Chapter 119: Six Months of Heat, Six Months of Cold

Chapter 119: Six Months of Heat, Six Months of Cold

In Great Xias imperial palace, the empress passed an envelope to the emperor and said, Chener said that he ought to do something for Great Xia now that hes the Xia Imperial Duke, so he plans on bringing the Fang Clansmen to the southern region and resolve the problems there that have accumulated over the past few centuries.

The emperor took a look at the letter. The words written were majestic and powerful, giving off an imposing disposition.

Its no wonder Fang Canghai resigned a few days ago, the emperor murmured. He was planning on moving to the southern region. That makes me miss him a little.

Your Majesty, you should be relieved now that none of the Fang Clansmen are in the imperial court? the empress asked.

My empress, what do you take me for? When have I ever feared the Fang Clan? I appreciate Fang Chen taking the initiative to deal with the problems plaguing the south, the emperor said with a chuckle.

His heart felt much lighter. If the Fang Clan had continued residing in the capital, it was only a matter of time before their prestige overtook the imperial family. That would have felt like a knife pointed at his heart; he would have never been able to rest at ease.

This matter has to be kept confidential first. Even the Fang Clans prestige wont be enough to drive fear through the hearts of those greedy scoundrels. Those people wont give up on their interests so easily, the emperor said.

The empress nodded in agreement. She understood this logic too.

In the crown princes manor, a frowning Xia Yu first looked at Tao Yu, followed by Li Huafeng, before asking, What is the Fang Manor up to?

Li Huafeng pondered before replying, Hes likely planning to purge the southern region but the problems there have built up over the centuries, and the corruption runs all the way from the top to the bottom. He might have reached Earth Profound realm, but it wont be easy for him to tackle this issue.

Fang Chen is already the Xia Imperial Duke. Why does he bother with the southern regions mess? He has built up so much prestige here that even I would have to bow to him. Hed have been better off staying in the capital. Xia Yu was perplexed.

It was no secret that managing the southern region was a pitfall. Not only were there no benefits, but they would also offend the southern regions martial artists and many soldiers in the military.

What was scary was not offending the generals but the mid-tier commanders. Losing their support would be a huge blow to the military.

For that reason, the capital had left the southern region to be as long as they made no attempt to rebel. Unfortunately, this meant suffering for the southern regions common populace.

That might not be so. If the Fang Manor truly wanted to deal with the matter, Fang Zhentian would have already made a move back in his era. There was no need for them to wait till now. Perhaps, the Fang Clan might have left the capital because of his title as the Xia Imperial Duke. It might have been an intentional move for them to stay away from the capital, lest His Majesty see them as a threat, Tao Yu suggested.

Thats possible. Xia Yu nodded. He was more inclined to this explanation too.

Now that the Fang Clan was no longer involved with the imperial court, there was no benefit for them to manage the southern region.

We have too many people. We shouldnt disturb them. Fang Canghai shook his head.

Father, Second Uncle, theres a cold spring around thirty kilometers ahead. Thats our destination. Fang Chen galloped over and pointed in a direction.

Fang Canghai and Fang Cangyous eyes lit up.

The customers at the teahouse looked at the massive Fang Manors procession with a curious glint in their eyes. They could tell from their clothes that they were from the north.

An affluent clan from the north is traveling to our south? Are they here for a holiday?

Who would be so dumb as to go on a holiday in our southern region? Are they looking to be turned into jerky?

Could it be a new official taking post in the southern region?

Looks like it.

Among the crowd, there were some who lifted their brows upon seeing the Fang Manors procession, and they quietly slipped away.

The Fang Manors procession continued making their way toward the cold spring. Soon, the air began to turn cool. In the distance, a pristine spring could be seen.

The villagers fetching water weren't surprised to see the Fang Manors procession, as if they were already accustomed to it. They simply fetched their water and took their leave.

Chener, this cooling place is like a haven for the sweltering southern region. Im curious to know why there arent any houses in the vicinity, Fang Canghai asked.

Fang Chen had previously gotten to the bottom of this matter.

The special nature of the spring water draws in ferocious beasts that are much larger than usual ones. From time to time, they would drop by this area to take a sip of water. Anyone staying here will just become food to them. Its common for those fetching water to be taken away by them, Fang Chen replied.

Even beasts that drank the spirit spring water every day would start to become intelligent and powerful, such that ordinary martial artists struggled with them.

Also, when it reaches the cold months, this place will be colder than other places. Ordinary people wont be able to withstand it. Its for these two reasons that no one tries to reside here anymore, Fang Chen replied.

If not for that, a small town would have long appeared here. Otherwise, a major clan in the southern region could have occupied this spot too.