Chapter 182
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Chapter 182: You Are Not Worthy of Working with Me Yet!
On a high floor of an office building in Jiangnan, Zhou Cheng sat at his desk with a gloomy expression.
He held a phone in his hand with a photo on it.
In the photo was a couple. The man was lowering his head to eat from his plate, while the woman was resting her face on one hand, gazing at the man with infatuated eyes.
The woman in the photo was Ding Ran, Zhou Cheng’s fiancée.
This afternoon, he received a text message from an unknown number containing this photo.
He had seen the man in the photo before at Cai Gaoyang’s calligraphy and painting exhibition. Though he didn’t know his name, Ding Ran had called him a friend and even went to talk with him right in front of Zhou Cheng.
Looking at Ding Ran’s gaze in the photo, the jealousy in Zhou Cheng’s heart burned more intensely.
In less than a week, he was supposed to hold an engagement ceremony with Ding Ran.
Yet now he receives such a photo!
The Zhou family was like an emperor in Jiulong Island, and Zhou Cheng, as the eldest young master of the Zhou family, was born with a silver spoon. How could he endure such humiliation!?
If word got out that his fiancée was so close with another man, what would become of Zhou Cheng’s, or even the Zhou family’s face?
No, this matter must be handled properly!
Zhou Cheng thought for a moment, then picked up the phone on his desk and dialed a number.
“Help me investigate someone. I need all his information. After that… I want to meet him face to face.”
…
In the afternoon, someone came looking for Fang Yu.
“We’re from the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association. Our chairman would like to meet with you.”
Two martial artists wearing white robes appeared at his doorstep.
“I’m not interested in meeting your chairman,” said Fang Yu, somewhat displeased after being woken from his afternoon nap.
“Master Fang, our chairman says he can provide you with everything you want. You’ll definitely be interested,” the white-robed martial artist smiled.
Fang Yu narrowed his eyes and said, “You know what I want?”
“Of course, otherwise we wouldn’t dare disturb Master Fang,” the white-robed martial artist replied.
Fang Yu thought for a moment and said, “Alright, I’ll go.”
Su Lengyun, who was standing nearby, showed concern in her eyes when Fang Yu agreed.
She had no good impression of the Martial Arts Association as an organization.
When she was at Frost Palace, the Huaibei Martial Arts Association had approached her many times, discussing matters of power struggles and profit distribution.
These were exactly the things Su Lengyun cared least about.
Therefore, every conversation ended unpleasantly, with Su Lengyun rejecting all demands from the Huaibei Martial Arts Association.
Afterward, the Huaibei Martial Arts Association began playing tricks, deliberately targeting Frost Palace for not cooperating with them.
Su Lengyun walked to Fang Yu’s side and asked softly, “Brother Yu, should I go with you?”
“No need, I’m just going to take a look around. I’ll be back soon,” Fang Yu said calmly.
…
Fang Yu got into their car and headed to the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association hall.
Forty minutes later, Fang Yu arrived at a conference room.
As soon as he walked in, he saw Kong Cheng and several other high-ranking officials of the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association.
Kong Cheng stood up and said respectfully, “We have been waiting for Master Fang for some time.”
“We wanted to talk with Master Fang earlier, but you disappeared for nearly a month, and we couldn’t find you, so we had to give up…”
Fang Yu casually found a seat and sat down, looking at Kong Cheng, asking, “What exactly did you want to discuss with me?”
“Well, Master Fang.”
Seeing Fang Yu get straight to the point, Kong Cheng also stopped beating around the bush.
He stood up and walked in front of Fang Yu while speaking.
“Master Fang’s earth-shattering battle with Venerable Gu Rulong at Moon Heart Lake left a deep impression on countless people. Your name quickly spread throughout all of China.”
“However, although your reputation has spread, most people who didn’t witness the battle personally don’t believe that you, as a Xiantian martial artist, could defeat Venerable Gu Rulong…”
Fang Yu frowned slightly and said, “So what?”
“Doesn’t Master Fang want to truly become famous throughout the land, let all martial artists in China know your name and your terrifying strength?” Kong Cheng stroked his beard and said, “With your gifted talent and strength, you shouldn’t remain unknown! Since you defeated Venerable Gu Rulong, your name should appear on China’s Divine Rankings! But… your name isn’t on the Divine Rankings yet… Don’t you feel frustrated?”
“China’s Divine Rankings? What’s that?” Fang Yu asked.
“It’s a treasure, and also a ranking list! Only those whose strength is acknowledged by the Divine Rankings can be listed! Those who can leave their names on the rankings are all powerful figures who shake the world!” Kong Cheng answered.
“Oh, so there’s such a thing nowadays.” Fang Yu nodded in understanding.
“Master Fang, do you know why you, with such powerful strength, haven’t appeared on the Divine Rankings?” A high-ranking official beside Kong Cheng stood up.
He was Lu Qinghai, the vice chairman of the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association.
Without waiting for Fang Yu to answer his question, Lu Qinghai continued, “It’s because your reputation isn’t big enough! Although you defeated Venerable Gu Rulong at Moon Heart Lake, those who witnessed it were still a minority!”
“So?” Fang Yu asked with interest.
“Master Fang, you need promoters! With your powerful strength, everyone should know about it! And we, the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association, would be glad to be your promoters! To promote you throughout China! Let all of China know that Jiangnan has a powerful expert like you!” Lu Qinghai said excitedly.
Fang Yu remained expressionless.
He already knew these people’s purpose in finding him.
“Master Fang, we can provide you with the best resources, make you the supreme venerable of Jiangnan, worshipped by thousands! Whatever Venerable Gu Rulong could get, you can get too! Fame and fortune will be at your fingertips.” Kong Cheng added from the side.
“Then what do I need to give in return?” Fang Yu asked.
“You just need to become an honorary elder of our Jiangnan Martial Arts Association. Simply put, become our association’s representative.” Kong Cheng said.
“Become a representative? What do I need to do?” Fang Yu asked.
“Actually, you don’t need to do much. After that, you’ll belong to our Jiangnan Martial Arts Association, always representing our interests… We will become a community of shared interests.” Kong Cheng smiled.
“Master Fang, what do you think?”
In the conference room, all the high-ranking officials looked at Fang Yu.
Fang Yu rubbed his face and said, “So this is what you wanted to see me about.”
“Yes.” Kong Cheng answered.
“Then let me tell you clearly, I’m not interested in any of this. Fame and fortune mean nothing to me.” Fang Yu said as he stood up.
Kong Cheng’s expression didn’t change; instead, he laughed.
“Hahaha… Master Fang, a powerful expert like you naturally wouldn’t be tempted by these worldly things. We were being presumptuous.”
“However, if we’re willing to provide demon beast cores… what would Master Fang think about that?”
Demon beast cores?
Fang Yu’s eyes changed slightly as he looked at Kong Cheng and said, “You have demon beast cores?”
Seeing the change in Fang Yu’s expression, a trace of pride flashed in Kong Cheng’s eyes.
He had investigated earlier and knew that what Fang Yu needed most right now was demon beast cores.
He first tried to tempt Fang Yu with worldly benefits. If Fang Yu refused, then he would use demon beast cores.
Obviously, demon beast cores were more tempting to Fang Yu.
Kong Cheng took out a storage bag and then produced several demon beast cores stored in glass boxes.
“Master Fang, as long as you’re willing to cooperate with us, we can provide an endless supply of demon beast cores.” Kong Cheng said with a confident smile.
He was certain that Fang Yu couldn’t refuse now.
Fang Yu looked at the cores placed on the table and narrowed his eyes.
They were all low-level second and third-grade demon beast cores.
Such demon beast cores were of minimal use to the current Fang Yu.
Moreover, Fang Yu had no intention of cooperating with the Martial Arts Association in the first place. He came here only to find out how much intelligence the Jiangnan Martial Arts Association had about him.
“I’m not interested.” Fang Yu turned to leave.
The Martial Arts Association officials present were stunned.
No one expected that even after bringing out demon beast cores, Fang Yu would still show no interest!
According to their intelligence, Fang Yu urgently needed demon beast cores!
“Master Fang, what dissatisfaction do you have with us?” Kong Cheng asked urgently.
“No dissatisfaction, but let me be frank.” Fang Yu turned around and said calmly.
“Your Martial Arts Association isn’t worthy of cooperating with me.”
Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions.
Kong Cheng’s face darkened.
They had shown great sincerity, but Fang Yu not only refused to cooperate but even belittled their Martial Arts Association.
Too arrogant!
“Master Fang, we sincerely wanted to cooperate with you, but since you treat us with such attitude… there’s no need for us to protect you anymore.” Kong Cheng said in a deep voice.
“Protect me?” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow.
“There’s another reason I invited you here today.”
A hint of malice appeared in Kong Cheng’s eyes as he said, “An important person wants to meet you.”
“Bang!”
At this moment, a door beside the conference room was pushed open, and an elderly man with white hair but a youthful face walked out.
“This is the Third Elder of the Zheng family. The elder… wants to meet you.”
