Lord of the night.

Chapter 1470 Feng Xue Offers a Toast [Part Two]

"Grass!"

Yan Nan's face contorted.

However, Yan Nan's act of giving a congratulatory gift reminded everyone that when people come here to offer congratulations and attend the banquet, they are expected to give gifts!
In this respect, the old devils are not stingy people.

In the blink of an eye, Ning Zaifei received a mountain of gifts!
This is the first time in my life I've received so many gifts!

Several thousand people were delivering the offerings together. To put that into perspective, Ning would have been buried alive on the spot.

He hurriedly reached out and waved his hand, and all the gifts entered the spatial ring in batches.

Bai Jing smiled and said, "So none of them are freeloaders."

Yan Nan's face darkened: "Who can afford to lose face like that? You even care about this?"

"Of course, that reflects a person's character!"

Bai Jing said matter-of-factly.

"..."

The wild geese south remained silent.

Ao Zhan laughed heartily from the side: "Eighth Master, what kind of people do we, the Sovereign Sect, talk about..."

Before he could finish speaking, a ball of ice blocked his mouth, and then he was punched hard in the stomach. Bing Tianxue twisted Ao Zhan's ear six times in one go, gritting her teeth: "You bastard! If you can't talk, then shut up!"

Seeing blood gushing from around Ao Zhan's ears, all the old demons shuddered.

Women are terrifying! This is truly ruthless; it seems Ao Zhan's ear will have to grow back...

Many people secretly rejoice: Thank goodness I don't have a wife...

Bai Jing pointed at Ao Zhan with his finger: "If it weren't for your wife, you'd be finished. Go to Jing Shen Palace for class tomorrow!"

Ao Zhan's face was contorted with rage, and he hung his head dejectedly: "Yes."

His voice sounded like someone who had lost their parents.

Bai Jing's classes were something that terrified all the old demons of the Righteous Sect.

Just one point: all the old devils who had been "taught a lesson" by Bai Jing felt they had transformed into guardians after they emerged...

Finally, everyone entered Bai Jing's domain.

Fang Che respectfully asked Yan Nan for permission to speak, but Yan Nan shook her head: "I'm just here to drink; I'm a guest today."

Beside him, Feng Yun, with perfect timing, suddenly stood up and clapped: "Lord Night Demon, Protector Ning's breakthrough is also a great event for your Presiding Hall. Quickly say a few words."

He then addressed the crowd: "Would you all like to see how well Lord Night Demon speaks?!"

A thunderous roar: "Yes!"

"Then let's clap our hands!"

Immediately... thunderous applause erupted!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Fang Che had no choice but to stand up in mid-air.

Height, well, one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) is enough.

Seeing the orderly rows of about six hundred guests below, who had spontaneously formed a large circle.

"Today is a great day, so I got so excited that I told everyone. But I didn't expect so many people to come; the hotel can't even hold them all."

A burst of laughter erupted from below.

"Thank you, Vice Master Yan, and thank you, Vice Master Bai, for taking time out of your busy schedules to be here..."

Fang Che expressed his gratitude at length.

Then he said, "There are many seniors inside who I don't know. In a moment, I'll open my mouth wide, raise my glass, and get to know all of you. But let me make this clear beforehand: Night Demon is impartial and won't give you any special treatment."

Then another burst of laughter erupted.

Open the back door?

In fact, today, as long as you get to know each other and start talking, it's like the back door has already been opened.

In the future, everyone will naturally interact and build a solid relationship. We're all seasoned veterans; who doesn't know that?

And everyone is now even more aware of the power of the presiding judge's court.

Therefore, this statement about not opening back doors is just a passing cloud to everyone.

After Fang Che finished speaking in a calm and measured manner, it was Ning Zaifei's turn.

Ning Zaifei had prepared for a long time and could recite his speech by heart.

As Lord Night Demon descended, Ning Zaifei felt a push from behind and immediately leaped up!

call out!
Ning Zaifei stood high in the sky, looking down at the densely packed old demons below. Suddenly, his mind went blank, and he couldn't utter a single word of the speech he had just recited so fluently.

Killing so many people would be effortless for him, but speaking in front of so many people... and speaking seriously at that, is a first for him.

Everyone looked up and stared at him.

Ning Zaifei's clothes fluttered in the air, her eyes darted around, her face quickly flushed red, and clear beads of sweat glistened on the tip of her nose.

Everyone immediately realized: This guy forgot his lines!
The old devils, after all, were experienced in the ways of the world, and immediately made the most appropriate response: they remained silent, stared wide-eyed at Ning Zaifei with expectant looks!
You absolutely must not remind him!
"..." Ning Zaifei nearly burst his lungs in mid-air, managing to choke out a few words: "...I am Ning Zaifei..."

puff!
Yan Nan and Bai Jing almost fainted.

Even the old devils couldn't hold back any longer.

Everyone here knows you're Ning Zaifei! We've been waiting for this for ages, and then you just pop up on stage and poop a huge pile!
They actually started introducing themselves!
"Ha ha ha ha……"

"Jie Jie Jie..."

"Hoohoho..."

"Quack quack..."

"..."

Hilarious and outrageous.

Countless envious demons felt even happier at this moment than when they got married and entered the bridal chamber in their youth!

Worth it!

It was definitely worth coming today!

The more people laughed, the more nervous Ning Zaifei became. His eyes were wide open, he was at a loss, and sweat poured down his nose and chin like two waterfalls.

Finally, he clasped his hands in a fist salute, his eyes glazed over, and shouted, "Everyone, enjoy your meal!"

Then: "Everyone, have a good drink!"

It's about to come down.

But the old devils are all full of evil schemes, how could they let such a fun thing end so quickly?

"Say a few more words! Say a few more words!"

The crowd booed.

But there was one good person among them. Chao Lin, the Hundred-Battle Blade, said unhappily, "Ning Zaifei, at least explain what's going on today, and then what about the polite words?"

This is already a warning.

Ning Zaifei immediately said, "Yes, yes! Today..."

Suddenly my eyes rolled, my mind went blank, and I froze again.

Looking helplessly in Fang Che's direction, she asked hopefully, "What... happened today?"

Ao Zhan used his mental confusion technique and shouted, "You're getting married today!"

"Yes, yes, yes... I'm getting married today..." Ning Zaifei realized what was happening as soon as he spoke, and immediately stopped talking, his face contorted with grief and indignation as he looked at Ao Zhan.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Everyone laughed so hard they slapped the table!
Even Bai Jing and Yan Nan felt they had never laughed so hard in their lives, slapping the table and shaking their thighs, laughing back and forth.

Bai Jing's domain turned into an ocean of laughter.

Ning Zaifei slunk down from the sky, feeling utterly ashamed.

Ao Zhan was grinning from ear to ear when Bing Tianxue scolded him, "You're shameless! You think you can influence people's minds? You actually did it!"

That's something to laugh about.

"If Ning Zaifei were normal, could I possibly influence him? He's just confused; can you blame me for that?"

Ao Zhan spoke with conviction.

The banquet then became lively.

Wherever Ning Zaifei went, everyone at that table stood up and offered their blessings in unison: "Congratulations on your marriage, Protector Ning!"

Immediately, chaos erupted once again.

Countless people laughed so hard they spat out their drinks.

This gathering was described by the Solipsist members present as "the most joyful and happy gathering since the founding of the sect!"

Ning Zaifei was responsible for all the comedic moments.

Fang Che went from table to table toasting, and the old demons introduced themselves one by one. Everyone understood: First, who had invited them? Second, both Vice Chief Leader Yan and Vice Chief Leader Bai were present—what did that signify? Especially Vice Chief Leader Bai; how many times in their lives had they seen him attend such an occasion? Third, Yan Beihan and Feng Yun were both there! Fourth, almost all the high-ranking leaders were present.

What does this combination of four elements imply?
All are not fools.

Countless old demons began communicating with Fang Chejia via the Jade.

Everyone was very polite.

Feng Yun acted as the introducer.

He would occasionally transmit information to Fang Che, telling him where this person was from, what their position was, what their abilities were, what their responsibilities were, who their superior was, whose faction they belonged to, what their likes and dislikes were, who their competitors were, who their allies were, whether they were making any secret moves, and so on...

It seems that everyone is on Feng Yun's mind.

The description is extremely detailed.

Fang Che carefully memorized all of this.

These were the real reasons he organized this event; and the reason he called Feng Yun to introduce it was also for this reason.

Feng Yun naturally understood.

Chen Yun seemed completely unaffected, strolling around with a wine glass in hand, his smile friendly, his words pleasant, and his demeanor giving off a sense of warmth and sincerity.

When they reached Yan Beihan's table, Yan Beihan asked telepathically, "Where's Yunyan? Didn't I hear she went to look for you?"

Fang Che coughed and transmitted his voice back: "I knocked him unconscious, he's too weak to get out!"

He's knocked unconscious!
Yan Beihan certainly knew what it meant.

He immediately lowered his head and used all his strength to freeze himself with his Frost God Technique, thus preventing his face from turning completely red on the spot.

Seizing the opportunity, Feng Xue stood up with a beaming smile, raised a glass of wine: "Night Demon! Congratulations on your growing strength as the head of the Trial Hall! Congratulations to Protector Ning on your further progress! Come! Let me toast you!"

Feng Xue was genuinely happy.

Ning Zaifei has broken through. Ning Zaifei is utterly loyal to the Night Demon!
This means Night Stalker is safer now!

Moreover, the fact that so many high-ranking figures came to offer their congratulations shows that Night Demon has now become a force to be reckoned with!
Feng Xuedu already has the air of a 'mistress'.

This glass of wine made my heart feel sweet.

Fang Che smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss Feng."

Fang Che raised his glass, intending to drink it all in one gulp, but Feng Xue suddenly handed him her glass, tapping it against the bottom rim with a soft clinking sound, and said with a charming smile, "Cheers."

He tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, and Fang Che could only drink it with a smile.

Everyone was astonished.

At the next table, Emperor Wu's eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

Yan Beihan forgot his shyness and stared intently at the back of Feng Xue's head.

clink!

In mainland China, the rules of the True Church are numerous, and men rarely clink glasses when drinking. Instead, they raise their glasses in a distant toast and drink it all in one gulp.

If two people clink glasses and their drinks mix, it signifies brotherhood, blood ties, and mutual trust.

This is the meaning.

If a man and a woman clink glasses, it signifies mutual affection and a meeting of minds. Feng Xue's glass is three inches lower than Fang Che's, indicating that she considers herself inferior and respects Fang Che. If they are husband and wife, this gesture signifies that she will consider the husband her head in the future.

Of course, this cannot be so absolute. There are many ordinary people who clink glasses, and even more who do not understand this etiquette.

But how could Feng Xue, as the legitimate daughter of one of the nine great families, not understand this point?
The soft tinkling sound seemed to have intruded on some taboo. Or rather, it was as if some taboo had been broken!
Both Lian Yannan and Bai Jing turned their heads and stared intently at them.

Feng Yun looked distressed.

He hadn't expected his sister to be so impulsive, so he could only laugh awkwardly, cough, and look around, saying, "Let's drink, what are you all standing there for?"

Yan Nan frowned and looked at Feng Yun, saying, "Your sister doesn't know the rules, and neither do you?"

Feng Yun lowered his head and said, "When I get back, I will definitely teach her a lesson and teach her proper manners. If she doesn't listen again, I'll break her legs!"

Yan Nan snorted.

Bai Jing squinted at Feng Xue a few times, focusing on her figure, and then whispered to Yan Nan, "This girl has a very suitable appearance for marriage."

Yan Nan felt a surge of anger and said with a dark face, "What do you mean?"

Bai Jing said leisurely, "Night Demon will break through to Saint Lord in a few years. Feng Xue is barely worthy of Night Demon. I advise you not to stop him, and not to get angry. In my opinion, this is a good thing."

Yan Nan's veins bulged, and his eyes, which looked like they were about to devour Bai Jing, stared at him.

That old bastard doesn't know anything!
"You know shit!"

Yan Nan cursed Bai Jing fiercely.

Bai stared in surprise, seemingly lost in thought.

Yan Nan pondered with a dark expression: It seems this matter can't be kept from Bai Laoba anymore. Judging from that guy's attitude, he's fearless and reckless. Maybe in a few days he'll be able to team up with Feng Du to arrange the marriage for Ye Mo...

Over there, Yan Beihan took a deep breath.

Control your temper.

Because she sensed something else in her grandfather's tone.

Moreover, considering that he, Bi Yunyan, and Feng Xue were poisoned at the same time?
Can it be solved?
Yan Beihan had absolutely no confidence in this matter!

If... everyone is really going to die soon, why stop Feng Xue's relationship and cause her lifelong regret?
Although I thought that way, it was an uncomfortable feeling, like poisonous insects gnawing at my heart, extremely bitter.

After the event, ask Grandpa.

Yan Nan and Bai Jing drank slowly, and neither of them dared to suggest ending the party before they finished.

Feng Yun led Fang Che to each table, introducing him to everyone. They truly went around to every single one of them and got to know them all.

Even Fang Che's exceptional memory couldn't keep up.

Finally, I clasped my hands in a fist and smiled, saying, "Seniors, I've met so many people this time... If I ever forget anyone or don't recognize them when we meet in the future, please forgive me."

Everyone laughed, and Ji Hong said loudly, "It's alright, I'll just introduce myself again later... For example, today: My name is Ning Zaifei..."

"Hahaha……"

Laughter erupted immediately.

Feng Yun smiled as well.

On the way, he gave Fang Che an idea: Add a note!
For example, there's Wang Dali with the red nose in the Patrol Hall, Li Weijun with the red, rosy nose in the Finance Hall, Sun Hong with the black, rosy nose in the War Affairs Hall... Wei Tao with buck teeth on the left, Tao Bin with buck teeth on the right, Li Wei with a lisp in the Enforcement Hall... and so on...

This proved to be an immediate and effective solution.

It's much easier to remember now.

Fang Che's communication jade was filled with many strange names: Super Fat Guy with Belly Covering His Bird, Gao Lin of the Third Hall of the Law Enforcement Hall; Big Fat Guy Trembling Niu Dali... Long Upper Body, Short Lower Body, Thick Thighs, Wide Buttocks, so-and-so of the Guardian Hall...

Feng Yun warned: Be careful not to let anyone else see these notes!
Fang Che deeply agreed.

If this nickname of mine gets out... these guys will probably eat me alive...

It's finally over.

Yan Nan called Fang Che to the table and asked telepathically, "What is your intention in taking this opportunity to introduce everyone?"

Fang Che said, "I believe this is necessary. We're in a sect; how can we not know our leaders and seniors? In case something happens in the future..."

Yan Nan shook her head: "You want to leverage these connections to make it easier for you to investigate the case?"

Fang Che's face showed a slight shock as he said, "I have had that thought a little, but I don't have much hope for it."

Yan Nan smiled faintly: "These are all seasoned veterans who have survived tens of thousands of deadly battles... Each one of them is extremely slick. It's not that you can't use them, it just depends on how smart you are! Because they know exactly what you're thinking. If you want to use them, they actually want to use you too... These guys are very good at using others to do their dirty work."

"Yes," Fang Che replied respectfully.

Yan Nan's words revealed the old devils' true intentions perfectly. But Fang Che already had a plan: he wasn't afraid of being used.

Yan Nan nodded: "It's good that you remembered. Getting to know everyone will be a good thing for you. Go on."

"Yes."

Fang Che felt the care and love that Yan Nan truly showed him, treating him like family, and gratefully agreed.

Bai Jing, standing nearby, said with a frustrated expression, "Let's get out of here once we've achieved our goal. This commotion is driving me crazy. Everyone's rushing at me saying they want to die in my mission... This is unbelievable!"

Yan Nan couldn't help but laugh: "This is the greatest recognition I can give you, and you're still not satisfied!"

Bai Jing snorted and glanced sideways, saying, "It's been so many years since I led a team into battle. You'd need a chance to die under my command."

Yan Nan gave a wry smile: "You'll have your day eventually."

He dared not send Bai Jing out easily. Once this old man went out, it was hard to say what kind of guardians he would face. However, he estimated that he could wipe out a large number of the subordinates of the Sovereign Sect he encountered along the way.

There's no way around it; I can't tolerate any flaws.

On several occasions, when Bai Jing was sent out on official business, the Guardians avoided engaging in battle and retreated all the way back, leading Bai Jing into the strategic depths.

Having gained nothing, Bai Jingyi then began to reorganize the forces of the Sovereign Sect along the way.

This rectification was quite something... Vice Chief Cult Leader Bai discovered what kind of mess this was...

As a result, over 200,000 members of the "Only the Righteous Sect" were eliminated by Bai Jing...

Only afterwards did Yan Nan learn that Dongfang San San had given the order: If we encounter Bai Jing, let him advance unimpeded. We must not engage him in battle, but lead him in. What we cannot find, he can find; what we cannot kill, he will leave none alive.

And indeed it is.

Bai Jing nearly wiped out the entire Northwest region. Even several deputy commanders of the Northwest were killed by Bai Jing, making his actions far more thorough than those of the Guardians.

Moreover, Yan Nan couldn't even get angry...

After those few times, unless there was a major military operation, Yan Nan really dared not let Bai Jing go out.

Because Dongfang San San praised Bai Jing: "A fine knife!"

This comment almost left Yan Nan speechless with anger.

Sometimes Yan Nan even wondered: Is this Bai Laoba an undercover agent for the Guardians?
However, Bai Jing showed no mercy in killing guardians and innocent civilians who obstructed his target...

It has to be said that Bai Jing is an oddball: you could say he's committed numerous evils, and he certainly has! You could say he's a staunch believer in principles, and absolutely! In any case, he's a murderer with blood on his hands, yet he still believes he has a clear conscience!

They deserved to be killed!
Thinking of Bai Jing's temper, Yan Nan sighed inwardly, speechless.

Bai Jing turned to Fang Che and said, "Hurry up and get this done quickly."

"Yes," Fang Che hurriedly agreed.

As they were talking, several more people came over with wine bowls to toast Bai Jing: "Vice Chief Master Bai... if there is ever a chance to die under your command... that would be the greatest blessing for your subordinates..."

Bai Jing's face twisted in disgust, and he picked up the wine bowl with a dark expression: "...No problem."

He transmitted his voice to Yan Nan: "Damn it! Listen to this, is this even human language!"

Raise the glass and drink it all.

Yan Nan looked up at the sky... and almost burst out laughing.

Fang Che quickly returned to his seat, and Feng Yun leaned over and asked, "That poison... any news?"

Fang Che shook his head heavily.

Feng Yun sighed deeply and said solemnly, "Let's try our best to find out more... Now we're in the same boat. We're in the same boat."

Fang Che stared wide-eyed.

Then it immediately dawned on him: Chen Xue was also a member of the split team.

Feng Xue is Feng Yun's younger sister.

The poison was incurable, and he lost two wives, while Feng Yun lost both his wife and sister...

"rest assured."

Fang Chedao.

Then Feng Yun nodded and asked, "Are you using this occasion to get to know all the high-ranking officials because you're planning something?"

Fang Che frowned and said, "This matter is of great importance and involves many details. It cannot be explained in a short time. Let's find a quiet place to discuss it in detail after today."

Feng Yun nodded, his expression becoming serious: "Then I will come to the presiding judge's hall to find you tomorrow."

Fang Che nodded: "Let's talk this afternoon, then we can discuss it over drinks tonight."

Feng Yun smiled: "Okay."

The banquet finally came to an end, and everyone came out to leave. Feng Xue bid farewell to Fang Che, saying, "Night Demon, I'll come to the main hall to find you another day."

"……it is good."

Despite Yan Beihan's murderous glare, Fang Che steeled himself.

Feng Xue smiled and followed Feng Yun.

Yan Beihan snorted, his face frosty, glared at Fang Che without saying a word, and waited angrily for Yan Nan.

You left one woman lying in bed, barely alive and unable to come out, and then you went out and hooked up with another one!
Color embryo!

Ning Zaifei was flushed, deliberately not controlling his drunkenness, wanting to remember this day forever.

Across from Zixiao Tower, several people looked at this side with complicated expressions.

Their eyes were filled with boundless regret; they were members of the Ning family.

"Our ancestor broke through, and the entire sect's leadership congratulated him. Even Vice Grand Master Yan and Vice Grand Master Bai came... But our own sect..."

"Hey……"

The group of people looked at each other, each seeing the complex emotions in the other's eyes that they didn't know how to express.

Everyone dispersed in a hurry.

Just as Yan Nan was about to leave, Yan Beihan caught up with him: "Grandpa, you've been drinking, let me help you."

"Tsk... Your grandpa can't walk anymore."

Yan Nan, carrying Yan Bei Han, soared into the sky: "Girl, what's wrong...speak."

"I'll ask you when I get home."

"……it is good."

Everyone left.

Only the younger generation of young masters remained at the end, with Chen Yun, Bai Ye, and others talking to Fang Che.

"You people, you haven't finished raising the Gu yet, have you? Instead of going back to think about how to take down Feng Yun, why are you all crowding around me?" Fang Che laughed.

Yu Cheng grinned bitterly: "More than forty of these people have already been captured by Feng Yun... His men have been almost completely wiped out..."

All those who had been captured and defeated by Feng Yun lowered their heads in shame.

They have all lost their eligibility to compete.

They can no longer join the ranks of those who haven't lost yet, so these are the most idle people right now.

Emperor Wu stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Night Demon, I have a question for you, and I hope you will answer me truthfully."

Fang Che smiled faintly: "Gentlemen, farewell."

Their bodies gracefully took flight, with Ning Zaifei close behind. The two figures flashed through the air and disappeared without a trace.

When Emperor Wu asked him a question, he didn't even glance at him, let alone answer, and simply walked away.

All the people in the presiding hall quickly left.

Emperor Wu's face turned ashen.

His hands clenched into fists, and his eyes flashed with murderous intent.

The young men coughed one by one, pretending not to notice, and then made excuses to disperse.

"I have something else to do..."

"I just remembered something I haven't finished..."

"Oh dear, I need to go play cards..."

"My wife gave birth..."

Everyone left.

Chen Yun didn't leave. He stood to the side and said calmly, "Emperor Wu, would you like to sit with me for a while?"

Wu Di said coldly, "Haven't you had enough of my jokes yet?"

Chen Yun said calmly, "You'll never have a chance if you don't defeat Feng Yun! And you yourself can't do it!"

Emperor Wu nodded slowly: "Alright."

……

Fang Che was on his way back.

Ning Zaifei asked, "My lord, that Emperor Wu is very hostile towards you. Should I find an opportunity to get rid of him?"

"Not urgent!"

Fang Che slowly shook his head and said, "Emperor Wu has a special status. If we kill him, neither of us can withstand the consequences."

Ning Zaifei's eyes flashed: "As long as the opportunity is right, no one will know."

"Are you confident in the trump card that Vice Chief Master Wu has to protect him?" Fang Che asked rhetorically.

Ning Zaifei frowned and fell into deep thought.

That move was indeed hard to withstand.

"Let's take a long-term view."

Upon returning to the entrance of the main courtroom, I saw a person standing in front of the door, who had been waiting for an unknown amount of time, his body covered in the dew and frost of the night.

It was Bi Fangdong.

He arrived just as it got dark in the afternoon. In one afternoon, he visited more than 700 stores, leaving the resources his child needed. He simply didn't have time for anything else, but he couldn't miss the appointment with Lord Night Demon.

We can only take care of this side for now.

Upon arrival, he learned that there was a joyous occasion in the main hall today, and Lord Night Demon had gone to preside over the banquet. Without Lord Night Demon's permission, Bi Fangdong dared not go in to wait, and instead stood respectfully at the door.

It hasn't moved an inch since.

"Lord Night Demon!"

Finally, Lord Night Demon arrived, and Bi Fangdong was so excited he couldn't speak.

"coming?"

Fang Che nodded calmly: "Come in with me."

He walked straight into the presiding judge's hall.

The guards on both sides bowed simultaneously: "Greetings, Your Excellency!"

Fang Che nodded and walked into the office area.

Bi Fangdong followed behind, the solemn and imposing atmosphere so oppressive that he dared not raise his head.

Ning Zaifei said from the side, "You're a member of the Bi family, after all. Why do you have to act like you've never seen the world before? Walk with your head held high."

Bi Fangdong was terrified: "Yes, yes."

front.

Fang Che asked, "Is everyone here?"

“They’re all here,” Black Wind said.

"Yes, in the past."

Enter the council chamber.

Inside, Feng Nuan, Tian Wanqing, Wu Lianlian, and others were all sitting.

Upon seeing Lord Night Demon arrive, they all immediately stood up and bowed.

"Gentlemen, we have something important to do in our presiding court this time!"

Fang Che said in a deep voice, "I have gathered you all here to entrust you with this matter!"

(End of this chapter)