[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-monarch-night":3,"chapter-monarch-night-monarch-night-chapter-256":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Monarch Night",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},932206,1222,"Chapter 256 - 27: Starlight Checks In at Baiyun State","monarch-night-chapter-256",256,"\u003Cp>\"Baiyun Martial Academy has already mobilized everyone. Recently, all fifth-year students are on leave to assist in guarding the Guardian Hall, ensuring the peace of Baiyun State.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shen snorted, \"Do you still take me for an idiot? Acting like I don’t know anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured on my side. If anyone doesn’t know, wouldn’t you know me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che laughed heartily, \"Am I not sly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe... you’re sly as heck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shen asked, \"You haven’t been cultivating in the Martial Academy lately, have your skills improved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che leaned close to Old Man Shen’s ear and whispered, \"Marshal Level, Peak of First Grade. Surprised?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, that fast...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shen blurted out, then put on a stern face, angrily said, \"Marshal Level is nothing! More effort is needed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this statement, coupled with his earlier slip, seemed somewhat amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mo Gan Yun and a few others have gone out on a mission. Before they left, they came by to see the old man and asked that if you asked about them, I should let you know. They’re heading deep into Wanshou Mountain, and it probably won’t be a short trip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shen said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che let out a breath of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was really worried that in such a brutal battle, Mo Gan Yun and the others might not be strong enough, and if they got involved, they could end up getting killed in one cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should also visit your instructors; they all miss you,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shen said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid they’ll trap me in their intensive training again.\" Fang Che smiled bitterly, \"Last time, for four days and nights, they completely wore me out. It was terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, kid, won’t get such a good opportunity again,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said this, Li Changkong and others entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bing Shangxue came in looking at Fang Che first, and seeing him handsome and unscathed, seeming even more spirited, couldn’t help but smile with eyes curved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Habitually helping Fang Che smooth and straighten the creased part of his waist caused by the belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Said, \"Why haven’t you come to see us in so long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his tone, there was a hint of reprimand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che smiled wryly, \"Instructor Bing, it has only been a few days... I found some time and came right away, didn’t I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone laughed as they sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Zhongliu began pulling dishes out of the bag he was carrying, setting a table full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loudly said, \"Open the wine Fang Che brought, tsk, tsk, only Old Man Shen has good wine. Now, if I want a treat, I just buy some dishes to bum some wine. The old man is stingy, never willing to share freely. Today with Fang Che here, let’s have a good drink and rob a local tyrant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Shen angrily shouted, \"Damn it, every time you bring a plate of peanuts wanting to bum from Tiexue Platform? How stingy can you get?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that night the dishes were indeed abundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the wine was genuinely good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che drank until the moon was at its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did everyone part with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the feast, Li Changkong and the others constantly shared their combat experiences, and when enthusiasm peaked, there were even mock bouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the impending crisis was not spoken of, Fang Che understood well what the instructors were doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he listened and learned seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bing Shangxue with a gentle face, served Fang Che food, softly said, \"If you encounter danger, run to Baiyun Martial Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che felt all warm inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when walking alone on the street, that warmth remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold wind howled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stars in the sky seemed to shiver from the cold, blinking their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che slipped into a dark alley and vanished from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole Baiyun State was unusually quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu’s Pawnshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had been stable for quite a while, but Manager Wu still felt uneasy, unable to settle his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and his few apprentices were somewhat anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really be over?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it really is over... It seems quite good, doesn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the cold winter night, a large furnace was burning in the rooms of the master and apprentices, filling the place with warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another day has passed. Seems like nothing will happen tonight either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wu let out a breath of relief and said, \"Prepare to res...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sentence was not finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly there was a knock on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock! Knock knock knock! Knock! Knock knock knock knock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rhythm of one-three-one-four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Yixin Sect’s contact signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s expression tightened instantly, and four disciples simultaneously turned to look at their master, looking tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wu’s face twisted slightly, got up and opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blast of cold wind was followed by a shadowy figure in black rushing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone shivered from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sign flashed, spiritual power was activated, and a heart-shaped point of light appeared. The person spoke in a faint, extremely arrogant voice from above, \"Yixin Sect Baiyun State, new sub-branch Leader Starlight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Leader!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All five people kneeled simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che looked at the five coldly, spun around, and sat on the only Taishi chair in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then crossed one leg over the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Said indifferently, \"You guys have been quite free lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We wouldn’t dare, we’ve been dreaming about the Leader’s summons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A summon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che sneered lightly and said, \"In the recent period, our sub-branch was destroyed, and I see all of you breathed a sigh of relief, eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We wouldn’t dare, absolutely not dare, may the Lord see clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t act with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che said coldly, \"During this time, how much should you have paid, you are all aware, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are aware, it’s already prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, double it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wu exclaimed in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che cast a cold, harsh look at the grey-bearded shopkeeper, coldly said, \"Double! This time, did you hear me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The killing intent and evil spirit spread out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood... understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wu shivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensitively realizing that if he didn’t comply, the next moment would be his head on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trembled as he went to get the silver notes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally fifty thousand taels in silver notes became one hundred thousand taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart ached almost to the point of fainting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, please verify.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, with this amount of money, no need for verification...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che took it and casually pocketed it, said indifferently, \"You know the original sub-branch, Number Six on Xiangyang Old Alley, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a big yard over there, not far away, it was originally some official’s residence, right? Long vacant, rumored to be haunted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gui Mansion, yes, it’s not far from the original sub-branch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, tomorrow morning inquire about the price and purchase it, from now on it will be the new sub-branch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However much silver is needed, I will naturally allocate it to you. Understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wu bowed deeply, filled with fear and trepidation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a strange laugh was heard, when he looked up again, Lord Xing Mang had already vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stunned for a moment, he said, \"Has Lord Xing Mang... gone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, gone, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wu then collapsed onto the chair, eyes vacant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, what’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples were puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reconnecting with the organization, isn’t that a good thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Wu’s face looked forlorn, shaking his head slowly, \"This Lord Xing Mang... is much more straightforward than the previous Leader... and with killing intent, I fear our days...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he dared not continue, letting out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock, knock knock knock, knock, knock knock knock knock...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starlight Master had already knocked on the fifth family’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yixin Sect Baiyun State’s new sub-branch Leader Starlight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The day after tomorrow, chou hour and a quarter, assemble at Gui Mansion! Grandmasters and above, any absence, beheaded!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yixin Sect... Starlight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A head smashed like a watermelon; Fang Che’s icy voice rang out, \"Does it concern you to speak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord, Lord, we were wrong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang bang....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within one night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che visited a total of forty undercover posts under his command. He also completely annihilated one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He divided thirty-six posts into four directional forces: Southeast, Southwest, Northwest, and Northeast. The remaining three were deemed useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collected a massive sum of four million silver taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And successfully established an image of ’ruthless and unyielding, heartless and cruel, moody and unpredictable,’ which made the thirty-six undercover posts immediately and completely submit to the new sub-branch leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the saying goes, it takes an evil person to best another!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che suddenly felt that being a villain was indeed more comfortable than being a good person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever he found displeasing, he directly dealt with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, everyone feared him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One glare, and they’d kneel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a good person, even if you don’t blink, and speak yourself hoarse, others might not give you any respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder there are so many villains in this world. Being a villain involves far fewer concerns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Che didn’t even realize that, actually, he had even fewer concerns than villains! — Even a villain needs some courage to kill their own subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, killing would leave no one to do the work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what if they killed the wrong person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Fang Che had no such concerns: whoever he wanted to kill, he’d kill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sideways glance, and whoever caught it got a cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, at chou hour and a quarter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gui Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cypress trees stood somberly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, there was a bit of ghostly aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starlight Master began the roll call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, all thirty-six households arrived. No one dared to be absent, especially those above the Martial Arts Grandmaster level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starlight Master held a long rope in one hand, with the other end hidden behind the curtain, unknown what it was, as he held the rope and paced back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summoning everyone this time, setting the rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given that we’re operating and lurking on the Guardians’ turf, we should naturally abide by the rules, so avoid committing atrocious acts, to facilitate long-term lurking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All shopkeepers stared wide-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... This is the Leader of the Yixin Sect speaking? This is something the ruthless executioner Starlight could say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gambling dens, brothels, pawnshops, these... I won’t say much, after all, they’re ancient trades, even if I demand decency, I can’t expect much, but brothels must avoid forcing respectable women into prostitution, otherwise, death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for gambling...damn it, no innocent person enters them, whatever happens, happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pawnshops, well, they’re pawnshops, just as they are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Restaurants and inns, I won’t say much either, run them normally, anything arises, come to the sub-branch, the sub-branch will have your back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t think that just because we’re from the Yixin Sect, we can’t act openly. As long as we don’t reveal our identity, we retaliate against whoever bullies us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll back you up! But if even one penny is missing from the monthly salary, I’ll take your head!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1877,"2026-06-03T06:53:06.329Z","2026-06-03T06:53:12.634Z",1,"novelbin.me","145442ee2748fd3783da35987a0fa2b1539979b8c176b0c17aaa8535e63eaa77","monarch-night-chapter-257","monarch-night-chapter-255",1290,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmonarch-night-cover.jpg"]