Chapter 398 - 171: Settling, Limit

Chapter 398: Chapter 171: Settling, Limit

’It’s been almost a month. Hmm, I should go take a look. I wonder what the situation is like now.’

After a moment of thought, Fang Xing stepped out of the Training Room and summoned a maidservant to help him bathe and change.

Cleansed from head to toe and feeling refreshed, Fang Xing changed into a set of Brocade Clothing.

"My lord, this report details the events that occurred outside while you were in seclusion."

Hong Luan presented a report to him.

Fang Xing took the report and began to read.

’This is quite serious... but it’s also an opportunity for my breakthrough.’

As he read the report, a fervent glint appeared in Fang Xing’s eyes.

’A little chaos is a good thing.’

’Snatching chestnuts from the fire!’

’I will use the bodies of Demons and Monsters as my stepping stones to reach Perfection and become a Martial Arts Grandmaster!’

Once he reached Perfection and comprehended the mysteries of True Essence, he could use the Ten Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit to ascend in a single step, fully entering the Grandmaster realm.

A Martial Arts Grandmaster was considered one of the absolute top-tier experts of the Martial Dao in the entire Great Jing Dynasty.

They were the strongest fighting force beneath the Celestial Human Realm.

When Martial Saints do not appear, Grandmasters are invincible!

Especially in the current climate, Celestial Martial Saints and the Great Sages among demons would not act rashly.

It wasn’t that they couldn’t act, but that they were all holding each other in check.

The real decisive battles still had to be settled by the power of Grandmasters.

Once he took this step, he would possess the true power to protect himself, even across the entire Southern Continent.

Even when facing the Demon Alliance, Upper Sects, Dynasties, or top-tier Evil Cults and Demon Sects, he would no longer be someone they could manipulate at will.

He yearned for this step.

’The situation is so dire, so why does my lord look... happy?!’

’Could it be that he really is the legendary Iron Blood Yama? Bloodthirsty and cruel? No, he doesn’t seem like that...’

Standing to the side, Hong Luan watched Fang Xing’s expression as these thoughts flashed through her mind.

Although rumors of Fang Xing’s title, Iron Blood Yama, circulated outside, to her at least, this lord of hers was a very good person.

He never made any harsh demands; as long as you did your duties, everything was fine.

’Yes, it must be slander from the Demons and Monsters or the Evil Cults.’

Hong Luan’s conviction was unwavering.

After following Fang Xing for so long, she had never once seen him display any cruel or bloodthirsty tendencies.

’My lord is so kind, and so handsome to boot. How could he possibly be the Iron Blood Yama? It’s slander, definitely slander.’

"What are you thinking about?"

Fang Xing’s voice sounded by her ear. Hong Luan snapped back to reality and saw his frowning expression. She quickly said, "I’m sorry, my lord. I was just thinking about my cultivation."

At her words, Fang Xing’s brow relaxed, and he sized Hong Luan up.

"True Qi Eighth Layer. It seems you’re not far from breaking through to the True Qi Peak, are you?"

Hong Luan nodded. "My lord, I might still need some time before I’m qualified to challenge the Peak of True Qi Realm."

"That’s still quite fast."

As he spoke, Fang Xing immediately took out several bottles of Elixirs from his personal Storage Pouch.

"There are some Elixirs in here. I believe they should be more than enough for you to break through to the True Qi Peak."

Hearing this, Hong Luan stared at the Jade Bottles in his hand, her heart trembling. She quickly recovered and said, "My lord, how can I accept this? You..."

"Just take them. These Elixirs are useless to me, but they’re perfect for your advancement."

Before Hong Luan could finish, Fang Xing cut her off. He wrapped the few Jade Bottles of Elixirs in Gang Qi and delivered them into her hands.

Gazing at the Elixirs in her hands, Hong Luan was filled with immense joy and gratitude. She hurriedly accepted them and bowed slightly. "Thank you for the gift of these pills, my lord."

Fang Xing stood up, put away the report, and glanced at her. "Go and focus on your cultivation. I’m going to see the Commander."

"Yes, my lord! Take care!"

Hong Luan bowed as she saw him off. Watching Fang Xing leave the Inner Hall, she took out the Jade Bottles.

"Essence Pills, White Spirit Pills, and... Primordial Spirit Pills!"

"This is wonderful! With these Elixirs, I can definitely break through to the True Qi Peak."

A joyful expression appeared on Hong Luan’s face as she put the Elixirs away.

Looking out of the hall, her expression turned resolute. ’Yes, I must not fail my lord’s kindness. Time to cultivate!’

With that, she quickly left the Inner Hall and headed for a Training Room in a side courtyard.

...

Leaving the Demon Suppression Mansion, Fang Xing walked straight toward the Commander’s Mansion.

Along the way, he saw only a few scattered figures.

It was as if all the personnel from the Observatory had suddenly vanished.

But Fang Xing knew the truth.

They hadn’t vanished; a large portion of them had died recently.

The Demon Alliance had made significant moves, causing chaos everywhere. Even the Observatory was stretched thin.

To this day, Qing Province remained the most severely affected area in the Southern Border.

Overall, however, the power of the Demons and Monsters had been significantly reduced.

He had lost count of how many Demon Kings and Great Demons had died by his hand alone.

’Kill one, and there’s one less.’

’Sooner or later, I will slaughter every last one of these Demons and Monsters and cleanse the world!’

He had no saintly desire to save the world, but there was no problem with taking action within his own capabilities.

Besides, they were all excellent Resources.

Each one provided little, but in large numbers, they could still help him advance much faster.

Before long, Fang Xing arrived at the Commander’s Mansion.

In the Inner Hall of the mansion, a female Steward kindly poured him a cup of hot tea. Looking at Fang Xing with a beaming smile, she said, "Lord Fang, please wait a moment. The Commander will be here shortly."

Fang Xing nodded.

The female Steward then withdrew. Fang Xing held the teacup in one hand, blew gently on the surface, and slowly savored the tea.

The sweetness spread down his throat, leaving a refreshing aftertaste. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ

’The Way of tea is truly influenced by one’s mood. This tastes wonderful.’

Fang Xing leisurely sipped his tea, feeling refreshed in mind and spirit.

’A good mood paired with good tea makes for an even better experience!’

"You look quite comfortable."

Just as Fang Xing was leisurely savoring his tea, a pleasant voice reached his ears.