Chapter 1609: Chapter 943: Fu Qingzhu (Part 4)
Linking it to the warning he recently received from Senior Brother Qingfeng, someone has issued a bounty order against him, with the reward being a magic artifact close to the Netherworld-level.
"Good brother, are you satisfied with this gift?" Fu Qingzhu asked with a smile, "This is a great merit. When you lead the team to wipe out these guys, I’ve already found out that there are two individuals from your Patrol Defense Office’s Provincial Bureau’s wanted list at this stronghold. Don’t worry, I’ve arranged everything. As soon as you take action, I will cooperate with you, and the credit will all be yours."
At that moment, Yang Xiao was deeply moved. He knew perfectly well who Fu Qingzhu was, a man who would stop at nothing to climb the ranks. Director Nalan had not long ago reminded him to be wary of this fellow, a desperate man who would kill anyone daring to snatch his achievements.
But he was an exception. Fu Qingzhu was willing to give away the intelligence and merits.
"Hey, what are you thinking? These are evil cultivators from three bases. I can bet there’s a big fish inside. If you accomplish this, you might even get promoted to the Provincial Office." Fu Qingzhu couldn’t understand what Yang Xiao was hesitating about. Such an excellent opportunity was hard to come by.
Yang Xiao put down the information in his hand and sighed, "Do you know who they are here to kill?"
"Who?"
"I think they are coming for me," Yang Xiao analyzed.
"Ah?" Fu Qingzhu was startled, "They are coming to kill you? So many people?"
Realizing that this matter might be related to Yang Xiao, Fu Qingzhu immediately became fearful. "Brother, who did you offend? To get so many people at once, this isn’t something a normal person can manage."
Yang Xiao glanced around him, and Fu Qingzhu immediately understood, evacuating everyone nearby.
"If they are really coming for me, then it’s likely the Yiling Academy is behind it. These guys have got a grudge against me." Yang Xiao trusted Fu Qingzhu and didn’t hide the fact from him.
"It’s them..." Fu Qingzhu’s expression changed upon hearing this, and he regretted, "I told you last time not to let that kid go. What’s his name, Sheng Youjun, right? That kid’s identity isn’t ordinary. If you had listened to me and detained him, how would they dare trouble you?"
"It’s not that simple, besides, it’s not that I didn’t want to catch him, but I failed to. The kid is very cunning; he slipped away at the slightest hint." Yang Xiao spoke the truth. Earlier, he only managed to catch Elder Pu, who hadn’t run away in time, but he was a step too late for Sheng Youjun.
"How about this, you move into my place recently; it’s safe here." Fu Qingzhu said, "Besides, who would think that the Director of the Patrol Defense Office is living inside the United Federation?"
"No, I can’t bring trouble to you. Besides, don’t you know my methods? I have helpers, rest assured." Yang Xiao politely declined Fu Qingzhu’s kindness.
"Good brother, things have changed for me now. Just three days ago, a Peak of Fierce Level captain under the United Federation lost to me."
Fu Qingzhu stretched out five fingers and boasted, "Five moves, just five moves, and he couldn’t hold on. It wasn’t because he feared my status and went easy; he really wasn’t my match. It’s not just you who’s progressing."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao seemed to realize something. He drew out the Ghost Lantern, and as green light spread and reflected on Fu Qingzhu, the scene before him made Yang Xiao’s breath stop for a moment.
Fu Qingzhu’s eyes were red, and blue veins emerged under his skin, giving him a sinister and oppressive presence.
"How did you... end up looking like this?" This was clearly a sign of being countered by a magic artifact.
