Chapter 24: The Emperor’s Punishment

Chapter 24: The Emperor’s Punishment

What are you doing? Let go of my mother! Imperial Uncle Li roared.

She has only fainted out of exhaustion. Itll be hopeless if I dont save her now, Fang Chen replied as he sent a surge of spirit ki into the old womans body.

Spirit ki had the ability to nourish all beings. Having her body cleansed by spirit ki had restored not just the old womans energy but also healed some of her hidden traumas.

The old woman slowly opened her eyes in confusion. Son, am I in the netherworld?

Imperial Uncle Li couldnt believe his eyes. The civilians were dumbfounded too.

Imperial Uncle Li, you know full well what Li Huang had done in the Greenpine Superior Dojo. Feel free to do your worst if you wish to exact vengeance, but dont use an old woman as a cover. I dont intend to take on military roles anymore, so reputation and merit mean nothing to me. I dont care how the civilians see me, Fang Chen said with a smile before walking past Imperial Uncle Li to enter the imperial palace.

Eunuch You and You Longchang quickly caught up with him.

Imperial Uncle Li sat in a daze. He could discern the threat behind Fang Chens words. Basically, Fang Chen was saying that he had no qualms killing them, and he wouldnt be deterred by the potential backlash of doing so as he had nothing to lose.

On the palace walls, Ye Qinghe was taken aback. Fang Chen possesses such means?

The crown princes face turned livid. He was intending to sully Fang Chens reputation through this, but who could have thought that the latter had the means to save the old woman? His plan ended up falling flat.

Meanwhile, Eunuch You brought Fang Chen and You Longchang to the Imperial Library, where the emperor was waiting for them.

Fang Chen stood upright with a composed demeanor, whereas You Longchang had his head lowered and body stiffened up out of nervousness.

What have you done? The emperor coldly eyed the two of them. Who granted you permission to make a move on the Greenpine Superior Dojo? Do you understand the consequences of your actions?

You Longchang kneeled down in fear, not daring to utter a word.

In contrast, Fang Chen smiled and replied, Your Majesty, the Greenpine Superior Dojo has been a tumor to our capital. Many innocent civilians have died to the Greenpine martial artists in the last five years.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

Do you think Im unaware of that? the emperor coldly replied. Great Xia in treading on thin ice. So what if you have recovered your fourth stage Ki Manifestation martial cultivation? You might be able to rival a thousand troops, but the Wolf Army alone is already a hundred thousand men strong. Can you deal with it by yourself?

Our Great Xia is lacking in military prowess. If Greenpine Country attacks us over this matter, Fang Chen, do you have the means to resolve this issue?

The emperor stared intently at Fang Chen. Even Long Youchang pricked up his ears, curious to know if Fang Chen was truly confident about dealing with Greenpine Country.

Thus, You Longchang thought Fang Chen would fight for what he had lost after regaining his martial cultivation. At the very least, he would have done just that.

Ill be heading back.

Once they were out of the imperial palace, Fang Chen bade You Longchang farewell and headed back to the Fang Manor.

He was aware of You Longchangs skepticism, but he didnt think there was a need for him to explain himself. Even if he did try to explain himself, the other party might not understand due to the differences in their states of mind.

He didnt deny that the old him was obsessed with power. While employing all the means he had available to protect the civilians of Great Xia from external harm, he desperately climbed up the political ladder.

It was true that the expert from a grade-8 state invited by Greenpine Country had resulted in his crushing defeat in the battle at the Three Realms Mountain, but his complacency had worsened the outcome.

His arrogance had prompted him to gather all of the soldiers together in hopes of defeating Greenpine Country in a single swoop, but that only led to the death of 600,000 of their soldiers.

The death of these loyal soldiers was a scar he would never recover from.

It had been five years. He dearly regretted his arrogance, but it was impossible to do it over.

The only thing I can do now is to take care of the people around me and protect the civilians of Great Xia. After that, I think Ill try becoming an immortal, Fang Chen murmured with a smile.

Daoist Cloudcrane had been able to travel the world through astral projecting his soul. Once he reaches the same level, he should be able to live the same carefree life.

Before he knew it, Fang Chen arrived at the Court of Great Brilliance.

Li Huafeng was waiting for him at the entrance. How did His Majesty deal with you?

Im forbidden from stepping into the imperial court and leading an army for life, Fang Chen replied.

Li Huafeng revealed a heartened smile. He glanced at the chief warden, and the latter ordered his men to bring Huang Sihai out.

Huang Sihai has been eating five kilograms of beef and three kilograms of rice for each meal. The Court of Great Brilliance cant afford to keep him anymore, so you can take him away with you, Li Huafeng coldly sneered before turning away.

Young master! Huang Sihai grinned at Fang Chen.

Fang Chen also smiled. Lets go. Xu Ge, Tie Ma, and the others miss you.