bookrebus Chapter 726 Crisis (3)
Chapter 726 Crisis (3)
Chapter 726 Crisis (Thirteen)
"This is just my humble opinion. I dare not make any guarantees." His mind raced. "I can only say that this is the most likely guess. Everything still depends on your analysis, sir."
"My analysis? You're quite the sly one." Fan Hongchou laughed immediately. "Everyone says the young master of the Hu family is cunning, and now it seems he truly is. Alright, alright, that's enough for now, you can go now."
"Yes!"
**Get up quickly, bow respectfully, and carefully walk out of the hall.**
He now felt as if he had just narrowly escaped death, and a sense of relief washed over him.
I kept walking, not daring to look back.
It was as if some ferocious beast was lurking behind them, ready to devour them at a glance. Only after walking a very, very long way did they quietly reach out and touch their backs.
My clothes were completely soaked with cold sweat.
A gust of wind blew, carrying a chill that seemed to seep into the bone.
He glanced furtively at his knuckles, which were white and slightly protruding from being squeezed so tightly.
This is a habit he's had since childhood, and only his closest confidants know about it.
When he lies, he unconsciously clenches his thumb, causing blood to stagnate and resulting in abnormal symptoms.
When answering questions about Han Yi…...
He did tell part of the lie, of course…
His good brother... The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has indeed been making some strange moves lately...
But he didn't dare to say anything about it.
They could only cover for Han Yi. Fortunately, everything went smoothly... and Fan Hongchou didn't discover the problem...
Not daring to linger, they quickly headed towards their family.
"..."
As the crowd in the hall gradually dispersed, Fan Hongchou's eyes were unfocused, and it was unclear what she was thinking.
"Xiuer, what do you think about the death of Night Hawk?" he suddenly asked.
In the shadows of a corner of the hall, the air suddenly seemed to stir.
A red-haired woman with captivating eyes and a charming face, as beautiful as a cat, suddenly appeared.
It was none other than Qiao Xiu, a cold and beautiful general under Fan Hongchou.
"I can only say it's not surprising." A hint of disgust flashed in her eyes. "For the sake of inheritance, Night Hawk killed his brother and father, and forcibly married his master's wife... It's not surprising that such a person died."
Even though Nighthawk was her colleague, it didn't stop her from disliking him.
After all, doing a little bad thing is nothing, but people like Night Hawk, who have done all sorts of bad things and are utterly wicked, are truly a minority.
"Firstly, Nighthawk's bad character is well-known. He also loves killing, so it's very likely that he has offended someone and is being targeted."
"You also believe that Night Hawk deserved what he got?" Fan Hongchou said calmly.
“That’s the second point,” Qiao Xiu continued.
"To analyze the cause of Nighthawk's death... if it was because he was targeted by enemies and offended too many people, then he was simply unlucky. The more likely reason is something else... it wasn't aimed at Nighthawk, but rather someone wanted to use his death to distract the Master..."
Upon hearing this, Fan Hongchou narrowed his eyes slightly: "You mean... her?"
"The adults have wiped out so many forces, and all those clearly connected to Miss Xunzhen have been eradicated," Qiao Xiu said without hesitation. "It's normal for her to be restless and launch a counterattack now. In fact, I think it's highly likely!"
“That makes sense.” Fan Hongchou’s smile was devoid of emotion. “After all this effort, I’ve finally found you…”
Suddenly, a murderous intent erupted from him, sweeping through the entire hall like a typhoon.
Bang! !
Qiao Xiu was shoved violently and crashed into a red pillar on the side of the hall.
He bent over in pain, looking like a shrimp.
"Sorry. I forgot you were still here." Fan Hongchou came back to his senses, and a six-pointed star snowflake swirled in his eyes. An invisible, gentle force lifted Qiao Xiu up and healed her injuries.
"Your Excellency is truly awe-inspiring! Your subordinate is completely convinced!" Qiao Xiu forced a smile despite the pain.
"There's no need for flattery..." Fan Hongchou finally laughed. "You're right. You've finally given me a clue about Princess Xunzhen." "Xiuer, there's one more thing. Han Yi... is there anything fishy going on in this matter?" he continued.
"Forehead…..."
Qiao Xiu lowered her eyes and began to think seriously.
After a moment, she gently shook her head: "I think it's not a big problem..."
“Or rather, even if there are problems, they're not a big deal,” she added.
"explain."
“The entire Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is actually nothing special. The only one we need to be wary of is the sect leader, Han Yi,” Qiao Xiu explained.
"In other words, no matter how strong Han Yi is, as long as the disciples of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect can't escape, he can't cause any trouble." She sneered, "Han Yi is ruthless towards outsiders, but towards his own people... he's incredibly loyal and righteous... This kind of person can be easily manipulated as long as you find their weakness." "So, as long as we keep an eye on Han Yi and don't let him escape, the others won't pose a threat?" Fan Hongchou said thoughtfully.
"Your Excellency is wise," Qiao Xiu said with a slight smile. "This Han Yi... is indeed a bit troublesome. Judging from his many previous achievements, what's frightening isn't his mere fighting strength, but rather his character."
If you don't kill him the first time, it will become like a persistent, vicious vengeance, relentlessly launching a series of brutal attacks. This person possesses a powerful bloodline, cultivates true martial arts, is skilled in beast taming, and is proficient in various escape techniques—he has no weaknesses. A true expert might not fear him.
However, the majority of these are lower- and middle-ranking personnel; once targeted, they have no chance of escape. Even our own army, if we cannot deliver a fatal blow, will likely suffer heavy losses.
“In that case, let’s wait until the very end to consider the fate of the Myriad Beasts Sect,” Fan Hongchou said in a deep voice. “If we lose one Night Hawk, the remaining mission gaps will also be borne by the Myriad Beasts Sect.”
"Isn't this a bit...?" Qiao Xiu swallowed hard, thinking of the terrifying number. "In this world, there's no such thing as a free lunch." Fan Hongchou smiled slightly. "The Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has been taking advantage of the chaos for so long; they should do something eventually."
“If it delays important matters…” He paused.
"Then let the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect pay with their lives."
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"Imperial Swords Resound Together!"
In the desolate village, a young man in white, covered in blood, roared repeatedly.
He wielded his sword with both hands, the swords moving like dragons, transforming into round moons that continuously shone with clear light in mid-air. His continuous slashes forced others to stay away.
"You lackeys of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, you aid and abet evil, persecuting loyal and virtuous people. One day you will suffer a terrible death!!!"
Under the accelerated stimulation of the true energy circulation, the white full moon flashed continuously, appearing one after another, one after another, greatly increasing the power and speed, and its power was astonishing.
"Go to hell!!"
The young man in white seized the opportunity, found an opening, and a glint of joy flashed in his eyes as he roared and slashed.
Those who block my way...
Bang!
In mid-air, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his head, his body suddenly froze, and he fell violently to the ground, unconscious.
"Men, drag him away, test his qualifications, and take him away!" Han Yi landed lightly, flicked his hand, and calmly gave the order.
"Yes, Sect Master!" Immediately, a disciple brought forward a specially made net.
puff.
Blood splattered everywhere.
The sharp spikes on the net pierced through the white-clad youth's shoulder blades, completely breaking the seals on his major acupoints.
“We are still short of the number of people we need today…” Zhong Han stepped forward, looking reluctant. “We are still five people short of those with superior aptitude, and there are only ten people left in total.”
"Has this area been searched?" Han Yi asked calmly.
“Basically, those with bad behavior and a history of misconduct… are almost all gone.” Zhong Han sighed. “This can’t go on. The pressure is increasing every day, and there will eventually be a time when we don’t have enough people. What will we do then? Will we use our own people to fill the gaps?”
"..."
Han Yi paused for a moment.
After Night Hawk's death, it is unclear whether it was the power behind Dong Ruojing that helped him, or whether Fan Hongchou simply didn't care and was too busy to deal with it.
In short, the Myriad Beasts Sect was indeed not implicated as a result.
Being uninvolved doesn't mean being unaffected. It seems that because of Night Hawk's death, Fan Hongchou has directly torn off his disguise.
People will no longer be arrested under the pretext of rectifying conduct or eliminating evil factions.
Instead, they directly set quotas for the Myriad Beasts Sect, stipulating a minimum number of people to be brought back each month, week, and day.
This indicator is even gradually increasing.
This put immense pressure on Han Yi and everyone in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.
"Let's move on to the next region," Han Yi said calmly. "At the very least, we need to complete the targets for this period of time."
The Huayang area is extremely large, with numerous various factions and a considerable number of martial artists.
But if they really put their plans into action, disregarding their reputation, they could definitely exceed their targets.
But Han Yi didn't want to do that. His targets were always people who were utterly wicked and deserved to die.
Just like the young man in white who was just captured.
This person appears to be handsome and dashing, with an elegant demeanor, like a chivalrous swordsman in white.
In reality, it is all show and no substance, rotten inside.
This man often uses his handsome appearance to seduce young ladies from wealthy families, taking their virginity and then extorting money from them.
Many prominent families, in order to protect their reputation, have no choice but to reluctantly part with their wealth and allow the exorbitant demands to be made.
The group mounted their wolf-like beasts and rushed towards the next area.
The procession was grand and imposing, and passersby scattered to avoid it, not daring to block its way. It was incredibly majestic.
Looking at the scene before him, Han Yi frowned, his worries growing.
This isn't about prestige; it's about death.
The more powerful the Myriad Beasts Sect becomes, the more tragic its fate will be.
Now, pedestrians on the road, whether martial artists or ordinary people, will all notice the presence of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.
There was only one emotion in my mind: fear.
Even though Han Yi had made the greatest effort to select evil martial artists.
However, the number of times the actions were taken was too many, and too many people were involved.
In this process, it is inevitable that some kind-hearted people will be harmed.
It cannot be avoided, nor can it be stopped.
So, after much effort and various measures, the reputation of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, which he had painstakingly salvaged, plummeted again, becoming even worse than before.
He was already being implicitly regarded as the biggest source of chaos and scourge in the Huayang area, and people were trying to avoid him at all costs. Han Yi knew this.
This is not a good thing.
But he also knew that this was probably the effect Fan Hongchou wanted to achieve.
Such things are infuriating to both heaven and man...
The Myriad Beasts Sect did too much and lost its effectiveness, so it was eliminated.
It will only make people applaud.
Fan Hongchou, on the contrary, gained a good reputation.
“We have to take action…” A resolute glint gradually flashed in Han Yi’s eyes.
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Huayang City, Chunyi Restaurant.
The restaurant has five floors, occupies a large area, and is decorated in a brand-new and luxurious style.
It is said that the forces behind this were established by newly emerging powerful figures in Huayang as the reforms progressed. They also seem to have significant connections with military generals.
Therefore, ordinary people dare not provoke them.
Ordinary officers and soldiers dared not rush in.
Therefore, it became a popular place for martial artists to gather for meals, entertainment, and to discuss secrets.
"Speaking of the Huayang area nowadays, in terms of talent and strength, who can compare to Fang Jiulian, the young master of the Fang family?"
In the noisy, bustling hall filled with the aroma of wine and meat, someone shouted loudly.
"If it weren't for the fact that Fang Jiulian's whereabouts became a mystery after Kou Hu fell... whether the Hu family would still be as powerful as they are today... is another matter!"
"Oh? Fang Jiulian?" A horse-faced man scoffed. "Even if he's here, it's useless. Don't forget, there's that guy from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. Fang Jiulian couldn't defeat them back then, so he's even less likely to succeed now."
"Don't even mention it, the young master of the Hu family is equally powerful. I think the fortunes of the three great families of Huayang are constantly shifting. Now is the time for the Hu family to rise to power; their rise is the will of Heaven." "Bullshit about the will of Heaven!" the sword-wielding scholar scoffed. "The Hu family... they've merely climbed aboard Fan Hongchou's big ship... their entire family has risen to prominence. As for that... Han Yi..."
He sneered, "Even worse! They're nothing but the government's lackeys! The day they lose their usefulness, they'll surely be bleed and fleshed out!"
"It can't be that bad..." someone retorted softly. "Even if that Beast Demon Han Yi is at his worst... he's still one of the top ten experts in the Huayang area, said to be second only to the heads of the three major families and a few hidden powerhouses... To touch him, even the city's military would have to suffer greatly..."
"No matter how strong he is, can he be stronger than the former commander of the imperial army, Kou Hu? General Kou himself perished, didn't he?" the sword-wielding scholar scoffed. "Besides... General Kou was a first-rate military talent, and he did so many things that benefited the people. But this Han Yi, and the reputation of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect..."
He clicked his tongue a few times, sounding extremely contemptuous.