Lord of the night.

Chapter 1445 Time, Oh Time! [Two-in-One!]

Yan Nan frowned, quite annoyed.

The strength of the Divine Weasel Cult is only so-so, but that poisonous fog is an absolute insurmountable barrier for the Righteous Sect.

Difficult to cross.

Yan Suiyun pondered for a moment and said, "After verifying it from multiple sources, I found that the poisonous fog is indeed difficult to remove. Moreover, it can affect even half-step or first-step experts. For example, an expert like Third Uncle might be able to hold his breath, protect himself with spiritual energy, and fight for a while down there. However, he would not be able to breathe properly."

"As long as there is breathing, or if any part of the body comes into contact with that poisonous fog, one's cultivation level will be affected."

"Moreover, that poison... based on the experiments conducted by the experts in the sect, there is no antidote."

Yan Suiyun's words completely extinguished a glimmer of hope in Yan Nan's heart.

"What a bastard!"

Yan Nan slammed her hand on the table.

Fang Che pondered for a moment, then slowly asked, "Did Father-in-law discover anything during his interrogation of Hai Wuliang?"

Yan Suiyun gave Fang Che an approving look and said, "You've made a discovery. But it's hard to say what use this discovery will be."

Yan Nan glared and said, "Since you've made a discovery, why don't you hurry up and tell us!"

Yan Suiyun snorted, thinking to herself, "I'm not your subordinate. If it weren't for my son-in-law being my straight man tonight, I wouldn't have said a word. Look at you, acting like a cult leader. Who are you trying to impress?"
The succubus said from the side, "Suiyun, is what you discovered... not really related to this poisonous fog?"

Yan Suiyun nodded, then shook her head, saying, "It's not that it's not a big deal, but it's very strange."

Yan Nan remained silent.

I didn't urge them.

Because he realized that his son was trying to hook him.

If I were to slam my fist on the table and get angry again, he probably wouldn't say anything more.

He was seething with anger: What kind of family has a son like this? He takes pleasure in tormenting his elderly father!

It wouldn't be as satisfying as that guy at Bai Laoba's house who just stabbed someone in the heart...

The succubus chimed in, encouraging Yan Nan: "Tell us, tell us!"

Unconsciously, two major camps formed in the room: Fang Che and Yan Suiyun, father-in-law and son-in-law, were working together; Yan Nan and the succubus were cooperating with each other.

A close contest! No clear winner!
Yan Suiyun finally said, "After comparing various aspects of Hai Wuliang's body, I found that there were components of poisonous mist in his body. My preliminary speculation is that after a person is exposed to poisonous mist, a new meridian can be formed in the body through the secret method of the Divine Weasel Sect, leading to the abdomen... or rather, the stomach and intestines."

"Moreover, this meridian can be developed and cultivated! And cultivation should be done through that poisonous fog."

"And after that meridian circulates throughout the body... it has a hair-growth-promoting effect... Of course, there is another effect as well, cough cough."

Yan Suiyun coughed, a strange expression on his face.

Yan Nan had the same expression on her face.

Distorted, bizarre, and a little funny, I forced myself to hold it in.

The succubus was puzzled and asked, "Why do you both have that expression?"

Yan Suiyun coughed and touched his nose, saying, "We're eating... and there are ladies at the table, so let's talk about that later."

The succubus's eyes widened.

The Divine Weasel Cult... Is there something else that's hard to talk about?
Yan Nan picked up her chopsticks and said, "Eat your food, eat your food."

After taking a bite, he felt nauseous and said with a pale face, "Take away the food and drinks, let's just talk business. I can't eat anymore!"

The succubus was stunned: "I haven't finished eating yet..."

Yan Nan said, "Then you eat, we'll talk about other things while we wait for you."

What followed was a bizarre scene: the succubus was feasting all by herself.

Yan Nan, Yan Suiyun, and Fang Che were engaged in lively conversation, but they didn't eat a single bite.

The succubus finally finished eating, downed her last glass of wine, and diligently cleared the table, saying, "Alright, I feel a little embarrassed that the three of you are watching me eat alone."

Yan Nan smiled and said, "Are you full? If not, you can eat more. We're not in a hurry."

"I am full."

The succubus smiled and said with satisfaction, "Extremely delicious."

Yan Nan said, "Yes, Sui Yun, please continue."

Yan Suiyun said, "Hmm, I reckon the function of this meridian is the smell gland. Do you remember that innate skill of the Divine Weasel Sect? It's about suddenly sticking out your butt and letting out a stinky fart, like the excrement from a latrine that's been suffocating for half a day in summer... That stench is extremely lethal, and if you accidentally inhale it, not only will you be poisoned, but your entire internal organs and even your bone marrow will smell that bad, and even your breath will stink..."

The succubus's expression became quite interesting.

The charming smile on her face hadn't faded before it suddenly contorted, her complexion turned pale, and her throat bobbed up and down...

Yan Nan said, "Yeah, it really stinks. The key is that the stench doesn't dissipate. It's like someone in a sealed room who hasn't had a bowel movement for three days suddenly lets out a super stinky fart..."

"Ugh! Ugh ugh ugh..."

The succubus covered her mouth and ran away, yelling, "Fifth Brother! I hate you so much... Ugh... Ugh... Ugh..."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Yan Nan and his son let out a triumphant laugh, having successfully pulled off their prank.

Fang Che suppressed a laugh, but his face was contorted with spasms.

When the succubus entered, her face was deathly pale, and her lips had lost all color. She looked completely weak, and it seemed she had vomited up everything she had eaten and drunk.

He looked at Yan Nan with a murderous gaze and said, "Fine, fine... fine, so this is how you two play, is it?"

"That's inhuman!"

The succubus let out a roar filled with grief and rage.

Yan Nan and Yan Suiyun laughed so hard their eyes disappeared: "Hahahaha..."

The succubus angrily sat down on one side, sulking and ignoring everyone.

"Alright, don't be angry. You only heard it briefly. For example, your boss, Sun Wutian, was surrounded by six skunks and farted at like that. For the next three months, the skeletal marks were ingrained in him..."

Before Yan Nan could finish speaking, the succubus screamed and rushed out, covering her mouth.

disappeared without a trace.

"Fifth Brother, I hate you so much!"

Yan Nan clapped her hands and said, "Look, she's already stinking before she's even done anything... Women are just not suited for the martial world..."

Yan Suiyun smiled and said, "That's accurate."

Fang Che rolled his eyes inwardly: It was clearly you two who deliberately used such disgusting topics to drive people away, and yet you still managed to slap on the label that 'women are not suited for the martial arts world'.

“What I said earlier is true. Hai Wuliang does indeed possess this thing, and his body has already begun to transform into a beast, though it hasn't reached the point of covering his entire body yet... This should also be covered as his cultivation progresses…”

Yan Suiyun said, "But it's true that this sudden growth of meridians is to release that stench. But it must have other functions as well, but that hasn't been shown in Hai Wuliang yet."

Fang Che understood immediately; they couldn't give it to him now: "Then when can you give it to me?"

"Once the interrogation of the Divine Weasel Cult is completed and compared with that of the Northern God of Wealth Cult leader from the Bi family, then everything will be fine."

Yannan Road.

"Ok."

Fang Che nodded.

"Also, you investigated the case of the Demon of the Blade, the Demon of the Sword, the Demon of the Succubus, and the Demon of the Shadows from three thousand years ago..."

Yan Nan frowned and transmitted his voice: "Keep this in mind. Communicate with your father-in-law about everything promptly. If there really is a situation that... is inconvenient or cannot be investigated further, then you cannot continue investigating."

Fang Che frowned, nodded, and transmitted his voice, "It shouldn't be... right?"

"There's nothing I can't do."

Yan Nan sighed and said, "You have to understand, throughout history, there have been far too many cases that, once investigated to a certain point, could not be investigated any further. The only recourse was to drag things out and cover up the case with other events, letting everyone naturally forget about it..."

He said gravely, "I also hope it doesn't come to that. I also hope that the succubus and Wutian can get some satisfaction. But if things really get to a dangerous point, then we must stop immediately!"

"Yes. I will keep in touch with my father-in-law."

Fang Che guaranteed.

That concludes the brief explanation.

Yan Suiyun continued her introduction to the Divine Weasel Cult's poisonous mist: "However, through the interrogation of Hai Wuliang, it must be said that Hai Wuliang is just a small fry who doesn't know many secrets. And Hai Wuliang's value to the Divine Weasel Cult should be the fortune of the original Night Demon Cult represented by the Night Demon Cult leader himself."

Yan Nan's eyebrows twitched, and he said, "So, it's like how Itachi secretly followed behind the Centipede God and the Snake God... sneaking around, devouring the fallen... or unnoticed luck, in order to slowly grow stronger bit by bit?"

"Based on this, it should be true."

Yan Suiyun said calmly, "And we are the subordinate sects of our righteous sect..."

Yan Nan fell silent and began to ponder.

The succubus has recovered and returned. She's quietly making tea.

Fang Che was also deep in thought.

Yan Suiyun and his son Yan Nan used a strange method to temporarily drive the succubus away, and then quickly interrupted their business to explain the investigation to themselves.

Then the succubus returned.

It seemed to be flawless.

But Fang Che still felt something was wrong: because Yan Nan and his son could have easily found a time to tell him about this, either by telepathy or through the communication jade.

But they still went and did this.

They insisted on doing it in front of him.

Why is that?
This was definitely not a case of Yan Nan and his son losing their minds and suddenly starting to talk about nonsense while they were discussing serious matters... Fang Che knew clearly that even if he lost his mind, these two wouldn't.

What is this telling me?
Fang Che secretly remembered it.

I need to think about it carefully when I get back.

“Father, you said… this poisonous fog…”

"The wind cannot disperse it; year after year, it remains in one place, yet it is only fog!"

Yan Suiyun frowned and said carefully, "After studying for so long, I have a bold guess. Is it possible... that it's Itachi's own poison!? His primordial poison?"

Yan Nan frowned: "...Based on?"

"A mere fart... and even Chief Protector Sun was poisoned by it? The stench seeped into his very bones?"

"While it wasn't fatal, that's in comparison to Protector Sun's cultivation level. What about an ordinary person?"

"And how many days did Chief Protector Sun and those who were affected by the stench... cough, including you, run back and forth in the high sky with your clothes unbuttoned against the strong wind?"

Yan Suiyun asked.

The succubus next to her burst out laughing.

"Let's get down to business!" Yan Nan's face was ashen.

“If it’s a poison from God, then there’s an explanation. And everything can be explained.”

Yan Suiyun said, "Moreover, if most of the high-ranking members of the Divine Weasel Sect came from the Sole Righteous Sect, then the fact that Poison Demon, the universally recognized number one master of poison throughout history, was suddenly ambushed and went mad... makes sense."

"And the poison that can drive a demon to madness... I estimate that it is not something that exists in the human world."

“If this is connected to the poisonous fog of the Divine Weasel Cult… then this is a lead.”

"However, this line of inquiry is only implicitly connected to the one that framed Chief Protector Sun and Aunt Mei, and there is no direct connection. But it is another line of thought. Aunt Mei, what you have been talking about all this time is always personal grudges, who you have offended, who you have killed... If you investigate the case along this line, you will find nothing."

Yan Suiyun frowned and said, "So, how about we look at it another way? Could it be... that this isn't a personal grudge at all?"

The succubus's beautiful eyes froze instantly, as if struck by lightning. She was completely stunned: "No...it's not a personal grudge?"

"Or rather, personal grudges only account for a small part of it... and those people, Chief Duan and the others have actually almost all been killed?"

Yan Suiyun asked.

"And the real masterminds behind it all, the Divine Weasel Cult... aren't even part of the Sole Righteous Sect? What if we follow this line of thought?"

"Or perhaps it's a coordinated attack from within and without?"

"After all, we didn't know about the existence of the Divine Weasel Cult for so many years, so we never thought about it when investigating cases. Those who were originally suspects were actually cleared of suspicion because we didn't know about the Divine Weasel Cult at all?"

Yan Suiyun said, "There are simply too many possibilities."

The words "Yan Suiyun" are quite convoluted.

But those who know about the case can easily understand it.

"understood."

The succubus bit her lip.

"What do you understand?" Yan Nan asked.

"Very complicated."

The succubus was in a very low mood.

"No matter how complicated it gets, it's now the Night Demon's problem."

Yan Nan said, "Night Demon, did you understand?"

"understood."

Fang Che said, "I will start my investigation from my own direction, but in the future, it is very likely that the cases will be merged with the super case of the sect's pursuit and extermination of the Divine Weasel Sect."

"Ah."

Yan Nan nodded approvingly: "Let's go first and talk about other things later. Whether it works out or not is a matter for the future."

"Yes."

Then Yan Nan said to Yan Suiyun, "Then you should take Hai Wuliang and go find your third uncle."

Yan Suiyun chuckled: "Didn't you resign? Why do you still want to give orders?"

"I may have resigned, but serious matters are serious matters. I'm just handing over command."

Yan Nan said, "Take Hai Wuliang and leave! Night Demon, you and Mei'er, go and investigate the case. I'm going into seclusion at the Yan Family Manor. Don't come looking for me if you need anything, and don't bother me if you don't need anything!"

"I'm just waiting for those idiots to come to me for help!"

Yan Nan leaned back.

The succubus couldn't wait any longer and said, "I'm going to find those old guys, the Shadow Demons."

They vanished in a flash.

Yan Suiyun: "Then I'll go find my third uncle."

It vanished without a trace.

Fang Che said, "Then I..."

"You stay."

Yan Nan glared at her: "It's just the two of us, and you still want to run away?"

"..."

Fang Che had no choice but to sit down.

"What do you think about Feng Xue's situation?" Yan Nan asked. "Tell me the truth!"

"First, my opinion doesn't count; second, I dare not make it public; third, I can't afford to offend her; fourth, I'm very moved; fifth, Feng Xue is very beautiful; sixth, I'm a man."

Fang Che opened up and spilled the beans.

"You're shameless."

Yan Nan laughed and cursed, but did not continue to curse or hit him.

Because Yan Nan knew that this was already an absolutely honest statement.

The beauty of snow-covered landscapes is enough to captivate any man!
This is the most honest truth!
"Currently, the only people who know everything about you are me, Sun Wutian, Feng Du, your father-in-law, and you yourselves: you, Xiao Han, and Bi Yunyan. No one else, including Bi Changhong and Bai Jing, knows anything."

Yan Nan said, "Feng San knows everything and has his pulse. I know you want to say he's not that kind of person, and I know that too. But since he brought it up after knowing all this, there's not much room for maneuver in this matter."

"Of course I can refuse outright. But regarding my third brother..."

Yan Nan pondered for a moment and said, "Let this matter develop naturally. I won't interfere, and I won't let Feng San interfere either. Let's just take it one step at a time."

Fang Che dared not speak.

"If the war of the gods weren't coming soon, I wouldn't be like this... But what Feng San said makes sense. We already have two, what's one more? But you can talk to Xiao Han yourself!"

Yannan Road.

"I dare not say."

Fang Che lowered his head and said, "Moreover, this was not something I initiated at all. To be honest, if it had been forced upon me, I would have reluctantly agreed, and that would have been the end of it. But the higher-ups kept passing the buck, and the matter was eventually dropped... Forgive me for saying something so unethical: it didn't cost me anything."

Yan Nan stared at him for a long time before finally bursting into laughter: "You're not only shameless, heartless, and thick-skinned, but you're also shameless! The most crucial thing is that you're shameless in such an open and aboveboard way!"

Fang Che coughed and said, "We are still young and have no choice but to do this."

Yan Nan squinted and asked, "When will I be fully capable of growing wings?"

"He has taken a step forward from the peak of the ninth rank of Saintly Monarch!"

Fang Che said, "Perhaps by then, we will have fully grown our wings."

Yan Nan sighed deeply and murmured, "Taking a step from the peak of the ninth rank of Saint Monarch... there are all sorts of opinions about that realm. Some say it's the starry sky, some say it's the divine path, some say it's seeing a god, some say it's the illusory realm..."

"By then, you'll be fully grown...hehe..."

Yan Nan paused for a moment, then asked, "How long will it take to get there?"

Fang Che considered for a moment and said, "I am currently at the second rank of Saint Venerable. I should be able to reach around the seventh rank of Saint Venerable within a year, or at the very least the fifth or sixth rank. I can't guarantee anything higher. In a year and a half, there is a 30% to 40% chance of breaking through to the Saint King rank."

"But if we were to take another step towards the peak, it would take me seven years to go from the first rank of Saintly Monarch to this point in the Three Realms!"

Fang Che estimated, "If this were in the real world... about ten years... right?"

Yan Nan sighed deeply and said, "This speed is already unprecedented in history, but I can only say one thing... it's too slow! Too slow!"

He stood up, put his hands behind his back, stood by the window, looked at the dark night, and said calmly, "The Serpent God will arrive in about a year and a half. If we can survive this calamity, we can buy ourselves about a year, which is two and a half years."

"If the Serpent God cannot achieve complete success, the Heavenly Centipede God will personally take action. Based on this calculation, the Heavenly Centipede God's arrival time should be... two and a half years, or at most one year. That is to say, the Heavenly Centipede God will descend in about three and a half years."

"Even with the most desperate delays, this period can only last up to four years at most!"

"And a cultivation level of just one step beyond the ninth rank of Saintly Monarch is far from enough to face the Heavenly Centipede God. Far from enough!"

Yan Nan's face showed a desolate expression, and he said softly, "Although we have been preparing for a long time, I have to admit one thing: it is absolutely impossible for us older generation to withstand the Heavenly Centipede God!"

"So the hope for the future truly rests entirely on your generation! But you... haven't had nearly enough time to grow up!"

"The Heavenly Centipede God will not grant such a long time again."

"You have to speed up! Speed ​​up as much as possible! Speed ​​up, even if it kills you!"

"Practice more, fight more, improve more, and don't be afraid to kill!"

Yan Nan said in a deep voice, "Do you understand?"

"clear."

"Go."

Yan Nan waved gently.

Fang Chexing bowed and took his leave.

But that's it.

In a distant place, a halo of holy light suddenly shot into the sky.

Someone has broken through to the Saintly Monarch level.

Yan Nan placed a hand on Fang Che's shoulder as he was about to leave, staring intently at the distant halo of light: "Don't you need to go and elevate your entire family along with him?"

“I don’t need to… I’ve already advanced four ranks by following Yunyan’s breakthrough on Dragon God Island. If I go and follow her again, my foundation will be weak.”

Fang Che felt a little regretful.

"let it go."

Yan Nan watched as the second halo of holy light soared into the sky, its spiritual energy surging, and said calmly, "The breakthrough in that direction is the God of Wind Control."

"How many rings could there be? Judging from this, it should be at least the sixth ring road."

"Let's see."

Yan Nan stood with his hands behind his back, staring intently.

When the Wind God broke through to the Saint King realm, a surge of spiritual energy swept across half of the capital.

Wave after wave of erosion.

The aura of spiritual energy flashed seven times!

Seven Sacred Halo!

He was on par with Feng Yun.

The spiritual energy tide is still surging, but the breakthrough is complete.

Yan Nan looked in that direction and sighed softly, "It's a pity about Feng Yun."

Fang Che said quietly, "Miscellaneous teaching affairs take up too much of my energy."

"Yes."

Yan Nan murmured, "Otherwise, it should be the Eight Saints Great Perfection or a high level of the Nine Saints Aura."

Fang Che could only sigh at this.

There's nothing we can do about it.

The path was chosen by Feng Yun himself.

No one can control it.

"Go."

Yan Nan looked dejected.

"Subordinates resign!"

Fang Che cupped his hands, his body like a wisp of green smoke, and floated backward out of the window. He then veered into the air and shot straight up into the sky, transforming into a black line in the night.

Yan Nan stood alone at the window, feeling a thunderous shock surging in her chest.

For a long, long time, I was unable to calm down.

The night mist quietly dampened his temples. Yan Nan's gaze was filled with worry as he finally murmured, "Time... time! Please give me more time..."

The sound was like smoke, drifting away in the wind.

(End of this chapter)