Chapter 721: Chapter 721

Baili Zhan and Jiang Yuzhi approached Fang Bai from either side, extending their hands to his.

Fang Bai grasped their hands, activated his movement technique, and led them skimming across the water, leaving the surface undisturbed.

Watching Fang Bai move over the water as if walking on flat ground, Baili Zhan and his wife couldn’t help but express their admiration once again for his strength.

Upon their return to the courtyard, they discovered Yang Xudong and Baili Mingyue holding Xiao Yu’s hand, eagerly waiting under the eaves of the gatehouse.

Since learning of her parents’ abduction, Baili Mingyue had been living in fear and anxiety. Now that Fang Bai had gone to rescue them, her worry had only intensified. Seeing them return safely along with Fang Bai, the tightly pulled string of her nerves finally snapped, and she burst into tears, rushing into their embrace.

Jiang Yuzhi comforted her daughter to the side, while Baili Zhan approached Yang Xudong and sighed, "This time, my wife and I owe our lives to Brother Fang."

"What about Yu Meiying and the others?"

Yang Xudong knew of Fang Bai’s formidable abilities, but also that his opponents were equally strong. He had thought that even if Fang Bai could save Baili Zhan and his wife, it would be after a fierce battle. Observing that none of them appeared harmed as if they hadn’t fought at all, he couldn’t hide his surprise and blurted out the question.

Baili Zhan replied, "They were killed by Brother Fang! Their bodies were dumped in the reservoir north of the city!"

Yang Xudong was shocked, drawing in a sharp breath of cold air.

He had thought that it would be quite an achievement for Fang Bai to defeat Yu Meiying and her companions, rescuing Baili Zhan and his wife, but he never imagined that Fang Bai would kill them.

The ability to kill the three formidable experts of the Yunnv Sect single-handedly was such that even within the Hidden Sects, it would be considered top-notch.

Fang Bai was still so young; if his abilities continued to grow at this rate, given time, it seemed likely that no one in either the secular world or the Hidden Sects could match him.

Once inside the house, Baili Zhan recounted the harrowing experience of their abduction, still visibly shaken.

Considering that the jade pendants on Baili Zhan, his wife, and Yang Xudong were no longer effective, Fang Bai gave each of them a new one to wear.

These jade pendants, imbued with several killing intents, were considered the most basic level of Defense Spiritual Artifacts and were easy to refine. Fang Bai had crafted many when he had free time, storing them in the Spatial Ring to give to friends and family at any time.

Following this incident, Baili Mingyue became even more aware of the importance of strength. She diligently practiced the Martial Arts Techniques taught by Fang Bai, hoping to become strong enough to protect herself and her family better, so as not to worry Fang Bai with her safety in the future.

After leaving the courtyard, Fang Bai made a call to Xia Chenyu. He learned that most guests at the Charity Foundation event had dispersed, and only a few with a good relationship with Fang Bai were still in the conference room, chatting and waiting for his return.

When Fang Bai arrived at the conference room of the Four Seasons Spring Hotel, he saw that indeed most of the several hundred guests were gone. There remained only a few he was close with: Qian Haoduo and Hua Tianhe from the National Doctors, the leaders of the three Ancient Medicine Sects—Hua Chun and Wen Yu, the Dongfang sisters—Dongfang Rushi and Dongfang Ruhua from the Dongfang Family, Ye Wumei from the Ye Family in Lingnan, Su Linglong from the Su Family in Zhongzhou, Qin Yaorao from the Qin Family in Jinling, Tang Wenrou from the Tang Family in Anxi, the Dragon Maiden from the Dragon Guard, Lu Jianfeng from the Lu Family, and Xia Chenyu, President of the Beauty Company, who were still present on the site.

Lu Xingping from the Lu Family and Lin Ruoxue from the Dongfang Family had already left due to urgent matters, but they requested their children—Lu Jianfeng and the Dongfang sisters, Dongfang Rushi and Dongfang Ruhua—to stay in case they could be of assistance.

In fact, these people all have their own matters to attend to on a regular basis. It was only for Fang Bai that they had waited here for over an hour today.

At this moment, those who remained in the conference hall gathered in small groups, conversing in low voices about something.

Qian Haoduo and Hua Tianhe, the two National Doctors, sat side by side, each holding a glass of wine, sipping slowly as they talked quietly about some medical matters.

Xia Chenyu and Dongfang Rushi, two women who were not particularly acquainted with each other, had surprisingly taken seats together, discussing the prospect of cooperation between the Dongfang Family’s businesses and the "Beauty Company".

Su Yifei had a good relationship with Lu Jianfeng, but instead of chatting, they were drinking, seemingly challenging each other’s alcohol tolerance, going glass for glass in a drinking bout.

Since Qin Yaorao and Su Linglong had a teacher-student relationship back at Zhongzhou Medical College, they had plenty of common topics to discuss.

Dongfang Ruhua was an ardent fan of Ye Wumei, and she was looking at her with adoration, chatting about some gossip from the music industry, sweetly calling her "Sister Ye" from time to time, while Ye Wumei seemed quite pleased, suggesting they were having a delightful conversation.

Tang Wenrou and the Dragon Maiden were each sitting alone, one with a cool and distant demeanor, the other with an indifferent expression, occasionally glancing towards the entrance of the conference hall, anxiety apparent in their eyes.

When Fang Bai arrived, these two were among the first to notice him. The anxious look in their eyes replaced by joy, they both stood up and walked toward Fang Bai.

Soon after, Xia Chenyu, Ye Wumei, and other women also spotted Fang Bai, and they ceased their conversations to greet him.

Qian Haoduo, Hua Tianhe, and others had a slower reaction compared to Xia Chenyu and the women. They watched as the women greeted him one after another with joyous expressions, exchanging glances with each other, their faces turning oddly awkward.

"Fang Bai really has a way with women..."

Lu Jianfeng muttered to himself, then tapped Su Yifei on the shoulder and whispered, "Your sister likes Fang Bai too, right? Hehe, see that? Her rivals are not only numerous but also very strong. The competition is fierce!"

Su Yifei’s thoughts were similar to Lu Jianfeng’s, yet he showed a spirited and competitive attitude, responding, "Let it be fierce. We Su Family members never shy away from competition! Just you watch, I, Su Yifei, am determined to become Fang Bai’s big brother-in-law!"

"Big brother, you left in such a hurry just now. Did something happen?"

Dongfang Ruhua, who had moved the fastest to greet him, asked Fang Bai with her eyes wide open.

Fang Bai had hurriedly left the gathering after receiving a phone call, changing his expression, leaving everyone unaware of what had happened. Thus, when Dongfang Ruhua asked, everyone perked up their ears to listen.

"Two friends were kidnapped by some bad guys. I rushed over and rescued them... It’s all fine now!"

Fang Bai could see the concern everyone had for him and spoke with a smile on his face.

Given Fang Bai’s profound and unfathomable strength, his assurance that all was well convinced everyone, and they were relieved to hear it.

"The foundation is newly established, and there’s much I don’t understand. If you all have some free time in the future, please come over and help out! Also, it would be best if you could recommend someone trustworthy to serve as the president. With my many commitments, I can only be an absentee manager!"

Fang Bai said to everyone with a smile.