Free Web NovelChapter 513: Chapter 15: Raising Bandits to Build Power (Part 3)
"Foster Father!"
"Master."
Duan Qiongqi knelt on one knee and saluted with cupped hands.
"Hmm."
Fang Zheng, who suddenly appeared in the courtyard, nodded at the two, waved his hand, and said:
"Let’s go back inside."
"But..." Fang Ping’an hesitated, displaying uncertainty:
"I killed Xiao Qian, and I’m afraid the Luofu Immortal Sect won’t let this go."
"No worries."
Fang Zheng used a finger technique, causing black smoke to emit from his fingertips, which then entered the corpse of the woman and Xiao Qian on the scene.
In the next moment,
the women twisted their bodies and slowly stood up, expressionless, and walked into the courtyard.
Corpse Control Technique!
Unlike ordinary Corpse Control Techniques, the one Fang Zheng cast made the women’s faces look rosy and their eyes bright.
If it weren’t for the hideous wounds on their bodies, they would be almost indistinguishable from the living.
Fang Zheng formed a seal technique with his hands and said slowly:
"Go back, interact less with people in the next two days, and in three days, go to a deserted place outside the city and bury yourselves."
The corpses bowed, tidied their clothes a bit to cover their wounds, and made their way to the back door in order.
"Foster Father..."
Fang Ping’an hesitated, looking uncertain:
"Will this work?"
Fang Zheng’s methods, though remarkable, could only deceive ordinary people, definitely not a Great Mage.
"It’s fine."
Fang Zheng spoke:
"Lv Hua is already dead."
"Ah!"
Fang Ping’an opened his mouth wide, looking stunned.
Dead?
Fairy Lv Hua was a Great Mage!
He knew very well the terror of a Great Mage, especially one from the Luofu Immortal Sect, who even several mighty warriors combined might not be able to resist.
And now,
he heard from Fang Zheng that Fairy Lv Hua was dead.
Who killed her?
This is beyond doubt!
"In the future, remember to say something before doing such a thing, so I can be prepared." Fang Zheng spoke:
"If I hadn’t come today, you might have faced a lot of trouble."
"Haha..." Fang Ping’an scratched his head and laughed:
"I was impulsive, after enduring that woman for so long, I couldn’t stand it anymore and just acted."
"However, I’m not entirely reckless; I had some assurance to escape."
"Oh!"
Fang Zheng raised an eyebrow:
"What assurance?"
"Foster Father, please look!" Fang Ping’an flipped his hand, revealing a round mirror in his palm. Holding the mirror up to himself, his aura immediately began to fade until it completely vanished from Fang Zheng’s perception.
"Hmm?"
Fang Zheng’s eyes slightly moved, the Celestial Secret Compass in his Sea of Consciousness trembled gently, allowing him to discover Fang Ping’an’s concealment method.
"A fine item."
"Where did you get it?"
Being able to escape his perception meant that most Great Mages would find it hard to detect. This item could be considered extraordinary.
"I bought it from a roadside stall." Fang Ping’an smiled and said:
"The person claimed it was a mirror their wife used for dressing up, but likely lied, probably dug up from some tomb."
"This item is mysterious, it can conceal aura and also reflect certain magic, qualifying as a treasure."
"Indeed." Fang Zheng nodded:
"You have some fortune in encounters; no wonder you dared to turn against her, it turns out you had some assurance of survival."
"Hehe..." Fang Ping’an smiled bashfully.
"Put it away." Fang Zheng stood with his hands behind his back:
"I will stay in the Prefecture City for a few days, but it’s inconvenient to show myself for a short while. If anything comes up, you can find me at the Ling Family."
"Understood."
Fang Ping’an nodded in agreement, and when he looked up again, Fang Zheng’s figure was already gone.
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The Communication Talisman is a relatively common standardized magical artifact that usually comes in pairs and can communicate messages between each other.
However,
these types of artifacts generally have strict distance limitations. Typically, they lose effectiveness beyond a few miles.
Of course,
there are exceptions.
The Jade Token in Fang Zheng’s hand is one of them.
This item was bestowed by Princess Qingyuan, allowing them to communicate over hundreds of miles, albeit with slow responses.
It might take several hours for one side to receive a message written on this side.
"Fang Zheng, let’s leave aside the fact that Shi Bumi died due to demonic interference for now; recently, Lv Hua was also killed."
"Do you have anything to say?"
Clearly,
Li Yingxuan suspected it was his doing.
"It’s regrettable, I just heard this tragic news, hearing that Fairy Lv Hua met her demise not far from the Prefecture City?"
Fang Zheng wrote expressionlessly:
"Fairy Lv Hua was a Great Mage, and a true disciple of the Luofu Immortal Sect; those who could kill her are few."
"In Zhaonan Prefecture, the most likely suspect would be the Profound Flame Hall’s Hall Master, Ah Nan Tu, who is still resisting the Imperial Court."
"I, Fang, will soon head to the Prefecture City, and when the time comes, will certainly pay a visit."
Setting down the Jade Token, Fang Zheng looked up at the opposite side.
Here was a property secretly purchased by the Ling Family in Zhaonan Prefecture, and sitting opposite was an elder named Linghu Mingquan.
Linghu Qiuchan’s elder brother.
Also, Fang Zheng’s brother-in-law.
"All done?"
Facing Fang Zheng, Linghu Mingquan displayed a fawning smile, raising the wine glass in his hand as if toasting:
"Come!"
"Let’s drink, and not leave sober today."
"No rush for drinking." Fang Zheng gently waved his hand:
"Big Brother, what did you call me over for this time?"
"Well..." Linghu Mingquan’s expression changed, then he lowered his voice and said: freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
"Fang Zheng, you know, it’s been over two years since Father left home, as the saying goes, ’A country can’t go a day without a king, nor a home without a head.’ The Ling Family being without someone to take charge is not a solution."
"Hmm..." Fang Zheng frowned:
"Does Big Brother want to be the Patriarch?"
Although Linghu Mingquan was Linghu An’s son, he had no talent in martial arts and hadn’t practiced any cultivation methods.
At his age, he was merely a Second Blood Martial Artist.
In any large family, he would only be considered a playboy, certainly not a candidate for Patriarchy.
Moreover...
Linghu Mingquan seemed to be almost sixty, with declining Qi and Blood and not much Lifespan left.
To be Patriarch?
He might as well enjoy his remaining years peacefully.
"Yes!"
Linghu Mingquan nodded:
"Last month, the second house’s Linghu Changping married Fairy Luoxian from the Pure Yang Palace, and their arrogance has become increasingly rampant."
