Chapter 468: Chapter 278: Return

Before the words even faded, Fang Yue had already vanished from sight.

"Damn it!"

Xue Cheng and Wei Qianxing cried out in alarm. A powerful sense of danger washed over them, as if the Grim Reaper himself was upon them.

They wanted to run, but it was too late.

When Fang Yue reappeared, he was already in front of Wei Qianxing, his fist smashing toward the man’s chest.

PTHOO!

Wei Qianxing sprayed a mouthful of blood as his body flew backward like a kite with a broken string. He crashed heavily onto the ground and died on the spot.

"This..."

The surrounding members of the Shadow Association were stunned. They never imagined Fang Yue could be so terrifyingly powerful—not even Wei Qianxing had been a match for him.

Xue Cheng’s heart leaped into his throat. He knew he was no match for Fang Yue, but he had no choice but to force himself to attack.

He shot forward, lunging at Fang Yue. A dagger, glinting coldly, appeared in his hand as he thrust it straight at Fang Yue’s throat.

However, it was as if Fang Yue had anticipated it. He shifted his body slightly, deftly dodging Xue Cheng’s attack.

Then, he swung his sword in a backhanded slash. A razor-sharp flash of light shot out, instantly slicing across Xue Cheng’s body.

"AHH!"

Xue Cheng let out a piercing scream as he was sent flying, crashing hard onto the ground.

A wound deep enough to show bone gashed his body. Blood surged from it, staining the ground red.

"You... You actually..."

Xue Cheng’s eyes widened, his face full of disbelief as he stared at Fang Yue.

As a high-ranking member of the Shadow Association, his power had reached an incredible level; he had few rivals in all of Gongzhou Prefecture.

Yet before Fang Yue, he was utterly defenseless.

The realization filled him with utter shock and despair.

Fang Yue glanced coldly at Xue Cheng and the others on the ground. Their lives were already extinguished.

He knew the Shadow Association wouldn’t let the matter rest. This fight was just the beginning. But he was fearless; his only path was forward.

He turned and left, preparing to face the coming storm.

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The night deepened. The battle at the manor was over, but Fang Yue knew this storm was far from over.

The Shadow Association’s influence in Gongzhou Prefecture was deeply entrenched. Eradicating them completely would be no easy feat.

Moreover, the Shadow Association’s rebel army was already at the city gates. The outcome of the war was anyone’s guess.

However, none of this had much to do with Fang Yue anymore.

After killing the people who had been stirring up trouble behind the scenes, he had, of course, reported the ’collusion’ between the Wei Family and the Shadow Association.

Once the news was out, Fang Yue didn’t return to Gongzhou Prefecture. Instead, he left that hornet’s nest and headed for Yujing City.

He had killed several members of the Wei Family there, one of whom was a family elder, and in doing so had gravely offended them.

Therefore, to protect himself from their revenge, he had to get back to Yujing City as soon as possible.

Fang Yue traveled south, heading toward Yujing City.

As night deepened, he arrived at a remote town and decided to stay for the night.

He walked into the town and found that its people lived simple yet peaceful and harmonious lives. He found an inn and went inside.

"Welcome, sir. Please, come in."

The innkeeper greeted him enthusiastically. "Our place may be simple, but it’s quiet. I guarantee you a good night’s sleep."

Fang Yue nodded with a smile. "Thank you. Just a clean room will be fine."

"Right away! Follow me."

The innkeeper led Fang Yue to a room in the corner of the inn. "This room isn’t large, but it’s quiet. No one will disturb your rest here."

Fang Yue entered the room and looked around. The furnishings were simple—a bed, a table, and a chair—but everything was clean and tidy.

He nodded in satisfaction and said to the innkeeper, "Thank you. This is very good."

The innkeeper smiled. "Well then, you get some rest. Just let me know if you need anything." With that, he turned and left the room.

Fang Yue sat on the edge of the bed, quietly soaking in the town’s tranquility. Moonlight streamed through the window, bathing the ground in a silver sheen. He took a deep breath, and a strange sense of peace washed over him.

Just then, the faint sound of footsteps came from outside his door. Fang Yue frowned, instantly on alert.

He rose without a sound, crept to the door, and listened intently.

"Our losses in Gongzhou Prefecture were disastrous, and it’s all because of that guy! He stormed the manor single-handedly and completely wrecked our plan!" A low, angry voice drifted from outside. They were clearly talking about Fang Yue.

"Exactly. The Patriarch has given a new order: we must intercept and kill him on his way," a second, deeper voice grunted.

"What? What are you saying? Someone who might be our target just checked into this inn?"

"Yes, I’m positive. I saw him walk into this inn with my own two eyes," the first voice replied, his tone laced with smugness, as if he’d scored a major victory by finding Fang Yue.

The two outside went quiet for a moment, as if planning their next move.

’They’ve found me already?’

Fang Yue was taken aback. He had carefully chosen his departure time and route. He was certain he hadn’t exposed his trail, so how had they found him so fast?

Although his Sensing told him that the two men speaking outside were not particularly powerful, the feeling of being exposed made him deeply uneasy.

Their tracking ability was just too good.

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