Lord of the night.

Chapter 1475 Yan Nan Treats Us [Guaranteed Two-in-One]

Throughout the entire Guardian Continent, adults, children, the elderly, and women were all mobilized!

Every time a snake was found, every time a snake was killed, everyone felt that their lives were once again protected, and their sense of security rose again...

This enthusiasm is spontaneous and unprecedented!

Amidst the ongoing snake-killing campaign, alarming news continued to pour in from all directions: in a certain city, negligence and carelessness led to a massive tragedy...

Baiyunzhou: I've heard about Tiandu City...

Tiandu City: I've heard about Donghuzhou...

Donghuzhou: I heard there are sea snakes on Baiwuzhou...

Baiwuzhou: It is said that the inland area has been eroded...

In this situation, panic, relief, and the resulting drive to 'preserve the fruits of victory' reached a point where everyone was preoccupied with it...

When the Guardians' higher-ups conducted spot checks on certain cities, they discovered... the entire city was spotless, not to mention snakes, even rats and other underground reptiles were completely gone...

They're all dead!
Then the guardians continued to call out, expanding outwards.

"Get out of your house and kill the snake!"

"Don't think you're safe just because your house is gone. Snakes don't care about your precautions; they'll sneak into whoever's hole they find... Just because your house is gone doesn't mean it's not outside... They might still be in the fields, ditches, and woods..."

According to statistics.

Taking Baiyunzhou, a city with a population of 100 million, as an example, the number of snakes killed on the busiest day is in the billions!
The people never imagined that so many snakes were hiding in places they weren't paying attention to: in corners and holes in the ground, on roof beams, under stoves, on the ground, in flower beds, in toilets, and so on.

It has left countless people amazed: there are snakes everywhere you look, only places you can't imagine!

In some dilapidated ruins, nests of snake eggs, including piles of white ones, were dug out, with each nest containing at least dozens of eggs.

It must be said that Dongfang San San's policy of instilling fear is far more effective than the high bounty offered by the Sovereign Cult...

For example, after the order for the Sovereign Church to offer bounties on snakes was issued... many clever people were already thinking about raising snakes to sell...

This is definitely a money-making scheme!
This gives a glimpse into the complexity and unpredictability of the human heart.

In the afternoon, Fang Che chatted with Ye Meng for a while as usual, and this time Ye Meng brought some new and useful information.

After the Yin Demon and the Succubus visited again, Fang Che, after consulting with Yan Nan, also sent them to Black Pine Manor.

Black Pine Manor is now completely surrounded by divine consciousness.

Many people were killed on the spot.

Especially after they became insane and evil, following Bi Changhong's advice, they arrested hundreds of middle-level managers as examples, skinned them alive, and hung them on flagpoles.

But they didn't let them die.

Hanging from the flagpole was a bizarre, wailing sound with its tongue cut out...

We've traced all the finances from the past few years, one by one. We've also investigated everyone who used to work at Black Pine Manor!

"The financial issues must be explained clearly!"

The orders from the several deputy leaders actually put some people at Black Pine Manor at ease: as expected, it was just an audit!
It has to be said that this is really too much...

So everyone cooperated.

Things unfolded gradually, just as Fang Che and Feng Nuan had anticipated.

The accounts are being traced back every moment, the amounts are getting bigger and bigger, and more and more people are being involved.

The news gradually spread...

Many other large family estates have begun self-inspections... well, those who know, know what I mean by self-inspection.

"Black Pine Manor is in trouble, but our side... is completely watertight!"

"Thank you, Black Pine Manor!"

Everyone knows this: whoever is the first is the one who suffers.

And the ones after the first one... can cover part of it no matter what.

Then you won't be so unlucky...

It has to be said that they all had pretty clever plans.

Fang Che thought he had nothing to do, but in the afternoon, visitors came one after another, and there were endless things to do, which made him extremely annoyed.

Moreover, there are many things that I have to handle myself—because Feng Nuan is not here.

Fang Che suddenly realized just how important it was whether Feng Nuan was there or not!

But there was nothing he could do. The courtroom was almost empty of staff because of his meddling. Although these matters were complicated, Mr. Fang had brought this upon himself and had no choice but to bear it all.

He finally managed to hold on until Feng Yun arrived, and then let out a big sigh: "No wonder everyone says that work affects cultivation, it's true!"

"I'm going into seclusion for the next few days. I'm refusing all visitors! If there's anything pressing, let Feng Nuan come back and handle it."

Then: "Young Master Yun, please."

Feng Yunjun's handsome face twisted, and he looked at him with a murderous gaze: "Night Demon! You really are something! You're saying this on purpose in front of me, aren't you? Don't you know that some things can only be done but not said?"

Fang Che was stunned: "What?"

He immediately realized, "My mistake, my mistake, I was really... so busy, please forgive me."

Fang Che pulled Feng Yun's arm and led him inside: "I'll host a banquet to apologize today."

Feng Yun rolled her eyes and was pulled inside by him.

Enter the study.

"I almost forgot, we need to hurry over to Vice Master Yan's place," Fang Che said. "Vice Master Yan said he wants to treat us to drinks."

"what?!"

Feng Yun's scalp tingled, and he felt the hairs on his face stand on end. He stared wide-eyed at Fang Che: "Vice Chief Master Yan invited the two of us? To drink!?"

Feng Yun's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.

Such an expression was rarely seen on Feng Yun's face. Fang Che thoroughly enjoyed the sight.

"it is true!"

Fang Che nodded seriously, opened the communication jade, and let Feng Yun clearly see the sentence: I'll treat you two to drinks!
Feng Yun winked sixteen times in an instant!
It's like suddenly getting some kind of eye disease and not being able to see clearly.

One hand grabbed Fang Che's wrist, and he brought his head close to the communication jade, reading the short sentence several times.

Then, looking up blankly, he asked as if in a dream, "What happened?"

"We don't know yet."

Fang Che's initial shock had long since subsided, and seeing Feng Yun like this now, he felt that he was even worse off than himself.

He couldn't help but think to himself: Ha... the so-called First Young Master, his composure is only so-so, far inferior to mine...

Completely forgetting the horrified reaction I had when I first saw it...

"Then let's go quickly!"

After the initial shock, Feng Yun regained his senses. He understood Yan Nan's temperament much better than Fang Che did.

Yan Nan said that the act of inviting people to dinner was groundbreaking.

Inviting a younger person would be even more devastating.

If he had arrived any later... Feng Yun dared not imagine what the outcome would have been.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner..."

Feng Yun sighed, "Your perverse sense of humor will get us both into big trouble!"

After saying that, he urged Fang Che to set off immediately.

"Let's go! Stop dawdling!"

"Otherwise, a beating is inevitable! No, going now probably means a beating is already unavoidable..."

Feng Yun hurriedly dragged Fang Che away.

He was incredibly fast, pulling Fang Che along as they sped through the air, like someone flying a kite...

Fang Che was given a mouthful of wind: when Feng Yun pulled him up, he also sealed off his spiritual power.

Feng Yun is now a sage ruler...

Fang Che was certain: this was the hypocritical eldest son of the family taking revenge on him...

He couldn't help but curse inwardly: "The so-called First Young Master, what a petty and narrow-minded person!"

Feng Yun held Fang Che's hand, letting him run wildly with his mouth open, catching a ton of air, until they reached the door of Yan Nan's study before finally putting Fang Che down, who was full of air.

He pulled Fang Che, who was now unable to speak, directly into the study: "Greetings, Ancestor Yan. I have come on orders. I am late, please forgive me."

Feng Yun's plan was undoubtedly brilliant.

Night Demon can't speak right now, so if Goose Ancestor gets angry, he'll definitely hit him first...

That way I can avoid it.

You little brat, you tried to poison my mind!
With a single trick, I'll make sure you regret it!
Fang Che's stomach was bulging. He never expected Feng Yun to frame him. He hurriedly circulated his internal energy to expel the gas. He knew that if he couldn't answer Yan Nan's question immediately, he would definitely be punished...

Yan Nan was sitting alone in the study.

He looked relaxed and cheerful, with a leisurely expression.

Seeing them come in, Yan Nan smiled warmly and said, "You've come, please have a seat."

Then, looking at Fang Che, he said, "Night Demon, you got messed up by Feng Yun, didn't you? Let me tell you, Feng Yun is a cunning guy that most people can't outsmart. Night Demon, you need to be careful and keep your guard up!"

Fang Che: "...Hehehe..."

Every pore on my body was constantly exhaling steam.

I was speechless for a moment.

"Sit down. There's no need to rush out. Take a rest."

Yan Nan was all smiles and pleasantries.

He then glared at Feng Yun: "It's obvious you're deliberately causing trouble! Can't you use your wits for good? Why do you have to resort to these crooked and evil methods!?"

Feng Yun was shocked: Night Demon is treated so well?
He didn't even offer a greeting, and yet he was the one who got scolded...

"It was Sun Sun's fault; he played a prank." Feng Yun was a little dejected.

Yan Nan admonished, "In the long years to come, there is a greater than 90% chance that the two of you will be performing together. You will be each other's most important partners. Partners should not play tricks on each other, especially when you are at a high position with the wind and thunder surging around you. A slight gap can separate you from others by thousands of miles."

Yan Nan looked into Feng Yun's eyes and said emphatically, "We must be of one mind and one heart, and be completely close! If the higher-ups are still playing tricks on each other and sabotaging each other, what will become of the entire sect? Feng Yun, can you see that?"

"Feng Yun, you're too cunning; you need to change that. A leader can't be so impulsive!"

Feng Yun never expected that his clever plan would backfire.

Originally, he intended to frame Night Demon as a prank to vent his anger, make things easier for himself, and even enjoy watching the spectacle with amusement. However, he ended up being caught red-handed and no one would let him go.

He was so embarrassed by the scolding that he could only say with a bitter face, "Grandson has learned his lesson."

I sighed inwardly: There really can't be the slightest relaxation; this is the first time in so many years that I've been this lively.

As a result, he was arrested!

The two carefully sat down on one side of the chair. Fang Che caught his breath and grinned at Feng Yun.

Feng Yun sat upright and solemnly.

No response.

Then Yan Nan clapped his hands, and a waiter brought in a fruit platter with forty or fifty kinds of fruit, a dazzling array.

The two couldn't help but exchange a glance, both perking up: it really seemed like they were being treated to a meal. This... was too unusual.

Yan Nan remained deep in thought, wondering if he should call someone else over. Perhaps Yan Beihan, Bi Yunyan, or someone else…

But think about it.

Finally, I gave up.

He smiled and said, "Today, I'm hosting this banquet for the two of you by myself. We can drink and chat. There are no outsiders here."

He smiled easily and waved his hand, creating a soundproof barrier that separated the inside from the outside.

"No one will disturb us until we finish our drinks. This barrier can only be opened from the inside. No one can come in unless the people inside leave."

Yan Nan laughed heartily, and surprisingly, he seemed quite friendly and approachable.

Even his whole demeanor seemed to become more refined and approachable, and Fang Che and the other man simultaneously felt as if they were facing an elder who loved them the most.

Yan Nan smiled and carried dishes out from her spatial ring, filling three tables with food.

Each table is set with thirty-six dishes.

Full color and flavor.

It was all the work of the Madman Ji Ao Zhan.

It's made entirely of rare materials, brimming with spiritual energy. Eating such a meal would be incredibly beneficial to one's cultivation.

Just this one meal alone is worth a fortune.

But this is not enough.

Yan Nan took out three more sets of wine utensils, one set for each person, and then quickly arranged thirty large wine jars.

Five people are on each side of each person.

They are all wine jars weighing 200 jin each!
That means each person gets 2,000 jin of wine.

Fang Che and Feng Yun felt increasingly uneasy, their scalps tingling and their bodies alternating between chills and fever, as if they had caught a cold.

I never would have guessed what Yan Nan was up to.

So much alcohol... are you going to take a bath?

"Don't be afraid, you can take it with you if you can't finish it."

Yan Nan made a joke, and the two quickly smiled in response.

"I originally wanted to invite Xiaohan and the others to come too."

Yan Nan slowly said, "However, after thinking about it, there are many things that are only suitable for men to do, especially when they are at the peak of power. Women's emotions and gentle nature are not conducive to making tough decisions. So... in the end, we decided that it would just be the two of you."

The two did not understand what he meant.

Yan Nan sighed softly and said, "After calling you all over, I felt... it was a bit unnecessary. But since I've already called you... so be it."

He picked up his wine glass and chuckled, "Come on, there's no vice-leader here today, just an elder to entertain the sect's rising stars. Let's drink, eat, and talk. You two relax."

"Yes."

Both of them looked relaxed, but were tense inside.

Relax? Just kidding...

We're still completely clueless about where it is, so we dare not relax.

Yan Nan also knew that neither of them could relax.

He just kept making the two of them drink and eat.

They ate and chatted, but the conversation was rambling and aimless. Both knew that the real conversation was yet to come. And when the real conversation began, that would be the time for Yan Nan to reveal her true intentions.

Yan Nan is constantly encouraging the two to relax and drink, precisely to lower their guard.

With this in mind, the two of them steeled themselves, completely relaxed, and began to eat and drink heartily.

Because the two of them knew that Yan Nan probably wouldn't start talking unless they truly relaxed. What he wanted was for them to have their true feelings after they were completely at ease.

Even if there is some reservation.

In official circles, there's a kind of drunkenness called: the leader wants you to get drunk!
There's a type of conversation called: Your boss wants to hear your honest opinions after you've had a few drinks.

The key lies in striking the right balance between 'intoxication' and 'truthful words'.

Looking at the two guys, Yan Nan couldn't help but laugh heartily: "I know you two were scared, hahaha... But it's okay, a little scare isn't a bad thing."

The two men smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Yes."

Yan Nan said, "Drink this bowl of wine, and I'll ask you both a question."

The two quickly picked up their wine bowls and drank them down in one gulp.

Yan Nan's voice carried a trace of spiritual power as it circled around, and she asked calmly, "What are your thoughts on my statement about the pinnacle of women's power?"

The two of them thought for a moment, and simultaneously remembered exactly what was going on: 'There are many things that are only suitable for men to do, especially at the height of power. Women's emotional nature and gentler inclinations make them less adept at making drastic, decisive decisions.'

Yan Nan's opening remarks are here.

Feng Yun took a deep breath, a sharp look flashing in his eyes.

This may not be the real issue to discuss, but everything that needs to be discussed will begin here.

Both of them knew perfectly well what was going on.

"Who's going to speak first?"

Yan Nan leaned back in her chair, relaxed, and asked with a smile.

Feng Yun: "Night..."

"Young Master Yun has been through countless romances, so he's quite experienced in this area."

Fang Che spoke quickly, saying first, "Young Master Yun, you speak first."

Feng Yun was so angry that his mouth twisted into a grimace, his face contorted, and he couldn't help but snort angrily, "Night Demon! You really are a scoundrel!"

Whoever speaks first on this issue will offend Yan Beihan.

On the other side was Yan Beihan's grandfather... Night Demon, that bastard, is rotten to the core.

You don't want to offend anyone, so you just push me out here? Pushing me out is one thing, but you even gave me the title of "womanizer".

But Fang Che had an even stronger reason not to offend anyone: it didn't matter if you offended him, but he saw me every day. So, the only option was to sacrifice a friend rather than himself!

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Yan Nan laughed heartily: "Then Feng Yun will speak first."

"My grandson thinks that makes sense."

Feng Yun had no choice but to steel himself and frown, saying, "Although it is undeniable that throughout history there have been many women who have stood at the pinnacle and looked down on all living beings, achieving positions that are difficult for men to reach, the delicacy and sensitivity of women are ultimately not as hard-hearted as that of men."

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Take my younger sister, Feng Xue, for example. She is bright and generous, with a heart full of wisdom; among all the women of the righteous sect, she is at the pinnacle in terms of literature, martial arts, wisdom, and political strategy. But once she falls in love, she becomes no different from any other woman... And after falling in love, she devotes herself entirely to the person she loves, ignoring everything else..."

"From this point of view..."

Feng Yun spoke eloquently: "...So, sometimes when making strategic decisions, a woman's soft heart is indeed..."

Fang Che was truly impressed!

Feng Yun truly lives up to his name!
He'd rather sacrifice his own sister than let himself get hurt!

He knew perfectly well about Yan Beihan and himself... yet he still insisted on bringing it up in front of Yan Nan.

This is just pure eye drops!
Sure enough, glancing at Yan Nan, I noticed that Yan Nan's face was already looking rather unpleasant.

Feng Yun added the last sentence, saying, "Of course, thankfully Lord Night Demon is worth it!"

"..."

Fang Che had already mentally torn Feng Yun to pieces. That last sentence, in particular, was utterly despicable!

As expected, Yan Nan's sharp gaze had already scrutinized Fang Che from head to toe twice.

Yan Nan immediately smiled again and raised her glass: "Let's drink."

The two quickly picked up their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

"Night Demon, what are your thoughts?"

Yan Nan asked.

Fang Che said from the bottom of his heart, "My most sincere thought right now is... I can't afford to offend Young Master Yun, no matter who else I offend."

Feng Yun laughed heartily.

Although Yan Nan was displeased, she couldn't help but smile and pointed at Fang Che, saying, "You have to remember this for the rest of your life."

These words seem to have a deeper meaning.

Fang Che respectfully replied, "Yes."

"You need to restrain yourself," Yan Nan said.

"Yes," Fang Che agreed again.

"You must also restrain yourself," Yan Nan said to Feng Yun.

"Yes."

"Appropriate pranks can enhance feelings, but too much pranks, especially when they happen to coincide with a bad mood or a major outburst of negative emotions, can be a disaster."

Yan Nan instructed Feng Yundao.

"Yes."

Feng Yun laughed and said, "I have a good relationship with the Night Demon, so... In all these years, the only person in the whole world who has ever let me do this is the Night Demon."

"Let's drink." Yan Nan said with a sigh, "That's why I didn't invite Xiao Han tonight."

He then said, "Feng Yun, tell Night Demon about the final situation of raising Gu, your secret investigation into the Spirit Serpent Cult and the Guardians, the differences between the Guardians and the Sole Righteous Cult, and the other projects you are in charge of. Just tell him, no need to comment."

"Yes."

While drinking, Feng Yun began to explain clearly: "First, the final outcome of the Gu-raising. And my view on the comparison between the Guardian geniuses and the younger generation of geniuses of the Sovereign Sect, it's like this..."

After a clear, forceful, and explicit presentation, Feng Yun said, "My conclusion on this point is..."

There's no need to draw a conclusion.

Yan Nan interrupted: "Continue with the second point."

"Yes."

Feng Yun said, "Second..."

Fang Che listened attentively, not missing a single word, and diligently memorized it.

Feng Yun introduced a lot of things, including martial arts, Taoism, cultivation, commerce, politics, agriculture, strategy, warfare, power... he covered them all.

Fang Che was filled with admiration. While cultivating martial arts and raising Gu, Feng Yun was actually doing so much work at the same time!

If I had to do all of these things at the same time, my head would probably explode by now.

Listening to Feng Yun's introduction, Fang Che couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This is genius! Multitasking and managing everything at the same time.

Perhaps in terms of cultivation speed and combat power, they are not as fast as me, and when the realms are the same, their combat power will inevitably be lower than mine. However, their ability to take care of all aspects of the world at the same time is something I could never do!
Feng Yun has finished his introduction.

Yan Nan nodded slightly.

Seeing Fang Che's shocked and admiring gaze, he said calmly, "Feng Yun has done so much, aren't you surprised and impressed?"

(End of this chapter)