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"Young Master Fang..."

"Aren't you coming with us to Xiangyang City?"

Ma Duxiu's face turned pale, and he asked again.

Clearly, she hadn't expected that Fang Chang would actually intend to hold a martial arts contest to find a husband.

Seeing his daughter's distraught state, Ma Dao sighed inwardly.

Even though he knew there was absolutely no chance between the two of them, he still couldn't help but speak up and offer his advice:

"Yes, Young Hero Fang, weren't we planning to head straight for Xiangyang City?"

"The martial arts contest to choose a husband is going to take an unpredictable amount of time. If it drags on for too long, and those executioners catch up with us in the middle of the night, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Fang Chang shook his head. "I will naturally go to Xiangyang City, but I have other important matters to attend to here right now."

"Furthermore, the fastest route to Xiangyang City is by boat across the river."

"Taking a detour would be really time-consuming and laborious."

"Therefore, I have decided to stay for the time being and fight with the Fish and Dragon Gang for a spot to board the boat and cross the river."

Upon hearing this, Ma Dao and the group of bodyguards exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions complex.

Indeed, taking a boat across the river is the fastest way to reach Xiangyang City.

The notice clearly stated that to obtain a spot to board the boat and cross the river, one had to participate in a martial arts contest to find a husband and win a prize.

With Fang Chang's skills, he was more than qualified to compete on stage, but these ordinary people who couldn't even be considered martial artists didn't even have the right to go on stage.

If Fang Chang insists on staying and boarding the ship, then their group will likely have to part ways.

Thinking of this, Ma Dao and the others felt a chill in their hearts.

Along the way, they encountered danger several times, and only thanks to Fang Chang's protection were they able to remain safe and sound.

If possible, no one wants to easily lose this valuable asset.

"Young Master Fang, you absolutely mustn't!"

Ma Dao frowned, still unwilling to give up, and tried to dissuade him.

"I've heard that the Fish and Dragon Gang doesn't have a good reputation. Be careful, this might be a trap."

"Moreover, the notice mentioned that the purpose of summoning martial artists to board the ship is to deal with the dragon that is causing trouble in the river."

"These monsters are extremely dangerous. Why would Young Hero Fang risk his life to cover such a short distance?"

Clearly, Ma Dao was unaware that Fang Chang's true purpose was to target the troublemaking dragon.

They assumed that this young hero Fang was in a hurry to get on his way, which was why he was preparing to take the risk.

After all, given Young Master Fang's demeanor and temperament, he couldn't possibly be really aiming for a martial arts contest to find a wife, could he?

Looking at everyone's expressions, Fang Chang knew exactly what they were thinking.

He couldn't help but chuckle and said frankly, "To be honest, I was just about to have a go at that dragon."

"Actually, if you all trust me, you can stay here for a while."

"Once I secure a spot on the ship, I might be able to take everyone across the river together."

"However, this journey is fraught with danger and unpredictability. The decision is entirely up to you."

After saying this, Fang Chang said no more and left the choice to Ma Dao and the others.

As the saying goes, you can't have your cake and eat it too!

He wasn't a nanny for the Tianya Escort Agency; they were just traveling together along the same route.

For him, the only value of Ma Dao and his group was that they could unlock the limited-time gacha pool for the game "Tianya Zhichi" (meaning "Though the Ends of the Earth Are Within Reach").

The serpent that was about to transform into a dragon was a crucial opportunity for him to rebuild his martial arts foundation, one that he absolutely could not miss.

If he had to choose between rebuilding his bones and the "Heavenly Horizon Within Reach" card pool, he wouldn't hesitate for a moment and would definitely choose the former.

Therefore, whether Ma Dao and the others stayed or left did not have much impact on him.

But for Ma Dao and his group, this was a dilemma.

Staying behind to board the ship with Fang Chang meant facing the dragon head-on.

These ordinary people, who aren't even martial artists, will surely die without a burial place if they are caught in the crossfire.

However, if they part ways now, they will no longer have a powerful figure like Fang Chang to protect them on their future journey.

If they encounter mountain spirits, evil spirits, or demons again, they will only face certain death.

"this……"

Looking at Fang Chang's calm expression, Ma Dao knew that his mind was made up and could not be persuaded by a few words.

He hesitated for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and spoke in a deep voice:

"Since Young Master Fang has made up his mind, then we shall take our leave first."

"This escort mission is of utmost importance and cannot be delayed any longer."

"If the journey goes smoothly, we will hold a celebration banquet after we deliver the coffin to Xiangyang City and wait for Young Hero Fang to arrive safely."

"Father!" Ma Duxiu said urgently, as if he wanted to say something.

Before he could finish speaking, he was silenced by Ma Dao's stern glare.

It's obvious that Ma Dao ultimately chose to part ways.

But that's normal...

Ma Dao carries the weight of the entire Tianya Escort Agency on his shoulders.

He couldn't possibly put the lives of his brothers on Fang Chang, whom he had only met by chance.

This shipment must be delivered to Xiangyang City as soon as possible, without any mistakes. If Director Fang fails to secure a boarding spot, wouldn't they be wasting time for nothing?

Even if Fang Chang is exceptionally skilled and successfully secures a spot to lead them across the river, he may not be able to protect everyone on the turbulent waters teeming with dragons.

In that case, it would be better to separate as soon as possible and take a detour to Xiangyang City.

Although the journey is a bit long, it only takes three to five days.

Without Fang Chang's protection, they could only hope their luck wouldn't be too bad.

The journey only takes a few days; I shouldn't be so unlucky as to encounter any more danger...

"Alright, the journey through life is long, may we meet again someday."

Fang Chang nodded slightly, not surprised by the result, but only slightly disappointed.

He was very curious about the black coffin being escorted by the Tianya Escort Agency.

However, if their fate is not yet over, once he resolves the matter of slaying the dragon and changing his tendons, there may be a chance for him to reunite with everyone again.

After all, Ma Dao and the others would have to take a detour, while if he could successfully cross the river, he might be able to arrive in Xiangyang City even earlier than them.

Because they were about to part ways, the farewell meal was tasteless and the atmosphere was extremely somber.

Only the chubby boy was carefree, only focused on eating and stuffing himself, showing no signs of being a rich young master.

……

That night.

Fang Chang returned to his guest room, sat cross-legged on the bed, and casually opened the control panel, preparing to draw a card.

He earned a total of 160 merit points for killing the Xingxing in broad daylight.

I originally planned to save up slowly until I had enough pulls for a 20-pull.

But now that I am about to part ways with Ma Dao and his group, the limited-time gacha pool for "The Ends of the Earth Are Within Reach" will definitely close early after they leave tomorrow.

If you don't draw now, you'll never have another chance!

"The story of crossing the river to slay the dragon has caused quite a stir, and it will surely attract many experts."

"I must take my solo journey a step further, at least to a higher level."

"Otherwise, with my cultivation at the ninth level of Yi Jin Jing, I would have no chance against a prodigy like Fairy Yao Hong."

With this in mind, Fang Chang no longer hesitated and his mind immediately stirred...

The 160 merit points on the panel were instantly depleted!

In an instant, with a flash of light, cards of various colors slowly appeared.

Among these cards, there was a striking blue light that kept flashing and jumping!

"This... has it been shipped?"