Chapter 1294: Chapter 48: Old Six Goes Down the Mountain [2-in-1] (3)
Not long after.
"Go report to the Southeast Headquarters and take your appointment letter. Hmm, Deputy Internal Affairs."
Zhao Ying’er twitched her lip: "Deputy Internal Affairs... what... what kind of position is this?"
"Whatever, that’s the position. Otherwise, would you rather follow him every day and risk your life? At the rate this kid goes through things, you’d be wiped out by next year with those nine lives of yours!"
The old woman in black said impatiently: "If you don’t want to go, I can talk to Dongfang Strategist to let you return to Baiyun State."
"I want to!"
Zhao Ying’er quickly grabbed her, pouting: "Who... who said they didn’t want to?"
"Go on. You’ve made significant improvement in cultivation this time; be careful."
"Understood. Master, you’re the best!"
"Hehehe... wait until you get dragged back here by that bastard of a guy... Now off with you!"
"..."
Zhao Ying’er descended the mountain, her mood joyful in the vibrant spring landscape.
...
Meanwhile, elsewhere.
"Peak stage emperor level."
The Sixth Fang looked at Feng Yunqi: "What are you planning to do? We agreed once at Emperor Level, I’d head out, but you dragged it to peak stage Emperor Level. Why are you holding me back?"
Feng Yunqi frowned: "The world is tumultuous right now. You’ve been out of the Jianghu for three thousand years, and I fear your lack of recent experience. I’ll go with you to remind you, look after you."
Fang Yunzheng was exasperated: "Brother! I’m not a three-year-old child, I’ve been wandering the Jianghu for over ten thousand years!"
Feng Yunqi was stubborn: "But the Jianghu now is different from before."
"That’s exactly what I’m looking for!"
"You’ll be at a disadvantage..." Feng Yunqi was worried.
Fang Yunzheng pulled his hair in frustration, pacing in a circle: "Brother!! I beg you! Can we not do this? Just say what you want!"
"I just want to see your wife."
Feng Yunqi was truly worried: "I’m afraid that when you find her, she’s already married, and you won’t be able to handle it. I’ll bring you back then."
Fang Yunzheng said weakly: "Don’t worry, she hasn’t married yet."
"How do you know?" Feng Yunqi’s eyes widened.
"I just know. It’s absolutely true!" Fang Yunzheng said.
"That makes it even scarier. Such a woman is tenacious, ruthless, unmarried at over thirty, just waiting to take revenge on you. Maybe you’ll get chopped up the moment you arrive... I must watch over you." Feng Yunqi said.
"..."
Fang Yunzheng’s elegant and handsome face was full of despair: "Just tell me, what will it take for you not to stop me."
"I just want to know why you won’t let me go with you!"
Feng Yunqi squinted his eyes: "Ever since Dongfang Sansan came, you’ve been acting all secretive. What are you up to? Tell me, and I won’t follow you."
"I really can’t tell you!"
Fang Yunzheng flatly refused.
This damn thing concerns my son’s life and death. The more who know, the more dangerous it is.
If Dongfang Sansan weren’t that important, I’d even want to silence him along with Xue Fuxiao and the Ningxue Sword. Could I tell you?
Feng Yunqi, old and wise: "Then you shouldn’t go!"
"Brother! I have what I need to recover my cultivation with me. Don’t worry about me!"
Fang Yunzheng pleaded.
Can’t take on Feng Yunqi right now; without his help, I can’t even leave.
Who knows what nerve this old man hit, but he’s determined to follow.
If I could let him follow, why wouldn’t I?
Before Dongfang Sansan came, it wouldn’t matter if Feng Yunqi tagged along. But after knowing certain things, the gravity of the situation is clear; there’s no way the Sixth Fang would let him follow.
Even going out myself, I have to change my appearance, do everything in stealth.
Have to plan for several scenarios.
How could I let this curious old man tag along?
Besides, I’m going to see my wife, why tag along?
"Your face recently shows signs; the Hong Niao Star moves, fortune extends, yet killing aura soars, directly piercing through. Very complex; so I want to observe what kind of fate leads to such a face."
Feng Yunqi revealed the real reason: "In my lifetime, I’ve never seen such a complex face. And it even hints at descendants’ fortunes... this is even more unfathomable."
Fang Yunzheng was exasperated: "What nonsense are you spouting? The cosmic forces are confused, everything is obscured, and you still read faces? Are you crazy?"
Inwardly, he was very nervous.
This old bastard, can’t even let him come close
He could even tell this much!
Far too dangerous!
"Then you must promise me, wherever you go, send me a message." Feng Yunqi also saw that Fang Yunzheng was genuinely determined this time.
"I swear, I’ll definitely report to my brother at all times. If my wife is unharmed and waiting for me, I’ll bring her back first thing to serve you tea."
Fang Yunzheng vowed solemnly.
Feng Yunqi was skeptical: "Really?"
"Brother, honestly, how many times have I lied to you over the years?" Fang Yunzheng said earnestly: "If you can’t trust me, who else in this world can you trust?"
"What you’re saying makes sense."
Feng Yunqi was reassured: "Did you bring everything? Enough medicine to restore you to peak condition?"
"Would I forget that?"
"Alright then."
Feng Yunqi compromised: "Go on, just remember to return early!"
"Don’t worry, big brother! You’re my only family in this world." Fang Yunzheng was deeply moved, even emotional.
"Stay safe on your journey and keep a low profile," Feng Yunqi advised.
"Rest assured, absolutely!"
Fang Yunzheng’s reply this time was particularly sincere.
This journey, for god’s sake, even if someone hits me, I won’t retaliate.
Under Feng Yunqi’s watchful gaze,
Fang Yunzheng finally left.
After he left, Feng Yunqi indeed received constant updates from Fang Yunzheng.
"Big brother, I’ve reached the nearest town. I must say, this world has really changed a lot."
"Big brother..."
Feng Yunqi got annoyed: "Do you have to give such a detailed report? Just get on with your journey!"
The latest message arrived.
"Big brother, don’t forget to take care of the flower pot on my windowsill."
Feng Yunqi brought down the flower pot from Fang Yunzheng’s room, only to discover that there was a spiritual imprint on it. If anyone touched it, the owner would know.
"This old sixth, so fussy, even with a flower pot."
So he replied: "The flower is fine."
There was no reply from the other side.
A day passed without a reply, two days passed without any news...
By the third day...
Feng Yunqi realized belatedly: Sixth Fang had disappeared!
As soon as he went down the mountain, it was as if he vanished into thin air, without a trace.
Feng Yunqi was dumbfounded.
Only then did he realize the significance of the spiritual imprint Fang Yunzheng left on the flower pot.
"Damn you, Sixth Fang! You fooled me good!"
Feng Yunqi was furious!
He was almost about to break down.
He grabbed the Communication Jade and sent a message: "Where are you? Where are you? Answer me, damn it!"
Not a single word came back.
It was as if the person on the other side of the Communication Jade was dead.
Feng Yunqi, exasperated, immediately messaged Dongfang Sansan: "What did you say to Sixth Fang when you came that day?!"
Dongfang Sansan replied: "Didn’t say much, why?"
"Not much? Sixth Fang is missing, damn it!" Feng Yunqi was so angry he was having difficulty breathing.
"Brother Qi, how long ago was it that I visited you? How can you blame me for Sixth Fang’s disappearance now? Isn’t that unreasonable?" Dongfang Sansan rebuffed.
Feng Yunqi was directly heartbroken.
Because Dongfang Sansan’s words were quite reasonable.
But the problem was: I know for a fact that it’s related to what you said that day! Even if the King of Heaven was here, I’d say the same!
But the other party distanced himself clearly, and I had no evidence at all.
What can I say?
In the midst of his fury.
Dongfang Sansan’s message arrived: "Sixth Fang’s awakening, don’t let it slip, Wei Wo Zheng Sect despises him greatly..."
"Do you even need to say that!? I understand the stakes better than you!"
Feng Yunqi shot back with one sentence: "As long as you don’t leak the news, no one in this world will know!"
"Oh... Brother Qi, you’re always unreliable, I was just reminding you." Dongfang Sansan said.
"You’re the one who’s unreliable! Your whole family is unreliable!"
Feng Yunqi was infuriated!
Whoever dared say I’m unreliable!
Dongfang Sansan’s new message: "Now that Sixth Fang is gone, aren’t you lonely over there?"
"What do you mean?" Feng Yunqi was a bit stunned.
"Bring your alchemy set and come to the Guardian Headquarters to refine pills. I have ground fire here," Dongfang Sansan said, "and plenty of rare materials."
"... You made my brother disappear, and now you want me to work for you?" Feng Yunqi saw through Dongfang Sansan’s intentions at once.
Dongfang Sansan replied: "Hehe, come if you want, if you don’t, I’ll have my old man refine them."
"... Don’t!"
Feng Yunqi was anxious: "With Dongfang Zhongming’s skills, good materials would be wasted. Wait, I’m coming right now!"
