Chapter 63

Chapter 63: The Fang Family!

 

In place, An Yan had a dumbfounded expression. After a moment, he shook his head, “Damn, valuing romance over friendship.”

Ye Tianming followed the old man to a street. From a distance, he saw a familiar figure.

Nan Ling Zhao!

Nan Ling Zhao stood by the roadside. Today she wore the professional attire of a patrol inspector, with her long hair flowing over her shoulders. She was smiling at him, her eyes full of spirit and confidence, exuding an aura of sharp competence.

The old man quietly retreated.

Ye Tianming walked up to Nan Ling Zhao. Looking at the familiar woman before him, he felt a ripple in his heart. He smiled and said, “Miss Zhao, it’s been a while.”

Nan Ling Zhao looked him over, her lips curling slightly. “You’ve improved quite quickly.”

Ye Tianming grinned, “It’s alright.”

Nan Ling Zhao said, “Do you have any plans tonight? If not, let’s take a walk.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Sure.”

The two walked toward the distance. There was no moon tonight, but moonlight stones lined both sides of the road, casting pale light on the ground like snow.

Nan Ling Zhao asked, “Was it you who killed the Xiao family genius?”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Yes.”

Nan Ling Zhao glanced at him and smiled, “That’s impressive.”

Ye Tianming smiled, “It’s nothing special.”

Nan Ling Zhao said, “Tomorrow is the Guanxuan Debate…”

Ye Tianming asked, “You want me to fight for the Guanxuan Universe, right?”

Nan Ling Zhao stopped walking. She turned to look at Ye Tianming, “I want you to fight for yourself.”

Ye Tianming was stunned.

Nan Ling Zhao said earnestly, “Tianming, in my heart I hope Guanxuan Universe wins, but I know I can’t ask you in the name of righteousness. I have no right, no one has that right. So, I hope you fight for yourself, fight for justice for yourself when the time is right.”

Ye Tianming was moved and said softly, “Thank you.”

Nan Ling Zhao shook her head, “As a patrol inspector, I failed to give you justice. I’m sorry.”

Ye Tianming said seriously, “You’ve already done very well.”

Nan Ling Zhao clasped her hands behind her back and looked into the distance, saying softly, “It’s not enough, far from enough. Someday, I want to make sure there’s no more injustice in this world.”

Ye Tianming remained silent.

Nan Ling Zhao smiled, “Do you think it’s impossible?”

Ye Tianming answered honestly, “Difficult.”

Nan Ling Zhao nodded, “But I’ll try my best.”

Ye Tianming nodded slightly without saying anything.

Nan Ling Zhao suddenly said, “Your senior sister Fu Cang is quite beautiful.”

Ye Tianming looked at Nan Ling Zhao, surprised.

Nan Ling Zhao laughed, “Don’t misunderstand! I mean, everyone is curious about her background now. After all, defeating an Immortal Realm cultivator with one move is definitely not something an ordinary person can do.”

Seeing her natural and composed demeanor, Ye Tianming knew she didn’t mean anything else. His feelings were complex for a moment, but quickly passed. He smiled and said, “My senior sister is indeed very powerful, but I don’t know her background either. I only know she’s extremely strong.”

Until now, he still didn’t know Fu Cang’s limits. He only knew that without using the Xingdao Sword, even if he used all his manifestations and trump cards, he had no confidence in defeating her.

Nan Ling Zhao said, “You should tell her to be careful, and you too, because she killed someone from the Xiao family, and the Xiao family hasn’t shown any reaction so far.”

Ye Tianming asked, “Was there any reaction from the Xiao family after Xiao Bei died?”

Nan Ling Zhao shook her head, “No.”

Ye Tianming frowned.

Nan Ling Zhao continued, “You’re safe here. The Xiao family wouldn’t dare make a move here, especially at this time. But after you leave, you must be extremely careful.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “I understand.”

Nan Ling Zhao suddenly opened her palm, and a gallbladder-shaped black stone appeared before Ye Tianming.

Ye Tianming was surprised, “What’s this?”

Nan Ling Zhao smiled, “Sword Gallbladder, it can temper and nurture sword intent.”

Ye Tianming asked puzzled, “Sword intent?”

Nan Ling Zhao asked in return, “Aren’t you a sword cultivator?”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Yes, I am.”

Nan Ling Zhao said, “You haven’t comprehended sword intent?”

Ye Tianming shook his head.

Nan Ling Zhao was stunned, “You… that’s impossible, right?”

Ye Tianming asked in his heart, “Tower Ancestor, what is sword intent?”

Little Tower said, “It’s the intent formed by the condensation of your sword dao will. Some people follow the invincible sword dao, so they have invincible sword intent. Some follow the path of all beings, so they have the sword intent of all beings… Whatever sword dao you want to follow, that’s the sword intent you comprehend.”

After a moment of silence, Ye Tianming said, “I understand.”

Then he looked at Nan Ling Zhao, “I probably can’t use this Sword Gallbladder yet, because I haven’t decided what sword dao to follow.”

Little Tower: “…”

Nan Ling Zhao smiled, “Then keep it for now and use it later.”

Ye Tianming nodded, “Thank you.”

He put away the Sword Gallbladder and then said, “I’d like to visit the Fang family.”

Nan Ling Zhao thought for a moment, then nodded, “I’ll take you there. The Fang family mansion is not far.”

Ye Tianming said, “Thank you.”

Nan Ling Zhao led Ye Tianming toward the Fang family mansion. On the way, Ye Tianming asked, “The Fang family…”

Nan Ling Zhao said with some complexity, “Since the Fang family ancestor retired, the Fang family’s status at Guanxuan Academy has plummeted. They’ve been completely pushed out of the core power circle. And because of what happened between Elder Fang Xiao and the Xiao family, the Xiao family has been targeting them. Originally, Elder Fang Xiao’s granddaughter was supposed to enter the main academy, but because of the Xiao family’s opposition, her spot was canceled, and she remains idle at home.”

She sighed softly, very helpless.

Ye Tianming lowered his head slightly, “I’ve brought trouble to them.”

Nan Ling Zhao said, “Don’t think that way. Even if it wasn’t you but someone else facing injustice, Elder Fang Xiao would have stood up all the same.”

Ye Tianming didn’t say anything.

Soon, they arrived at the Fang family mansion. Despite being a third-tier family, the Fang mansion looked rather shabby and particularly desolate.

Nan Ling Zhao knocked on the door. After a moment, the door opened, and an old man appeared before them. The old man asked puzzled, “Who might you be?”

Nan Ling Zhao said, “Please inform Elder Fang Xiao that Nan Ling Zhao and Ye Tianming are here to see him.”

“Nan Ling Zhao!”

The old man was startled, “Are you Inspector Zhao?”

Nan Ling Zhao nodded, “Just call me Nan Ling Zhao.”

“Please wait a moment!”

The old man hurriedly turned and ran inside.

A moment later, the old man ran back and opened the door, “Please come in.”

The two entered. The Fang family mansion was also desolate, with hardly anyone around. It was hard to imagine this was a third-tier family.

Just then, a young woman suddenly approached from the distance. She was sixteen or seventeen, wearing a light yellow dress, and very beautiful.

The woman walked straight up to Ye Tianming and Nan Ling Zhao. She stared at Ye Tianming without speaking.

Nan Ling Zhao introduced, “This young lady is Elder Fang Xiao’s granddaughter, Fang Qian.”

Ye Tianming looked at Fang Qian, “I’m sorry.”

Fang Qian frowned, “Why apologize?”

Ye Tianming said, “Because of my situation, it has caused you…”

Fang Qian interrupted Ye Tianming directly, “You’re wrong.”

Ye Tianming was stunned.

Fang Qian stared at him, “Ye Tianming, you don’t need to blame yourself. My Fang family doesn’t stand for you, Ye Tianming, but for justice in this world. I’m proud of what my grandfather did. For thousands of years, our Fang family may not boast of much, but our entire family can say one thing: we can face our conscience and live up to the kindness shown by the Guanxuan Sword Master back then.”

She snorted coldly, “The Xiao family suppresses our Fang family, but we’re not afraid at all. Without one Fang family, there will be thousands more in the future!”

Little Tower: “…”