Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 62: Hanging the Corpse to Serve As An Example

The Longdu scholars gathered before the imperial palace gates looked out of place compared to the bustling crowd around them. They were dazed from witnessing Fang Chen murdering Zhou Xiu before their eyes.

In the end, a Longdu scholar spoke up, There has to be a State War between Longdu and Great Xia. We cant allow a Longdu viscount to die in humiliation.

These scholars were nobles in Longdu, albeit low-ranking ones. They werent even barons. Even so, they felt a sense of camaraderie toward nobles of the same country, especially when they were dealing with external threats!

Yes, we have to start a State War!

Great Xia has to pay at least ten thousand lives to offset the death of Viscount Zhou Xiu!

And a few cities too!

The Longdu scholars exclaimed impassionedly.

One of them finally thought about collecting Zhou Xius decapitated head, and he was about to do so when he noticed a leg on it. He screeched in anger, and the other Longdu scholars blew their top too. How could they humiliate him when hes already dead?

Those from Guhe and Yizhou couldnt take it and berated the person stepping on Zhou Xius head too.

Xu Ge, the culprit standing on Zhou Xius head, grinned at the Longdu scholars and said, Viscount Zhou Xiu deserved to die. Our young master ordered me to hang his head and corpse at the southern gate as a warning to those who dare do the same.

Sss! The Longdu scholars gasped. They stared at Xu Ge in disbelief. Does Fang Chen intend to fall out with Longdu? Is he not worried about putting Great Xia at risk?

One of the Longdu scholars shook his finger at Xu Ge and bellowed, You arrogant fools! How dare you humiliate our Longdu like that? You take us to be pushovers! Let me tell you: it wont be long before we produce our Ki Manifestation martial artist! By then, well wage a State War on Great Xia and put you in your place!

The other Longdu scholars turned to that person in horror.

Those from Guhe and Yizhou raised their eyebrows and exchanged looks.

Oh? Someone in your Longdu is about to advance to Ki Manifestation? Xu Ge asked.

That Longdu scholar realized he had misspoken and hurriedly shut his mouth. Xu Ge didnt bother harping on the matter either. He picked up Zhou Xius head and corpse and made his way toward the southern city gate.

Let go!

A Longdu scholar rushed forward to stop Xu Ge, only to be sent tumbling with a kick.

The strongest one in their group was only at early Ki Explosion, so how could they be a match for Xu Ge? Not to mention there were Great Xia civilians eyeing them in the vicinity. They could only watch helplessly as Xu Ge left with Zhou Xius corpse.

That day, Zhou Xius corpse was hung on the southern city gates.

Those who entered the city couldnt help but glance at it. The Longdu scholars stared at it with eyes filled with sorrow and resentment.

In the Fang Manor

I heard you killed a Longdu viscount? Celestial Xiao looked at Fang Chen in intrigue. Arent you worried that they might team up with our Greenpine? Your Great Xia is in no position to withstand the backlash from both our countries. Guhe and Yizhou will only gloat at your plight; they wont offer you a helping hand.

You know that its inevitable too. It wont be long before Longdu succumbs to the temptation and works with Greenpine; Im just forcing their hand here, Fang Chen replied with a smile.

You Celestial Xiao was flabbergasted. Do you intend to wage a State War on Longdu? What in the world are you planning?!

Someone intends to stir war among the countries. Id rather resolve it in advance than to let it simmer and blow up, Fang Chen calmly replied.

Celestial Xiao finally understood Fang Chens intention. You intend to prematurely trigger the war to unravel whatever the enemy has in store. At the same time, Longdu would have less time to make preparations and mobilize their manpower, thus increasing your odds of victory.

As expected of Marshall Xiaos daughter. You arent dumb at all, Fang Chen remarked.

Celestial Xiao was gleeful. This is a compliment from Great Xias War God Wait, why should I feel happy about being complimented by such a fellow? Hes an enemy!

I hope you resolve this matter soon so that I can return to Greenpine. Your Fang Manor might be big, but I have explored every nook and cranny. Im already bored out of my mind.

Celestial Xiao paused before adding, That little nun you recently brought in is an interesting one though. Shes Abbess Clearlotus, right? I somehow feel calm listening to her chant.

You should spend more time at our praying room listening to her chants. Itll be beneficial to you, Fang Chen said.

Spirit ki was top-quality nourishment for martial artists, but it usually lay dormant in the world, beyond the reach of mortals and martial artists. However, Abbess Clearlotus, as a second stage Ki Refinement cultivator, naturally channeled the flow of spirit ki whenever she chanted.

This was the reason Fang Chen brought Abbess Clearlotus back. As much as Celestial Xiao could benefit from her chants, his parents could as well. In fact, the entire Fang Manor could benefit from her presence.

Shortly after Zhou Xius corpse was hung at the southern city gate, a few groups of people dropped by the Fang Manor to pay their respect to Fang Chen. They were the managers of large merchant groups in Great Xia.

Fang Chens move had relayed his stance to them. They were grateful that someone was willing to stand up for them in the current climate, and that prompted them to pay him a visit with gifts.

None of them got to see Fang Chen, and the Fang Manor rejected their gifts too, but they were personally received by Fang Cangyou. He might be wheelchair-bound now, but as the second master of the Fang Clan, his standing was still much higher than that of ordinary merchants.

The managers walked away with glowing faces, not feeling snubbed by the Fang Manor.

What further delighted them was that they had received the Fang Manors word that they could approach them for help should a similar situation appear.

Young master, Miss Fang is here, Huang Sihai reported to Fang Chen.

Fang Chen looked at Huang Sihai and chuckled. Have you taken the Bone Tempering Pill? You look much bulkier now. Tell me the truthyou arent from our Great Xia, right?

Huang Sihai rubbed his head and grinned. I just eat more than the others. The Bone Tempering Pill is amazing. I feel two times stronger after taking it.

Two times stronger? Fang Chen nodded. Huang Sihai was previously comparable to an early Ki Control martial artist, but he should be around mid or late Ki Control now.

Xu Ge had distributed the remaining Bone Tempering Pills to the Shadow Guards, thus boosting its overall prowess once more.

Which Miss Fang are you referring to? Fang Chen asked.

Its Fang Qingyao, the manager of Verdant Apothecary Hall. Shes with the leader of the Striding Dragon Consortium, Li Maocai, Huang Sihai said. Ill turn them down if you arent interested in meeting them.

Ill meet them, Fang Cchen said.

At the guest room, an old man in his sixties fidgeted nervously in his seat.

Seeing that, Fang Qingyao spoke up, Boss Li. War God Fang isnt as scary as you think.

Im not afraid. Im excited, Li Maocai replied. It isnt just once or twice that members of our Striding Dragon Consortium suffered what your Verdant Apothecary Hall went through in recent years. War God Fangs willingness to stand up for ordinary civilians like us greatly improves our position. I dont know how I should thank him.

It was then that Fang Chen walked into the guest room and smiled at Li Maocai. You need not thank me. People from Great Xia should not be treated in such a manner in the first place.