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But then again, although Fang Zijun has a sense of responsibility and conscience, it's not much; in the end, he still considers and weighs things for himself.

He had actually thought about it carefully in his mind. This person who suddenly appeared was probably not a local. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to keep up with the situation for so many years without revealing any flaws or clues. That's why he could act so recklessly.

Because they never intended to stay; they were just looking to make a quick buck and leave. No matter how powerful the Fang family is, their influence is limited to Kaiyan County and a few surrounding counties. In the grand scheme of things, what is the Fang family?
Therefore, the other party must have immense resources and confidence to act this way. Don't think that the other party is afraid to go all out; they are far too daring.

But this presents him with many troubles and difficulties.

Fang Zijun didn't want to become a eunuch. He still had so many beauties he hadn't enjoyed, and hadn't even left any children. He absolutely couldn't die here.

You can't fight city hall. Since he'll eventually have to use the Seven Revolutions Cold Toad Devouring Divine Skill, he'll inevitably have to get more.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Zijun said,

"Alright, I'll teach you this martial art, but there are a few conditions. It would be best if you could agree to them."

In other words, even if you don't agree, there's nothing I can do about it.

But Meng Zhao was looking for a win-win outcome. If he could obtain this cold skill without any trouble, he would have the biggest piece of the puzzle of the Three-Part Returning to Origin Qi. He would only need to lie low and hide for a long time, and he would naturally grow into a top master in the world, or even the number one in the world.

At that time, with no one to resist him under heaven, wouldn't he be able to do whatever he wanted?
They can advance to conquer the world and dominate China, or retreat to live a carefree life without suffering injustice.

Even if that time comes, the Fang family can be wiped out in the blink of an eye. What does the little thing you agreed to now matter?

Therefore, Meng Zhao's attitude at this moment can be described as extremely sincere.

"Whatever your conditions, just name them. I will agree to them without hesitation."

Fang Zijun felt somewhat relieved and said,
"Alright, I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. Over the years, although I have helped the Fang family a lot, I have also been the target of hostility from many people who believe that my actions and behavior have damaged the Fang family's reputation. Therefore, all of this has come to an end."

I won't reveal anything to the outside world, and you mustn't publicize anything either. Just pretend this never happened.

"This is an understanding between us. I don't want to provoke an opponent like the Fang family. The fact that Old Master Fang was able to defeat Zheng Lie is enough to show his martial arts skills. Since I haven't fully mastered the martial arts I created, I still don't want to provoke opponents casually. So, without you saying it, I won't publicize it."

Fang Zijun felt slightly comforted. As the most powerful and wealthy family in the county, the complexity within the Fang family was absolutely rare.

The petty squabbles and intrigues in the inner quarters seem so childish compared to the cunning and deceit among the legitimate sons of the Fang family.

Although he used ruthless methods to help the Fang family deal with many people and expand their power, not everyone could approve of his behavior. Even his brothers had some complaints about him.

If he were caught because of his lust and revealed the Fang family's Seven-Turn Cold Toad Devouring Divine Skill, he would likely face a barrage of attacks soon. Therefore, he needed to plan ahead and completely suppress the impact.

There's no need to worry about Wenbo. As his personal protector, failing to fulfill his duties is already a grave offense. If everything is kept secret now, it will actually be a form of protection for him. He wouldn't do something that would harm others without benefiting himself.

"The second thing is that you must not pass on the Fang family's martial arts skills to outsiders, and it's best not to reveal them at all, otherwise, I will have a hard time dealing with you."

Meng Zhao agreed as well.

"I told Wenbo about this a long time ago, and he knows it very well."

"Your Fang family's martial arts are indeed formidable, that's beyond doubt. However, since I intend to create my own martial arts, I will naturally practice my own style and won't use your Fang family's techniques to show off. You can rest assured."

"Third, and most importantly, if you discover the weaknesses and flaws in the Fang family's martial arts, you must not rashly attack the Fang family."

In fact, this is what Fang Zijun most wanted Meng Zhao to do, and it's also what he was least confident about.

The first two are actually self-deception and burying one's head in the sand.

He is the biological son of the Fang family patriarch, and as the eldest son, his status and position are extraordinary. Even if he makes a terrible mistake, he will not be completely abandoned by the Fang family; at most, he will be sidelined for a period of time.

Only this last point is crucial in case the flaws or weaknesses in the Fang family's martial arts are revealed or exploited by Meng Zhao against the Fang family.

The most powerful and prestigious family in this vast county town will likely soon fall apart, leaving him a helpless man, a toothless tiger.

He was so arrogant and domineering that he offended so many people, and there were quite a few who couldn't stand him and wanted to get rid of him.

In the past, the Fang family was a powerful force, and no one dared to lay a hand on him. Even if they did, they couldn't do anything to him.

However, if the Fang family were to perish or suffer a significant loss of power, he would certainly be in the most danger.

Protecting Fang's family is protecting himself; the two are in a relationship where they share both prosperity and adversity.

That's why he proposed such a condition, which is actually very difficult to guarantee.

Judging from the fact that the other party dared to plot against their Fang family's martial arts and kidnap him without any pressure, they are absolutely lawless.

How could such a person be bound by so-called promises?

If he were truly a gentleman who kept his promises and acted reasonably, Fang Han wouldn't have been killed by him.

Meng Zhao understood why Fang Zijun had such concerns, and nodded, giving him an affirmative reply.

“As long as the Fang family doesn’t cause me trouble, I won’t provoke them. This time is an exception.”

Fang Zijun breathed a sigh of relief; having a promise was better than having no promise at all.

"That's all, are there any other conditions?"
"If you want to vie for the position of head of the Fang family, perhaps I can help you get rid of a few of your brothers. How about it, want to give it a try?"

Meng Zhao's voice was like a devil's, extremely seductive.

The difference between the head of the Fang family and his son may seem to be only a fine line, but in reality, they are worlds apart.

It's like an emperor and a prince. The former wields absolute power and acts with impunity, while the latter can only live in constant fear, always worried that another prince might rise to power and settle scores with him.

The reason why Fang Zijun lives such a comfortable life is actually largely due to the fact that Old Master Fang controls the Fang family.

Even tigers don't eat their cubs, and the imperial family isn't heartless. There's always affection between fathers and sons, and they can talk things out.

No matter how absurd Fang Zijun's behavior was, in Grandpa Fang's eyes it was nothing more than a child being a little naughty.

However, if one of Fang Zijun's brothers were to become the head of the family and take charge of the Fang family in the future, the situation would be very different.

Between brothers, the kinship is much weaker. Even children from ordinary families often fight over the distribution of family property, let alone a large and wealthy family like the Fang family. If Fang Zijun wants to continue to eat, drink, be merry, bully men and women, and live a life of extravagance, it will probably not be so easy.

This is not unfounded worry, but a very likely event.

Unless, as Meng Zhao said, Fang Zijun ascends to the position of head of the Fang family, he can guarantee that his own interests will not only not diminish but will actually expand. Conversely, whichever brother ascends to the position will greatly compress the interests of the other brothers in order to secure the greatest benefit for their own branch.

Everyone has their own offspring, and everyone will fight for the benefits of their offspring. It's a very humane thing to do if you don't look out for yourself.

Therefore, Meng Zhao's seduction did indeed stir up ripples in Fang Zijun's heart for a moment.

His current indulgence may stem from a sense of recklessness and a willingness to give up entirely.

After all, he had dreamt more than once about his tragic future, which might not be particularly miserable, but it would definitely not be as carefree and relaxed as it was now.

A bird that is bound is more afraid of death than death itself.

Fang Zijun had been planning this for a long time. He would occasionally test Fang's mind in front of his grandfather. Once he was sure which brother was going to take the position, he would form a united front and place his bet in advance to give himself a little help in the future.

But then again, it's better to have your own than your parents', and besides, brothers aren't always reliable.

When the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away; there are countless similar stories.

Placing bets in advance does not guarantee the desired outcome.

But should I really let this person in front of me be bewitched?

Was he really that kind-hearted?

Fang Zijun almost instinctively realized Meng Zhao's sinister intentions.

This is an attempt to incite internal strife within the Fang family, plunging them into a state of infighting.

The strongest fortresses are often breached from within.

"Sir, my Fang family does not seem to have offended you. Why are you so vicious, trying to incite internal strife within my family?"

These words were spoken by Wenbo, who remained clear-headed and rational throughout.

He witnessed Fang Zijun being threatened and making a deal with Meng Zhao, but he didn't choose to stop her, since it would also benefit him.

However, he could not tolerate the Fang family falling into internal strife because of Meng Zhao's words.

Therefore, speaking up in time not only interrupted Meng Zhao's instigation but also disrupted Fang Zijun's inner thoughts.

Fang Zijun glanced at Wen Bo meaningfully and whispered,
"Uncle Wen, don't worry, I won't be misled by him. If the Fang family is doing well, I'm doing well. If the Fang family is gone, I won't benefit either. I'm very clear about that."

Then he turned to Meng Zhaodao,

"These are the three conditions I want. Since you have agreed to them, I will hand over the Seven Revolutions Frost Toad Devouring Divine Art to you."

Just a reminder, the Seven Revolutions Cold Toad Devouring Divine Skill is actually evolved from the Nine Revolutions Cold Toad Devouring Moon Skill, and can be considered a lower-level martial art.

If you truly wish to create an unprecedented and incredibly powerful divine skill, perhaps you should take the opportunity to visit the Fang family ancestral temple; you might just obtain the Nine Revolutions Frost Toad Swallowing the Moon Skill.

The Nine-Turn Cold Toad Swallowing the Moon Skill was once mastered by a member of the Fang family, who earned the reputation of being the best in the world and were known as the supreme divine skill.

Don't underestimate the difference between the seventh and ninth levels of martial arts, which is only two levels. A slight difference in skill level can make a world of difference, let alone two levels.
For the entire martial arts world, the Seven-Turn Frost Toad is just a top-tier martial art. It is precious and rare, but not particularly special. After all, in the vast martial arts world and over the long course of time, there are not many martial arts like this, but there are not few either.

In the small town of Kaiyan, the Nine Heavens Sun-Shining Technique cultivated by Zheng Lie, the Heavenly Fire, is no less powerful than the Seven Revolutions Cold Toad Devouring Divine Technique, and may even be a few levels stronger.

The Nine Revolutions Cold Toad Swallowing the Moon Technique is a truly supreme divine skill, absolutely perfect and invincible.

Logically speaking, Fang Zijun is not wrong. The stronger the foundation of a martial art, the more powerful the martial art will be, since it is based on the essence of the art.

But the Fang family is not one to be trifled with.
Fang Zijun said this in response to Meng Zhao's earlier attempt to bewitch him, and in doing so, she was trying to bewitch Meng Zhao in the same way.

If Meng Zhao falls for the trick and actually goes after this martial art, he will inevitably clash with the Fang family's ancestral temple. At that time, it won't be so easy for him to get away easily.

The ancestral home of the Fang family is far more powerful than any branch of the Fang family that can only act arrogantly in the county town.

In the vast Tianyuan Kingdom, it holds a pivotal position, and its strength and influence extend across counties and regions, making it comparable to top-tier aristocratic families.

Who knows how many masters are hidden among them?

Meng Zhao laughed heartily.
"You are certainly vindictive, but it doesn't matter. Once I have mastered the martial arts I created, I will make friends through martial arts, and the Fang family is also my target."

Fang Zijun snorted coldly, said no more, and began to explain the key points of the Seven Revolutions Cold Toad Devouring Divine Skill, as well as the prescription for the secret medicine.

He spoke extremely fast without pausing, like an emotionless robot.

However, Meng Zhao has an amazing memory; he remembers things perfectly after just one reading.

Similarly, Meng Zhao also began to constantly ask Fang Zijun about relevant tips and tricks, and asked her about mental techniques and incantations.

Meng Zhao never looked down on a powerful and prestigious family like the Fang family.

Perhaps the Fang family also had similar ideas to prevent others from stealing their martial arts skills. They prepared a fake version in advance and had a direct descendant like Fang Zijun memorize it fluently. When the time came, they would hand over this fake manual. It was also a method.

Meng Zhao's examination method, while useful to some extent, may not be suitable for this particular scenario.

However, it doesn't matter. Meng Zhao himself is an unparalleled martial arts grandmaster, and he has his own understanding of the Fang family's mental techniques and key points.

In a short time, he calculated the general situation of this martial art, confirming that it was real.

At least, the Seven-Turn Cold Toad Devouring Divine Skill that Fang Zijun gave him was genuine.

The key to this method is to transform the cold seed cultivated into the shadow of a cold toad, and use this shadow to summon the divine form of the cold toad, so that the resulting cold toad energy possesses spirituality, is incomparably powerful, and can be executed smoothly and effortlessly.

Once mastered, a single palm strike can freeze three zhang (approximately 10 meters) of solid ice, covering everything tangible and intangible within it.

The extreme cold energy is many times stronger than the cold poison produced by ordinary cold-based cultivation techniques.

After careful consideration, Meng Zhao concluded that this internal energy technique was the strongest he had ever encountered.

This also includes Meng Zhao's self-created internal energy techniques, the Divine Wind Force and the Void Cloud Force, which are far inferior to this martial art. (End of Chapter)