Chapter 176
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Chapter 176: Meeting Again
Huaibei, Zheng Family.
Zheng Family Head, Zheng Rong, was pacing back and forth in his study.
Zheng Xiuchen, sitting on a nearby sofa, asked: “Dad, how’s the situation?”
After receiving a phone call, Zheng Rong had become visibly anxious, continuously pacing in his study.
“The three Protectors just informed me that Fang Yu has appeared,” Zheng Rong said.
“He finally appeared?” Zheng Xiuchen’s eyes sharpened as he spoke.
After the battle with Gu Rulong at Moon Heart Lake, Fang Yu had vanished without a trace, and many who tried to find him were unsuccessful.
The Zheng family sent people to gather intelligence and learned that Fang Yu had appeared at White River Mountain and had conflicts with Chen Luo and others, after which he disappeared.
Zheng Rong once suspected that Fang Yu had been killed by Chen Luo.
In any case, after Fang Yu’s disappearance, Zheng Rong’s plan to capture him alive was put on hold.
The three dispatched Protectors had stayed in Jiangnan for three full weeks.
Originally, Zheng Rong was about to recall these three Protectors, but unexpectedly, today came news of Fang Yu’s appearance!
“Dad, since Fang Yu has appeared, why not proceed with your original plan? Why are you anxious?” Zheng Xiuchen asked.
“Anxious?” Zheng Rong paused, then laughed, “I’m not anxious, I’m just excited.”
“I’ve already instructed the three Protectors to proceed according to plan. They will observe Fang Yu’s movements and set up the Spirit Suppression Formation in advance. When Fang Yu walks into position again, they can activate the formation to capture him alive,” Zheng Rong said.
Zheng Xiuchen nodded, then thought of something and asked: “Father, can the Spirit Suppression Formation really restrain Fang Yu?”
Recalling the battle scene between Fang Yu and Gu Rulong, Zheng Xiuchen’s eyes still showed shock.
Fang Yu could easily defeat a Martial Sovereign; his strength absolutely couldn’t be underestimated.
“Any martial artist who cultivates true qi cannot escape the suppression of the Spirit Suppression Formation,” Zheng Rong stood with his hands behind his back, showing confidence as he said, “This is the strongest formation left to our Zheng family by that master years ago.”
Seeing Zheng Xiuchen’s still doubtful expression, Zheng Rong said: “Xiuchen, what’s most important for a martial artist?”
Zheng Xiuchen thought for a moment and answered: “True qi.”
“Correct, even a Martial Sovereign needs true qi’s support to display their strength. Otherwise, they’re just mortals with slightly stronger physical bodies.”
“And the Spirit Suppression Formation can instantly drain the true qi from any martial artist within it!” Zheng Rong smiled slightly and said, “Without true qi, Fang Yu will be like a tiger without claws. Our three dispatched Protectors are all Master-level experts, they can easily capture him.”
“But Father… Fang Yu is different from ordinary martial artists, his cultivation aura is only at Innate level…” Zheng Xiuchen said.
“That must be some kind of illusion! Given that Fang Yu could defeat a Martial Sovereign, his true cultivation level cannot possibly be below Martial Sovereign!”
“Gu Rulong said before his death that Fang Yu could absorb others’ cultivation! For an evil cultivator like him, it’s normal to master such illusion techniques.”
“In any case, no martial artist can exist without true qi. The Spirit Suppression Formation is our Zheng family’s trump card, nothing can go wrong, so don’t worry,” Zheng Rong smiled.
…
After school, Fang Yu went directly back to Lijiang Residential Complex.
While in the elevator, he already sensed a cold aura coming from upstairs.
The location was very clear – it was coming from his home.
Could it be… assassins again!?
Fang Yu’s expression changed slightly, and as soon as the elevator doors opened, he quickly walked out.
Opening his door, Fang Yu saw a figure sitting in the living room, and his expression changed slightly.
That sky-blue hair…
Hearing the door open, Su Lengyun turned around and saw Fang Yu.
Their gazes met in the air.
Fang Yu smiled slightly, but Su Lengyun’s eyes welled up with tears.
Twenty-two years, a full twenty-two years!
During these twenty-two years, Su Lengyun thought about Fang Yu’s figure almost every day.
How she wanted to see Fang Yu again.
Now, she really saw him.
This gave her a sense of unreality.
Fang Yu had seen Su Lengyun yesterday, so seeing her again now didn’t cause much emotional fluctuation.
However, he hadn’t expected Su Lengyun to come find him so quickly.
“Brother Fang Yu, you’re back, these two sisters have been waiting for you for a long time,” Yu Yueyue walked forward and said.
Fang Yu patted Yu Yueyue’s head and walked towards the living room sofa.
Seeing Fang Yu pat Yu Yueyue’s head, Su Lengyun’s heartstrings trembled.
Years ago, when she was only six or seven, Fang Yu often patted her head like that too.
Fang Yu sat on the sofa, looking at the two women sitting opposite him.
After Fang Yu appeared, Liu Liansha’s expression had been unnatural.
She had thought her master wanted to help her deal with Fang Yu, but unexpectedly they were sitting in Fang Yu’s home drinking tea!
Su Lengyun kept staring at Fang Yu, not saying a word.
So you weren’t bragging back then, you really don’t age…
“Did you do what I asked you to do?” Fang Yu looked at Liu Liansha and asked.
Liu Liansha trembled and said: “I, I haven’t yet…”
After speaking, Liu Liansha looked at Su Lengyun beside her, seeking help.
But Su Lengyun didn’t notice her at all, still staring at Fang Yu.
This amazed Liu Liansha.
How could her master, who was so cold and elegant in her mind, suddenly become like this?
After Fang Yu appeared, she just kept staring at him, and her gaze seemed… loving?
Usually, her master hated men the most!
Moreover, this Fang Yu wasn’t even handsome, what was there to look at?
What was going on?
Liu Liansha stared at Su Lengyun with wide eyes, suddenly noticing tears in Su Lengyun’s eyes.
“This…” Liu Liansha was completely speechless.
What was going on?
Not only was Master staring at Fang Yu, but she was crying?
In the five years Liu Liansha had trained at Frost Cold Palace, she had never seen Su Lengyun show such an expression!
Yu Yueyue, who was pouring tea nearby, also noticed Su Lengyun’s unusual emotions and bit her lip gently.
Would such beautiful girls always appear around Brother Fang Yu?
“How… have you been all these years?” Su Lengyun asked softly.
“Not bad, especially this year, it’s been particularly good,” Fang Yu answered honestly.
This year he had broken through over a hundred levels, taking a big step towards the ten thousandth level of Qi Refinement, how could he say it wasn’t good?
“You’ve been well… that’s wonderful.” Su Lengyun lowered her eyes slightly and said softly.
Liu Liansha, listening to their conversation beside them, opened her eyes wider and wider.
So Master and Fang Yu knew each other long ago?
Moreover, from Master’s words, she seemed to have special feelings for Fang Yu…
For Liu Liansha, this was earth-shattering news!
Master, who hated men the most and always taught them to stay away from men, actually would…
Liu Liansha dared not think further.
Fang Yu had been watching Liu Liansha’s changing expressions all along.
“Let’s go for a walk, it’s too stuffy sitting here,” Fang Yu said.
Su Lengyun nodded and immediately stood up.
“Master, what about me…” Liu Liansha asked anxiously.
“You stay here and finish what I told you to do yesterday,” Fang Yu said.
Then, Fang Yu and Su Lengyun left.
Liu Liansha and Yu Yueyue watched the two leave with different expressions.
…
Su Lengyun lowered her head slightly, following behind Fang Yu as they walked to the elevator.
In the elevator, Su Lengyun didn’t speak.
She had never been one to talk much.
Before, she liked to quietly follow behind Fang Yu like this, without making any fuss.
As long as Fang Yu was beside her, she would feel comfortable and secure.
The elevator reached the first floor, and after walking out, Fang Yu was still thinking about where to go.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered something and patted his head.
“Damn! My vegetable garden!”
To refine the power of the spirit vein, he had been away for exactly three weeks!
During these three weeks, no one had tended to the vegetable garden, those newly planted vegetables had probably all died.
Seeing Fang Yu’s frustrated expression, Su Lengyun’s expression changed slightly as she asked: “What’s wrong?”
“Ah, nothing,” Fang Yu sighed, his expression returning to normal.
After three weeks, those vegetables were long dead, there was no use worrying now.
However, it would be good to visit the vegetable garden.
…
“Can I still address you like before?” While walking, Su Lengyun suddenly spoke.
“Of course you can,” Fang Yu glanced at Su Lengyun and said.
“Mm… Brother Yu,” Su Lengyun’s cheeks turned slightly red as she looked up at Fang Yu.
“Have you been at Frost Cold Palace all these years?” Fang Yu asked.
“Yes, I never left that place,” Su Lengyun answered.
“Looks like my choice wasn’t wrong, you’re very suited to cultivating Frost Cold Palace’s mental techniques. In just over twenty years, you’ve broken through to the Foundation Formation stage, very good,” Fang Yu said.
Breaking through to Foundation Formation stage before thirty years old would have been considered a cultivation genius even thousands of years ago.
“Foundation Formation stage…” Su Lengyun was stunned.
“That’s what’s now called the Martial Sovereign realm,” Fang Yu said.
Su Lengyun gently brushed her hair, staring at Fang Yu’s face, her beautiful eyes sparkling as she said: “Brother Yu, you really weren’t lying to me back then, you really don’t age…”
“Yes, I don’t age,” Fang Yu said.
“You look even younger than me now…” Su Lengyun looked at Fang Yu, feeling something strange in her heart.
Twenty-two years had passed, she had grown up, but Fang Yu still looked as young as before.
Time seemed to leave no traces on Fang Yu’s face.
…
Talking with Su Lengyun, Fang Yu slowly walked to the vegetable garden.
“Brother Yu, is this your vegetable garden?” Su Lengyun asked with wide eyes.
“Yes, but unfortunately…” Fang Yu hadn’t finished speaking when he froze.
Looking at the garden, he could see the vegetables were lush green, growing extremely well and full of vitality.
Fang Yu knew that vegetables couldn’t grow so well without anyone tending to them.
Obviously, someone had helped him take care of it.
Not many people knew about Fang Yu’s vegetable garden, Qin Yimo was one of them.
It must have been Qin Yimo who sent someone to tend it.
“This girl is not bad, very thoughtful,” Fang Yu praised in his heart.
