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Chapter 535 - 575: Colluding with Each Other

Chapter 535: Chapter 575: Colluding with Each Other

Fang Yi suddenly thought of a very simple question: where on earth was Ma Yong?

Based on his earlier judgment, Fang Yi had assumed Ma Yong to be within Yunfei Mansion, and after he encountered that demeaned woman, he believed she was prepared for Ma Yong. But now it seemed she was evidently for that bald Monk.

A Monk who could torment a woman to such extent, yet still chant Buddhist scriptures, truly deserved the title Blood Buddha.

And since Ma Yong wasn’t in the villa, and perhaps not even in Yunfei Mansion, where exactly could Ma Yong be?

Whose man was that bald Monk? Fang Yi had no quarrels with him, so why would he strike at Fang Yi? If someone said the Monk was not instructed by others, Fang Yi would definitely not believe it.

But if there really was someone behind the Monk, who could it be?

In an instant, many enemies flashed through Fang Yi’s mind. He automatically filtered them and made his judgment, finally selecting a few of the most likely enemies.

The current Fang Yi felt increasingly that though Li Xuan had fallen, there was a vast network behind Li Xuan. One could say people hidden behind Li Xuan hadn’t peeked above the water’s surface, making Fang Yi feel somewhat uneasy.

Deeply inhaling a cigarette, Fang Yi exhaled the smoke and muttered softly, "Meet force with force and use earth to dam the water. If one comes, I kill one; if a pair comes, I kill the pair."

A sharp light flashed in Fang Yi’s eyes. He then considered another problem: now that Heavenly Level experts had appeared, aiming to harm him, he needed to find a Heavenly Level expert as a bodyguard. Otherwise, he couldn’t act without restraint.

Even if he didn’t look for a Heavenly Level expert, he at least had to find a few with strength comparable to his own. Otherwise, he would have to flee again upon encountering the Monk.

After some thought, Fang Yi decided to contact Su Ge’er. This seductive woman was the Chief Disciple of the Desire Sect; the sect should have numerous resources.

...

Dawn.

In a prison in Moon City, there was a private single cell, which also served as a private residence. The person living there was none other than Lin Zheng from the Lin Family.

Owning a single cell by himself, and with the cell having all necessary facilities, it was clear that the Lin Family had considerable power.

Today, Lin Zheng had a visitor.

Lin Zheng looked up at the arrival and said indifferently, "Fang Jupeng, how do you find the time to run from Tianjing to Moon City? Are you out for a walk? However, I am quite surprised that your stroll brought you here."

Fang Jupeng sat down on a chair opposite Lin Zheng. Their ages were not far apart; they were from the same generation, but concerning status, Fang Jupeng, a member of the Fang Family, was far superior to Lin Zheng from the Lin Family.

However, both understood that birth was merely a matter of luck, and it was their later efforts that would determine their futures.

Both were quite famous in Tianjing and equally matched, which was why Lin Zheng could talk to Fang Jupeng with such a tone, indifferent and neither warm nor cold.

Fang Jupeng sat down opposite Lin Zheng and said, "To see the mighty Third Master Lin reduced to such a state is truly disheartening."

Lin Zheng responded, "Not disheartening, but rather schadenfreude, I suspect."

Fang Jupeng said, "There is schadenfreude, but more pity. Lin Zheng, you prided yourself on being meticulous and astute in your schemes, but you lost, and to a young upstart at that. Can you swallow that bitterness?"

Lin Zheng raised an eyebrow, "Are you here to stir up trouble between that young upstart and me?"

Fang Jupeng said, "Why bother using me to instigate, Lin Zheng? Aren’t you and that Fang Yi natural enemies already? However, I’m rather curious as to why you would help Fang Yi report Rong Shuo’s illegitimate son, Li Xuan. Perhaps, having been jailed for so long, you’re not aware that Rong Shuo has already been killed."

Lin Zheng’s expression shifted ever so slightly, a sharp gleam emerging in his eyes, "What happened?"

Fang Jupeng smiled faintly, "Lin Zheng, you probably already guessed it. Rong Shuo’s sudden death is related to Fang Yi. And now, Rong Shuo’s son, Rong Quan, has taken over control of the Rong Group. But I see that Rong Quan’s relationship with Fang Yi isn’t bad either, so it seems Fang Yi’s wings are hardening slowly."

Without any change in his demeanor, Lin Zheng said indifferently, "Fang Jupeng, what are you trying to say? Are you telling me that if we don’t deal with Fang Yi now, it’ll be harder once his wings have fully grown, is that it?"

Fang Jupeng nodded.

"I’m well aware of what’s going on in your mind," Lin Zheng stood up and started circling around Fang Jupeng as he spoke, "I’m not one to sit idly by. During my time in prison, I investigated Fang Yi, and from what I’ve found, Fang Yi is a bastard of your Fang Family. And, those broken legs of your son, they were also Fang Yi’s doing, right, Fang Jupeng? Am I correct?"

"Correct," Fang Jupeng nodded without denial.

"So, I can also interpret that you’re here to provoke my anger and then seek crazy vengeance on Fang Yi, right?" Lin Zheng’s gaze suddenly darkened, revealing a mocking sneer.

"Correct! However..." Fang Jupeng’s tone changed, "I’m actually here to collaborate with you, Lin Zheng. We’ve battled each other for decades and know each other’s temperament well. You know that I’m a man who must avenge grievances and so are you. Combined, can’t we handle a young punk?"

"Young punk? Haha, Fang Jupeng, it seems you haven’t yet changed your thinking," Lin Zheng mocked.

"What?"

"If Fang Yi were just a young punk, would I, Lin Zheng, have fallen into this trap? Your son had his legs broken by him; were you able to break his in return? That’s the thing, Fang Jupeng, you’re underestimating this ’young punk’ too much."

"What does he count for? He’s just a bastard!" Fang Jupeng said.

"If this bastard... had been born into my Lin Family, how great that would’ve been," Lin Zheng said, his face revealing a trace of admiration.

"So you’re saying... you don’t plan to collaborate with me?" Fang Jupeng asked in a heavy tone.

However, Lin Zheng shook his head, "Collaborate."

"Then what did you mean by what you had just said?" Fang Jupeng asked.

Lin Zheng’s face broke into a ferocious smile, "I might admire him, but I have already become enemies with that young punk. Wouldn’t it be foolish to wait until he is fully-fledged to turn against me?"

Between their words, murderous intent filled the air.

Now invigorated, Fang Jupeng quickly said, "Good, since that’s the case, let’s talk about it."

"What’s your plan?" Lin Zheng asked.

"Since that bastard wants a share of the Rong Group, then... we shall strike at the Rong Group. How does that sound?" Fang Jupeng asked, seeking Lin Zheng’s opinion.

Fang Jupeng had the big picture in mind, but he still needed Lin Zheng, a person full of cunning strategies, to consider the finer details.

The two whispered closely together, conspiring about something, and in the surveillance room of the prison, someone watched every moment of their exchange.

Li Xue’s eyes flickered brightly as she murmured under her breath, "A Fourth Master Fang of the Fang Family, and a Third Master Lin of the Lin Family, colluding together, up to no good when paired up, hmph!"