Chapter 146: New Main Quest

You are an official in Jingcheng; having heard that the young hero Fang Can has entered the capital, you wish to cultivate a friendship with him. Please write a 300-character invitation essay based on this content.

Fang Shaoxia Fang Can:

Greetings!

I am Yang Kuanye, a Third Rank official of the Imperial Court serving as the Minister of the Taichang Temple.

Upon hearing of your arrival in the capital, my respect for you has grown. Your potential is boundless, and your heart embraces the world; you are truly the light of the Wu Lin. I have specially prepared a humble banquet and sincerely invite you to my official residence tomorrow night to discuss ways for the Wu Lin and the Imperial Court to coexist in harmony.

The purpose of this gathering is to befriend heroes, discuss the vicissitudes of the Jianghu, and explore the true essence of martial arts. I deeply understand that the Wu Lin and the Imperial Court share the same goal: safeguarding the welfare of all people under heaven. Your wisdom and courage will surely add luster to this gathering.

At that time, a dedicated attendant will be waiting to welcome you and guide you to the banquet hall. The feast will feature delicacies, along with music, chess, calligraphy, and painting to cater to refined tastes. I will personally accompany you to discuss affairs of the world.

Please take the time to attend; if it is inconvenient, kindly inform me in advance, and I will do my utmost to make arrangements.

I look forward to your presence; may our friendship be like spring, and may we create a beautiful future together.

Yang Kuanye

Minister of the Taichang Temple

Date: Tonghe Year X, Month X, Day X

Fang Can:...

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, he looked at the stack of invitations organized by his believers.

There were two or three hundred in total, a thick pile, each lacquered in red and brushed with gold powder, the kind that could be sold for money if stripped down.

Moreover, the tone of the invitations inside was extremely friendly, making Fang Can feel that the quality of the great figures in this capital was simply too high, treating a junior like him with such politeness.

Relying on the light from outside the room, Fang Can pondered for a long time before finally pulling out a gold-stamped invitation.

This was the one previously handed to him by the Director of the Imperial Medical Bureau; since that person had helped him, he felt he should go and pay a visit.

As for this stack of invitations, Fang Can glanced through them roughly and finally selected one.

It was an invitation for martial artists on the Hidden Dragon List to gather at the Drunken Sun Tower, asking every martial artist preparing to participate in the Great Competition of Nations to come and converse.

As for the host, he claimed to be Prince Qing, one of the few Fourth Rank experts in the entire Great Yan court.

Of course, there was another relatively more important identity: Jiang Ningan's great-grandfather; this face had to be given.

Reaching out to sweep aside the pile of invitations before him, Fang Can's brows furrowed tightly because his "Misfortune Turns to Fortune" ability was reacting again.

All along, Fang Can's "Misfortune Turns to Fortune" has possessed the ability to foresee fortune and misfortune.

The more dangerous the situation, the more his aptitude can increase.

This also made him naturally immune to any ambushes and assassinations.

After all, as soon as an enemy approached, Fang Can's talent would skyrocket like a rocket; even a fool would clearly understand what would happen.

But at this moment, Fang Can's talent did not increase; instead, it decreased...

Yes, it dropped directly from the usual 60 times to around 10 times.

This was the first time Fang Can had seen his talent regress; with a certain hypothesis, Fang Can spoke calmly: "May I ask which senior has arrived?"

"You are indeed sharp, but how did you know I was here?"

Accompanied by a clear yet melodious voice, amidst flashes of blue lightning, a blue figure materialized before Fang Can.

The visitor wore elegant ancient robes, her sleeves fluttering, her face cold, with blue hair like a waterfall cascading over her shoulders, adding an otherworldly temperament, as if she were a cold plum blossom untouched by dust.

"Senior Liu..."

Looking at the familiar face before him, Fang Can felt that the other person always appeared and disappeared mysteriously.

Fortunately, she did not arrive while Fang Can was teaching Ye Qingshi cultivation; otherwise, bumping into them directly would be quite awkward, and Fang Can probably wouldn't know whether to move or stay still.

"You have not yet answered my question." Liu Qingmeng's eyes shifted, her curious gaze focusing on Fang Can; she instinctively suppressed her aura and approached, wondering how a Ninth Rank like Fang Can had discovered her.

The real reason was that since Liu Qingmeng's strength was too great, having her nearby made it hard for anyone to harm him; in the absence of danger, "Misfortune Turns to Fortune" simply crashed.

But Fang Can couldn't say, "I felt that Senior Liu's side is super safe, so I sensed it as soon as Senior Liu approached," as if it were dialogue from a two-dimensional romance game.

"Hmm... this is my superpower." Fang Can spoke vaguely.

Seeing this, she no longer pressed the matter.

"However, wasn't Senior staying at the Robbery Jianshan?" Fang Can asked curiously, "Why have you come now?"

After all, the Robbery Jianshan is within the Liangzhou Realm; with less than half a month remaining until the Great Competition of Nations, why come so far in advance?

"A journey of over a hundred thousand li is nothing; I can arrive within the time it takes to burn a stick of incense. Whether I am at the Robbery Jianshan or not is irrelevant; after finishing our conversation this time, I will return to the mountain to continue my secluded cultivation."

As Liu Qingmeng spoke, Fang Can suddenly realized her identity as a Fourth Rank expert.

In the present world, her light, flexible, and unpretentious demeanor had given him some stereotypical impressions.

Thinking back now, the vast territory of the Great Yan, a diameter of over two hundred thousand li, for a Fourth Rank expert, could be crossed in the time it takes to take a post-meal stroll; it was truly beyond the norm.

'Traveling the North Sea in the morning and the Cangwu in the evening,' such ancient fantasies pose no difficulty for a Fourth Rank expert.

'However... Senior Liu seems somewhat unfamiliar now.'

Looking at her ice-frost beautiful face, Fang Can recalled their first meeting.

'Indeed, the previous avatar was merely yesterday's flowers after the power faded; coldness and loneliness are what truly suit Senior.' Fang Can thought inexplicably.

Looking at the youth before her, whose back was straight as an arrow, whose appearance had changed drastically yet became even more handsome and spirited, Liu Qingmeng said with gratification:

"I have heard of your deeds. Being able to defeat a First Rank is somewhat beyond my expectations, but you must not become arrogant."

"Yesterday, while contemplating at the North Sea, I passed through Great Chu and heard that Xiang Xitao also defeated a First Rank recently, causing the whole nation to celebrate."

"When the Great Competition arrives, he will be your formidable rival; do not underestimate the heroes of the world." Liu Qingmeng warned.

'That number one on the Hidden Dragon List has also defeated a First Rank.' Fang Can paused for a moment, then smiled: "Alright, it is indeed very challenging; thank you for the reminder, Senior."

While speaking, Fang Can looked at the woman and asked, "Senior has not yet said what you seek me for this time."

"Through divination, within a year, a Sixth Rank mystical realm will appear; at that time, Fourth Rank experts from all nations will gather, aiming to advance."

"I need you to go with me at that time, to borrow your luck; if there are gains, it will also be of immense benefit to you." Liu Qingmeng summarized briefly.

"Alright, I accept." Without hesitation, Fang Can agreed immediately after hearing this.

But seeing this, Liu Qingmeng reminded, "The Sixth Transformation has already begun to touch the Dao of Rules; the laws within the inner grotto-heaven may differ from those outside."

"We speculate that the Sixth Transformation might have failed at the moment of breakthrough, leading to their demise, which possibly caused the mystical realm's environment to deteriorate. Therefore, I give you ten days to consider carefully."

"It's nothing. The senior gave me guidance, so I ought to help. Moreover, the senior said it would be of great benefit to me. How could I not go for something beneficial?" Fang Can waved his hand indifferently.

Just now, the moment he chose to accept the invitation, his talent surged again, shooting straight up to over eighty times.

Clearly, that mystical realm indeed has something to it.

(End of this chapter)