Chapter 585: Chapter 255: Fishing

"All their attention will be focused on me, which means hardly anyone will be targeting your Tingtiao Pavilion.

"And even if they do, they’ll have to wait until this business with the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror is over.

"So, even if you hadn’t come to me, you would have been fine for the time being.

"Besides, even if I agreed to help, I can’t be in two places at once. I wouldn’t be able to protect you all.

"If you find yourselves in a difficult position, you can use my name for protection.

"As long as you’re not using my name to commit evil deeds... you can be flexible with everything else."

Suhe Lan slowly rose to her feet and bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Young Master Fang."

"Enough of that. Let’s drink."

Fang Shuwen had already checked the wine; there was nothing wrong with it.

He raised his cup, about to clink it against hers, but Suhe Lan’s hand paused.

"Young Master Fang, you have shown me such immense kindness. I truly don’t know how I can ever repay you.

"I’m sure you know, Young Master Fang, that whether it’s the Eight Forbidden Areas of the East Sea or the Four Saints of the East Sea, the power they command is far more complex than it appears.

"While Tingtiao Pavilion’s foundations were shattered last night, our hidden forces throughout the East Sea remain completely untouched."

As she spoke, she drew a token from her sleeve and handed it to Fang Shuwen.

Fang Shuwen set down his cup and took the object.

"What is this?"

"This is the Surprise Wave Order. Tingtiao Pavilion’s external forces are all governed by Jingtiao Pavilion, and this token can be used to command it.

"I am now gifting this token to you, Young Master Fang."

Before Fang Shuwen could refuse, she quickly continued.

"Please, Young Master Fang, hear me out.

"I’m giving this to you, on one hand, because your kindness to me is a debt I can never repay.

"On the other hand, with Tingtiao Pavilion in its current state, I can no longer command Jingtiao Pavilion.

"However, with your capabilities, Young Master Fang, they would surely be willing to pledge their allegiance.

"Moreover, Jingtiao Pavilion’s network is vast and operates from the shadows. Its structure is so well-established that it has long been capable of supporting Tingtiao Pavilion.

"They don’t need your protection, Young Master Fang. In fact, they could be a great asset to you.

"You only need to summon the current Pavilion Master of Jingtiao Pavilion and bring him under your command. Then you will no longer be without a foundation in the East Sea.

"A great storm is brewing in the East Sea, and conflict is inevitable.

"Your Martial Arts are peerless, unmatched in this world.

"But even you have your limits. To face the entire East Sea, you’ll need eyes and ears.

"So please, Young Master, accept this."

Fang Shuwen looked at the token in his hand. After a long silence, he finally nodded.

"Very well. Since this is a gesture of your sincerity, I will accept this token."

"Thank you, Young Master."

Suhe Lan raised her cup with both hands. Fang Shuwen gently tapped his against it, and they both drained their cups.

The two continued to drink, cup after cup. Perhaps from the alcohol, the emotions Suhe Lan had been holding back began to fray.

’Everything was fine just the day before yesterday. Even though my older sister was gone, I still had a father I respected and a brother who was growing up.’

’But today, everything changed.’

’My father and brother both want me dead. And it was Fang Shuwen, the Human World Demon God, who saved me at my most desperate hour and gave me a new path.’

’But everything I once cherished has turned into the cruelest, most terrifying nightmare.’

It made her burst into laughter one moment, spew curses the next, then break down into sobs, clutching her head.

Fang Shuwen didn’t try to comfort her. Sometimes, it was better to let it all out than to keep it bottled up.

The meal lasted until midnight, at which point Fang Shuwen finally took his leave of Suhe Lan.

When he returned to his room, Luo Shuqing was sprawled out on the bed, fast asleep.

Fang Shuwen pursed his lips at the sight and casually shoved her toward the inside of the bed.

Luo Shuqing jolted awake.

"Who’s there?"

"Who do you think?"

Fang Shuwen sat down on the bed.

Luo Shuqing’s eyes widened.

"Why are you back?"

"Where else would I go?"

"To spend a romantic night with Miss Suhe, of course."

Luo Shuqing tilted her head, eyeing him curiously.

"Don’t tell me you have some... unmentionable... OUCH!"

Before she could finish, Fang Shuwen rapped her on the head again.

Luo Shuqing clutched her head, her eyes watering.

"If you hit me again, I’ll... I’ll fight you!"

"And what would you fight me with?"

Fang Shuwen shot her a cold glance.

The look didn’t faze Luo Shuqing. She just crossed her arms, looking utterly perplexed.

"It’s so strange...

"There are only a few things people want out of life.

"Your Martial Arts are peerless, you’re not short on money, so how can you not even care about the charms of women?

"What in the world do you even like?"

"Who said I don’t appreciate the charms of women?"

A smirk played on Fang Shuwen’s lips.

"Maybe... I just have a thing for girls with birthmarks on their faces?"

Luo Shuqing flinched, pulling her head back in alarm.

"Really? To prefer the fragrant over the foul, to love beauty and despise ugliness—that’s human nature. Are you even human?"

"Hasn’t anyone ever told you that if you don’t know how to hold a conversation, you should just say less? No one’s going to sell you off for being quiet."

Fang Shuwen rolled his eyes and turned to sit cross-legged. But then a thought occurred to him, and he spoke again.

"That so-called injury on your face, the one from your cultivation deviation... what’s the story behind it?"

"To put it simply, it’s a blockage of qi and blood."

Luo Shuqing replied casually.

"It just can’t be cleared."

Fang Shuwen nodded and said nothing more.

But Luo Shuqing seized the opportunity.

"Hey, don’t just ask one question and leave it at that! In a normal story, wouldn’t you be clearing up this little injury for me right now to show off your immense power?"

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