Chapter 943
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Chapter 943 Cat and Mouse
Lin Zhengxiong, standing to the side, secretly observed Fang Yu from the corner of his eye.
Seeing the smile on Fang Yu’s face, Lin Zhengxiong’s heart grew increasingly cold.
It seems that Lord Fang is quite satisfied with Fan Xuanran…
“Lord Fang, Uncle Lin, I’ve been negligent, making you both stand here for so long. Please follow me inside…” Fan Xuanran raised his head and said.
Fang Yu nodded slightly.
Then, the group walked toward the main building inside the Fan family compound.
Along the way, Fan Xuanran kept introducing various aspects of the Fan family’s environment and facilities, talking incessantly.
Fang Yu maintained a faint smile, barely responding.
Lin Zhengxiong, however, was chatting quite well with Fan Xuanran.
Entering the main hall, Fang Yu and Lin Zhengxiong sat on the sofa in the living room, while Fan Xuanran personally brewed tea.
Sitting in the hall, they didn’t see any other core members of the Fan family coming to greet them; only Fan Xuanran was receiving them.
Collecting this information was already enough for Fang Yu.
“When will Fan Jingsheng return?” Fang Yu asked, taking the teacup handed to him by Fan Xuanran.
Hearing this question, Fan Xuanran’s expression showed a subtle change before he replied, “My father went out today to handle some matters in Jiangnan. He might return in two or three days. If you wish to see him, I can notify him immediately and ask him to return as soon as possible…”
“That won’t be necessary. It’s nothing urgent,” Fang Yu said.
“Lord Fang, next time you come, please inform us in advance. That way, even if we have extremely important matters to attend to, we can postpone them…” Fan Xuanran said respectfully.
Fang Yu looked at Fan Xuanran, took a sip of tea, smiled slightly, and said nothing.
Afterward, they sat for about ten more minutes.
During this time, Fang Yu barely spoke.
Fan Xuanran didn’t deliberately try to chat with Fang Yu either, but instead engaged in casual conversation with Lin Zhengxiong.
“By the way, Uncle Lin. I heard that yesterday Lord Fang visited your home and gave Sister Zhilan guidance on swordsmanship. Sister Zhilan is truly fortunate to receive Lord Fang’s guidance. I’m quite envious,” Fan Xuanran said with a smile.
“Hehe, it’s just Lord Fang being generous…” Lin Zhengxiong smiled and said.
“If you want, I can give you some guidance as well,” Fang Yu suddenly said.
Hearing these words, both Lin Zhengxiong and Fan Xuanran’s expressions changed.
Lin Zhengxiong looked at Fang Yu with a complicated expression.
Of course, he didn’t want Fang Yu to guide Fan Xuanran!
If this news spread, the Fan family’s reputation would rise to the same level as the Lin family’s from yesterday!
At this moment, Fan Xuanran’s expression also showed some shock.
Fang Yu stared at Fan Xuanran’s face and asked, “If you’re not willing, then forget it. I’m not particularly fond of teaching, I just noticed your extraordinary physique and thought you had potential.”
Fan Xuanran’s eyes flickered as he forced a smile and said, “My martial arts talent is far inferior to my brothers, and even more so compared to Sister Zhilan… How could I be worthy of your personal guidance, Lord Fang?”
“I see. Then forget it,” Fang Yu nodded and said.
Lin Zhengxiong, sitting to the side, let out a huge sigh of relief.
“It’s getting late. Since your father isn’t home, we’ll come back another day,” Fang Yu stood up and said.
Seeing Fang Yu stand, Lin Zhengxiong immediately stood up as well.
Fan Xuanran gently exhaled and also stood up.
This reaction was precisely noticed by Fang Yu.
“No need to see us out. We can find our way,” Fang Yu said to Fan Xuanran.
“Alright, Lord Fang. Then I won’t… see you out,” Fan Xuanran said.
Fang Yu glanced at Lin Zhengxiong, and the two turned to leave the hall.
Fan Xuanran stood in place, watching them leave.
Only when their figures disappeared did Fan Xuanran sit back down on the sofa and take a sip of tea.
Then, he looked up at the large clock in the hall and walked toward the back door.
Going out the back door, passing through two small gardens, and along a small path, there was another three-story building.
Fan Xuanran entered this building and went up to the third floor.
In the living room on the third floor, a man wearing a light gold robe with a goatee was sitting in a chair.
“Father,” Fan Xuanran walked up to the man and bowed respectfully.
“You shouldn’t have refused his guidance,” Fan Jingsheng looked at Fan Xuanran and said.
Fan Xuanran raised his head and said, “Father, I refused because I was afraid he might discover something during the guidance…”
“He was already standing in front of you. If he could discover anything, he would have already done so,” Fan Jingsheng said sternly. “You haven’t practiced any techniques related to the Half-Spirit Clan, so how could he notice anything?”
“Father is right. I was being overly cautious,” Fan Xuanran lowered his head and replied.
“Your attitude isn’t wrong either. Anyway, he has left, and I didn’t show myself. He can’t possibly connect us with the Half-Spirit Clan, so we’ve avoided a crisis,” Fan Jingsheng took a deep breath and said.
“Father, if he didn’t notice anything, yet specifically came to our family… doesn’t that mean he genuinely wants to establish a relationship with our Fan family?” Fan Xuanran asked.
“Regardless of his purpose for coming… it’s best to avoid him,” Fan Jingsheng said. “Before the Immortal went into seclusion, he instructed us to keep a low profile during this period, especially to avoid provoking Fang Changsheng.”
“This Fang Changsheng is too unpredictable, and his strength is immeasurable.”
“We don’t need to take risks.”
Fan Xuanran nodded slightly, but then a trace of discontent appeared on his face as he said, “This Fang Yu now has an extremely resounding reputation, dominating North Capital… is there really no one who can deal with him?”
Fan Jingsheng looked at Fan Xuanran and revealed a slight smile, asking, “Are you jealous?”
“Jealous? Why would Father say that? I just… can’t stand it,” Fan Xuanran’s expression changed slightly as he argued.
“You probably think that because he looks young, he shouldn’t have his current status, right?” Fan Jingsheng smiled. “Or perhaps the news of him personally guiding Lin Zhilan yesterday made you uncomfortable?”
Fan Xuanran’s expression fluctuated, and he remained silent.
A father knows his son best; his thoughts had been seen through by Fan Jingsheng.
He indeed couldn’t stand Fang Yu enjoying such high prestige… and Lin Zhilan had always been the woman of his dreams.
Yesterday’s news had made him quite upset.
Especially after seeing Fang Yu in person today, he felt this man was utterly ordinary, completely different from the demonic god image described in rumors.
“Don’t judge people by their appearance,” Fan Jingsheng’s smile disappeared as he said sternly. “The Wang family from before is a bloody example.”
“This Fang Changsheng has caused the deaths of several Half-Source level masters, and even Immortal Daokong is temporarily helpless against him.”
“If our Fan family wants to survive until the day the flood comes, we absolutely cannot make mistakes at this moment… no matter how discontented you are now, you must endure it!”
Fan Jingsheng’s tone suddenly intensified, making Fan Xuanran’s face turn pale.
He immediately lowered his head and said, “Father’s teachings are correct. I won’t think more about matters concerning Fang Yu.”
“Good that you understand,” Fan Jingsheng stood up, walked in front of Fan Xuanran, and said, “Fang Changsheng is now in the spotlight, and in a place like North Capital where dangers lurk everywhere… he will only attract some hidden dangers. Perhaps before Immortal Daokong makes his move, someone else will eliminate him.”
“Before that… we should still be cautious.”
…
Fang Yu sat back in Lin Zhengxiong’s private car, looking out the window.
“Lord Fang, where are we going now?” Lin Zhengxiong asked.
“To the Ma family, to find Ma Sanhong,” Fang Yu said.
“Ma Sanhong? I’m not very familiar with him, Lord Fang,” Lin Zhengxiong’s expression changed slightly as he said.
“It doesn’t matter, just go,” Fang Yu smiled slightly and said, “Anyway, we probably won’t see him.”
“Alright, fine,” Since Fang Yu insisted on going, Lin Zhengxiong naturally didn’t dare to disobey and said a word to the driver in front.
So, the car drove toward the Ma family mansion located in the western part of North Capital.
After about half an hour, the car arrived at the front gate of the Ma family.
Fang Yu and Lin Zhengxiong got out of the car together and walked to the gate.
Four guards on both sides immediately stepped forward to block them.
“Who are you?” one guard asked with a stern face.
“I am Lin Zhengxiong of the Lin family, and this is Lord Fang Yu. He wants to see your family head,” Lin Zhengxiong frowned slightly and said, “Call Ma Sanhong out.”
He had always disliked the Ma family, and now being blocked by several guards at the door while accompanied by Fang Yu made him even more displeased.
“Our family head doesn’t meet people easily. If you haven’t notified us in advance, we won’t let you in,” the guard maintained his stern expression and replied coldly.
