Chapter 949: Chapter 949 - 434: Progress_2

Fang Yu flipped open his palm to reveal the [Supreme Golden Petal Flower] with only six leaves, then quietly put it away.

The biggest gain from the trip into the wild turned out to be this thing.

According to the agreement at the time, four leaves were to be his, and two were for Ling Huxiang.

Fang Yu planned to show this thing to Ding Hui, to see if it could be made into a medicine pill or something, to fully absorb its benefits.

Apart from the [Supreme Golden Petal Flower], his own strength had also grown significantly.

Unfortunately, on his return, his sole focus was to get back to Tianyuan Town safely, so even when encountering demons, Fang Yu tried not to stir up trouble, avoiding and detouring wherever possible. So on the way back, he only managed to kill a few demons, and even then, it was in group attacks, so he only mixed a few attribute points over a few days.

[Attribute Points: 5.]

Allocate all points to Physique.

[Attribute Points: 5→0.]

[Physique: 475→480.]

[Life: 60423/60423.]

With enhanced Physique, Fang Yu felt more at ease.

He quickened his pace and smoothly entered the Foolish Underworld.

Soon, the Diao Residence was faintly visible.

...

"Inhale, exhale, yes! Just like that. Do you feel a burning sensation in your chest? The beating of your heart..."

Ding Hui, who was teaching Diao Ruru how to channel her energy, suddenly noticed that Diao Ruru’s heart stopped for a split second. In the instant she looked up, Diao Ruru dashed past her, rushing towards the door!

What’s happening?

As Ding Hui turned to look, just one glance made her heart skip a beat, followed by a vigorous pounding.

A dusty young man was standing at the courtyard entrance, smiling at the two.

"Diao Deyi!"

Diao Ruru lunged into Fang Yu’s arms, hugging him tightly.

"Great! You’re finally back. I thought, I thought..."

Saying this, Diao Ruru’s eyes turned red, scaring Fang Yu into quickly patting her back to calm her: "Alright, alright, I’m fine. I’m back, aren’t I? Just a small task, it’s nothing I couldn’t handle."

But Fang Yu’s reassurances weren’t very effective. After a while, his second sister finally calmed down, blushing as she withdrew from his embrace.

Fang Yu had just breathed a sigh of relief when something suddenly entered his arms.

But this time, it retreated as soon as it touched.

Before Fang Yu could react, the person in his arms had already pulled away.

"Ding... Hui?"

Fang Yu looked at the person in front of him, whose eyes were slightly red and looking a bit sulky, not knowing what he had done to offend her.

The next moment, a voice rang in Fang Yu’s mind.

"Why did it take so long for you to return? Don’t you know how worried your second sister and I were? Did you encounter any dangers on the way? Did the medicine pills I prepared for you come in handy? You don’t seem to have any visible injuries..."

Ding Hui’s rapid-fire words appeared in his mind, making Fang Yu a bit at a loss whether to cry or laugh.

Because her demeanor was quite similar to that of his second sister.

He wondered if spending too much time with his second sister made her prone to chattering like that.

However, corresponding to the continuous voice in his mind, the expressionless Ding Hui in front of him didn’t move her lips at all, seeming like she had a poker face, with only her slightly heaving chest indicating her unsettled emotions.

"I’m fine, really! How could anything possibly happen to me, being the Captain of the Foolish Underworld? A mere field task couldn’t take my life."

Fang Yu eventually comforted the two women after much persuasion.

However, when Ding Hui suggested checking his body, Fang Yu immediately shook his head vigorously like a rattle.

Ding Hui’s so-called check-up involved laying someone on a lab bench and possibly doing god-knows-what to them.

This gal knew about his regenerative ability, so she might want to dissect him to study it.

"If a Martial Artist leaves hidden injuries, it could affect them for life!" Ding Hui emphasized her point, but Fang Yu knew his own body well. Thanks to self-healing, there wasn’t any chance of hidden injuries.

"Really, there’s no need! I’m doing great!"

Still arguing with Ding Hui, Fang Yu’s second sister brought out a washed bunch of grapes, smiling as she watched the two bicker.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Fang Yu quickly changed the topic.

"By the way, during the days I wasn’t around, did anything major happen in town?"

Major events?

Diao Ruru seemed a bit puzzled. Lately, she had been sleeping longer and being awake less, so she didn’t know much about events outside.

The only major thing she was aware of would be the matter with the Li Family, since it was being talked about everywhere, and the news found its way into her ears; it was hard not to know about it.

"During the days you were gone, quite a lot happened. But if any can be considered major, they are just two events."

Ding Hui held up two fingers, her information network kind of renowned.

"The first event is that the Lin Family suddenly started hoarding supplies and selling off assets on a large scale. Some suspect that the Lin Family got wind of some news and is preparing to flee Tianyuan Town, while others believe they received inside information and urgently need cash to manipulate town prices for profit."

"In any case, various talks are going around, but the Lin Family’s actions haven’t stopped."

The Lin Family...

Could it be because more and more people were learning of Lin Yiqiu’s death?

So the Lin Family, left without its backbone, plans to flee?

Fang Yu thought of the Hei Family.

They had made quite a few enemies, cautious even when stepping outside.

Perhaps the Lin Family also offended many in Tianyuan Town. Now, without their founder, naturally, they’re scared and preparing to flee.

In the end, this matter didn’t really concern Fang Yu, unless there was a task from the demon side, which would be a different matter.

"What’s the second major event?"

Fang Yu ate a grape, immediately grimacing and reaching for a water-filled teacup beside him.

This grape was quite sour.

Could Second Sister have saved money by buying cheap goods...

"The second major event is not that simple."

Ding Hui lowered her voice.

"This also involves the Five Great Families. Just a few days ago, the Li Family’s internal trials officially concluded with a final showdown between Li Shiquan and Li Shidao, ending with the death of Li Shidao..."

Poof!!!

Fang Yu spewed water directly.

"What?! Cough! Cough cough!"

Fang Yu coughed several times before urgently asking: "What did you say? Li Shidao is dead???"

Ding Hui, expressionless, took out a handkerchief to wipe her face.

If it were anyone else who dared to spray water in her face, she would’ve slapped them already. But since it was Fang Yu, she tolerated it.

"Yes, Li Shidao is dead. Most of his subordinates have also been absorbed by Li Shiquan. Now, the Li Family is solely dominated by Li Shiquan."

"With the current momentum, influence, and strength of Li Shiquan, there shouldn’t be any new challengers within the Li Family for at least a century. His position as the heir is quite secure."

"However, he attained this position through the blood of his blood brother, making the Li Family’s internal struggles especially brutal."

Though saying this, Ding Hui showed a clearly intrigued expression, evidently excited by such murderous activities.

Bad news, Brother Qing’s skin was dead.

Good news, it died at the hands of the Shu Bird Demon.

So it’s almost certain that this was just an internal demon performance, a mere shedding of skin.

So after the initial shock, Fang Yu’s mood settled down.

The only concern now is, after Brother Qing’s shedding, where does one find him?

After pondering, Fang Yu felt he still needed to visit the Li Family.

After all, Brother Qing was under the Shu Bird Demon’s command and must be kept close.

"Master!"

Ding Hui was still recounting to Fang Yu the scene of Li Shiquan’s decisive hand blade victory over his brother when a servant rushed over.

Not daring to speak quietly before Ding Hui and his second sister, the servant directly bowed and said.

"Master, someone outside has sent a message, asking you to go with them to see Lord Hall Master."

A woman master and a future woman master, no servant dare offend these two women.

Hearing the news, Fang Yu’s mind stirred.

He initially planned to visit the Li Family to find Brother Qing, but since the Hall Master was looking for him, it made sense to visit them first.