Chapter 149: Don’t Let Them Down

Chapter 149: Don’t Let Them Down

Young master Fang, ah no, Imperial Duke Fang Fang Qingyao stuttered with a reddened face.

Elder Jinnan and the others were intrigued. They could tell that there were peculiarities between Fang Chen and Jade Fairy back then, and it seemed the same for this woman too.

It should be my turn, right? Daoist Crow asked the other cultivators.

Let her choose, Fang Chen said.

Daoist Crow was startled. He was displeased, but he dared not express it in view of Fang Chens background, so he sheepishly replied, All right, well let her choose.

Miss Fang, the elders gathered here are from major cultivator sects. Who do you wish to take as your master? Fang Chen asked with a smile.

Fang Qingyao slowly calmed down. She looked at the cultivators with a conflicted expression, and a second later, she shook her head and said, I dont want to become a cultivator

You dont want to become a cultivator?

Elder Jinnan and the others were taken aback. The Great Xias emperor and the officials of the imperial court took a long stare at Fang Qingyao.

Is this lady out of her mind? Such a rare opportunity was presented before her, but she wants to turn it down?

Among the crowd, Fang Qingyaos maid and Li Maocai stared anxiously at Fang Qingyao. They looked as if they wanted to rush onto the stage and choose a sect on Fang Qingyaos behalf.

Why is that so? Fang Chen asked.

Wholl look after the orphans in the Compassion Halls if I leave? Fang Qingyao whispered.

Fang Qingyaos maid fell silent.

She knew Fang Qingyao had always fancied Fang Chen, but she dared not to express it due to the huge gap in their standings. Fang Qingyao could have closed the gap between them if she became an immortal; Fang Chen wouldnt have been far beyond her reach anymore

Yet, she was giving up on this opportunity for the orphans in the Compassion Halls?

Fang Qingyaos maid knew how difficult it was for her to make this decision.

Abbess Clearlotus whispered into Abbess Moonchasers ears, and the latter shot to her feet and looked at Fang Qingyao. Young miss, are you willing to join our Moon Monastery?

Abbess Moonchaser, we have agreed to let her choose by herself, Daoist Crow remarked in dissatisfaction.

Abbess Moonchaser ignored him and continued staring intently at Fang Qingyao.

Miss Fang, the opportunity to become a cultivator is tough to come by. Your temperament is indeed suited for the Moon Monasterys cultivation methods. As for the Compassion Halls, Ill make sure that its properly managed even when youre no longer around. You dont have to worry about it, Fang Chen advised with a smile.

Is he the owner of this house? Huang Sihai asked the middle-aged man.

I-it really is Old Liu and the others! How did they land in such a tragic plight? The middle-aged man mustered his courage to take a look, and his eyes immediately reddened.

Youre their neighbor. Did you notice anything amiss? Huang Sihai asked.

Niu Jue and the others turned grim.

The last time they found such dried corpses was in a Compassion Halls empty well. That incident led to the downfall of the Valiant Defenders Enforcement Envoy Liu, the Vice Minister of Rites Qin Dong, and many other officials.

It hadnt been long since, and something similar happened again at this critical moment.

I I saw Old Lius grandson bringing an old man into the house, the middle-aged man hurriedly replied.

Theres a survivor. Huang Sihais face turned grim. He turned to the middle-aged man and said, Youll be coming with us. Point the old man out to us if you see him, but dont cause a fuss lest you alarm him.

Yes! The middle-aged man nodded, not daring to turn down a Valiant Defenders order.

The young master must have expected something to order us to patrol the capital at this time. There must be a Blood Spirit Cultist among us right now, Huang Sihai thought.

Many pairs of eyes combed through the crowd, but most people were too focused on the Spirit Gauging Bell to notice anything amiss. The middle-aged man soon noticed a familiar face and yelped, only for Huang Sihai to clasp his mouth right after.

Just point him out, Huang Sihai quietly ordered.

The middle-aged man quickly pointed the person out with his finger.

Huang Sihai saw an old man holding a childs hand. The old man had hardly any hair, looking like an ailing elder who had a foot in the grave.

Hm?

The old man seemed to have sensed something, prompting him to turn his head around and scan the surroundings, but he didnt find anything. Nevertheless, a sliver of doubt flashed across his eyes.

While the crowd was busy undergoing their spirit assessment, a Valiant Defender discreetly walked over to Fang Chens side, leaned over, and whispered a few words to him.

Fang Chen nodded before raising his hand, a gesture for the other party to back down. Then, he continued watching the spirit assessment as if nothing had happened at all.

The sky slowly darkened.

The Valiant Defenders brought in torches, ensuring that the area remained well-lit after sunset. The spirit assessment continued. Elder Jinnan and the others showed no inclination to rest.

Cultivators didnt need to rest, after all.