The sea breeze blew in, the deep and dark expanse of the sea reflecting the lighthouse’s glow.
Ji Qiubai stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing into the distance with an expressionless face. Three or four brothers stood on either side behind him, and the one closest to him pondered before asking, "Qiubai, our objective for today has essentially been t. Sun Guoting is dead, and Jiangzhou will be under your control."
But Ji Qiubai shook his head slightly and said indifferently, "Not yet."
The brother behind him was taken aback and said, "According to your plan, Fang Yu also held back from taking action, and both Sun Guoting and Sun Ling are dead too. This exceeds the goal, doesn’t it?"
Ji Qiubai’s gaze was cold as he replied, "With Yan Hu intervening in the life-and-death battle, Fang Yu was bound to act. It’s just a pity—"
"Just a pity that I underestimated Fang Yu’s strength."
His brothers nodded in agreent.
Indeed, given Fang Yu’s character, he would never just watch Yan Hu get beaten to death.
What Ji Qiubai didn’t expect was that Fang Yu’s strength far exceeded his expectations. Fang Yu managed to break through all obstacles and even killed Sun Guoting, who had Martial Arts Third Layer capabilities. How terrifying that was!
Only, it was a pity—it was just a little bit short!
"Qiubai, does Fang Yu really possess Martial Arts Fifth Layer Heaven strength?" a brother whispered.
Ji Qiubai warned in an unequivocal tone, "Never underestimate Fang Yu’s strength."
"Eight years ago, he, with thirty brothers, swept across the Three Conferences. With his bare hands, he hamred to death Iron Hamr Wolverine and the overlord of the waters, Shui Wuxie! Killing three hundred people! That battle made him an ominous figure throughout Jiangzhou!"
"——"
The four n gasped.
"So, he is that terrifying!"
"That’s why I didn’t resist," Ji Qiubai still felt the pain in his abdon!
The others understood.
"Could it be that he was already a martial arts master eight years ago? Otherwise, how could he be so fearso?" another said.
Ji Qiubai, facing the moonlight, shook his head:
"No, if he was a Martial Arts master eight years ago, he wouldn’t have just watched the Fang Family be destroyed. Eight years ago, in front of ordinary people he was a Killing God, but in front of those in the Martial Arts world, he was no different from a slippery eel."
The crowd was again dumbfounded.
"Martial Artists are indeed terrifying. Does that an Fang Yu cultivated his martial arts in these eight years?"
This ti, Ji Qiubai did not answer.
Looking ahead, his mind pondered a question, Fang Yu, oh Fang Yu, what exactly have you gone through in these eight years?
As if thinking of sothing, Ji Qiubai instructed:
"Inform everyone, take over the entire Jiangbei Region completely, expel the remnants of Sun Guoting’s forces, and anyone who disobeys, kill!"
"Yes!"
"Also, from today onwards, Yan Hu’s words are my words. Seeing Yan Hu is as good as seeing in person!"
"Yes!"
He knew that perhaps only through Yan Hu could there be a path to redemption for his brothers...
He hoped he could still grasp it!
...
Fang Yu drove his Ferrari, taking Jiang Xiaoxiao ho. Halfway there, his phone rang.
He pulled over to the side of the road and took out his cell phone to see it was Yan Hu’s call.
"Yu, where are you right now?" Yan Hu’s voice sounded very urgent.
"On the way ho, what’s up?" Fang Yu asked, puzzled.
"Yes, I have urgent business with you. Where are you now?" Yan Hu asked.
"Intersection of Jingzhou Road and Binghe Road," Fang Yu reported his location.
After hanging up the phone, Fang Yu did not get back into the car, leaning against it as he quietly waited.
Jiang Xiaoxiao poked her head out and examined her brother-in-law closely, with her big eyes tearfully saying, "Is Brother Hu coming over?"
"Hmm."
Fang Yu nodded.
Before long, Yan Hu drove over.
As soon as he got out of the car, the rotund man charged over furiously, grabbed Fang Yu by the collar, and angrily demanded, "I just want to ask you, why did you beat up Brother Ji?!"
Fang Yu didn’t answer.
Seeing this, Jiang Xiaoxiao anxiously said, "Brother Hu, let go! You’re hurting my brother-in-law!"
"Tell !" Yan Hu stared at Fang Yu, ignoring Jiang Xiaoxiao.
Fang Yu smiled, pushed Yan Hu away, and said, "Tiger, listen to , stop ssing around with Ji Qiubai."
"Brother Yu!" Yan Hu retorted angrily.
"I hit him because he failed to protect you! Do you have any idea how brutal a deathmatch is! If I hadn’t been here today, you wouldn’t be standing here calling Brother Yu!" Fang Yu suddenly said.
Yan Hu fell silent, his rage dissipated into thin air.
In Tiger’s mind, Ji Qiubai was his elder brother.
Fang Yu was the brother he trusted through life and death.
Before rushing over, when Yan Hu heard from his brothers that Brother Ji had been beaten by Fang Yu and even ended their relationship, he truly couldn’t believe it and was so frantic that he wanted to get to the bottom of it.
But, standing in front of Fang Yu, he couldn’t find the words to ask why.
However, he understood one truth: Fang Yu was entirely protecting him.
If there was really hatred, why wait until today?
Between brothers, what irreconcilable conflicts could there be? He really didn’t understand the reasons behind it all.
"You always say that you’ll listen to ," Fang Yu’s tone softened, "but will you?"
After thinking for a long ti, Yan Hu finally raised his head and said, "Wait till I help Brother Ji take over the entire Jiangbei, then no matter what Brother Yu asks to do, I’ll do it! But not right now."
"Why are you so stubborn?" Fang Yu frowned. "Do you think becoming a boss is that simple?!"
"I believe Brother Ji has the ability!" Yan Hu said excitedly, "Back in the day, of us five brothers, Ye Fei is dead, Zeng Qiji lost his will, and Fan Tong has vanished, I can’t let Brother Ji fight alone!"
These words left Fang Yu in a dilemma; he didn’t want to criticize Ji Qiubai in front of Tiger, as it would only make Yan Hu suffer.
Fang Yu sighed.
If he were just an ordinary martial artist, perhaps he would consider taking Yan Hu and wreaking havoc everywhere... but the path of cultivation is uncertain and fraught with danger. Anyone by his side would face unknown perils.
"Brother Yu, I would not frown even if I had to climb a mountain of knives or descend into a pan of oil for my brothers. Even if it ans death, what of it? Brother Ji has been good to ; without him, I wouldn’t have the life I have today. I can’t abandon him at this critical mont!" Yan Hu earnestly said, "In the underworld, aren’t we always walking on the edge of a knife? I’ve had no family from a young age, only our brotherhood... Even if I have to die for my brothers, I feel it’s worth it!"
Listening to these words, Fang Yu was moved.
How many people in the world could maintain their original dedication to their brothers like Hu? To put it nicely, it is about being loyal and keeping one’s word – but to put it harshly, it’s being narrow-minded.
From these words, Fang Yu could tell that over these past eight years, Ji Qiubai’s relationship with him had deepened. But, human hearts are opaque... What he feared was soone as cunning as Ji Qiubai... What are brothers? In Ji Qiubai’s eyes, brothers are but pawns to be used!
Having reached this point in the conversation, Fang Yu felt it was unnecessary to persuade any further. More talk would only increase Yan Hu’s antipathy.
Releasing a deep breath, Fang Yu tried to lighten the awkward atmosphere.
Fang Yu walked up to Tiger, thumped his chest, and said with a smile, "You having that heart for is all that matters, you know!"
"Brother Yu, just give the word, and I’d die for you on the spot!" Yan Hu earnestly replied.
"Nonsense!" Fang Yu couldn’t help crying and laughing, "You better stay alive for !"
"Yes, Brother Yu!" Yan Hu said with a simple smile.
"If you have any problems you can’t solve, rember, you must co to ... no matter how big the problem is, even if the sky falls down, I, Brother Yu, will hold it up for you!"
He looked up at the sky.
Yan Hu listened with tears streaming down his face and said, "Yes!"
Glancing at the ti, with a sidelong glance he noticed Jiang Xiaoxiao, who had been silently listening to their conversation from the window, which ward his heart. He patted little Xiaoxiao on the head and said, "Let’s go back."
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