Chapter 473: Chapter 280: Urgency (Part 2)

As he walked, he mentally organized the clues and plans he had gathered so far.

He knew that to topple Duke Wei, he first had to find conclusive evidence of his crimes and conspiracies. And that evidence was likely hidden somewhere in a corner of the Observatory.

At this thought, Fang Yue quickened his pace, and soon he arrived before the main gate of the Observatory.

He looked up at a towering structure that stood before him, exuding an air of solemnity and mystery.

Fang Yue went inside and headed straight for the repository where archives and records were stored. He began searching for all files related to Duke Wei and the Wei Family’s key masters.

As time ticked by, Fang Yue’s heart began to beat faster and faster.

He sifted through file after file, but found no valuable information.

Just as he was about to give up, a seemingly ordinary file caught his eye. The cover read, "Register of Wei Family Masters Through the Generations," but it had been tucked away in an inconspicuous corner.

Fang Yue’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly picked up the file and began to examine it carefully. Sure enough, within this register, he found detailed information on Duke Wei and the Wei Family’s key masters.

Their Martial Arts Styles, preferred weapons, past achievements, and movements were all meticulously recorded. A wave of elation washed over Fang Yue. He knew he had finally found the key to exposing Duke Wei’s true nature.

He carefully tucked the register away and prepared to leave the Observatory. However, just as he was about to walk out the main gate, a figure blocked his path.

"Fang Yue, you have some nerve! How dare you steal the Observatory’s archives!" The newcomer was short and stout, with triangular eyes, and he stared at Fang Yue with a grim expression.

"Who are you?" Fang Yue’s gaze sharpened, and a presence began to emerge from him—

"Heh, what audacity. You don’t even know who I am!" The man’s face was dark, and a chill emanated from his triangular eyes.

He was the new Archives Chief, Li Wujie, a distant relative of Duke Wei. Although his position wasn’t high, his connection to the Duke allowed him to swagger through the Observatory, and no one dared to cross him.

Fang Yue frowned slightly. He didn’t recognize the man, but from his words and attitude, he sensed a hint of malice. ’I need to be careful,’ he thought, but outwardly he remained composed. "Ah, so it’s Steward Li. My apologies for not recognizing you. I am not stealing. I merely came to borrow some archives. I hope Steward Li can accommodate me."

Li Wujie sneered. "Borrow? What do you think this place is? You think you can borrow whatever you want? Besides, you’re supposed to be in Gongzhou Prefecture fighting rebels, yet you’ve snuck back to Yujing City. Your intentions are clearly sinister! Men, seize him!"

Fang Yue hadn’t expected the man to be so unreasonable.

But he didn’t want to get entangled with Li Wujie right now; after all, he had more important things to do.

However, Fang Yue wasn’t one to back down from a fight. His gaze hardened. "Li Wujie, what exactly are you trying to do?"

A cold, sinister smile appeared on Li Wujie’s face, his triangular eyes glinting with cunning and cruelty. "Do? I’m apprehending a malicious thief, of course! You infiltrated the Observatory, stole important archives, and you have the gall to ask me what I’m doing?"

As soon as he finished speaking, several guards in black emerged from all sides. Wielding sharp blades, they surrounded Fang Yue, clearly having been prepared for this.

Fang Yue’s heart sank. He knew this matter would not be resolved easily. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain calm while his mind raced, calculating a way to escape.

His eyes swept over the guards. He noted that while their presence was menacing, their Martial Arts were not particularly strong.

With his skills, breaking through their encirclement wouldn’t be difficult. But fighting within the Observatory would likely attract even stronger masters.

Seeing that Fang Yue wasn’t surrendering immediately, a vicious glint flashed in Li Wujie’s eyes. He shot a look at the guards beside him, signaling for them to attack.

But at that very moment, a powerful aura of Qi erupted from Fang Yue.

"All of you, stop! What do you think you’re doing? How dare you commit insubordination! I am the Fifth Grade Director of the Observatory for Gongzhou Prefecture. If you make a move, I will cut you all down where you stand!"

Stunned by the powerful aura of Qi that Fang Yue had suddenly unleashed, Li Wujie and the guards froze in place.

Fang Yue’s aura descended upon them like a tiger pouncing from a mountain, filling them with an intense sense of pressure.

Overwhelmed by Fang Yue’s powerful aura, for a moment, neither Li Wujie nor his guards dared to make a move.

Although they had the advantage in numbers, they couldn’t help but feel their hearts pound in fear before Fang Yue’s tiger-like momentum.

A flicker of terror crossed Li Wujie’s eyes. He never imagined Fang Yue possessed such formidable strength.

’I shouldn’t have been so rash and provoked this troublemaker,’ he thought, silently regretting his actions.

But the arrow was already on the bowstring; he had to see this through. He could only brace himself and say, "Director Fang, you may be a Fifth Grade official, but you can’t just attack people inside the Observatory. This is Yujing City, not a place for you to run wild!"

"Heh, so you do know this is Yujing City, Li Wujie! Then what are you doing here? Gathering a mob to attack a superior officer? Remember, this isn’t Duke Wei’s Mansion. This is no place for you to run wild!"

Just as the tension peaked, the voice of Hui Hengwu, Steward of the Examination Hall, suddenly drew near.

Everyone turned to look. They saw Hui Hengwu approaching calmly, dressed in a green robe with a Jade Pendant hanging from his waist.

Li Wujie’s heart jumped in alarm when he saw Hui Hengwu arrive.

He knew that Hui Hengwu held a significant position in the Observatory and had a close relationship with Fang Yue.

His sudden appearance would likely be of great help to Fang Yue.

Just as he expected, Hui Hengwu walked to Fang Yue’s side. His gaze swept over the crowd before landing coldly on Li Wujie. "Li Wujie, you have some nerve! Daring to gather a mob to attack a superior officer within the Observatory! Do you have any idea what crime that is?"

Li Wujie’s heart trembled under Hui Hengwu’s glare, but he still forced himself to say, "Steward Hui, you misunderstand. I wasn’t attacking Director Fang, I merely wanted to ask for his assistance in an investigation."

"Oh? Assistance in an investigation?" Hui Hengwu sneered. "I think you wanted to seize Director Fang, didn’t you? Did you think I don’t know what you’re up to? You’re nothing but one of Duke Wei’s dogs. You bite whoever he tells you to bite!"

Li Wujie’s face fell at his words. He never expected Hui Hengwu to expose him so mercilessly.

Though he was furious, he was also helpless, since everything Hui Hengwu said was the truth.

Fang Yue was delighted to see Hui Hengwu’s arrival.

He knew Hui Hengwu was a man with a strong sense of justice, and he was deeply grateful that he had stepped in to help.

He nodded at Hui Hengwu in thanks.

Then his gaze turned back to Li Wujie and the guards. "Li Wujie," he said coldly, "seeing as this is your first offense, I can let today’s matter slide. But if you dare to obstruct my business or show me any disrespect again, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

Intimidated by the combined presence of Fang Yue and Hui Hengwu, Li Wujie and the guards lowered their heads and dared not speak another word.

They knew the situation was a lost cause, so they could only slink away from the scene.

"Thank you, Mr. Hui."

Watching Li Wujie and his men slink away, Fang Yue clasped his hands and bowed to Hui Hengwu in gratitude. He knew that if Hui Hengwu hadn’t appeared in time, he would have been in real trouble.

Hui Hengwu waved his hand, signaling that there was no need for thanks. "Nephew Fang Yue, Duke Wei wants to deal with you, which is why that fellow dared to provoke you. But rest assured, Nephew, as long as we are in Yujing City, Duke Wei won’t dare to act recklessly!"

Fang Yue nodded, his heart settling somewhat.

He knew Hui Hengwu wasn’t exaggerating. Although Duke Wei’s power was immense, he wouldn’t dare to act so brazenly and unscrupulously within Yujing City.

"Mr. Hui, I will be careful," Fang Yue said. "Oh, and Mr. Hui, there is one more thing I’d like to ask of you."

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