Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 252 - 162 Fate_2

Chapter 252: 162 Fate_2

Cheng Tianxi laughed and said, "Brother, just go ahead and do what you need to do, don’t mind the scrutiny of the world. Once people see the light of your success, they will forget the darkness of your methods."

As they spoke, the carriage passed through the city gates and entered the city.

At this moment, Cheng Tianxi suddenly thought of something and couldn’t help but ask, "Brother, are you sure the information you received is accurate? Is that Fang Zhixing truly the new Commander of Qinglin County, becoming the second in command?"

Cheng Tianen nodded and sighed, "Although it’s hard for me to believe, I have verified it repeatedly— the new Commander, Fang Zhixing, is indeed that young man we know."

"How is that possible?!"

Cheng Tianxi’s brows were tightly knitted, his face filled with disbelief.

"If they are the same person, then Fang Zhixing’s cultivation talent is terrifying," he commented.

Cheng Tianxi raised his hand and gestured, "When you knew him, he had never practiced martial arts before, which means, in just over half a year, he transformed from an ordinary person to a master of the Five Beasts Realm. Is that even possible? Even the children of noble families can’t achieve this!"

Cheng Tianen responded, "That’s why I strongly suspect that Fang Zhixing harbors a significant secret. This time our proactive approach to him is to probe his background."

Understanding dawned on Cheng Tianxi, and he sneered, "If he truly holds some secret, we must find a way to seize it."

The brothers entered the city, and soon after, they stepped into a restaurant and summoned the server to inquire further.

"The person you are referring to is Commander Fang, right?"

The server blinked in surprise and said, "You must be from out of town, not knowing the news yet?"

Cheng Tianen was startled and asked, "What news?"

The server replied, "It’s already spread around—Commander Fang went out to suppress bandits and unfortunately encountered an ambush. He was killed by the bandits, and his body was never found!"

Upon hearing this!

The Cheng brothers looked at each other, at a loss for words.

They had never expected...

Two days later, they left Qinglin County and headed toward the County.

This trip to the County was to attend the Qinghe Martial Arts Tournament.

After all, Luo Qianqian was bound to participate in the tournament.

And the two of them were, at least nominally, the adopted servants of Luo Qianqian.

Luo Qianqian was a forgetful person; if they did not remain within her sight for a long time, she might soon forget them.

To become a qualified servant, one must learn to wag one’s tail.

Hence, the brothers prepared a generous gift, planning to choose an appropriate moment to present it to Luo Qianqian.

Such as, the moment when Luo Qianqian wins first place at the Qinghe Martial Arts Tournament.

Da-da-da~

The Cheng brothers traveled night and day, hastening their pace, and finally arrived at the County on this day.

Being members of the Iron Mountain Sect, the first thing they did upon entering the County was to report to headquarters.

"Hall Master Cheng Tianen from Cloud Tiger Hall."

The gatekeeper checked the roster, showed great respect, and said with a smile, "So, it’s Hall Master Cheng. You took back Cloud Tiger Hall from the Black Tiger Sect, and the Sect Leader specifically praised you for it; I remember it very well."

Cheng Tianen, proud-faced, smiled and said, "I am fortunate to bring glory and success to the Iron Mountain Sect, and I would die with no regrets."

Having said that, he whispered, "May I ask, brother, if the Young Sect Master is here?"

The gatekeeper promptly replied, "The Young Sect Master had been in seclusion until just a few days ago when he emerged. You have come at an opportune time."

Cheng Tianen was not surprised at this.

After all, he had already heard that the Young Sect Master, Xue Nanjie, was also preparing to participate in this Qinghe Martial Arts Competition.

Cheng Tianen and his brother entered the headquarters and submitted a visiting card.

As expected, Xue Nanjie joyously granted them an audience.

The reason was simple; Cheng Tianen had previously made it to the top ten in the Qinghe Martial Arts Competition, and while luck played a part, luck is also a component of strength.

Moreover, Cheng Tianen had managed to climb to high places with Luo Qianqian, and Xue Nanjie was one of her suitors.

Xue Nanjie’s intention was very clear—he planned to showcase his prowess at the Qinghe Martial Arts Competition to win Luo Qianqian’s favor.

"Your subordinate pays respect to the Young Sect Master." The Cheng brothers bowed respectfully.

"You are excused."

Xue Nanjie waved his hand with a bold voice.

Cheng Tianen raised his head and immediately noticed that Xue Nanjie was a young man with thick eyebrows, dashing and elegant, his features soft, resembling his mother.

Xue Nanjie directly asked, "I heard you have met Miss Qianqian. Please tell me in detail, how did you come to know her?"

Cheng Tianen seriously replied, "Actually, everything was a coincidence. My brother and I were on a merchant ship..."

He spoke slowly, and Xue Nanjie listened with utmost sincerity.

"I see."

Xue Nanjie nodded and sighed, "Miss Qianqian has very high standards, and for you brothers to catch her eye, it’s clear you possess extraordinary qualities."

Upon hearing this!

The Cheng brothers were overjoyed and solemnly bowed their heads, saying, "We are willing to follow the Young Sect Master forever and serve with the loyalty of dogs and horses."

Xue Nanjie laughed heartily, pleased, "Good, the Qinghe Martial Arts Competition is about to begin, you two stay by my side and help."

"Yes!"

The Cheng brothers were greatly cheered, feeling that their luck had turned around.

Since meeting Luo Qianqian by chance, their lives had been smooth sailing and successful in every endeavor.

Several days passed in a blink of an eye.

One day, the Cheng brothers went shopping on Tianbao Street again.

Xue Nanjie had told them that Luo Qianqian liked rare gems and instructed them to look more thoroughly.

The brothers took this matter to heart and ran to Tianbao Street every day.

Interestingly!

On that day, while Cheng Tianxi was walking on the street, he shifted his head by chance and just happened to catch a glimpse of someone’s profile at the corner.

"Fang Zhixing!!"

At that moment, Cheng Tianxi’s heart skipped a beat, and he looked shocked.

"Isn’t he supposed to be dead? How can he appear in the county?"

Thinking he might have seen wrong, Cheng Tianxi rubbed his eyes and stretched his neck for a closer look.

Confirmed!

It was indeed Fang Zhixing, recognized by the scruffy wolf dog by his side!

Cheng Tianxi’s breathing hesitated as he quietly followed through the crowd.

Then, he saw with his own eyes Fang Zhixing entering the Wind Singing Pavilion.

Bewildered, Cheng Tianxi turned around, went back, and told his brother Cheng Tianen about his discovery.

"What, Fang Zhixing is still alive?!"

Cheng Tianen was astoundingly surprised and full of doubt.

"Could it be that Fang Zhixing faked his own death?"

"But why would Fang Zhixing abandon the Commander’s position and run to the county?"

Cheng Tianen’s thoughts flew wildly, unable to understand at all.

Cheng Tianxi speculated, "I guess, perhaps the secrets Fang Zhixing carried were exposed, so he faked his death to escape, and has been hiding in the county."

Cheng Tianen thought it was possible.

The brothers quickly went to the Wind Singing Pavilion.

Unfortunately, Fang Zhixing had already left, and they just missed him.

Cheng Tianen spent a considerable sum to buy Fang Zhixing’s address from an old man with a white beard.

"Yixiang House, it seems to be a luxurious mansion."

Cheng Tianxi grew even more suspicious, "This Fang Zhixing, living even better than us!"

Cheng Tianen felt conflicted, hesitatingly said, "The more I think about it, the less I understand this Fang Zhixing, he seems a bit sinister. Maybe we shouldn’t provoke him."

Cheng Tianxi immediately said, "Brother, the stranger Fang Zhixing appears, it indicates the bigger the secrets he carries, and we should dig deeper."

His words reignited the fire in Cheng Tianen’s eyes, who pondered, "Then we should be cautious, leverage the power of the Young Sect Master, and let him help us investigate Yixiang House."

Cheng Tianxi smiled, "Good idea, Xue Nanjie is solely focused on making a splash in the Qinghe Martial Arts Competition to catch Luo Qianqian’s attention, we can indeed use this."

Cheng Tianen nodded, "Right, just say that there’s a mysterious master in Yixiang House who could threaten him, and Xue Nanjie will surely start an investigation."

After discussing, the brothers promptly returned to the Iron Mountain Sect headquarters and met with Xue Nanjie.

Cheng Tianen reported, "There has been a rumor recently in the city saying that there’s a master hidden in Yixiang House, whose strength is unfathomable and might steal everyone’s spotlight at the Qinghe Martial Arts Competition."