Chapter 62: Hanging the Corpse to Serve As An Example

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 source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

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!

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.