Chapter 925
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Chapter 925 Probing
Ouyang Xiuyuan’s hands trembled slightly as he held the Taishui Armor.
He could feel various ancient auras emanating from this piece of armor.
This confirmed it was indeed the legendary Taishui Armor!
A legendary artifact!
“…Brother Fang, may I ask where… you obtained the Taishui Armor?” Ouyang Xiuyuan raised his head to look at Fang Yu and asked.
“I stripped it from one of Dao Kong’s subordinates, I think his name was Jiu Kong? Yes, that’s right, from Jiu Kong.” Fang Yu said calmly.
Upon hearing Fang Yu’s answer, Ouyang Xiuyuan’s expression subtly changed.
His hands were still holding the Taishui Armor, seemingly reluctant to let it go.
Ouyang Chengdao rarely saw his father display such an expression, almost to the point of losing composure.
But in this situation, Ouyang Chengdao knew he had no right to speak, and could only observe silently.
“By the look on your face, you really like the Taishui Armor?” Fang Yu took another sip of tea and asked.
“Brother Fang, this is a legendary artifact!” Ouyang Xiuyuan replied, “Having the opportunity to touch such a divine object, I naturally find it difficult to remain calm.”
“I was just about to give this Taishui Armor to Huaixu,” Fang Yu added.
Hearing these words, Ouyang Xiuyuan’s expression froze, then he forced a smile and said, “That’s wonderful! With Huaixu’s cultivation level, plus the Taishui Armor, his strength will certainly reach new heights.”
“I see your smile seems a bit forced. Are you not satisfied with my decision?” Fang Yu asked with an ambiguous smile.
“Not at all! The Taishui Armor is your personal property, Brother Fang. You can bestow it upon anyone you wish. What right do I have to interfere?” Ouyang Xiuyuan quickly replied as veins popped on his forehead.
Huaixu glanced at Fang Yu, his brows slightly furrowed, and said, “Xiuyuan, at our age, we’re no longer suitable to integrate with the Taishui Armor. Brother Fang was asking me to find a suitable and trustworthy candidate to inherit the Taishui Armor, to prevent such a divine object from going to waste…”
“I understand. Since Brother Fang has bestowed such a divine object to you, you should choose a suitable candidate. Don’t waste Brother Fang’s goodwill.” Ouyang Xiuyuan placed the Taishui Armor back on Huaixu’s table.
Huaixu looked at the Taishui Armor and shook his head, saying, “I don’t have a suitable candidate yet.”
“Take your time finding one. Since Brother Fang has given the Taishui Armor to you, he naturally trusts that you can maximize its potential. Don’t disappoint Brother Fang’s goodwill.” Ouyang Xiuyuan smiled.
As he spoke, Ouyang Xiuyuan glanced at the Taishui Armor, his eyes burning with desire.
“Brother Fang, why don’t you take back the Taishui Armor for now? If I can find a suitable candidate, I’ll ask you for it again. But if not… it’s better for you to keep it. Such a divine object…” Huaixu placed the Taishui Armor back on Fang Yu’s table.
“Why make things so complicated? Just keep it with you, and give it to whoever you want.” Fang Yu impatiently tossed the Taishui Armor to Huaixu.
Huaixu didn’t dare to be negligent and immediately caught it, storing it in his storage pouch.
This was a legendary top-tier defensive magical artifact! Only Fang Yu would treat it like garbage and toss it around.
Seeing the Taishui Armor being accepted by Huaixu, a strange look flashed in Ouyang Xiuyuan’s eyes.
…
After Huaixu accepted the Taishui Armor, the topic shifted.
“Brother Fang, your name has truly shaken North Capital recently. Let’s not mention the Wang family incident… but regarding the Hundred Sects Competition a few days ago, there are many rumors saying it was you…” Ouyang Xiuyuan said.
“Indeed it was me,” Fang Yu replied.
“I heard that you were quite brutal, Brother Fang. What kind of enemy could make you so angry?” Ouyang Xiuyuan asked further.
“I wasn’t angry. I simply wanted to kill my opponents,” Fang Yu looked at Ouyang Xiuyuan and said calmly. “When I want to kill someone, I try to finish off my opponent as quickly as possible. It might look brutal… but in reality, it’s just to end their life more quickly.”
Fang Yu’s gaze was like a sharp sword, instantly piercing through Ouyang Xiuyuan’s heart.
At this moment, Ouyang Xiuyuan felt as if all his thoughts had been seen through, and a chill ran down his spine.
Ouyang Xiuyuan immediately lowered his head and drained his cup of tea in one gulp to hide his unnatural expression.
After finishing his tea, Ouyang Xiuyuan stood up, bowed to Fang Yu, and cupped his hands toward Huaixu.
“Brother Fang, Huaixu, I just received news that there are some family matters I need to handle. Chengdao and I will take our leave first. Next time, you can come directly to my Yulan Pavilion club, and we can enjoy some wine together, haha…”
After speaking, Ouyang Chengdao also paid his respects to Fang Yu and Huaixu, and then the father and son left together.
Fang Yu extended two fingers of his right hand, tapping on the table, narrowing his eyes as he watched the departing figures of the father and son, his gaze playful.
“It seems he still harbors resentment over what I did last time,” Fang Yu said. “Otherwise, he wouldn’t have come here only to leave before his cushion even got warm.”
Huaixu looked at Fang Yu with furrowed brows, hesitating to speak.
“If you want to say something, just say it,” Fang Yu said.
“Brother Fang, you just gave the Taishui Armor to me in front of him…” Huaixu shook his head slightly, his expression grave.
“You think that wasn’t a good move?” Fang Yu asked.
“…Yes,” Huaixu replied.
Huaixu rarely questioned Fang Yu’s actions, but this time… he truly felt it wasn’t a good move.
From the moment Ouyang Xiuyuan heard Fang Yu say those words, his expression and emotions had clearly changed.
“Huaixu, I must say your heart is truly magnanimous,” Fang Yu said. “Back then, Ouyang Xiuyuan was willing to sell you out for his family’s interests, yet now you still consider his feelings first. That’s remarkable.”
“I just don’t want…” Huaixu shook his head again.
“I know, you don’t want your relationship to deteriorate further. You hope that you can persuade Ouyang Xiuyuan to turn back based on your past friendship,” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow and said. “I can’t say your approach is wrong. But I’m also trying to test Ouyang Xiuyuan in my own way.”
“You saw it just now, his performance was really poor.”
“If he could have acted more naturally… regardless of what he was thinking inside. But unfortunately, he can’t even control his expressions in front of me now.”
As Fang Yu spoke, he also stood up.
“Giving you the Taishui Armor in front of him this time was giving him another chance,” Fang Yu said. “If he chooses a path contrary to what I expect… he’ll have no way out with me.”
“Of course, if he chooses the correct path, I’ll give him an appropriate reward.”
“Though it might not compare to the Taishui Armor, it will definitely be something good.”
Huaixu sighed and lowered his head to drink tea.
When he raised his head again, Huaixu inadvertently glimpsed Fang Yu’s hair and his expression changed.
“Brother Fang, you… seem to have white hair now,” Huaixu said.
“Hmm?” Fang Yu touched his hair and smiled, “Yes, it grew recently.”
“How could you have white hair?” Huaixu frowned and asked.
“You have a head full of white hair yourself, and you’re asking me this question?” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow and said, “Everyone gets white hair eventually. Is that so surprising?”
“But…” There was still shock in Huaixu’s eyes.
But at this moment, Fang Yu had already turned his head to look at Zheng Ze, who had been standing nearby.
“I remember that Tianchen sent over twenty five-star mages earlier, and they were placed under your supervision. How is the situation recently?” Fang Yu asked.
Hearing Fang Yu mention this matter, Zheng Ze’s expression changed, and he looked toward Huaixu.
“We’ve carefully observed each of these mages and haven’t found any issues,” Huaixu shook his head and replied.
“And what about Tianchen’s side… have there been any unusual activities recently?” Fang Yu asked again.
“None either,” Huaixu replied.
“I see…” Fang Yu stroked his chin, a smile appearing on his face, and said, “It seems Dao Kong truly has no options left recently and has become a turtle hiding in its shell.”
From a timeline perspective, the Half-Spirit Clan suddenly ceased activities starting from when Jiu Kong was dealt with by Fang Yu.
Before that incident, the Half-Spirit Clan had been frantically creating disturbances in North Capital’s martial world, causing extreme chaos.
But after Jiu Kong’s defeat, the Half-Spirit Clan suddenly withdrew, with no further activity afterward.
“Do you think Dao Kong is afraid? Or is he waiting for a better opportunity?” Fang Yu looked at Huaixu and asked.
