[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld":3,"chapter-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-43":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1836563,2442,"Chapter 43: Retrieval","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>The room returned to peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Xuanping’s face was sullen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman in the cheongsam held a spray, tending to his wounded palm, her delicate body trembling occasionally, evidently still frightened by the scene just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft chuckle, He Xuanping spoke slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly heroes rise young, I am truly getting old.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Fang’s martial skills are truly deserving of the name, I am impressed. Qi Yuan must be blind to think of provoking you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, the pistol had fallen on the ground; this thing cannot be allowed to be noticed by the Public Security Bureau, combined with other concerns, he had no choice but to chase people away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Fang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Xuanping had been operating in Qu City for decades, his connections spanning both the black and white worlds; even the director of the Public Security Bureau could not easily move him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With some coercion, Zhou Ping had no choice but to reluctantly leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t compare to Boss He,\" Fang Zheng said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suffered quite a bit at the Public Security Bureau, but one word from you can make people leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Xuanping gently shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t do legitimate business, he did not worship personal martial prowess, especially in today’s society, martial arts are of no use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Connections!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interests bound together!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only through this can he secure his current position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Ping doesn’t want to act against him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must dream of it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But He Xuanping is not alone; his network connects a large group of people, and they are the real reason Zhou Ping retreated; that’s how the world should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man in front of him is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person’s combat power is terrifying, and he has a sort of reckless mindset; power is of no use in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other dares to kill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And has the power to kill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like ancient heroes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in ancient times, killing in anger could be followed by running away, limited by forensic technology; after fleeing far, one could still live a steady life, thus having fewer concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it’s impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how the other had cultivated this mentality, or what he relied on, but he knew these people should not be provoked, because they have no concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Lang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved to the man in the white suit and closed his eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give it to him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother.\" The man in the white suit’s expression changed slightly, he instinctively looked at Fang Zheng, thinking about the scene just now was painful all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biting his teeth, he took out a business card:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Fang, if you need to find someone, you can call the number on this card.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng took it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, thought for a moment, and picked up the IOU of his uncle Fang Jian from the table, nodding to He Xuanping:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye, Boss He.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Fang Zheng put away the IOU, He Xuanping finally showed a hint of a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the tabletop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An exquisite doucai porcelain was placed steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vase with entwining floral patterns!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slender neck, the complex yet understated pattern, the smooth and round glaze, all indicated its rarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Family’s ceramics are famous for their doucai, and their zodiac set was once precious and rare, regrettably... the craft of that time has now been lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old man with a three-inch beard held a magnifying glass, inspecting the porcelain as he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Mo, it’s confirmed, this piece is exquisite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good.\" Boss Mo, with a corpulent figure, upon hearing this, showed a smile; his already small eyes were further squeezed into slits by the flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Han, draft the contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Mo,\" Qi Yuan frowned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s really no need to be so troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Necessary, necessary.\" Boss Mo’s accent differed from local Qu City people, he grinned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without a stated price, it’s hard to explain when I transfer it; rest assured, Boss Qi, I won’t short you a cent of what you’re owed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuan sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually understood, though the porcelain was good, its market price was within two million, the other party was willing to offer three million just for its reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fang Family’s last piece of exquisite porcelain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only with this story can it be sold for a better price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contract was the same, Boss Mo claims to be a legitimate businessman, trading stolen goods obviously won’t happen with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Han, though not very old, had a mature expression, even somewhat wooden, he reached out and handed over the printed contract:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\" Qi Yuan hurriedly took it, signed and confirmed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trust Boss Mo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should still look.\" Boss Mo said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confirming it makes it convenient for both parties, hmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Qi seems in a hurry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not in too much of a hurry.\" Qi Yuan rubbed his hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just heard someone came out of the Public Security Bureau and might come looking for trouble. Although I’m not afraid, I don’t want to attract any trouble either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Public Security Bureau people have been looking for me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry.\" Boss Mo laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is hidden enough; no one will come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Transfer the funds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\" Qi Yuan was overjoyed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Boss Mo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transfer was quick, and in the blink of an eye, his account had an extra three million, putting his restless mind at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this three million, plus savings from these years, he could live leisurely even if he left Qu City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a house somewhere in the south!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Boss Mo blinked and looked behind Qi Yuan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can outsiders come in here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuan heard the voice and turned back, his face instantly pale:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me.\" Fang Zheng nodded, his gaze sweeping over the opponent before finally settling on the entwined-petals patterned plum vase. He couldn’t help but feel relieved, having arrived just in time:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Qi, we’ve finally met.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shua!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuan stood up abruptly, shouting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao the Second, stop him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person charged from the corner, dagger in hand, pouncing fiercely at Fang Zheng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was it you who killed my brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person had a face full of muscle, bulging copper bell eyes, a savage expression, and was stabbing fiercely at the throat and waist ribs, aiming at vital points with deadly intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng frowned slightly, his mind quickly regaining composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuan had two major henchmen, a pair of brothers responsible for handling various shady deals. One of them was with Sister Lianlian at Phoenix Head Mountain that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person seemed to be called Zhao the Elder?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, when Fang Zheng asked for the reason behind the attack and who orchestrated it, Zhao the Elder tried to launch a sneak attack while he wasn’t paying attention but ended up being counter-killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This figure before him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should be his brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slightly tilted his neck to avoid the throat’s vital point, reached out, using capture skills to seize the dagger, and with a single hand, made a gentle slice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp dagger drew a graceful curve in the air, slicing across Zhao the Second’s throat, and blood sprayed from the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These brothers were no good; killing them would be with no mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuan’s body was flabby, lacking exercise. Seeing this, he knew he couldn’t escape Fang Zheng’s pursuit. Clenching his teeth, he suddenly raised the entwined-petals patterned plum vase beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted: \"Don’t come closer. If you do, I’ll smash it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng’s expression remained unchanged, stepping forward, stabbing fiercely at Qi Yuan’s chest five or six times, each stab straight to the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Puff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Puff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Yuan’s body trembled violently, the light in his eyes dimming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands relaxed, letting the entwined-petals patterned plum vase be securely caught by Fang Zheng, who, in a swift motion, picked up a piece of white cloth from the table and gently wiped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This family’s porcelain must not be tainted with dirty blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng’s actions were simple, direct, clean, and spectacularly quick. Before anyone else could react, Qi Yuan and his brother had already met their end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person conversing with him just moments ago was now lying in a pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Da-da-da...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Mo sat in his chair, his teeth clattered frantically, beads of sweat trickling down his forehead. Seeing Fang Zheng look his way, he stammered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not... nothing to do with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Fang.\" Fang Zheng replied calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This porcelain belongs to the Fang Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes.\" Boss Mo nodded quickly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can take it with you, no problem, absolutely no problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not like this.\" Mr. Han interjected:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to current Xia Country laws, if someone unknowingly acquired stolen property in good faith, there are certain property rights...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was evidently fearful too, his calves quivering, yet still remembered the laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut the hell up!\" Boss Mo bellowed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said there’s no problem, so there’s no problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The items originally belonged to Mr. Fang; how can you have an objection about someone retrieving their belongings? Learning law has fried your brain. Do you know what understanding means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder beside nodded repeatedly, wishing he could cover Mr. Han’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\" Fang Zheng put away the porcelain, nodding to the few:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The incident earlier, please don’t speak of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We definitely won’t mention it.\" Boss Mo swore:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I spread the word, may I be impotent for life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Fang Zheng opened his mouth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to swear such fierce oaths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1622,"2026-06-09T06:29:55.657Z",1,"novelbin.me","6192fb72ed491737c0654a35b2972a1d2dc360dcdefb8878d7fc9a95b673905e","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-82","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-81",488,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcelestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-cover.jpg"]