Chapter 163: Kidnapped

Chapter 163: Kidnapped

Grandfather.

Father, mother.

Second Uncle.

Fang Chen greeted them one after another. Noticing the conspicuous absence of one person, he asked, Wheres Zhixue?

Shes at the Auspicious King Manor. She has gotten close with the Auspicious Kings Sixth Daughter in recent days, Fang Canghai replied.

Fang Chen nodded before turning to Fang Zhentian.

The latter had made some progress in his cultivationhe appeared to have manifested his second immortal vein. In contrast, Fang Canghai and his wife, as well as Fang Cangyou, still hadnt manifested their immortal vein yet.

Grandfather, how do you feel? Fang Chen asked.

I feel fine. Im cultivating faster with the help of the ki stones, Fang Zhentian said with a laugh. Hows your business in the capital coming along?

Fang Chen told them about the emergence of the Spirit Marrow, the arrival of the major sects in search of disciples, their suppression of the Foundation Establishment Blood Spirit Cultist, and the execution of Xia Yu, Xiao Shence, and the others.

Fang Zhentian and the others turned grim listening to his stories. They didnt expect so many things to happen within such a short time.

How can Xia Yu be so foolish? Hes our crown prince! How could he help outsiders to harm our people? Fang Canghai was seething with anger.

Good riddance! Fang Cangyou scoffed.

Great Xia should be at peace now that the Foundation Establishment Blood Spirit Cultist has died. At least the worst is over, Fang Zhentian said. Im surprised to hear that Xia Yun joined the South Heaven Sect. He had been engrossed with seeking a path toward immortality, but to think that he really found a way out.

What a pity we werent around when the Spirit Marrow emerged, Fang Cangyou said with a sigh. We could have benefited from it otherwise. Who knows? We might have manifested our first immortal vein by now.

Such fortuitous encounters cant be forced. It happens, or it doesnt. There are no what-ifs, Fang Zhentian calmly replied. The Purple Aura Formula will nourish your body even if you fail to manifest an immortal vein. That will greatly benefit your martial cultivation.

Indeed, Second Uncle. You would be much stronger than first stage and second stage Ki Refinement cultivators if you become a Heaven Profound martial artist in the future, Fang Chen said.

Are our Fang Clansmen that untalented? Both big brother and sister-in-law have no cultivation talent at all? Fang Cangyou exclaimed.

That works too. Fang Canghai breathed a sigh of relief. He took his wifes hand and turned to Fang Zhentian, saying, Father, we shant keep you company here. We intend to travel around the southern region. It has been a long time since we had time to ourselves.

Go ahead, but bring some people with you. Someone might go after you to deal with Chener, Fang Zhentian said.

Well be fine. Chener has given us some Purple Lightning Talismans. Well be able to deal with even Ki Manifestation martial artists with those talismans, Fang Canghai replied.

He turned to Fang Cangyou and said, Second Brother, you shouldnt waste your cultivation talent. It doesnt matter how far you can go; itll be to the benefit of our Fang Clan to have as many cultivators as possible.

I understand, Big Brother. Fang Cangyou nodded.

Grandfather, its your turn, Fang Chen said.

Me? Fang Zhentians lips crept up. Ill pass on the spirit assessment, lest it shakes my heart. Its meand not the Spirit Gauging Bellwho shall decide how far Ill go on this road.

Fang Chen nodded.

Two hours later, the guard who went to the city to call Fang Zhixue back returned with bad news. Fang Zhixue was kidnapped while playing with the Auspicious Kings Sixth Daughter.

The guard returned with the Auspicious Kings First Son, Xia Song.

Xia Songs face was covered in cold sweat. His face paled when he saw Fang Chen and the others, and the first thing he said was, Imperial Duke Fang, this matter has nothing to do with our Auspicious King Manor.

She was kidnapped in your turf, and you say it has nothing to do with you? Fang Chen sneered.

Xia Song immediately kneeled on the floor and lowered his head. His body wouldnt stop trembling. Imperial Duke Fang, my father has already dispatched our men to comb the area. We should be able to find Miss Zhixues whereabouts very soon.

Rise. I already have an idea where she is, Fang Chen placidly said.

Xia Song was taken aback. Fang Chen knows who made a move? He breathed a sigh of relief. Prior to coming here, his father had told him that it could spell the end of their Auspicious King Manor if Fang Chen thought that they were behind this matter.

Do you know a one-eyed scholar who looks to be around his twenties? Fang Chen asked.

Xia Songs face warped in incredulity. Its him?!