Chapter 934
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Chapter 934 Strike While the Iron is Hot
The surroundings were completely silent.
Everyone looked at Fang Yu, somewhat stunned.
In the previous sword shadows, they only saw Lin Zhilan attacking frantically while Fang Yu continuously defended.
From appearances, Fang Yu seemed to be at a disadvantage.
But unexpectedly, when Fang Yu took the initiative to attack for the first time, he immediately broke through her defense, causing Lin Zhilan’s defeat!
This meant… he had been deliberately holding back all along!
Lin Zhenxi looked at Fang Yu with shocked eyes.
As a sword master, he could naturally see Fang Yu’s ease during the battle, as well as Lin Zhilan’s impatience.
“This person’s swordsmanship is far above Zhilan’s, and far above mine as well,” Lin Zhenxi thought with widened eyes.
“What is the name of your sword technique?” Fang Yu asked, lowering his blade.
“Proud Cloud Sword Technique,” Lin Zhilan answered, fine sweat appearing on her forehead, her cheeks flushed from the previous exertion.
“This sword technique has strong offensive capabilities, but the moves aren’t rigorous enough,” Fang Yu said. “There are seven forms in total, and almost every form has major flaws. If I were a real enemy, you would have died dozens of times already.”
Lin Zhilan trembled, biting her pink lips without saying a word.
“Given your situation, this sword technique isn’t very suitable for you,” Fang Yu said. “When you have time, come to my home, and I can give you a swordsmanship manual.”
Lin Zhilan raised her head, her beautiful eyes wide open, looking at Fang Yu, and asked, “…Really?”
“Of course it’s true,” Fang Yu said.
“Quickly thank Lord Fang for his guidance!”
At this moment, Lin Zhengxiong hurriedly ran in from outside the arena and said loudly.
“Thank… you,” Lin Zhilan lowered her head and said softly.
“Speak louder! Are you talking to yourself?” Lin Zhengxiong scolded.
“Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now,” Fang Yu handed the sword to Lin Zhengxiong and gave Ye Shengxue a look.
“Lord Fang, let me see you out…” Lin Zhengxiong said.
“No need,” Fang Yu waved his hand and left with Ye Shengxue.
The Lin family members beside the arena stared blankly at Fang Yu’s retreating figure.
Based on his performance just now, they could basically confirm that this person was indeed the rumored Fang Yu.
When they had heard that this man had gone alone to the Wang family and forced all the Wang family masters and talents to kneel before him, many people thought he must have a bad temper and be extremely brutal.
But seeing him today… he seemed quite easygoing.
“Family Head, how did you manage to invite this great figure to our home?” Lin Zhenxi stepped forward and asked with a shocked expression.
Lin Zhengxiong revealed a meaningful smile.
In fact, he himself wasn’t clear about what had happened.
Fang Yu hadn’t accepted the token, nor had he made any demands, yet his attitude had suddenly become very friendly…
Thinking carefully, it seemed that his attitude changed after Lin Zhilan appeared.
Combined with his guidance just now and his offer to give her a swordsmanship manual…
Looking at it this way, Fang Yu seemed to have some interest in Lin Zhilan…
Lin Zhengxiong raised his eyes to look at Lin Zhilan standing before him.
He knew that although his daughter was stubborn, her appearance was exceptionally beautiful.
“You heard what Lord Fang said just now. Later, change your clothes, get dressed up, and quickly go to his house to get that swordsmanship manual! Remember, you must be polite! You must respect Lord Fang!” Lin Zhengxiong instructed.
Lin Zhilan nodded slightly.
In the recent match, Fang Yu’s swordsmanship had completely overwhelmed her, leaving her deeply frustrated.
She very much wanted to obtain that swordsmanship manual; she wanted to become stronger!
“Actually, don’t go today. It would seem too eager and might leave a bad impression on Lord Fang… it’s better to go tomorrow or the day after,” Lin Zhengxiong reconsidered and said.
“But Family Head, a powerful expert like Lord Fang surely has many matters to attend to. In a couple of days, he might not remember this… it’s better to strike while the iron is hot…” Lin Zhenxi suggested.
“That makes sense too,” Lin Zhengxiong looked at Lin Zhilan and said, “Then go later today, and remember to have Aunt Zhen help you get dressed up.”
…
Fang Yu and Ye Shengxue left the Lin family, but instead of going home, they headed toward the Skygazing Bureau.
On the way, Ye Shengxue looked at Fang Yu and asked curiously, “Mr. Fang, why did you suddenly change your mind and agree to help the Lin family?”
“Even if I tell you, you might not believe it,” Fang Yu said.
“Whatever Mr. Fang says, I will definitely believe it,” Ye Shengxue replied.
“This Lin family is actually descended from Lin Batian, whom you’ve met before,” Fang Yu said.
“Lin Batian…” Ye Shengxue was stunned for a moment, recalling the Mr. Lin whom she had met in Huaibei, whom Fang Yu had referred to as an old friend.
Her contact with Lin Batian had been very brief, because shortly after she returned from Mount Qiankun, she was controlled by the Demon Cult and left Nandu.
By the time she regained her senses, Lin Batian was already gone.
Her impression of Lin Batian was limited to him calling her “little maid.”
She truly couldn’t understand what Fang Yu had just said.
How could the current Lin family be descendants of that Mr. Lin Batian?
Fang Yu glanced at Ye Shengxue, wondering whether to explain clearly to her.
But after careful consideration, Fang Yu decided not to explain. There was too much to say, and Ye Shengxue might not be able to accept it all.
After about forty minutes, Fang Yu and Ye Shengxue arrived together at the Skygazing Bureau.
The reason for coming here was that Fang Yu wanted to clarify the situation he had accidentally witnessed that morning in the snowy plains of the Far North.
Fang Yu walked directly into the inner courtyard but didn’t see Bai Konggu.
At this time, a middle-aged man wearing a gray robe came forward, frowning and asking, “You are…?”
“I’m looking for Bai Konggu,” Fang Yu said.
“Elder Bai? What do you want to see Elder Bai for? This isn’t a place you can just walk into,” the man frowned even more deeply.
“Mr. Fang? Please come with me,” Just then, a bald old man approached from behind.
It was Rao Donghai, whom they had met before.
“Lord Rao,” the man immediately bowed his head and respectfully called out.
“You’re not needed here anymore. I will take him to see Elder Bai,” Rao Donghai said.
“Yes,” the man immediately left.
Rao Donghai looked at Fang Yu and Ye Shengxue beside him, saying, “Please follow me.”
With that, Rao Donghai turned to lead the way.
Fang Yu and Ye Shengxue followed Rao Donghai, passing through several small courtyards, and finally saw Bai Konggu who was meditating.
Ye Shengxue had heard of the Skygazing Bureau, but this was her first time venturing so deep into it.
She stood quietly behind Fang Yu, keeping her head down, not daring to speak.
She knew clearly that the old man before them must be an extremely important figure.
“Elder Bai, Mr. Fang Yu is here to see you,” Rao Donghai said softly.
Bai Konggu, whose eyes had been tightly closed, opened them to look at Fang Yu. His expression changed slightly as he asked, “What brings you here?”
“This morning, due to special circumstances, I was teleported to a certain location in the snowy plains of the Far North.”
“By chance, I smelled the scent of blood, so I went forward to investigate and discovered a pile of dismembered bodies and bloodstains.”
“That place should be the entrance to an ancient ruin. And those corpses, judging by their attire, seemed to be people from your Skygazing Bureau,” Fang Yu calmly narrated the whole incident.
After hearing what Fang Yu said, Bai Konggu and Rao Donghai exchanged glances, both with surprise in their eyes.
“I came here to confirm whether those people were indeed from your Skygazing Bureau,” Fang Yu said.
Bai Konggu looked at Fang Yu, hesitating for a moment before answering, “Yes, they were.”
“Oh? Then I have two more questions. Why was the entrance to that ancient ruin closed? And who killed your Skygazing Bureau people?” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow and asked.
Bai Konggu stood up, pondered for a moment, and said, “Come with me.”
“Elder Bai, this may not comply with regulations…” Rao Donghai’s face changed as he said.
“It’s fine,” Bai Konggu waved his hand.
“This young lady must stay here and wait,” Rao Donghai looked at Ye Shengxue behind Fang Yu and said.
“Wait here for me,” Fang Yu said to Ye Shengxue.
“Yes, Mr. Fang,” Ye Shengxue replied.
…
Fang Yu followed Bai Konggu through several more courtyards.
“The inner courtyards of your Skygazing Bureau are quite complex. Someone unfamiliar with this place might not even be able to find the bathroom,” Fang Yu said.
“The Skygazing Bureau has many members, so we need enough courtyards to accommodate everyone,” Bai Konggu turned his head and smiled.
Soon, he led Fang Yu into a courtyard.
In this place stood dozens of people wearing gray robes.
In front of each of them was a glass ball about the size of a fist.
Looking from a distance, one could see a faint glow emanating from the glass balls.
