Chapter 640: Chapter 303 Found_2
Subconsciously, he reached for the Foolish Underworld’s Token.
But just as he was about to shout, he suddenly paused.
Because he noticed Dong Xingzhou was right beside him, hidden in the white mist, as if monitoring his every move.
After a brief thought, Fang Yu held back his voice.
The dense fog was thick, hiding what was happening in the shadows.
If he shouted, the nature of the situation would change.
Regardless of Dong Xingzhou’s intentions, this act was most likely not in his favor.
After all, Eastern Gate Orchid had already been captured, and could no longer stir up any trouble.
Qiong Xiaolou was of mediocre strength and couldn’t get far; it was best to chase him down now.
With this in mind, Fang Yu grabbed Eastern Gate Orchid and prepared to leave.
But just as he pulled up Eastern Gate Orchid, Fang Yu’s ears twitched suddenly.
He turned around.
Snap!
Some Hidden Weapon, caught deftly between his fingers, ended up lonely.
The thing, under his grasp, splattered like ink.
He overdid it!
Fang Yu’s face showed embarrassment, glad that no one saw it.
From the feeling of the splatter in his hand, it was some liquid that had splashed onto his palm after being pinched between his fingers.
Hopefully, it wasn’t poisonous.
Fang Yu had a suspicion and lifted his palm to look, only to immediately widen his eyes.
He saw that the palm of his hand, which had just caught the Hidden Weapon, was gone.
His arm extended upward to the endpoint, but there was nothing there.
"My, my hand?? Where is my big hand???"
Fang Yu was shocked.
It didn’t look like his hand had been cut off; it had simply vanished.
Like in a pencil drawing, a part was erased with putty, disappearing out of nowhere.
Swish, swish!
At this moment, two more invisible Hidden Weapons attacked, making a sound as they split the air!
Fang Yu learned his lesson this time.
He first tried to block them with his vanished palm.
Indeed, it couldn’t block anything; the two invisible Hidden Weapons targeted his other palm as if they saw it as nothing.
Let go, then drew his Longsword in a flash!
Clang! Clang!
Two sounds of blocking, he looked down.
The high-quality sword he got from Li Jiuxun was visibly becoming transparent, as if its transparency had increased, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Fang Yu suspiciously passed his arm over the blade, but it went straight through.
Fang Yu’s expression darkened.
He checked his health; it didn’t count as losing health!
No hand or sword were present, yet it was an undeniable fact!
While he was studying this, Eastern Gate Orchid suddenly broke free and seized the opportunity to flee straight out.
"Thinking of escaping? Lightning..."
Fang Yu hadn’t even shouted the slogan when a figure suddenly blocked his way.
It was Dong Xingzhou.
"Do not interfere, he has an [Artifact]."
So it was indeed an Artifact...
But the demon’s intelligence only mentioned that this object could hide the records of Qiong Xiaolou’s scripts...
Who would have thought it also had a practical combat use?
To pretend this was his first time hearing this, Fang Yu feigned surprise.
But his mind went back to over a month ago.
At that time, shortly after he started playing the game, he encountered the so-called Artifact.
That candle that could discern true from false still left a deep impression on him.
The rarity of such Artifacts seemed not to be accessible to just anyone.
How Qiong Xiaolou, with his abilities, managed to get his hands on such a valuable item.
"Lord, my hand and Longsword..."
"They’ll reappear soon."
As the surrounding fog gradually dispersed, Dong Xingzhou turned to leave but suddenly paused, quickly writing something on Fang Yu’s arm with his finger.
"Lord?"
"Do not startle the snake, this person has a great use."
After speaking, Dong Xingzhou turned and left, blending into the crowd in a heartbeat, falling to the ground drunk like a drunken man.
At the same time, Fang Yu’s hand, indeed from virtual to real, returned.
Clutching his hand, feeling its texture.
Fang Yu was certain; his hand had truly completely disappeared, not just become invisible.
Looking around, taking advantage of the fog not yet completely cleared, Fang Yu swiftly left the scene.
Fang Yu hadn’t expected that the person the Blind-eyed Demon of the Demon Foot was looking for would be found so quickly.
Although somewhat coincidental, Dong Xingzhou’s presence here somewhat also indicated that this matter was connected to the Foolish Underworld.
Should I investigate?
Or should I stop here?
Under the sunlight, Fang Yu’s brows furrowed slightly.
Very soon, he made a decision and strode away.
That direction was... the Foolish Underworld.
...
Diao Residence.
"Why did you come back so early today?"
The absence of Jin Yexue at the door meant that this fellow who loved to dress as a man must have left.
Facing his second sister who had stopped practicing martial arts and was exhaling after finishing, Fang Yu smiled.
"I just sent away a Protector, I’m a bit worried and came back to check on things. I’ll have to go out again later."
At this moment, Mi Hengpeng entered, holding some contracts in his hands.
Seeing Fang Yu, Mi Hengpeng was obviously startled.
"Mr. Diao."
Fang Yu narrowed his eyes.
"What’s that in your hands?"
"Lord, you dismissed the Protector yesterday. I found a few others and brought them here for Miss Ru Ru to review."
A new Protector.
Fang Yu waved his hand.
"Not hiring for now."
What could Mi Hengpeng say.
"...Yes!"
The second sister naturally had no objections. Once the head of the family had spoken, she would not counter, at least not in front of outsiders.
"What about Jin Yexue?"
Mi Hengpeng was stunned for a moment and replied, "Lord, she has already left. Miss Ru Ru has settled her half a month’s wages. Jin Yexue was quite satisfied."
"Hm."
Fang Yu nodded slightly, then said, "Call Che Linfang for me, I have a task for her."
Mi Hengpeng’s face slightly changed at that, then he gritted his teeth and said,
"Lord, actually, I can help with anything you need."
At this moment, Diao Ruru also whispered.
"Diao Deyi, Lord Mi is very reliable, you can assign it to him too."
Hearing this, Mi Hengpeng felt reassured.
His efforts these past days had not been in vain. At least he had left a good impression on Diao Ruru, allowing her to speak for him.
After all, she was Mr. Diao’s only kin. Her words must carry some weight.
But Fang Yu’s next words sent a chill through Mi Hengpeng’s heart.
"This matter is better handled by Che Linfang, it’s more convenient. Next time there’s something, I’ll assign it to you."
"...Yes!"
Mi Hengpeng complied.
At least, there was a verbal promise.
But... what could Che Linfang handle that I couldn’t? How is she better than me?
Could it be because she’s a woman?
Mi Hengpeng was somewhat indignant but dared not speak and silently withdrew.
After Mi Hengpeng left, Diao Ruru voiced her confusion.
"Diao Deyi, why not give Lord Mi a chance to prove himself? He’s quite capable."
Fang Yu sighed.
"Second sister, don’t involve yourself in the affairs of the Foolish Underworld. It’s messy inside, not as simple as you think. Also, Mi Hengpeng is flattering you because of my current status. If one day I lose this status, how such a self-serving person would react is unpredictable. Don’t take it too seriously."
The second sister was startled internally.
She then realized something and nodded thoughtfully.
"I understand."
True kin are always those bound by blood.
"Diao Deyi."
Just then, the voice of Che Linfang came from outside.
She entered briskly, as if it were her own home.
She glanced at Diao Ruru and bowed her head in greeting: "What do you need?"
Fang Yu said to Diao Ruru, "Second sister, you go on with your work, I need to talk to Che Linfang alone."
Diao Ruru’s expression turned somewhat unnatural. What was so secretive that she had to be kept in the dark?
But she obediently nodded and left.
The other servants were naturally taken away too.
Watching his second sister’s departing figure, Fang Yu felt somewhat helpless.
Some things, when unknown, are very safe.
But if one knows something, even if Fang Yu intends to protect them, some people would still think it safer to kill them.
Everyone had left, and Che Linfang immediately approached.
"What happened? We just met last night, and you’ve summoned me so soon."
Fang Yu then calmly said.
"Qiong Xiaolou, I’ve found her."