Chapter Ten: Fair and Reasonable [Favorited, Recommended, Monthly Votes]

“That Su family’s Su Yue…” Fang Qianyi brought up the matter once again.

Fang Che immediately reverted to his old attitude, firm and tinged with impatience: “Mother, please don’t worry about that. Su Yue is my good brother, my big brother. Are you saying I’m not allowed to have a few good friends?”

“Good friends? That Su Yue clearly has ulterior motives…”

“I’m not listening, I’m not listening…” Fang Che shook his head like a rattle.

Fang Qianyi sighed deeply.

She felt that her son was still the same foolish boy as before, unable to understand reason.

She could only watch over him carefully from now on.

“Truly worrying.”

…

Early the next morning.

Fang Che was practicing martial arts.

Fang Zhenghang had already gone to the Guardians’ Hall in person to submit the monthly contribution task of the Fang family and report on his nephew’s unauthorized apprenticeship.

As for Fang Qianyi…

She was woken up by her own stench.

After dinner last night, she had washed up and gone to bed, feeling sticky all over and scrubbing herself multiple times; but after wandering outside for so long, she was utterly exhausted. Returning home brought immense comfort, and she fell asleep soon after lying down.

But when she opened her eyes in the morning, she found her boudoir had turned into a foul-smelling latrine.

Her entire body was coated in a layer of stinky, filthy sludge.

“Oh my heavens…”

…

Quickly having a maid help her wash up and change clothes, as she came out, she heard the maids retching behind the house…

Her face flushed with embarrassment.

Before she could recover, she felt her body undergo a staggering transformation.

She was lighter, her mind sharper, and her sensitivity to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had increased severalfold.

Most importantly, when she looked in the mirror, her skin was much better than before.

A rosy glow, delicate and firm, even better than when she was a young maiden of seventeen or eighteen.

“Oh my…”

Fang Qianyi’s eyes sparkled with delight.

Coming out to see Fang Che, she couldn’t help but lift her skirt and twirl around: “Che’er, do you see any changes in me today?”

“???” Fang Che blinked, a little confused, but after a moment’s thought, he began to praise enthusiastically: “Mother, you’ve reversed age overnight!”

“Hahaha…” Fang Qianyi was utterly pleased and laughed heartily.

After a while, she asked suddenly, “Reversed age? Was I very old before?”

Fang Che replied sincerely, “Mother, not at all. You’re just adding icing on the cake, getting younger every day.”

Fang Qianyi nodded in satisfaction, took out a small mirror from her bosom, looked at herself with delight, and said, “That’s a fair assessment.”

“Of course. I’ve been worried about this for some time.”

“Worried about what?”

“About finding a wife. My mother is so beautiful, I can’t just marry anyone ugly and bring shame to our family. But the problem is, even if I look for someone who meets half your standards, it’s not easy to find.”

“Gah gah gah…” Fang Qianyi let out a strange laugh.

Then she relaxed and smiled happily: “You’ve been so clumsy these years, never saying much, not at all like your father. I’ve wondered for a long time why my son isn’t like his father.”

She breathed out joyfully: “Today I’m finally reassured! Your skill at flattering girls with nonsense has at least a third of your father’s charm.”

Fang Che was speechless.

…

How terrible was my father, really?

Then Fang Qianyi happily went out. The family was discussing matters, but she didn’t attend. None of that mattered now.

The most important thing was to find a few girlfriends to gather with.

…

The heads of the Su family had all disappeared.

This news was finally confirmed.

After waiting for several days, the Fang family began to take action: their long-time rival had fallen—how could they not get a share?

Everyone expressed their views excitedly.

Even the four families of Fang, Lü, Zhang, and Wei secretly visited and conspired with each other.

…

In a small courtyard.

Sun Yuan was already thinking of leaving.

Because of some problems with his disciple, there was nothing more he could answer.

He could hardly find any flaws in his disciple’s cultivation. The disciple’s skills were so thorough that even disguise, deception, gambling, lock-picking, and tree climbing techniques had been completely mastered!

“I’ve never seen such a disciple, and never such a master!” Sun Yuan was melancholy.

“Disciple, you should practice hard and prepare for the grand competition to enter the Martial Academy. The Su family is in trouble now; I need to go see what’s going on.”

Sun Yuan said.

“Ah? Something happened to my big brother Su?” Fang Che immediately grew anxious. “What happened to big brother?”

Sun Yuan knew clearly about Su Yue guiding Fang Che and using him, even that the Five-Spirit Gu was cast on Fang Che by Su Yue, so he was well aware of Su Yue’s true nature.

Seeing Fang Che still so devoted and affectionate, he couldn’t help rolling his eyes inwardly.

Before this, Sun Yuan naturally sided with the Su family, as it was a faction within the sect and belonged to his own side.

But now, Sun Yuan’s loyalty had clearly shifted towards his own disciple!

This was his heir.

Su family… what was that?

“Che’er, you must be careful about making friends in the future. That Su Yue is no good person and certainly doesn’t have your best interests at heart.”

“No way!” Fang Che said seriously. “Big Brother Su cares deeply about me and always thinks of me. He’s not a bad person; he’s my big brother!”

“Big brother…” Sun Yuan fell silent.

He only felt his disciple was good in every way except a little too naive.

“He still needs some hard lessons from the world,” Sun Yuan sighed inwardly.

“Master, what happened to the Su family?” Fang Che asked anxiously. “We must help!”

“How can you help if they’re all dead?” Sun Yuan rolled his eyes.

“All dead? Is there a body?” Fang Che was shocked, overwhelmed with grief.

“No bodies found.”

“No bodies? Then my big brother Su definitely isn’t dead! He’s such a good person; he wouldn’t die!” Fang Che said firmly. “Master, we can’t just stand by.”

“Then what do you suggest?”

“Even if big brother Su can’t return for a while, we must protect his inheritance.”

Fang Che said with righteous resolve: “As big brother Su’s brother, it’s my duty to safeguard his estate. We’re brothers; I must do something for him. Master, you have to help me!”

Hmm?

Sun Yuan blinked and looked at his disciple, feeling something was off.

But what he saw was still boundless enthusiasm, a face full of anxious justice.

Loyalty and righteousness, righteous indignation, ready to die for a brother—this was Fang Che.

“Protect the estate… how do you plan to do that?”

“Big Brother Su said he’s the sole heir of the Su family. The entire Su family should belong to him. What else is there to do?” Fang Che said.

Sun Yuan stroked his beard, grimacing.

Sole heir?

The entire Su family belongs to your big brother?

You want to protect your big brother’s estate?

Sun Yuan scratched his head, feeling his mind was a bit muddled.

My disciple is still young; surely he doesn’t mean what I think he means? Maybe he really just wants to help his big brother protect the estate? Protect the property?

“You’re still young. How can you take over so many of the Su family’s businesses?” Sun Yuan frowned.

“Master, you’re confused. I’ll liquidate everything and hold the cash. When big brother Su returns, I’ll just give him the money directly.”

Fang Che offered a practical solution.

“That makes sense…” Sun Yuan frowned, thinking for a moment. This matter fits well with the interests of the One Heart Sect. So he said, “I’ll handle it.”

“Master, you must act quickly. Don’t let those heartless wolves take advantage.”

“Hmm… what about the people from the Su family?” Sun Yuan asked.

“Master!” Fang Che said sadly, “Big Brother Su once said because he’s the heir, others are jealous of him and treat him badly. Many even want to kill him! His mother was persecuted to death, and he has no other siblings… Master, Big Brother Su is very pitiful; in this world, I am his only true kin.”

Sun Yuan nodded: “I understand, you want it all.”

“Yes, we must keep the estate intact for Big Brother Su so that when he returns, he can rebuild and rise again.”

“That… actually sounds reasonable?”

“Yes, Master. Though I can’t use the estate while it’s in my hands, if you want to use it, I believe Big Brother Su wouldn’t object. Besides, my surname is Fang, so when selling the estate, I’ll take care of the Fang family’s interests… that’s only fair.”

Fang Che said, “Brothers share finances.”

…

Sun Yuan left the Fang family courtyard feeling dizzy and confused.

He kept looking back, his eyes full of puzzlement.

What… what exactly is this kid’s meaning?

But considering the Su family was originally a branch developed within the sect, the Su family’s assets essentially belonged to the One Heart Sect. Having his disciple inherit it was only natural.

If the sect wanted to take it, it would be harder than for Fang Che.

Besides, it was better for the estate to be in the disciple’s hands than divided by others, right?

This matter… was reasonable and justified.

But achieving it wouldn’t be easy; it required careful thought.

Sun Yuan immediately set about handling the matter.

He wasn’t a fool. Perhaps Fang Che had selfish motives; he did suspect that. But he was his disciple. If his disciple got some benefit, wasn’t that only right?

In fact, if Fang Che really foolishly tried to “protect” Su Yue’s estate, Sun Yuan would scold him for being utterly naive!

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