Chapter 932

With his current strength, insight, and the help of the parchment, returning to Dongliu Mountain—the place where the curse first appeared—might truly uncover some information.

But the problem is, he simply has no time now to make the trip to Dongliu Mountain; he must first resolve the matters in Jingcheng before considering anything else.

After all, this is Jingcheng, the strongest place in all of Qing Guo; even if a Mo-level Weird truly intended him harm, he would first have to deal with this mountain.

Suppressing his thoughts, Fang Yue put his eye patch back on, returning to his one-eyed dragon appearance, and stepped into You Mansion.

The eerie eye on his right eye had reached a point where it could no longer be suppressed.

Under the condition that the eerie power had fully surpassed his own martial strength, suppressing the eerie eye had become impossible.

That violent force filled his body; even with all his strength, he could only prevent the black qi from leaking out.

The You Mansion at this moment was far quieter than he had imagined.

This left Fang Yue puzzled.

The Black Moon Organization had already been dealt with by him; the remaining remnants didn't require so many Qing Si personnel to mobilize, let alone the You Family to intervene—so where had all these people gone?

As Fang Yue was pondering this, he saw a large crowd gathering ahead, all uniformly dressed in Qing Si attire, seemingly listening to someone speak.

"Nightshade!"

While Fang Yue was still confused, someone in the crowd suddenly cried out in delight, and next he saw You Sisi running out from among the Qing Si group.

"She's got sharp eyes."

Fang Yue's lips curled slightly.

When You Sisi reached his side, she immediately asked if he'd encountered any danger on the way, circling him to check for injuries.

Fang Yue waved his hand; he planned to tell You Sisi the details about the Black Moon Organization later.

Of course, he wouldn't mention anything about players—only recount the events that had occurred there.

As for now, with so many people around, many things couldn't be spoken of directly.

After assuring her he was unharmed, Fang Yue asked: "What's going on over there? Why are so many Qing Guards in the You Family compound?"

Although Fang Yue knew the You Family, as one of the Four Great Families, actually controlled Qing Si, it was unusual for so many Qing Si personnel to gather at the You Family compound.

But You Sisi clearly cared more about Fang Yue's attitude than about what was happening over there.

"Why change the subject? Why not tell me what happened to you in Penglinjiequ? Nightshade, I'm worried…"

"That can wait until we get back to our room."

"B-back to our room?!"

You Sisi, who had just been bold, suddenly stammered, her face turning as red as a ripe apple as she lowered her head and whispered weakly: "I-is it too soon…?"

Fang Yue:???

I suspect you're being suggestive, and the evidence is undeniable!

"It's not what you think—I mean, when no one's around, I'll tell you what happened there. There are too many eyes here."

You Sisi froze, hit by a kind of double disappointment that made her face flush even redder; she hastily blurted: "I-I meant that too!"

"... By the way, so what's going on over there?"

This time, Fang Yue's skill at changing the subject worked.

You Sisi quickly spoke.

"Xingchen Shu and Xu Shu plan to notify Grandpa, who has already left Jingcheng, and ask him to return and hold the family together. The Fifth Huang Nu killed the Fourth Prince; the Nine Dragons' succession struggle has officially begun. No one knows what will happen in Jingcheng next. In the face of such chaos, even the You Family must carefully consider our future choices."

Fang Yue then remembered: strictly speaking, the You Family had not yet chosen which of the nine—no, now eight—princes to pledge allegiance to.

Although everyone publicly knew You Sisi had been promised by the Emperor to the Seventh Prince, and such a close marriage alliance naturally implied the You Family sided with him.

But until it was officially announced, it meant nothing.

"What are your plans, You Family?"

"I don't know. Grandpa's intention is still to have me marry the Seventh Prince, to solidify our alliance—in a sense, the You Family is already half his."

Fang Yue's voice grew slightly grim: "I'll make the Emperor revoke his decree."

You Sisi smiled sweetly at Fang Yue, said nothing, but reached out and clasped his hand with hers, five fingers entwined, as her response.

"In any case, Xingchen Shu and the others want Grandpa to return, so at least the You Family can stabilize morale and avoid full-scale panic."

"Can he make it back? I remember You Lao left several days ago, and he was accompanying the Emperor to Jing Shan—the Emperor won't let him leave, so he can't break away."

"We can only try to send word. Whether Grandpa returns or not, no one knows. Until then, the You Family plans to strengthen our defenses; in the coming days, more Qing Si White Robes, even Red Clothes, will likely be sent to patrol and protect You Mansion."

Fang Yue nodded: "That's good. If you're safe, I can go out and investigate some matters."

"What are you talking about? Aren't you also a Qing Si Red Clothes? You're on the duty roster too—and…" You Sisi's fading blush returned, and she whispered: "And I specifically requested that you be my personal bodyguard."

Fang Yue's heart skipped a beat; he had killed many of the death row squad members in Penglinjiequ. Though he'd been blinded by rage at the time, he had indeed done it.

If anyone investigated and uncovered it, his position as Qing Si Red Clothes might not be safe.

As they spoke, the Qing Si column began to break up, groups departing one after another.

You Xingchen, who had been giving the speech, detached from the main group and walked up to Fang Yue.

He frowned deeply, clearly disapproving of Fang Yue.

"You're the guy who's completely bewitched You Sisi?"

The stiffness he felt from her hand instantly alerted him to You Sisi's tension.

Is this… meeting a senior?

Fang Yue, who had felt nothing before, suddenly grew a little nervous himself.

"Young man… junior, pays respects to Senior You Xingchen!"

Fang Yue bowed, but You Xingchen replied coldly: "You're Red Clothes, I'm Silver Clothes—no need for excessive formalities within Qing Si. I have no interest in your affairs; if I were to oppose you, it would be the Clan Chief's duty. But if you harm You Sisi or disgrace the You Family name, don't blame us when we make you pay."

"No way, no way—having kids? I think that's at least a year or two away… Ouch!"

Fang Yue yelped as You Sisi pinched his flesh.

You Xingchen:???

Open the surge!

(End of chapter)