Chapter 639 - 273: Killing with a Borrowed Knife

Chapter 639: Chapter 273: Killing with a Borrowed Knife

Fang Shuwen didn’t make things difficult for them. He knocked them unconscious and left them for Shui Tianxin’s people to deal with.

The haul was substantial. Several large chests filled with gold, silver, and jewels were brought out.

But there were no other gains besides the money.

Fang Shuwen appraised the items, intending to sell them all to Shui Tianxin.

Shui Tianxin declined, proposing an idea instead:

"Young Hero Fang, why not take this Wuxia Island for yourself?

"This way, you’ll have a place to rest in the East Sea in the future."

Fang Shuwen was taken aback, then asked thoughtfully,

"Are there any particular rules about this?"

"Technically, ownership of the islands is currently controlled by the Eight Forbidden Lands. When ordinary people buy or sell an island, the contracts they sign are protected by them.

"Of course, Young Hero Fang, you don’t need to concern yourself with any of that.

"If you want this island, I’ll have disciples from the Celestial Water Palace stationed here to handle the repairs on the villa and all the cleanup."

Shui Tianxin spoke with a dignified respect.

Fang Shuwen smiled.

"Very well. I’ll leave it in your hands, Palace Master Shui."

"It’s no trouble at all."

Shui Tianxin thought nothing of it.

But Fang Shuwen suddenly had a thought. ’This could be a good way to make money.’

’Wuxia Island is one. Then I can go after the Four Saints of the East Sea. Each of them has their own island—some have more than one.’

’Once I have all these islands, I can list them for sale at the Golden Bell Tower.’

’This is... a gold mine!’

He suddenly thought of something else.

"Oh, right. Is Hengyang Island also considered ownerless now?"

"..."

Shui Tianxin was taken aback by his question. She thought about it carefully before saying,

"There should still be some disciples on Hengyang Island right now...

"If Young Hero Fang wants it, I can have people from the Celestial Water Palace go and conquer Hengyang Island later."

Fang Shuwen thought for a moment.

"We’ll deal with that later."

"Alright."

Shui Tianxin secretly wiped away a bead of sweat.

She felt the situation was undergoing a subtle shift. At first, the Eight Forbidden Lands were coveting the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror he might possess.

Now, Fang Shuwen was the one coveting the islands that served as the very foundation for the Eight Forbidden Lands...

’Is he trying to become the supreme Island Master?’

’In the future, will Fang Shuwen be the one to decide which faction occupies which island throughout the entire East Sea?’

Since he had decided to accept Wuxia Island, there was no need to move the gold, silver, and jewels.

He took a portion to move to the ship for travel expenses, and the rest was hidden back in the secret chamber.

As for what to do if Yuchi Ting came back wanting to reclaim the island?

Fang Shuwen didn’t ask, nor did he care. Since Shui Tianxin had agreed to handle it, he could just go to her directly if any problems arose.

’No need to keep every little thing on my mind.’

The group chatted idly as they arrived near the docks.

The fighting here had been the most intense.

However, by the time Fang Shuwen and the others arrived, it was nearly over.

Looking from afar, a large fleet of ships could still be seen on the sea, sailing into the distance.

After asking someone what had happened, they learned that those were all peripheral forces cultivated by Hengyang Island.

It was just like how Tingtiao Pavilion also controlled Jingtiao Pavilion.

However, these people were far less loyal than the disciples of Hengyang Island.

Upon learning of Huang Lie’s death, they betrayed them without a second thought, turned tail and ran, not even sparing a glance for the Hengyang Island disciples.

Seeing this, Fang Shuwen finally understood why Suhe Lan had no confidence in taking over Jingtiao Pavilion.

Without Suhe Zhen, Jingtiao Pavilion would no longer be under Suhe Lan’s control.

And without Huang Lie, that group of peripheral forces would no longer risk their lives for Hengyang Island.

Once the dust had settled, Fang Shuwen didn’t return to Purple Qi Mountain Villa.

He had smashed the place to pieces with three punches; the shore was more spacious anyway.

Someone brought a chair for Fang Shuwen. He sat down imposingly, and kneeling before him were two people.

They were none other than Zhao Tianshou of the Profound Ice Hall and Gu Chengfeng of Wuyan Island.

They had been discovered by the experts of the East Sea.

When found, they weren’t dead, but they were on the verge of it.

It was only after Fang Shuwen personally intervened that they were able to catch their breath.

Now, kneeling on the ground, their faces were etched with a despair worse than death.

It wasn’t because they had been captured by Fang Shuwen, but because he had crippled their Martial Arts.

Fang Shuwen’s gaze swept over the two men as he said flatly,

"What I said before still stands. All of you from the Forbidden Lands can send word back. Anyone who wants the Profound Celestial Iron Mirror can come for it.

"Those who don’t... can forget about it."

"Yes."

The two of them obediently replied.

It was laughable, but the person they hated most right now wasn’t Fang Shuwen, who had dealt with them so ruthlessly.

It was Yewusheng of Xiaoye Valley.

If not for that scoundrel’s instigation, they had clearly already "turned from foes to friends" with Fang Shuwen, but they ended up picking the wrong side.

Fang Shuwen had already shown them extraordinary mercy by letting them live.

But if it weren’t for that Yewusheng, they should have been standing by Fang Shuwen’s side right now.

One wrong move, and the whole game is lost. This was a perfect example.

Fang Shuwen waved his hand dismissively.

"You know where I’ll be. Follow me then.

"Now, you can go."

Supported by disciples from Wuyan Island and the Profound Ice Hall, the group returned to their ship. They didn’t leave Wuxia Island, however. A moment later, a bird flew from the ship and vanished without a trace.

Fang Shuwen then explained the next steps to the surviving heroes of the East Sea who were present.