Chapter 551: Chapter 262: The Way Home_2
Fang Yu found the attitudes of the two towards the Sect behind the scenes strange, as if they were inexplicably taboo yet had a certain high regard for it.
"This matter need not worry you too much. Hei Ao and I will report back to our families after returning. If people from that Sect truly intend to cause trouble, the Five Great Families will not indulge their misbehavior."
Seeing this, Fang Yu did not say anything more.
Regarding the demon corpses on the ground, Zuo Lü indicated that after returning to the Zuo Family, someone would be sent to take away the demon materials, and a portion would be shared with them.
Without the names displayed, Fang Yu could not even recognize which was which, let alone know which demon materials were valuable.
However, he could keep it, and wait for Ding Hui’s return to hand over the materials for handling.
Hence, regarding the division of spoils, he simply nodded slightly without saying much.
As for Hei Ao, he didn’t care about it at all, appearing as if he was wealthier than most and disdained these demon materials, with a large wave of his hand, he indicated that he did not want his share.
Tycoon!
Fang Yu naturally accepted happily. Being able to receive more materials was beneficial, although most of the demons were killed by himself. However, he was not knowledgeable about these materials, and extracting demon materials would also require manpower and resources, so it was more convenient to share the spoils while lying down.
Whenever he learned about demon materials from Ding Hui, he would know which demon materials were valuable and useful to himself after slaying demons.
The three of them walked along the road for a while, and then at a fork in the road, after confirming there were no new demons following them, they prepared to go their separate ways, each returning to their own homes.
"Bonfire Gathering said that the Lin Family and Li Family will have a big battle tomorrow, do you plan to join the excitement?"
At parting, Zuo Lü asked.
"No time." Hei Ao walked away without turning his head back.
Just got Black Phoenix Blood, busy going back to train and enhance his strength, no time to join others’ excitement.
Also, Hei Ao was a bit stimulated by Fang Yu’s strength.
Previously, when the three joined forces against the demons, he had been the strongest and the main force in attacking the demons.
Now, he felt somewhat like holding them back, while Diao Deyi’s strength had drastically improved, far surpassing his own.
"It’s just a sudden insight, I can do it too!"
"Once I’ve merged with [Black Phoenix Blood], my strength will surely surpass Diao Deyi again and become the strongest of the three!"
Hei Ao thought secretly, his departing steps quickening a bit.
"Don’t forget the Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling!"
Fang Yu called out to Hei Ao’s retreating figure, and the man’s form surprisingly paused, then continued to stride away.
That reaction... Oh boy, he must have just forgotten about this matter, right?
Damn it, was he thinking of getting a free ride from me earlier?
Fang Yu thought carefully, feeling that Hei Ao wasn’t that kind of person. This guy must have just forgotten about the Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling while thinking about Black Phoenix Blood.
Anyway, if he does not receive the Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling tomorrow, he would go to the Hei Family and find Hei Ao for an explanation.
There are risks, but Fang Yu thought, surely Hei Family wouldn’t become a demon lair like the Li Family and Lin Family. That would be absurd. If so, Tianyuan Town might as well declare its doom.
"Then I’m off too."
Zuo Lü waved to Fang Yu and turned around, walking into the night.
His movements were twisty, and it turns out he had a good figure? I hadn’t noticed before.
Fang Yu shook his head slightly and began walking home.
Having earned so much tonight, he was eager to return and upgrade.
He had moved today, so he was not heading back to Sweet Flower Lane but rather a new house in Foolish Underworld.
He wondered if his second sister had adapted. Sudden changes in environment could somewhat affect her sleep.
Foolish Underworld, even at night, had people on duty.
Seeing Fang Yu emerge from the shadows startled the two guards on duty.
But as Fang Yu shook the token in his hand, the expressions of the doorkeepers immediately became respectful.
"It’s the noble from Yangshen Hall!"
After a pause, one of them, a bit gossipy, asked,
"Is there a task or a big event for the noble to go out late at night?"
For them, guards on duty, any task carried out by officers from Yangshen Hall was a major event, and hearing even scraps of such events provided conversation for the dining table.
However, Fang Yu merely glanced at him, said nothing, and strode inside.
The man jumped in fright, didn’t dare to ask anything more, lowered his head and listened silently, not straightening up until Fang Yu was far gone.
"That Yangshen Hall noble, what a strong presence!"
"That’s the noble from Yangshen Hall, his strength is no ordinary, how could his presence not be strong? You dared to ask carelessly, you almost got me killed!"
"Just asked casually... who knew the noble would be so cold..."
...
Diao residence.
As Fang Yu was nearing his house, he suddenly sensed something, swiftly turned around, and looked towards the side road.
He saw a patrolling Foolish Underworld officer, carrying a lamp walking towards him.
"Sir!"
This voice... sounded somewhat familiar?
As the person approached, Fang Yu took a closer look; wasn’t this Mi Hengpeng!
"Are you on duty tonight?"
Fang Yu asked.
"No."
Mi Hengpeng slightly shook his head.
Fang Yu couldn’t help but be astonished.
"Then why are you..."
"It was your sister, Miss Ru Ru, who has been standing at the door since nightfall, looking quite anxious. I boasted that I would guard around the house to ensure her safety tonight."
Fang Yu’s heart skipped a beat.
My second sister hasn’t slept yet?
"Where is she now?"
Mi Hengpeng did not answer but pointed to the lights inside the house.
"An hour ago, she walked into the house from the door, but the lights are still on. It’s my fault for not patrolling properly, not being able to reassure your sister to sleep."
"It’s not your fault."
Fang Yu waved his hand.
This fellow really cared.
Yet, this over-eagerness felt somewhat uncomfortable.
"Alright, since I’ve returned, you can go back to rest."
"Yes!"
Mi Hengpeng carried the lantern and left.
Fang Yu repeatedly confirmed, even closing his eyes to activate his senses, making sure the guy had really left before briskly walking toward his home.
It seems Mi Hengpeng simply wanted to show off in front of me.
As if choosing sides, this guy had already become one of our people, as if afraid that others wouldn’t know his connection with me, even if it was a show, he still wanted to perform.
Fang Yu slightly narrowed his eyes, roughly understanding Mi Hengpeng’s thoughts.
There are not a few who patrol the night in the Foolish Underworld.
Moreover, to patrol the entire Foolish Underworld, there would always be people seeing Mi Hengpeng.
Looking at who the house owner is, most would have some thoughts, spread some rumors, further deepening the connection between Mi Hengpeng and me.
At least in others’ eyes, the impression that Mi Hengpeng is one of De Yi’s people had already been made.
These little tricks, Fang Yu didn’t take too much to heart.
His main focus on the human side was still on managing relationships in Yangshen Hall, with the people below him, relying on his magistrate status, he could command with ease, not needing to put too much thought into it.
Entering the house, indeed, he saw that the lights were still on in more than one room.
He hurriedly stepped inside.
At a glance, he saw his second sister, asleep on the desk.
Fang Yu:...
She must have been waiting for him and fell asleep from exhaustion.
Sighing, Fang Yu gently lifted his second sister, placed her on the bed, blew out the candle, and quietly closed the door behind him.
Then he turned around and went to his own room.
Saying it was his own room was actually just next door.
When moving into the new house, they had already discussed which room each would take.
Originally, Fang Yu was prepared to take the larger room, but his second sister insisted that their rooms be close, resulting in the current arrangement.
Arriving at his own room next door, Fang Yu closed the door, went directly to the bed, and sat cross-legged.
"System, add points!"