Chapter 85: Cold Spring

Chapter 85: Cold Spring

The crowd was astonished by Jue Panshis decisiveness. His survival instincts are incredible!

At the same time, they were impressed by how intimidating War God Fang was to officials.

Who could have thought that the South Immortal Commanderys chiliarch would actually be so afraid of Fang Chen? It was no wonder there were rumors that War God Fang often slapped scions of powerful officials in the capital.

You should have heard about Liu Tian, Fang Chen said.

Jue Panshi quickly straightened his attitude and replied, Yes, I have heard about it. I have obeyed our commanders orders and placed Liu Tian on arrest warrant in the South Immortal Commandery.

I suspect these people are colluding with Liu Tian. Imprison them first. Ill interrogate them when I have time, Fang Chen replied.

The young man and his lackeys turned pale, as they realized Fang Chen was trying to frame them! They were familiar with this means, as they often used it to oppress the civilians living in South Immortal Commandery.

Jue Panshi was startled too. His heart skipped a beat, as he knew this wasnt any minor crime. If his son was indicted of colluding with Liu Tian, he would be implicated as well.

War God Fang, I have failed to discipline my son, but I dont think hed be so bold as to collude with Liu Tian. Could we talk things out and clarify this misunderstanding? Jue Panshi said with a careful tone.

Thats right, thats right! How can I possibly collude with Liu Tian?! the young man exclaimed.

And Im supposed to take your word for it? Fang Chen looked at him with a faint smile.

A shudder went down the crowds spines.

Chiliarch Jue, we should have met a couple times while you were still in the capital. I recall that you were the vice commander of the West Tiger Barracks then, Fang Chen said.

Indeed, indeed. Im flattered that War God Fang remembers me. Jue Panshi hurriedly nodded.

I heard you were a valiant and fair commander during your time in the West Tiger Barracks. Supposing the rumors are true, I guess there is no reason for your son to collude with Liu Tian. It should be a misunderstanding. Chiliarch Jue, take your son back and discipline him well, Fang Chen said.

Jue Panshi took a while before he understood what Fang Chen was getting at, and his eyes lit up in delight. He heaved a long sigh of relief. He clasped his fist and thanked Fang Chen before ordering his subordinates to drag the young man and his lackeys away.

War God Fang, are you here to investigate the massacre at the Heavensword Mountain Villa? Chiliarch Jue carefully asked.

The crowd pricked up their ears in interest.

Now that we have time on our hands, why dont we capture the fellow who has been following us and uncover his motive? Huangfu Jie asked.

Yuan Yu and the other constables were taken aback. Someones following us?

The rectifiers also turned grim. They quickly scanned their surroundings, and it didnt take them long to find their stalkers. They immediately charged over with the constables.

A few minutes later, they returned with a bound Chen Da.

Blackriver Sects Chen Da, why did you follow us? Huangfu Jie asked with a cold smile.

Seven Profound Saber, I have no malicious intention. I simply wanted to report something to War God Fang, Chen Da hesitantly looked around, but he became even more nervous when he couldnt find Fang Chen around.

Report something? Yuan Zhuang asked. What is it? I am a Rectifier Yuan Zhuang from the Court of Great Brilliance. You can talk to me instead.

My apologies, but Ill only tell War God Fang about it. Chen Da shook his head. I wasnt planning to talk about it as it might spell danger for me, but if Im going to talk to someone about it, itll only be War God Fang. I seek your pardon for that.

Huangfu Jie and Yuan Zhuang exchanged glances, and the former said, Very well, You can wait here then.

It was not easy to trek into the mountain.

Fang Chen and the others traveled for a few kilometers before they finally arrived at a spot surrounded by three cliff faces. Beneath these three cliff faces was a clear spring.

There were quite a few civilians collecting water from the spring. They first took a huge gulp of the refreshing spring water before they filled up their wooden buckets and quickly left. They did notice Fang Chen and the others, but they werent too surprised by their presence.

Those living in the vicinity knew about this springs special properties. It wasnt rare for young masters and young misses to pay this place a visit and take a sip of the cooling spring water.

Young master, its really cool here. There must be something special about the spring, for it to be able to dispel even the heat, Jade Fairy exclaimed in surprise.

Abbess Clearlotus took in a deep breath and verified her conjecture.

No wonder the tea brewed with this water is so refreshing, Fang Chen remarked with a smile.

He had heard about this place five years ago, and he had once paid it a visit. Now that he was an immortal cultivator, he could tell that this spring water was cool because it contained spirit ki.