Chapter 265: Xuanwu

The woman's eyes were surrounded by deep, smoky makeup; the black eyeshadow extended from her eye sockets all the way to her brow bone, like mist in the night, making it difficult to glimpse her true emotions.

The eyeliner traced a sharp cat-eye shape, and the upturned corners of her eyes revealed a hint of provocation and disdain. Her eyelashes were thick and curled, like the wings of a bat in the night, adding a touch of mystery.

Her skin was pale, forming a sharp contrast with the smoky makeup, making her facial contours more prominent.

The shadows beneath her cheekbones cleverly deepened her facial lines, making her look sharper and colder.

Her lips were painted with dark red lipstick, echoing her eye makeup and adding a touch of danger.

Her hairstyle was meticulous straight hair, hanging straight down and just covering her ears.

The woman stood up abruptly; Fang Shaoyi immediately lowered his head, and Fang Yuying also lowered her gaze, her body tense, not daring to look again.

The woman walked over slowly, first circling Fang Shaoyi, then looking at Fang Yuying, extending a finger painted with black nail polish to lift Fang Yuying's fair chin to examine her closely.

"Do I look that terrifying?"

The woman asked suddenly.

Fang Yuying forced a smile and shook her head vigorously; when she lowered her head again, she saw that inside the woman's cloak was a one-piece black tight leather suit, revealing her slender and sexy figure completely.

What caught the eye most, however, was the low neckline, where a flamboyant fierce beast was tattooed on her fair, delicate collarbone.

It was Xuanwu.

"My Lady is of peerless beauty, it is just that we, grandfather and granddaughter, know our place, so we dare not overstep."

Fang Shaoyi spoke up.

Xuanwu chuckled, sat back in the main seat, and said, "The Fang Family Head is too cautious. I didn't come with any other intentions, it's just that the matter is suspicious, and since it was Vermilion Bird who died, the Alliance Leader surely needs to understand the situation."

"That is only natural."

Fang Shaoyi replied.

"Come to think of it, the Patrol Justice Department's actions this time are indeed a bit unusual, but after all, the incident caused such a huge stir, and the Fang Family is the leader of the Jinling Martial Dao families, receiving widespread attention. It is understandable that the Patrol Justice Department needs to give the outside world an explanation."

Xuanwu asked suddenly: "It's just that the Fang Family Head has only just taken over the Fang Family, so you might not be clear on some things. Do you know why the matter caused such a stir, yet the Patrol Justice Department did not send anyone to investigate, but merely issued an announcement?"

Fang Shaoyi frowned and said, "I ask that you enlighten me, My Lady."

"Because from the very beginning, the Alliance Leader had already notified the Patrol Justice Department Director, Xue Zhangming."

Xuanwu said slowly.

Fang Shaoyi and Fang Yuying were both startled, looking up at Xuanwu in disbelief.

There is no need to elaborate on the existence of the Patrol Justice Department; for Xue Zhangming to be willing to engage in malpractice for personal gain, just how much weight must this Alliance Leader have?!

I fear this mysterious big figure's identity is not as simple as just being the Martial Arts Alliance Leader!

"My Lady, why tell me these things?"

Fang Shaoyi looked at Xuanwu, speaking in as calm a tone as he could.

Xuanwu took in Fang Shaoyi's expression and said, "It seems the Fang Family Head has been focusing on cultivation all these years, and really knows nothing about the Fang Family's affairs."

Fang Shaoyi was stunned, realizing that Xuanwu was testing him, and said calmly, "I am ashamed."

"But could you tell me, who exactly is the Alliance Leader? That would make it easier for me to serve you all in the future."

Fang Shaoyi said cautiously.

Xuanwu curled her lips in a bewitching smile; she flicked her arm, and a pill flew over.

Fang Shaoyi caught it, opened his palm, and looked at Xuanwu in confusion.

"Eat it; this is the Alliance Leader's grace."

Xuanwu observed Fang Shaoyi's expression, "After eating it, the Fang Family will still be the Fang Family. The mistakes made by the previous Patriarch can be overlooked by the Alliance Leader, and you can also gain the qualification to meet the Alliance Leader."

"Grandfather..."

Fang Yuying couldn't help but cry out, her pretty face filled with worry.

Fang Shaoyi stared at the pill in his hand, knowing full well this was a further test, but he had no other choice.

"Many thanks for the Alliance Leader's grace."

Fang Shaoyi swallowed the pill in one gulp. The next second, bone-chilling pain spread throughout his body; his hair, which had not turned white despite years of cultivation, turned completely white at this moment.

"Grandfather!"

Fang Yuying exclaimed, rushing over to support the swaying Fang Shaoyi; she could clearly feel the True Qi inside Fang Shaoyi becoming turbid and violent, spiraling out of control.

Fang Shaoyi sat cross-legged, quickly circulating his True Qi to soothe the abnormality in his body.

Xuanwu clapped her hands in appreciation, the suspicion in her eyes vanishing completely, and said, "My apologies, but since Fang Jixian and Fang Shifeng are both dead, and you were in seclusion before and did not participate in the Fang Family's affairs, and your cultivation realm is so high, testing and trials are unavoidable."

"Many thanks for your trust, My Lady."

The abnormality in Fang Shaoyi's body gradually subsided, and his complexion regained its color.

"Rest assured, this medicine will not affect your realm, but it has been mixed with my True Qi. From now on, your life is in my hands."

Xuanwu squatted down and stared into Fang Shaoyi's eyes, "Alright, since you've eaten the pill, there's no need to say more. Come with me; the Alliance Leader wants to see you."

Having said that, Xuanwu walked out of the Fang Family first.

Fang Shaoyi stood up with Fang Yuying's support, but after a long while, he still couldn't fully catch his breath.

"Grandfather..."

Fang Yuying called out with tears in her eyes.

"Silly girl, don't cry, I'm fine."

Fang Shaoyi comforted her with a smile.

"Grandfather, is this really worth it? You might end up losing your life."

Fang Yuying did not understand and asked.

Fang Shaoyi smiled dotingly, ruffled her hair, and said, "I said before, I am willing to die for Mr. Chen. This bit of pain is nothing."

"Do you trust him that much?"

"Which do you think is more trustworthy: an organization that makes me take medicine to control me, or a person who can treat me with sincerity?"

Fang Shaoyi asked back with a smile.

"But what if Chen Che cannot defeat the Martial Arts Alliance?"

"He won't."

Fang Shaoyi stated affirmatively: "Great-grandfather is old, and his judgment of people will not be wrong. Chen Che is not only young, but his Martial Dao Cultivation and resourcefulness are both beyond reproach. You will know in the future just how astonishing he is."

Fang Yuying sniffled hard; she did not seem to agree with Fang Shaoyi's words in her heart, but she still nodded.

"Alright, I am going to meet that mysterious Alliance Leader now. You go and report the matter of Xuanwu's arrival to Mr. Chen."

Fang Shaoyi instructed in a low voice: "Remember, do not make a phone call; you must see Mr. Chen in person. Also, do not let anyone know that you have left the Fang Family."

"I understand."

………

Fang Shaoyi followed Xuanwu to the front of a magnificent building.

Gazing at the towering doors before him, Fang Shaoyi looked dazed, his heart filled with shock and disbelief.

He had thought of every place Xuanwu might bring him to, but he never expected it to be here!

The Gu Family compound!

The Gu Family has ties to the Martial Arts Alliance; could it be that they came to the Gu Family for the meeting on purpose?

Various thoughts surged into his mind, and Fang Shaoyi could not help but let his imagination run wild.

However, just as he was deep in thought, he had already followed Xuanwu through the main gate, stepped into the hall, and arrived at a simple yet imposing room.

There was one, and only one, person in the room: the current Patriarch of the Gu Family, the number one person in Jinling and even the entire Jiangnan after Gu Zongzhao, Gu Yuanzong.

"I am Gu Yuanzong, nice to meet you."

Gu Yuanzong smiled warmly, took the initiative to reach out to Fang Shaoyi, and introduced himself freely.

Fang Shaoyi was filled with trepidation. Upon hearing that name, he was so shocked that he forgot to introduce himself, only immediately extending both hands to shake his, saying flusteredly: "H-hello..."

The moment their palms touched, Fang Shaoyi's heart tightened in an instant, the hair all over his body stood on end, and the True Qi within his body, as if facing a formidable enemy, actually began to scatter in a panicked retreat!

When their palms parted, Fang Shaoyi's back was already soaked with sweat, and the boiling True Qi within his body was finally able to calm down.

Fang Shaoyi wiped the sweat from his forehead and glanced at Gu Yuanzong with lingering fear; he could be certain that Gu Yuanzong's Martial Dao Realm was unfathomable!

That solid and profound foundation, even for him as an Earth Master Great Perfection, had caused him to feel a fear like standing on the edge of an abyss during that mere split-second of contact!

However, Xuanwu's next sentence shocked Fang Shaoyi so much that his soul nearly flew out of his body!

"Alliance Leader, this is the new Patriarch of the Fang Family, Fang Shaoyi."

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