Chapter 363
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Chapter 363: The Xuanming Clan!
The sound of knocking interrupted Fang Yu’s thoughts.
Fang Yu frowned slightly and walked to the front door of the apartment, opening it.
Standing outside was Qin Lang, dressed in formal attire.
Seeing who had opened the door, Qin Lang showed a look of confusion, then took two steps back, seemingly doubting whether he had come to the right place.
“I am Fang Yu. Come in,” Fang Yu said.
“Mr. Fang, how come you…” Qin Lang could only confirm that the person in front of him was Fang Yu after hearing his voice.
But Fang Yu’s appearance was completely different from before!
“I just went to take care of something and changed my appearance,” Fang Yu said, turning to head toward the bathroom.
Qin Lang entered the apartment and saw Ling’er lying on the sofa, still in a coma, his expression filled with confusion.
A moment later, Fang Yu emerged from the bathroom after washing off his makeup.
“Mr. Fang, who is this…” Qin Lang asked in a low voice, looking at Ling’er.
“Oh, she’s a friend of mine. No need to worry about her,” Fang Yu said, picking up Ling’er from the sofa and placing her on the bed in the spare guest room.
Ling’er was still in deep sleep, her breathing steady.
Fang Yu returned to the living room, sat down on the sofa, and looked at Qin Lang, asking, “You came to find me for something?”
Qin Lang’s expression turned serious as he said, “Mr. Fang, I don’t know if you’ve heard about the strange occurrences in the Central Region, near the Flame Mountain Range…”
“Uh, I just came back from there,” Fang Yu interrupted Qin Lang.
Qin Lang’s eyes widened as he asked, “Mr. Fang, how come…”
“Did you come to ask me to go to the Flame Mountain Range with you or something?” Fang Yu smiled.
“N-no… I just thought this news needed to be conveyed to you, Mr. Fang… But I didn’t expect you had already been there…” Qin Lang looked somewhat bewildered.
The news about the strange phenomena in the Flame Mountain Range had only come out last night, and Fang Yu not only knew about it but had already been there?
That was quite fast!
“Mr. Fang, may I ask, is there… anything in the Flame Mountain Range?” Qin Lang asked curiously.
“There are quite a few good things, by the way.” Fang Yu took out a white jade gourd bottle from his storage bag.
This was a treasure he obtained inside the fourth volcano.
Inside the bottle was a rare and exceptional body tempering pill.
The body tempering pill is the king of pills; thousands of years ago, when alchemists underwent advancement assessments, refining a high-quality body tempering pill was generally the final test.
It can be said that the ability to refine a high-quality body tempering pill is a standard for determining whether an alchemist is excellent.
The inheritance left by the Wujidao person was an even better exceptional body tempering pill than the high-quality one.
This was the most perfect body tempering pill, with the most extreme effects on the physical body.
However, Fang Yu’s body had undergone tempering a total of one hundred and one times, so even the exceptional body tempering pill would not have any effect on him.
But for a martial artist like Qin Lang, the effects of the exceptional body tempering pill would be absolutely excellent.
“This body tempering pill is for you, thank you for bringing me the sword from so far away,” Fang Yu said, handing the white jade gourd bottle to Qin Lang.
Qin Lang’s expression changed, and he repeatedly waved his hands, saying, “Mr. Fang, I can’t accept this…”
“Just take it,” Fang Yu insisted, directly stuffing the gourd bottle into Qin Lang’s arms.
“Find a time to swallow it, but be mentally prepared; this exceptional body tempering pill is not the same as the body tempering pills you’ve taken before. It will definitely hurt a lot,” Fang Yu said.
Qin Lang picked up the gourd bottle, opened the mouth of the bottle, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out.
Qin Lang’s face was filled with gratitude as he looked at Fang Yu, wanting to say something more.
“No need to thank me; it’s not something valuable to me,” Fang Yu said.
Qin Lang nodded excitedly and accepted the white jade gourd bottle.
“Is there anything else?” Fang Yu asked.
“There’s one more thing; my grandfather asked me to come find you for help,” Qin Lang said seriously.
“Go ahead,” Fang Yu replied.
“Regarding the mastermind behind the assassination of my cousin, our Qin family has already found some clues,” Qin Lang paused before continuing, “The assassins we encountered on the island likely belong to a certain clan, and they are skilled in various poison techniques…”
“What specific clan?” Fang Yu asked.
“The Xuanming Clan,” Qin Lang said, his expression grave.
“The Xuanming Clan?” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow.
He had dealt with the Xuanming Clan several times before.
Once was when he was paying respects at the tombstone of Leng Xunshuang, where he encountered a member of the Xuanming Clan on the mountainside. The other time was when he encountered Wu Baiyu from the Jin family in Jiangnan.
Both encounters had not gone well, and one could even say they had developed a deadly feud.
Fang Yu did not expect that the Xuanming Clan was actually related to the incident involving Qin Yimo and the poison.
“Mr. Fang, have you heard of the Xuanming Clan?” Qin Lang asked, noticing Fang Yu’s change in expression.
“Yes, I’ve dealt with them a few times before,” Fang Yu said. “You can continue.”
“My grandfather believes that the Xuanming Clan is merely accepting a commission from someone, and the real person who wants to harm my cousin is likely still hiding in the shadows,” Qin Lang said.
“What does he want me to help with?” Fang Yu asked.
“My grandfather wants you to help find the members of the Xuanming Clan and uncover the identity of the mastermind,” Qin Lang said.
“You need my help for such a small matter? Does your Qin family have no one else available?” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow, countering.
Qin Lang’s expression was serious as he said, “Mr. Fang, our family’s situation has indeed become somewhat tense recently… My grandfather cannot spare any martial artists from Yan City, which is why he is troubling you for assistance.”
“Oh? Does your Qin family still have people who dare to act?” Fang Yu said, somewhat surprised.
Qin Wudao was a genius who, in just a few decades, had single-handedly elevated the Qin family to the top tier among families in Yan City.
Since then, the Qin family’s development had not slowed down; they not only established a foothold in Yan City but also expanded their influence throughout the Jiuzhou Kingdom.
Currently, there should not be many forces that would dare to provoke the Qin family.
However, from Qin Lang’s words, it seemed that the Qin family was being targeted by some force, to the point where they could not even send martial artists out of Yan City.
Nevertheless, Fang Yu did not think too much about it.
Qin Wudao was one of the wisest people he had ever met; ordinary difficulties would not stump him.
If the situation truly reached a desperate point, Qin Wudao would naturally contact Fang Yu.
“Alright, I can help with this. But you need to provide me with leads; otherwise, it will be difficult for me to find the members of the Xuanming Clan,” Fang Yu said.
“We have already grasped the whereabouts of a member of the Xuanming Clan, currently in Huai Bei’s Nan Du! This person is the one who poisoned my cousin!” Qin Lang said in a low voice.
“Have you pinpointed the exact location?” Fang Yu asked.
“Yes, I have sent several informants to keep an eye on him. He is currently staying at the Jintian Hotel in the center of Nan Du City,” Qin Lang said. “He came into our sight two days ago and has been at the Jintian Hotel ever since, not leaving even once. We suspect he came to Huai Bei’s Nan Du to meet someone.”
“This person may be the mastermind behind the attempt on my cousin’s life.”
“We have been monitoring him for the past two days, waiting for the person he is supposed to meet to show up. We must identify this person!”
“Your thinking is clear, and you have gathered the clues well. So, what exactly do you want me to help with?” Fang Yu leaned back on the sofa and asked.
“I want to…” Qin Lang was about to say when his phone in his pocket rang.
He took out his phone, saw the caller ID, and his expression changed. He immediately answered the call.
“He has left the hotel room? Good! Follow him, but do not expose yourselves! I’m on my way!” Qin Lang stood up and said.
After hanging up the phone, he looked at Fang Yu and said, “Mr. Fang, that man has now left the hotel room and is likely going to meet someone. Let’s go!”
…
After getting into the car, Qin Lang pushed the speed to the limit, quickly heading to the Jintian Hotel.
Along the way, he continuously received reports from his informants.
“Young Master, that man is currently sitting in the hotel’s third-floor buffet restaurant, eating. So far, he hasn’t been seen meeting anyone.”
“Keep a close watch on him! There must be no slackening! Notify me immediately if anything happens, and find a way to take a photo!” Qin Lang ordered.
“Understood.”
Qin Lang was anxious, running two red lights along the way.
In about fifteen minutes, he drove into the parking lot of the Jintian Hotel.
Qin Lang and Fang Yu got out of the car and walked into the main entrance of the Jintian Hotel.
On their way to the elevator, Qin Lang received another call from his subordinate.
“Young Master, someone has sat down opposite that man! But that person is wearing a mask and a hat, making it impossible to see their face! From their build, they could be either male or female…”
“Don’t move, keep your distance. I’m already at the hotel and will be going upstairs soon,” Qin Lang said in a low voice.
Then, Fang Yu and Qin Lang took the elevator.
…
On the third floor of the Jintian Hotel, in the buffet restaurant.
At a window-side table sat a man who looked to be around thirty years old.
The man was looking down, eating from his plate.
Opposite him sat a person who was wrapped up tightly.
“Our clan leader said that we can go back, but you must show enough sincerity,” the man said without looking up, speaking in a low voice.
The person opposite him was completely covered, revealing only a pair of distinctly black-and-white eyes.
“I believe the conditions we proposed earlier are already generous enough. What more sincerity do you want?”
This was a neutral voice, sounding somewhat strange, clearly disguised intentionally.
“Our clan leader said that the best way to solidify a cooperative relationship is through marriage.” The man raised his head to look at the person across from him.
Upon hearing this, the masked person showed signs of displeasure and anger in their eyes.
“Essentially, we belong to the same clan and have the same enemies. That is our most solid foundation for cooperation; there is no need for other means.”
“That is the clan leader’s idea. No matter how much you say to me, I cannot change his mind,” the man said, putting down his knife and fork and wiping his mouth with a wet towel.
He glanced around, revealing a cold smile as he said, “It seems we are being watched.”
