

The servant opened the box, revealing a crescent-shaped jade pendant in emerald green.

“Lord Fang, this is our sincerity,” Fukuzawa Ryosei said. “This is our family’s sacred artifact passed down through generations, the Qiongqu Jade, also known as a magatama.”

Fang Yu looked at the magatama before him, his eyes flickering slightly.

This magatama indeed contained a special aura.

This aura was similar to sacred power, but it wasn’t sacred power.

The subtle differences could only be detected by someone with keen perception.

“Lord Fang, as long as you agree to resolve this matter for us, this Qiongqu Jade will be given to you directly as payment,” Fukuzawa Ryosei said.

“Giving payment before the job is done? Aren’t you afraid I’ll take it and leave?” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow and asked.

“Lord Fang has such a prestigious reputation in Yanxia, we naturally trust you,” Fukuzawa Ryosei smiled. “After the matter is resolved, Lord Fang can make any request, and we will do our best to fulfill it.”

After speaking, Fukuzawa Ryosei looked at Fang Yu.

Fukuzawa Takahiro also looked at Fang Yu with sincerity.

Zheng Ze turned to look at Fang Yu.

In this situation, he couldn’t offer suggestions and could only wait for Fang Yu’s decision.

“Sigh, it’s hard to decline such earnestness. Since you trust me so much, I have no choice but to accept.” Fang Yu reached out, took the emerald magatama from the box, and put it in his pocket.

Seeing this, Fukuzawa Ryosei and Fukuzawa Takahiro exchanged glances, smiles appearing on their faces.

“Lord Fang, to a pleasant cooperation.” Fukuzawa Ryosei raised his glass.

“Good.” Fang Yu picked up his wine glass, clinked it, and drank it in one gulp.

The banquet ended.

“Lord Fang will need to stay on East Sun Island for several days to handle this matter. When it’s over, I’ll arrange a private jet to send you gentlemen back to North Capital,” Fukuzawa Ryosei said.

“Very well.” Fang Yu nodded.

Afterward, Fukuzawa Ryosei escorted Fang Yu and Zheng Ze out of the palace.

Fang Yu declined to take the car, saying he wanted to walk to aid digestion, and strolled leisurely back with Zheng Ze.

Watching Fang Yu and Zheng Ze’s figures gradually disappear, Fukuzawa Ryosei narrowed his eyes, a hint of darkness flashing in his gaze, then turned to re-enter the palace.

Fukuzawa Ryosei walked deeper into the palace and met with Fukuzawa Takahiro in the study on the second floor.

“Brother, do you think Fang Yu… might go back on his word?” Fukuzawa Ryosei asked in a deep voice.

“Yanxia’s warriors have always been arrogant. Even though you described it as so terrifying, he still doesn’t take Ghost Island seriously,” Fukuzawa Takahiro said with his hands behind his back, shaking his head slightly while looking at the night view outside the window. “With his domineering and high-profile personality, he certainly values his reputation greatly. Since he has accepted the commission, he will definitely go.”

“I was originally worried that describing it too terrifyingly would scare him away from accepting the commission,” Fukuzawa Ryosei said with a cold smile. “It’s laughable that this Fang Yu truly believes we would give away the royal family’s sacred magatama for such a matter.”

“He has never seen a real magatama, and although the one just now was a fake, it was infused with energy, so it’s normal that he couldn’t tell the difference,” Fukuzawa Takahiro turned around and said.

Fukuzawa Ryosei’s face revealed a vicious expression as he said, “Now we can only hope that the entity on Ghost Island can eliminate him.”

The incident about Ghost Island mentioned at the banquet was indeed a true event, just slightly embellished.

Fukuzawa Ryosei and Fukuzawa Takahiro had never forgiven Fang Yu for his actions yesterday.

But they didn’t dare to confront such a powerful warrior directly.

So, they came up with this perfect plan.

Use Ghost Island to eliminate Fang Yu, the great enemy who trampled on their royal dignity!

And the method they chose was quite secure.

On the surface, this was just a commission.

Fang Yu accepted their payment and, confident in his abilities, would go to Ghost Island.

This way, if something happened to Fang Yu on Ghost Island, the North Capital Martial Arts Association would have no reason to trouble the royal family.

The other possible outcome of this matter would be Fang Yu successfully eliminating the danger on Ghost Island and returning alive.

For the royal family, this would still be a great thing.

Fang Yu would have removed a famous danger zone on East Sun Island, and with a little promotion… the royal family would still benefit, earning a great reputation among the people.

And the payment was just a fake magatama.

This plan was absolutely flawless.

It offered the possibility of eliminating Fang Yu while providing an excellent backup plan.

No one could challenge the authority of the royal family.

Those who did would be punished!

“By the way, what are the investigation results of what happened at the Great Serpent Temple today?” Fukuzawa Takahiro asked.

“This incident… occurred very mysteriously, and there are no results yet. The only certainty is that those who died at the scene were all core members of the Udagawa and Matsuo families,” Fukuzawa Ryosei said with a cold smile.

“Whoever did it… really helped us greatly,” Fukuzawa Takahiro narrowed his eyes and instructed, “Remember, from today on, we must connect this incident with divine punishment and continuously promote it. The reputation of the Serpent Clan must be destroyed.”

“Our Fukuzawa royal family is the only descendant of the gods on East Sun Island.”

“I understand,” Fukuzawa Ryosei lowered his head and said.

…

Fang Yu and Zheng Ze walked out of the palace, slowly proceeding along the main road.

“What time is it now?” Fang Yu asked.

“It’s… six fifty-two in the evening,” Zheng Ze said after checking his phone.

“Our ship is at eight o’clock, right?” Fang Yu asked.

“Yes,” Zheng Ze answered.

“Good, we should still make it in time,” Fang Yu nodded and said.

Zheng Ze was stunned for a moment and asked, “Mr. Fang, didn’t you agree to go to Ghost Island…”

“Go to hell with that. Fukuzawa Ryosei and that Fukuzawa Takahiro clearly have bad intentions,” Fang Yu said calmly.

“But you’ve already accepted their payment…” Zheng Ze said.

“So what if I accepted it? Why should I play fair with them?”

“Besides, you call this payment?” Fang Yu took out the emerald magatama from his pocket, raised an eyebrow, and said, “Do you think this jade is valuable?”

“This is a sacred artifact… could it be… Mr. Fang, you don’t think this is the real magatama?” Zheng Ze’s expression changed as he asked.

“I don’t know if it’s fake, but I can confirm it’s definitely not something valuable,” Fang Yu said with a cold smile.

“Then why… didn’t you say so earlier?” Zheng Ze asked, shocked.

“Since they have bad intentions, of course I had to play along.”

As he spoke, Fang Yu stopped walking.

Zheng Ze also stopped and looked at Fang Yu.

Fang Yu gripped the magatama in his hand and said, “You go back first. Then at eight o’clock, wait for me punctually at the dock.”

“Mr. Fang, you’re going to…” Zheng Ze was completely confused.

“I already said they have bad intentions, so I should teach them a lesson, shouldn’t I?” Fang Yu revealed a slight smile and said.

After speaking, Fang Yu’s figure disappeared before Zheng Ze’s eyes.

Zheng Ze stood in place, staring blankly ahead.