Lord of the night.

Chapter 1461: To gain is to gain all; to lose is to lose all! [Two-in-One]

Fang Che read the message his father sent back carefully three times.

Then delete it.

Instead, he said, "Dad, I'm on a business trip, so the gift I prepared for you may not be delivered to you for a few days."

"Hehe... Look up and count for yourself, I've said it eight times already. I've been waiting for your gift for so long, my neck is practically growing long..."

"Hey, how's my mom? Does she miss me?"

"I've been thinking about it, waving a broom handle around every day and fantasizing about beating you up!"

"...Then I'll go back later."

"Try to have your two daughters-in-law come back when you have time. Your mother and I miss them. Whether you come back or not is fine."

"No, I have to go back and bring you a gift. This gift is wonderful."

"Nine times."

Fang Che felt relieved.

He had absolute confidence in Dongfang San San; as long as Dongfang San San said so, then everything would definitely be fine!

Just wait.

Moreover, Fang Che had also experienced the task of containing the poisonous fog for Yan Beihan. At worst, he could simply contain it once a day to prevent its spread.

I carefully checked all the communication records.

Fang Che put away the communication jade.

Then another message came from Yan Suiyun via a separate communication jade: "Why didn't you tell me about Xiaohan's poison?"

"Your son-in-law... in a panic, ran straight to the outside of Vice Chief Master Yan's study... and just got back." Fang Che replied, "Father-in-law, please forgive me."

Yan Suiyun snorted: "Don't make any rash moves. Let me think of something first. Xiaohan went to see you; don't let her be sad."

"Yes. Don't worry, Father-in-law."

Fang Che wiped away a bead of cold sweat.

You can feel the surging anger on the other side, but this anger is not directed at you, but at Yan Nan.

This is precisely why Fang Che went to find Yan Nan first instead of Yan Suiyun: if he went to find Yan Suiyun first, he would inevitably be scolded and beaten up.

Then, when he met Yan Nan, he would be scolded and beaten up.

But by contacting Yan Nan first, and then Yan Nan informing Yan Suiyun, he saved himself a scolding.

You can't do this without scheming.

Yan Suiyun's anger was directed at Yan Nan—Yan Nan had arranged the work, and he had assigned his granddaughter to do it, but something went wrong.

If Yan Suiyun didn't look for Yan Nan, who else would he look for? And he, as her son-in-law... naturally escaped a calamity!
Yan Nan, who was currently enduring his son's roars, wiped the spittle off his face and thought of this as well. He felt extremely frustrated: That bastard Ye Mo... He was well-behaved before, but now that we're getting to know each other better, his lewdness has started to show!

How dare you act so disrespectfully in front of me!

That's pretty cool!

I had just put down the communication jade when black wind and black mist appeared.

"Miss Yan has arrived."

Fang Che asked in surprise, "She came by herself?"

"Yes."

The black wind is strange.

Miss Yan came by herself... This question is simply incomprehensible.

Fang Che knew what was going on: it was illogical that Bi Yunyan hadn't come along.

Of course, he didn't know that the Bi family had encountered a huge problem this time, resulting in six or seven thousand empty graves. Bi Changhong was furious.

When Bi Yunyan returned this time, Bi Changhong took advantage of his free time to bring her into his space to teach her martial arts.

Moreover, he desperately tried to expel the toxins from Bi Yunyan's sea of ​​consciousness using his spiritual energy.

Poor Lao Bi, now his only hope and greatest hope are pinned on this salted fish.

Bi Yunyan was so impatient that she almost committed suicide, but she was trapped in the domain space by the ancestor and could only rage helplessly.

Feng Xue was taken away by Feng Yun. Feng Yun refused to believe that his sister's poison couldn't be cured. He now had his own powerful force and was determined to find a cure for his sister.

Meanwhile, Yan Beihan's side had already been checked by Yan Nan and Yan Suiyun.

Annoyed to no end, she stormed out of the house as if running away: "I'm going to find Night Demon and discuss a solution!"

Yan Nan and Yan Suiyun rolled their eyes as she rode away.

There was complete silence.

Are you going to discuss solutions? Or are you going to flirt?

But why stop my daughter from going to see her husband?
Yan Suiyun could only say with a dark face, "Invite Night Demon over for dinner tonight! We can discuss some matters there."

Before he finished speaking, Yan Beihan had vanished without a trace, and it was unclear whether he had even heard the words.

Then Yan Nan and his son Yan Suiyun, without any restraint, really started arguing—mainly blaming each other, shifting blame, and shirking responsibility!

"Look what you've done! If it weren't for you, Xiao Han would have been poisoned! What kind of grandfather are you?" Yan Suiyun scolded.

"Bullshit! Who's been plotting this all along? Don't you know? You were so supportive, weren't you?!" Yan Nan roared, "Who are you talking to?!"

"What do we do now? I only have one daughter, my only son!"

"I only have one granddaughter!"

Yan Nan was extremely frustrated: "I'm more anxious than you!"

"How's the investigation going at the Guardian Headquarters?" Yan Suiyun asked angrily. "Have you gotten any information about the Earthly Venerable?"

"..."

Yan Nan immediately deflated when this matter was mentioned.

"No. The Guardian Headquarters is now like an iron barrel... not even a fly can get out. More than forty of the covert agents that headquarters was in contact with have lost contact."

Yan Nan sighed.

There's only one possibility that the Five Spirit Gu has lost contact: it's dead!

Moreover, that's the Guardians' headquarters.

"Thirty-six undercover agents were lost in half a day!"

Yan Nan sighed deeply: "Especially news about the Earthly Venerable, there's absolutely no information! The Guardian Headquarters is strictly controlling and blocking information. It seems they already know everything, and this information blockade is specifically targeting us."

"What do you mean 'our side'? It means 'your side'!"

Yan Suiyun stated unequivocally, "It's no wonder they're blocking information and targeting you. You, the 'Only My Righteous Sect,' haven't done anything decent all these years! You're constantly committing all sorts of evil deeds..."

Yan Nan's face darkened: "Can you shut up? They're targeting your daughter right now!"

Yan Suiyun snorted and frowned, saying, "If you can't do it, then I'll have to mobilize my own people."

Yan Nan was shocked: "You have people at the Guardian Headquarters? When did you develop that area?"

No. That person doesn't belong in my network.

Yan Suiyun said, "Let Yu Xu help us. Hopefully, he won't expose himself. Otherwise, we'll be letting down our tenth uncle."

"Yuxu..."

Yan Nan was speechless.

The Yu Xu mentioned by Yan Suiyun is one of the three notorious salted fish in the Weiwo Zhengjiao sect!

A notoriously lazy and idle person!
Everyone agrees that they're neglecting their duties!

The title of "Three Salted Fish" was given by Yan Nan and others.

The number one lazy bum of the only righteous sect: Young Master Xianyun, Yan Suiyun!

Second-best salted fish: Young Master Dan Yun, Feng Han!
The third salted fish: Young Master Liuyun Yuxu!
All three possessed exceptional, even extraordinary, talent. Yet, their personalities were all remarkably detached and indifferent!

Moreover, they all look down on the actions of the Sovereign Church and are all the kind of people who are physically in Cao Cao's camp but mentally in Han.

The wild geese follow the clouds, ignoring everything else.

Feng Han was a spontaneous act of passion.

Yu Xu, on the other hand, is as free-spirited as a cloud, his whereabouts unpredictable. He constantly changes his identity to travel the world, upholding justice and chivalry, just like a drifting cloud. He has even managed to earn the titles of more than a dozen great heroes...

Moreover, 80% of the people this hero killed were members of the "Sole Righteous Sect"...

Later, he even joined the Guardians under a false identity, and it's said that he's doing quite well among them now.

He's an undercover agent who isn't actually an undercover agent.

The reason he's called an undercover agent is because he's a member of the righteous sect and a descendant of the vice-leader!
The reason we say he's not an undercover agent is because he's completely cut off from this side, let alone expected to provide any intelligence... He might even betray us instead...

Furthermore, it's unclear which of the many guardians is Yu Xu!
The level of secrecy surrounding his identity is outrageous, even more secretive than the Night Demon! And it's rumored he even found a wife and had children there...

Every time this descendant is mentioned, Yu Hanyan looks miserable, speechless, and stares at the sky, but secretly pleased...

After all, this is not something that just anyone can do.

"Yu Xu...can he find out any information?"

Yan Nan wanted to gather intelligence.

Yan Suiyun glanced at Yan Nan and said, "Just give up on that idea."

Yan Nan said awkwardly, "It's enough to just ask about Xiao Han... but he's already risen to such a high position?"

Yan Suiyun said calmly, "Yu Xu was originally the hall master guarding the main hall. Later, he was promoted to an important position in some headquarters. Some time ago, he told me that he had made it to headquarters. But I don't know his specific position. Don't try to find out from me. It wasn't easy for Yu Xu to get to this point, and I don't want to betray him. Besides, I don't know what his current position or identity is!"

Yan Nan was itching with desire, feeling a thousand thoughts tangled and twisting in his mind, finally settling into a single word: "...Fuck!"

I have a super undercover agent who has already risen to the top ranks of the Guardians!

But I can't use it!

Because he might actually sell me out instead of the Guardian...

Who can understand this feeling?

Yan Suiyun took out his communication jade and sent a message: "Yu Xu, Xiao Han has been poisoned. She was poisoned in the Underworld. The Earthly Venerable is currently at the Guardian Headquarters. Please find out some information for her."

There was no reply from the other end.

Yan Nan craned her neck: "Hehe, I thought you two had a great relationship, but you're ignoring me now."

"Ha ha……"

Yan Suiyun rolled her eyes: "Yu Xu always replies at midnight, only when he is absolutely sure he is safe! If he is busy or working, he won't reply even if he is absolutely safe, after all, work comes first! Yu Xu has a strong sense of professional ethics, contributing to the cause of the Guardians, and sparing no effort to eradicate the 'Only My Righteous Cult'."

"..."

Yan Nan choked on his breath and almost died on the spot.

For a full half day, Vice Chief Master Yan couldn't catch his breath.

Finally, her face pale, she stood up and said, "Tell me when you reply!"

He flashed away, heading straight for Yu Hanyan's Hanyan Palace! I swear I won't rest until I've avenged myself today!

Damn it, if I can't find you, can't I at least find your ancestors?!
After a while.

The sound of "boom boom boom! boom boom boom..." echoed from the Cold Mist Hall, lasting for a long time.

……

The Presiding Judge's Hall.

Fang Che welcomed Yan Beihan inside.

He instructed Black Wind and Black Mist: "Lord Yan and I have important matters to discuss. Tell everyone I am in seclusion. Refuse all visits!"

Black Wind and Black Mist: "Yes!"

Yan Beihan smiled with his hands behind his back: "Lord Night Demon, you certainly have a lot of official authority."

"Please excuse my rudeness... We would like to speak in the study."

Fang Che bowed.

"lead the way."

Enter the study.

Yan Beihan threw out a soundproof barrier.

Fang Che respectfully replied, "My lord is being too cautious. With the Shadow Guards and Soul Guards present, and in the main trial hall of the capital, there is absolutely no danger."

Yan Beihan glanced at him and said, "The guards have been temporarily relieved of their duties. They will be recalled for the next mission. We are all now at the Saint King level, so we won't need Shadow Guards or Soul Guards as often when we go out. Once we reach the third rank of Saint King, we will all return to the sect."

"I see."

Fang Che immediately reached out and hugged Yan Beihan's delicate body, saying softly, "You were frightened this time, weren't you?"

Yan Beihan nestled in his arms, holding him tightly, feeling a surge of warmth in her heart.

The feeling of security—being fearless in this embrace—instantly relaxed her body and mind, and her eyes involuntarily welled up with tears.

She gently rested her head on his shoulder and whispered, "Don't move, let me lean on you for a while."

"Ah."

After a long while, Fang Che felt a dampness on his shoulder.

Those were the tears of a beautiful woman.

Unable to contain his tenderness, he quietly embraced the delicate body in his arms, his mind free of any other thoughts, only filled with affection for the beautiful woman in his embrace.

Even the strongest person has moments of vulnerability.

Even a strong woman like Yan Beihan was no exception; this hug today was an expression and release of her emotions that she had been holding back for who knows how long.

After a long, long time, Yan Beihan finally raised his head and said softly, "I feel much better."

He then smiled and said, "It's rare to see you being so honest today."

Fang Che laughed and said, "We have a long future ahead of us. Your husband isn't a lustful man. My wife has been through so much. Do you think I would just think about that thing when we finally have a chance to relax and see each other?"

Yan Beihan blushed and snorted.

Then she straightened up, walked slowly to the tea table and sat down, and said softly, "This campaign to conquer the underworld made me realize my shortcomings, my husband. Sometimes, I... am still a bit too idealistic."

Fang Che slowly sat down, made tea, and said softly, "It's not that you're idealistic, but rather that the human heart in this world is so cruel and complex that we always find there's an even lower limit just when we think we've seen the lowest point."

"This wave from the underworld..."

Fang Che placed the tea in Yan Beihan's hand and said softly, "I've thought about your whole process carefully. I have to say, this wave... no matter who went, they would have been infected! No one in this world is an exception."

Yan Beihan held the teacup in her small hands, looking at him with bright eyes: "What do you mean?"

Fang Che had indeed thought this through carefully. Even if he put himself in Yan Beihan's position and Yan Nan in Yan Beihan's position at that time, he would not be able to escape the Earth Venerable's scheme!
In short: anyone who has a purpose in going to the underworld cannot escape it!
The only solution is for the underworld to refuse entry when invited.

However, the poison will not take effect if it does not enter the body.

Moreover, as long as someone has designs on the underworld, they will eventually go in, even if they are stuck outside. No matter what, they will eventually get in!
No one will be an exception!

This is a hopeless situation!

"Too insidious, too vicious. Who could have imagined that the Earthly Venerable would use the destruction of the Underworld, a realm of billions of people, as the price to poison those who went there? Even our most vicious idea would be to destroy the Underworld and exterminate everyone. And no matter how much we shout about exterminating everyone, we can't wipe out the people of the Underworld. We can't possibly achieve true extermination!"

Yan Beihan nodded gently.

This is inevitable.

No matter how perfect the operation, it is impossible to completely wipe out a sect of experts with a population of one billion.

Those who slip through the net will always exist, no matter what.

But the Earthly Venerable did it!

"We were on the side of the enemy of the underworld, and we never expected that the Earthly Venerable would use such vicious methods."

Fang Che said softly, "After you came back, did Vice Master Yan and the others say anything to blame you? Especially Ice Ancestor and Plague. According to the rules, they were seriously derelict in their duties. But Vice Master Yan only said one sentence and then brushed it off. Why? Because Vice Master Yan clearly knew that in this kind of situation, anyone has to accept defeat!"

"That's why."

Fang Che clearly stated, "So, for you, as long as you can get rid of the poison, this isn't a bad thing. At the very least, you've witnessed the true abyss of human nature in this lifetime. In the future, if we encounter anything, we can use this incident as a lesson to anticipate unforeseen and prepare accordingly for potentially dire situations."

Yan Beihan looked at Fang Che with bright eyes, a smile on her lips, and said softly, "What if this poison can't be cured?"

Fang Che said calmly, "If we can't solve it, then that's our fate. I'll stay with you two and be husband and wife in the underworld!"

Yan Beihan's delicate body trembled, and her eyes, glistening with tears, suddenly shone brightly: "Will you stay with us?"

"I'll stay with you two!"

Fang Che did not hesitate.

"Then... what about your career? You've worked so hard to get to this point..."

Yan Beihan bit her lip and asked.

Fang Che paused for a moment: "I am a greedy person."

"greedy?"

"Yes."

Fang Che said quietly, "If I gain, I gain it all; if I lose, I lose it all!"

He had pondered these ten words for a long time; now, they flowed naturally from his lips. A bitter smile appeared on his lips: perhaps this was the final outcome!
Okay, I'll have it all!

If I lose it, I lose everything!

Perhaps due to his stance in this life, there are some things he must do. However, for Yan Beihan and Bi Yunyan, this is a huge and irreparable harm.

This is the greatest regret and apology I have ever felt in my life.

It has truly reached the final moment when there is no turning back.

When the world is at peace and there is no more war, I will take my life to accompany you and leave behind all worldly troubles. I'm sorry.

Tears welled up in Yan Beihan's eyes as if a dam had burst. She didn't speak, but just looked at Fang Che quietly, letting the tears flow freely.

Fang Che stood up and gently wiped away her tears.

Then he gently pulled the beautiful woman into his arms.

After a long while, Yan Beihan suddenly chuckled softly and said in a low voice, "You know, before that, I was very scared and reluctant. Although Grandpa pretended to be nonchalant and said it was nothing, and although everyone said that this poison could be cured, I knew in my own heart that this poison was difficult to cure."

"I'm afraid... after a period of time, whether long or short, Yunyan and I will die. So I'm very panicked and scared."

"But you know what? I'm suddenly not afraid at all anymore."

She lifted her head from Fang Che's embrace, tears welling in her eyes, but a smile bloomed on her lips, like a flower with morning dew, and said firmly, "I'm not afraid anymore!"

"Ok!"

Fang Che gently stroked Ru Yun's beautiful hair and said softly, "But I believe this poison can be cured. And even if it really can't be cured, think about it, the Poison Demon has survived until now after being poisoned... So we still have at least one or two thousand years left, right? Isn't one or two thousand years enough?"

"not enough."

Yan Beihan laughed: "I'm a very greedy person too, I want more!"

"Ha ha……"

They both laughed.

"However, if we really die... you can't die."

Yan Beihan drew circles on his chest with her finger, pouting as she said, "Not only can you not die, but you must live well and not change your appearance. After Yunyan and I are reincarnated and grow up, we will find you and marry you. If you change, we will not be able to find you."

"Silly girl!"

Fang Che laughed and scolded, "This matter should be decided by the head of the family."

"Listen to you."

Yan Beihan leaned against his chest, already planning in her mind that if that day ever came, she would make arrangements in advance and tell her grandfather, father, and all the people she could trust that no matter what, they had to keep an eye on Fang Che and not let him die!
She was a smart woman and didn't say anything like "You still have dreams" at this time.

There are some things that can be said at certain times and others that cannot.

When sweet words are being spoken, you shouldn't take them too seriously and spoil the mood.

Otherwise, you'll not only ruin your own mood but also your loved one's.

Yan Beihan, however, was even more convinced that Fang Che's words were not just sweet talk. As a Saintly Ruler with a keen intuition and a sharp mind, she could completely sense that Fang Che's words came from the heart.

If that's the case, what more could one ask for?

Why say something inappropriate that would upset him?
"Father wants you to attend a family banquet at the Yan family manor tonight," Yan Beihan said.

"it is good."

"Then let's talk for a bit and then go," Fang Che said.

"Ah."

Yan Suiyun, who was preparing for the Yan family banquet, has now received a message from Yu Xu.

The connection between Yan Suiyun and Yu Xu was certainly not the same as what he had told Yan Nan.

Upon seeing Yan Suiyun's message, Yu Xu knew just how anxious Yan Suiyun was.

Yan Beihan was poisoned.

For Yan Suiyun, who only has one daughter, it was like the sky had fallen; moreover, Yu Xu understood even more clearly that since Yan Suiyun had come to him for help, it meant one thing: all other channels were blocked!

So I really have to help with this!
"Wait for my news."

After Yu Xu replied with four words, he didn't send a message back to Yan Suiyun until almost evening.

"The Guardians' Headquarters has tightened its security measures to an unprecedented level! More than 75 spies from the 'Only My Righteous Cult' have been captured! It is said that the Eastern strategist understands the importance of this matter and is using it to apprehend spies who have no choice but to surface! This wave of action has been remarkably effective!"

Yan Suiyun couldn't help but sigh inwardly: The Eastern strategist really knows how to seize any loophole and maximize the benefits for the Guardians!
They knew perfectly well that this side was in a state of panic, but the other side took advantage of this anxiety to calmly eliminate internal troubles!
This move was a perfect strike at the heart of the matter.

News from Yu Xu continued to arrive: "As for the Earthly Venerable's news, it's even more closely guarded secret. I risked making some inquiries and learned that the Earthly Venerable is seriously injured, and Feng Yunqi is currently personally treating him in secret. This news is top secret!"

Yan Suiyun immediately asked, "Who did you contact?"

Yu Xu: "I can't say. But this information is absolutely reliable. However, I've also become a suspect because of inquiring about this. My own identity is currently quite sensitive."

Yan Suiyun: "Okay, be careful. I understand."

(End of this chapter)