Full-Level Fierce Person
Chapter 549 - 306 Life Chart

Chapter 549: 306 Life Chart

Fang Zhixing instantly understood Jun Yao’s intention.

Once at the Seven Evils Manor, once by Ji Kuanji!

Both times, Jun Yao faced situations where death was almost certain.

Therefore, Fang Zhixing saved her twice.

It was as if he had helped her defy fate!

Thus...

In total, Jun Yao had just narrowly survived three life-threatening trials!

"Hmm, that’s somewhat interesting..."

Fang Zhixing became intrigued and couldn’t help but take another look at Qi Huazhen.

He pondered and said, "Even so, who doesn’t face dangers in their lifetime? I’ve encountered far more calamities myself than she has."

Upon hearing this, Qi Huazhen immediately spoke with a serious tone, "The calamities ordinary people face can often be overcome or even avoided.

For instance, many calamities can be resolved by financial loss, turning a major issue into a minor one, transforming danger into safety—ultimately, there is always a way out, a method of resolution.

But your sister is different!

She has the Dark Killing Fate, which means she is destined to encounter seven life-threatening trials in her life, each more perilous than the last, often with no solution to the predicaments."

"The key point is, there’s no solution!"

Zang Wengong added seriously, "Usually, with such a fate, it’s predetermined that she won’t live past the age of twenty."

Fang Zhixing fell silent for a moment and then asked, "Then, has anyone ever safely made it through seven life-threatening trials?"

Qi Huazhen and Zang Wengong looked at each other, carefully responding, "Since historical records exist, only one person with the Dark Killing Fate has successfully overcome four trials but, unfortunately, died during the fifth."

Fang Zhixing was speechless, then countered, "Then how do you know there are exactly seven life-threatening trials? Couldn’t there be six or eight?"

Qi Huazhen spread his hands and said with a wry smile, "It’s all about fate, destined by fate! Fate is not something determined by us mere mortals, nor can we easily change it."

Zang Wengong explained, "Fate is like a breeze. Although we can’t see the wind, we can see the leaves moving and thus infer the direction and speed of the wind.

Ultimately, the fate of most people can indeed be observed."

Fang Zhixing quickly understood and asked, "Then what happens if she makes it through seven life-threatening trials?"

Qi Huazhen eagerly continued, "With each life-threatening trial she overcomes, her fortune strengthens once. After seven consecutive enhancements, her fate becomes immeasurably precious and esteemed!"

She grew more excited as she spoke, "Your sister has already successfully overcome three trials; her current fortune is extremely strong, far exceeding that of ordinary people. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to sense it in just a fleeting moment as we passed by."

Fang Zhixing realized.

But you’ve said so much, just to kindly remind me?

He looked at Qi Huazhen and spoke indifferently, "Elder Qi, you seem to take a particular interest in the Dark Killing Fate?"

Qi Huazhen replied, "Without denying, a special fate often possesses abilities and potentials beyond ordinary people, which are serendipitous and not sought after.

This type of fate, the Dark Killing Fate, is highly suitable for joining our Taoism to cultivate the Yang Divine."

Fang Zhixing understood and smiled, "Oh, so you want my sister to join the Five Elements Sect?"

Qi Huazhen spoke earnestly, "Our Five Elements Sect has always warmly welcomed those with special fates.

With a case as rare as your sister’s, upon joining, she would definitely be a True Disciple. Only the Peak Masters, the Sect Master himself, and the Supreme Elder have the qualifications to teach her."

Fang Zhixing fell into thought; truly, finding a sect to nurture Jun Yao had been part of his set plan.

Looking across the entire Dai State, the Five Elements Sect was undoubtedly the best choice.

But there was a complication that must be addressed.

Jun Yao was too beautiful, a beauty that could spell trouble, attracting troubles wherever she went.

Nobody could guarantee that some within the Five Elements Sect wouldn’t harbor improper thoughts toward her.

Momentarily, Fang Zhixing hesitated.

Qi Huazhen saw the situation and said seriously, "If your sister wants to defy the heavens and change her fate, the best way is to make her powerful as soon as possible."

Having heard this, Fang Zhixing said firmly, "Thank you for your kindness, we will consider it seriously."

After saying this, he no longer hesitated and turned around to descend the mountain.

Jun Yao and Xigou followed closely behind.

"You..."

Qi Huazhen was wringing his hands, he opened his mouth to speak but was interrupted by Zang Wengong extending a hand to stop him.

"Don’t rush!"

Zang Wengong said calmly, "This An Baopu is not simple. It’s our first encounter, and it’s normal for him not to understand us and reject our kindness."

However, Qi Huazhen said anxiously, "Jun Yao’s brow is marked with darkness, her next life-and-death trial could be arriving soon."

Zang Wengong immediately said, "Let’s go ask the Peak Master to decide."

Qi Huazhen thought that made sense.

The two of them quickly leapt onto the mountain ghost’s back, galloping up the mountain straight to the summit.

Wang Peng stayed in his place, first watching the two elders and then looking toward Fang Zhixing heading down the mountain, his sweat pouring like rain, his face ashen.

He had never imagined that simply by hosting an outer sect member, he had unintentionally provoked a powerful person.

"Who exactly is this An Baopu?"

Wang Peng pressed his hand to his forehead, his forehead veins bulging, the flowing blood faintly appearing black.

"No, I can’t just sit here and wait for death..."

Suddenly, Wang Peng grit his teeth, leapt onto the mountain ghost’s back, and commanded, "Quick, go to ’Vermilion Bird Peak’."

Before long...

Qi Huazhen and Zang Wengong arrived at the Peak Master’s great hall.

In the spacious great hall, there lay a huge azure Wood Dragon.

This Wood Dragon was so massive it was beyond description, as if a hundred meters long, its body dark green.

At first glance, it appeared like a huge, lifeless wooden sculpture with its eyes closed, immobile.

Under the Wood Dragon, Qi and Zang looked like two tiny dots.

They respectfully performed a ritual salutation and said in unison, "We greet the Peak Master."

After a while, the azure Wood Dragon’s left eye slowly opened a crack.

Suddenly, a powerful oppressive force spread out, indescribable.

The Wood Dragon began to speak, slowly saying, "You two little fellows have finally stepped into the Yin Divine Realm."

Qi and Zang replied with both fear and respect, "Disciples are dull and have failed the expectations of the Peak Master."

The Wood Dragon asked, "What’s the matter, then?"

Qi Huazhen narrated their chance encounter with Fang Zhixing.

After hearing this, the Wood Dragon said, "Jun Yao and my Azure Dragon Peak are destined. Don’t worry."

Qi Huazhen picked up on the underlying message. The Peak Master did not mention An Baopu at all.

He continued, "Jun Yao seems utterly devoted to An Baopu. If An Baopu stops her, she is unlikely to join my Five Elements Sect."

Zang Wengong also added, "An Baopu’s cultivation is profound, yet he plays the fool, acting content as an outer member of our Five Elements Sect, his intentions unclear."

The Wood Dragon replied, "Dark Killing Fate is unpredictable, blindly guessing his intentions is futile."

...

...

Dai State’s capital, Chiming City, located to the south of the Five Elements Mountain Range, stood like a tiger crouching and a dragon coiling, with roads extending in all directions, immensely bustling.

Chiming City is also divided into the Inner City and the Outer City.

In recent days, a minor incident was discovered in the Outer City.

It was that "Dan Qing Pavilion," a shop on the old street of the East District specializing in selling calligraphy, paintings, and antique curios, had suddenly changed owners.

This Dan Qing Pavilion was also a century-old shop, passed from grandfather to son, and then from son to grandson.

Unfortunately, the grandson was unfilial, addicted to gambling and debauchery, squandering his entire inheritance.

Dan Qing Pavilion was thus forced to change hands to another owner.

At this very moment!

Two men and a dog arrived at Dan Qing Pavilion.

The shop door was closed, displaying a closed for business sign.

Fang Zhixing, dressed in a Daoist robe, stepped forward and knocked on the door.

"Younger brother, you’ve finally arrived!"

The one who opened the door was none other than Qiulai.

He laughed heartily and said excitedly, "Everything is ready here, just waiting for you to take over."

Fang Zhixing nodded with a smile and looked around, saying, "Brother, you’ve worked hard; this place will be our stronghold from now on."

Qiulai responded, "Yan Jingfeng and I have already contacted a few friends, including Heavenly People and those who have achieved Saintification. We have formed a network, and they generally agree to store and trade their treasures with us."

Fang Zhixing continued, "That’s really good; as long as we complete a few transactions and let everyone taste the benefits, we will surely attract more customers."

Qiulai agreed wholeheartedly, nodding his head and clapping his hands.

Snap!

The next moment, two people ran out from the back hall.

One was an old man dressed in brocade, and the other a plump middle-aged woman.

Qiulai introduced, "This old man is Han Fajia, the gang leader of the ’Jinyi Gang,’ adept at collecting and spreading information. He will handle the errands.

This woman is named Xie Xiaoyan, known in Jianghu as Fat Peony, eloquent and suitable for being an intermediary, responsible for auctions and the like."

He continued, "This person here is your new boss, An Baopu, from now on, you will follow his orders."

Han and Fat Peony immediately knelt down and knocked their heads three times, acknowledging their new master.

"No need to be overly formal."

Fang Zhixing raised his hand slightly, feeling extremely pleased in an instant.

His business plans were being realized step by step.

Qiulai and Yan Jingfeng were responsible for networking and expanding their circle of acquaintances.

He mainly handled the transaction and transportation aspects.

This meant that all the treasures would pass through his hands.

If a treasure he needed appeared, he could intercept it.

After planning everything, Qiulai and the others dispersed.

In a blink of an eye, it was the next day.

Dan Qing Pavilion officially opened for business, renamed "Yibao Pavilion."

Business began as soon as it opened.

A horse-drawn carriage entered the old street and stopped in front of Yibao Pavilion.

A middle-aged scholar descended from the carriage, dressed lavishly and exuding an extraordinary demeanor.

He entered the shop with a brocade box.

Fat Peony, who was in charge of the main hall, stood up immediately and warmly greeted him.

"I am here to consign a precious jade fruit and a segment of Purple Cloud Wood at Yibao Pavilion," the middle-aged scholar said with a smile.

"Very well, please wait a moment."

Fat Peony quickly called Fang Zhixing over to appraise the treasures.

Fang Zhixing looked briefly and nodded, saying, "They are genuine; accept them."

He issued a receipt for the middle-aged scholar using a jade token issued by the Five Elements Sect, and stamped it.

The middle-aged scholar took the receipt and, after stating a few requirements, left swiftly.

Fat Peony promptly relayed the information about the treasures to Han Fajia of the Jinyi Gang.

As soon as Han received the information, he immediately spread it through the black market.

In the evening, Han received a reply.

A buyer was interested in the "Purple Cloud Wood" and would send someone to negotiate.

Therefore, the next day at noon, Fat Peony welcomed an elderly man with a long beard.

The two spoke for the duration of a cup of tea and reached an agreement.

"Exchange the Purple Cloud Wood for three Spirit Turtle Shells and one Linglong Pill."

"Set the transaction time for early morning."

"The transaction location..."

The buyer behind the bearded elder insisted that the transaction location not be set within the city.

He wanted to conduct the transaction on a boat outside the city.

Fang Zhixing agreed.

Thus, when the night deepened, Fang Zhixing carried the Purple Cloud Wood to a river outside the city and boarded a large boat.

The bearded elder also appeared, bringing the Spirit Turtle Shells and Linglong Pill.

After confirming the authenticity of the treasures, they exchanged them on the spot.

Fang Zhixing returned without incident, from start to finish there were no surprises.

The next morning, the middle-aged scholar came to Yibao Pavilion to retrieve the treasures.

Just like that, the first transaction was successfully completed!

Fang Zhixing made a small profit!

Where there is a first, there is a second!

In the following days, the number of people coming to Yibao Pavilion for business suddenly increased.

It was clear that the previous secretive method of trading was too slow.

Fang Zhixing increased the efficiency and met the needs of many cultivators; naturally, the business was booming.

In less than half a month, he had completed more than twenty transactions.

One day, Fat Peony negotiated another deal.

The buyer specifically requested that the transaction location be set in an abandoned manor fifty li outside the city.

Fang Zhixing was not surprised by this.

After all, many Heavenly People still didn’t trust him fully.

As night fell, Fang Zhixing set out from the city and soon reached an area fifty li to the west of the city.

Soon, an abandoned manor came into view.

Fang Zhixing calmly walked into the manor.

The manor was overgrown with weeds, deathly quiet all around.

"Yibao Pavilion is here!"

Fang Zhixing, carrying a package, called out loudly, "Please, buyer, show yourself."