Myths Begin From Boys' Gong

After Fang Han left, Fang Zijun's expression changed slightly, and she said to Fang Hao,
"Go check on the woman this kid mentioned and see if there's anything wrong with her. There have been quite a few incidents in the city lately. Even a strong person like Xiong Fei has been killed. My Fang family might not be safe either. It's better to be careful."

Although Fang Zijun is not a very good person, he is not lacking in intelligence and caution. Therefore, over the years, no one has been able to do anything to him. Even so-called open and covert attacks have been easily blocked by him.

Fang Hao and Fang Yong accepted the order and returned home in just half a day, without even taking a full day.

Amidst the gilded jade pillars and the luxurious, spacious hall, Fang Zijun lay blissfully on the bodies of two delicate young women, while beneath him, two equally beautiful maids relaxed his muscles.

Beside her, there was a beautiful, older woman peeling grapes and feeding them to Fang Zijun one by one.

If I had to describe it in one sentence, it would be like heaven on earth, surrounded by beautiful women on all sides, with countless fine wines, delicacies, fruits, and pastries to enjoy.

This is an unimaginable life of luxury in the eyes of some people, after all, there are still people in this world who can't even get enough to eat.

Fang Hao and Fang Yong turned a blind eye, or more accurately, they had become accustomed to Fang Zijun's behavior.

That is, he was the only one. The other members of the Fang family, although they also paid attention to their personal quality of life and enjoyment, were not that extreme.

Every so often, after the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the same food had to be discarded and a new meal made, because the food would get cold and not taste good. Most of the food that was thrown away was given as a perk for the servants of the Fang family, and a small portion might be fed to the Fang family's pet cats and dogs.

"So, that kid Fang Han wasn't lying to me. That woman named Qi Fang is really beautiful, really beautiful?"

As Fang Zijun listened to their reports, her eyes lit up, and the desire emanating from them touched the women around her, their eyes glistening with desire.

Fang Hao and Fang Yong both nodded.

"Indeed, there is such a person. We have also inquired about her. Her appearance and demeanor are indeed exceptionally beautiful, a rare and peerless beauty. However, the couple has now left home to live at Longchi Temple outside the city in order to avoid gambling debts."

By the way, that Boss Zhu who set up the trap for that couple was murdered a few days ago; his head was brutally severed. I wonder if it's related to those two!

Fang Zijun frowned. Longchi Temple was a major Buddhist temple in Kaiyan County, with a martial arts tradition. The monks there would preach and discuss the Dao in their spare time, but in case of crisis, they could transform into warrior monks, who were extremely violent and ruthless.

Even the various families, large and small, in the city would not be willing to provoke Longchi Temple unless absolutely necessary.

Therefore, if one receives the protection of Longchi Temple, it would be difficult for ordinary people, even him, to cause trouble there.

This is a sacred Buddhist site; we must not allow such heinous acts to occur.

Furthermore, there's the matter of the couple's whereabouts and the death of Boss Zhu.

Although on the surface there seems to be no connection between the two, if you think about it carefully, could it be that they were responsible for Zhu Laoda's death, and that he is only going out now to avoid trouble?

Furthermore, it's impossible for a gambling addict with a stunningly beautiful married woman to kill Boss Zhu. So, could someone be secretly helping them?

He couldn't help but think about these things, because he knew very well that bread coated with honey could sometimes be contaminated with deadly poison. Because of its allure, it was hard to resist and therefore more likely to be fatal.

Especially recently, several events have occurred in Kaiyan County that are quite different from those in the past, including martial arts practice, murder, kidnapping, and conflicts and wars among clansmen.

The storm is brewing, and no one knows whether this is a sign of some major event.

The Fang family, in fact, had a deep understanding of their own strength; they were powerful, but not supremely powerful.

Therefore, they tend to be more cautious in their actions and dealings.

"Didn't you check whether someone secretly intervened, and whether that kid Fang Han has practiced martial arts?"

The two exchanged a glance, and Fang Hao, being more straightforward and direct, replied.
"Fifth Young Master, Fang Han definitely doesn't know martial arts. My brother and I have already confirmed this. We were just a little bit away from crippling him. We can't be sure that we wouldn't dare to lay a hand on him, can we?"
Of course, the most crucial point is that we both checked and found that Fang Han didn't smell of medicine on him, so he probably didn't take any medicine to practice his skills. Even if he did practice, it would be all show and no substance, and he would be easily defeated.

As for Boss Zhu's death, it was probably an assassination, similar to several assassination attempts in the city recently. Perhaps it was carried out by a killer organization in the city.

Zhu Laoda is a remnant of the Liehuo Gang. Back then, he was one of Zheng Lie's early underlings, which is why he was able to thrive despite not knowing any internal martial arts.

Later, Zheng Lie was beaten to death by the old patriarch, and Zhu Laoda's life also became difficult. All his businesses were swallowed up, leaving only a small gambling den. He was able to barely survive by becoming an apprentice of a capable person in the Su family, and even then, he had to give 70% of his earnings to that person.

Over the years, not only has Zhu Laoda had a difficult time, but he has also offended many people, and quite a few have wanted to kill him.

That couple, being the most insignificant and the victims, might not have had the guts or the ability to do so.

In the underworld, those who rise through the ranks by fighting and killing each other are bound to offend others, and once they offend someone, they will inevitably make enemies.

In the world of gangsters, it's impossible to be without enemies.

Therefore, finding the person who killed Boss Zhu is extremely difficult.

However, Fang Hao and Fang Yong, having spent so much time with Fang Zijun, became somewhat arrogant and impractical, and their actions were not very thorough.

Take their probing of Fang Han, for example. The two of them were quite ruthless. They secretly found Fang Han, beat him up, and even considered crippling him.

However, Fang Han's thoughts were deeper and more hidden.

Despite being punched and kicked by the two men, he showed no abnormality or unusual behavior.

This is Fang Han's strength, and also the hurdle he must overcome.

He has a part in the plan. If he doesn't reveal any flaws, his plan will be completed. If he can cultivate three parts of the Returning Origin Qi in the future, his future will be limitless.

However, if he reveals his secret, his cheap master and that Uncle Xu might not be affected, but he will definitely die, with no chance of escaping.

Therefore, Fang Han kept his martial arts skills hidden, and even though he was almost crippled, he did not reveal any of them.

In particular, the Void Cloud Force he cultivated, since it contains the word "Void," is naturally unpredictable and best at concealment.

The clouds and mist shroud the area, obscuring its depths—this is the essence of concealment.

This is also why Meng Zhao carefully considered and taught him the Void Cloud Force instead of the Divine Wind Force.

Otherwise, someone knowledgeable in internal martial arts could easily investigate Fang Han's internal strength foundation, making it impossible to hide.

The wonder of the Void Cloud Force lies in this very point; it can be described as an old-school, cunning skill. Meng Zhao deliberately extracted the principles of illusion and reality, as well as the essence of the word "concealment," and incorporated them into his technique.

Therefore, Fang Han was able to pass the test, and it was not by chance.

Once Fang Zijun confirmed that Fang Han had never practiced martial arts and that there really was such a beautiful woman, her heart was completely set on fire.

“The abbot of Longchi Temple and my third brother are bosom friends. For my third brother’s sake, taking these two people away shouldn’t be a problem. However, to show our sincerity, I need to personally come forward. Is there any risk involved?” Longchi Temple is a powerful force in Kaiyan County. It is not a powerful clan, but one of the branches of Buddhism and Taoism.

Trying to forcibly abduct women from Longchi Temple is tantamount to courting death.

It's not that he can't do it, but Longchi Temple is very popular and values ​​its reputation highly. If anyone dares to mess with it or give themselves away, they will definitely be treated as an enemy and attacked.

Therefore, it's not that things can't be done, but rather that they must be done in a measured and appropriate manner.

According to Fang Hao and Fang Yong's investigation, the reason why Qi Fang and her gambling husband were able to take refuge in Longchi Temple was because her deceased mother had always been a devout believer in Longchi Temple, worshipping Buddha for decades. Although she lived in poverty, her devotion to Buddhism remained steadfast.

Therefore, she was qualified to seek refuge at Longchi Temple, which was the only connection left to her by her mother, Qi Fang.

Of course, this amount of connections is nothing compared to the Fang family's.

If Fang Zijun were willing to go there in person and communicate with the temple, she might be able to take the person away quietly without even disturbing the abbot.

If Fang Zijun were to adopt a savior-like stance, she might be able to peacefully bring the two of them under her control.

However, he is the kind of person who likes challenges, likes boldness, and likes things that go against his wishes.

More accurately, Fang Zijun prefers the process of conquest to the result.

Fang Hao and Fang Yong were also a little worried when they heard Fang Zijun's murmurs.

It is said that Xiongfei was assassinated on his way back from escorting his wife to a temple to worship Buddha.

Now that it's a temple and Fang Zijun needs to go there in person, the two of them are quite worried.

Isn't this a bit too much of a coincidence?
However, what seems like a coincidence is actually all plausible. They conducted their investigations diligently and without any perfunctory attitude.

"Fifth Young Master, in my opinion, we could bring more guards. With Wenbo, the two of us, and another team, that should be more than enough."

Fang Yong's suggestion was actually very simple: to live a peaceful and worry-free life, the most important thing is to have a strong enough defense force around you.

For example, if Xiong Fei had brought several more skilled fighters with him, the chances of Meng Zhao and Cai Qi killing the opponent would have been less than 30%.

As long as he proceeds steadily and surely, his position will be unbreakable and indestructible.

Fang Zijun thought for a moment and said,

"If the person who assassinated Xiong Fei, or that group of people, were to attack me, could your forces guarantee my safety?"

This is something that Fang Zijun values ​​highly.

Xiongfei's martial arts skills were so high that he had heard his father say that they were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Among the entire Fang family, there are not many who can surpass Xiongfei.

I can't exactly have the old man by my side protecting me!

I'm afraid the old man would kill him before the assassin could even make a move.

Fang Yong was speechless for a moment. How could he possibly take on such an important task?
You should know that in the entire Fang family, there might not be many people who can surpass Xiongfei.

Based on this hierarchy, the assassin is greater than Xiong Fei, and Xiong Fei is greater than them, leading to the conclusion that the assassin is greater than them.

It's just a joke.

"Well, Fifth Young Master, all I can say is that Xiong Fei died a rather unjust death. If he had had a capable assistant by his side, the outcome might have been different. We outnumber him and are all masters of internal martial arts. Even the assassins might not have dared to provoke him."

Fang Zijun pondered for a long time. Rationally, he shouldn't take the risk, especially in the already unstable situation in the county town.

However, emotionally, he simply couldn't control his longing for that perfect married woman.

The second brother truly surpasses the eldest brother!

"Fine, I'll go then. I don't believe that a mere gambling addict can cause any trouble."

Fang Zijun is also a martial artist with extraordinary internal energy. Although she doesn't fight much and doesn't like practicing martial arts, she still possesses strong internal skills due to the accumulation of resources, making her a very difficult person to deal with.

With so many guards protecting him, he refused to believe that if an assassin tried to kill him, he could at least outrun them if he couldn't defeat them.

These people eat the food of the Fang family, use the products of the Fang family, and learn the martial arts taught by the Fang family, all in the hope that one day they can stand up for the Fang family and save their lives.
Having thought this through, Fang Zijun made a final decision and sent someone to summon Fang Han.

Fang Han's face still had bruises and abrasions, making him look disheveled. His back was even hunched, as if he had been injured and couldn't straighten up for the time being.

However, upon seeing Fang Zijun, he still eagerly came up to flatter her.

As for the fact that Fang Hao and Fang Yong attacked him, he didn't say a word about it.

This puzzled not only Fang Zijun, but also Fang Hao and Fang Yong.

Fang Zijun didn't care about Fang Han's face or pride at all, and directly pointed to the injuries on his body, saying,
"Fang Hao and Fang Yong injured you, why didn't you come to me to complain about them?"

Fang Han grinned, looking rather simple-minded.

"It was just a small misunderstanding between my two elder brothers, nothing serious. Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, let's move on and not dwell on it."

I believe that as long as we serve the Fifth Young Master well, we'll have everything we need in the future. There's no need to make enemies for the sake of a moment's anger.

This sounds nice, but upon closer examination, it becomes clear that it's purely driven by self-interest.

More accurately, he was afraid that if he tattled on Fang Zijun, he would be disliked and waste his opportunity and potential to learn martial arts.

This is a person who will stop at nothing and stop at nothing to climb the social ladder.

At this moment, Fang Zijun, Fang Hao, and Fang Yong, who were present, all believed that he was an out-and-out opportunist, a despicable person, but also worthy of trust.

Because if he wants to climb the social ladder, he can only rely on Fang Zijun; if he relies on himself, he will never amount to anything in eight lifetimes.

This greatly reduces the overall danger of the matter. (End of Chapter)