Chapter 557: Chapter 265 Replacement_2
"This guy shouldn’t be so unreliable."
"Moreover, regarding the demon..."
Fang Yu frowned slightly, if there’s no news, he might really have to go to the Li Family to ask Brother Qing about the situation.
Since leaving home, to the Yangshen Hall, then to Zhuo Xueer issuing missions, a lot of time has already passed.
Looking at the sky, it’s almost blazing noon, Fang Yu hurriedly quickened his pace.
Directly rushing home, he saw [Mi Hengpeng] and [Che Linfang] standing at his doorstep like two Gate Gods.
[Che Linfang: 1410/1410.]
[Mi Hengpeng: 100/100.]
Fang Yu was stunned for a moment.
Che Linfang’s strength increased slightly.
Mi Hengpeng, however, remained unchanged.
But then again, it makes sense, Che Linfang now relies on him, living comfortably, with lots of people to command under her.
"Lord!"
"Diao Deyi."
[Mi Hengpeng] bowed respectfully, [Che Linfang] greeted casually.
"Hmm."
Fang Yu nodded slightly as a response and strode into the house.
Inside stood some members of the Foolish Underworld.
[Zeng Xiancheng: 85/85.]
[Zhu Lingqiang: 89/89.]
[...]
These people, some looked familiar, others strange.
Mostly, they were the old team left behind by Lord Li Baizhen, but their strengths were generally not very good.
Or rather, from Fang Yu’s current perspective, these people couldn’t keep up with him anymore.
There aren’t such problems regarding strength on the demon’s side.
After all, they have absorbed some demon tails; overall strength of the subordinates surpasses the surrounding demon tails.
"Mr. Diao!"
"Mr. Diao..."
I forgot about that.
These people retained their habits from the time with Lord Li Baizhen, gathering daily at the superior’s house, waiting for orders.
Before Fang Yu moved into the new house, living outside, there was no proper place, these people naturally didn’t know where to gather.
Now that Fang Yu has moved in, the message spread, and everyone came on their own.
This is tantamount to taking sides, giving oneself a layer of faction color.
Unknowingly, Fang Yu himself also became an independent faction.
"Lord, do you have any tasks for us today?"
Someone boldly asked.
Fang Yu glanced, it was [Zeng Xiancheng].
"Today, the superiors have tasked me with something, it’s somewhat troublesome, you are not suitable to join. Just leave some people to patrol near my house."
The crowd was slightly stunned upon hearing this.
"Lord... are you implying that our strength is too low to be of help?"
Someone looked somewhat uneasy but still tried to suppress his emotions and asked.
Fang Yu glanced at him sideways.
"The task assigned by the superiors today, even I am not confident about surviving, following me would be akin to death."
Fang Yu exaggerated somewhat.
The man was startled, then quickly bowed his head.
"It’s my ignorance, please forgive me, Lord!"
If even Fang Yu couldn’t handle the situation, their presence would indeed be useless.
But then Mi Hengpeng approached Fang Yu and whispered,
"Lord, maybe we can’t help in direct combat, but if you need intelligence or gathering information, we can still be useful. Not to hide from you, some people here previously worked under Lord Li Baizhen, they have years of experience and unique channels in this area, if Lord needs, just give us the order."
Oh?
Fang Yu was slightly surprised and looked where Mi Hengpeng was pointing.
It was [Zhu Lingqiang].
But today, Fang Yu was just quietly observing the situation, no special intelligence to gather...
But having this talent is indeed worth keeping an eye on.
After thinking, Fang Yu beckoned Zhu Lingqiang over.
"Do you have any orders, Lord?"
Zhu Lingqiang was very sensible and asked in a low voice.
"Check the recent activity traces and movements of these few days for the outsiders martial artists in Tianyuan Town, Eastern Gate Orchid of the White Lotus Sect, [Soul Stealing Hammer] He Bashan, and Yang Chaoyu."
Zhu Lingqiang looked shocked.
"Lord, these are all eminent figures among the foreign martial artists. I can investigate, but... I’ll need help."
Fang Yu waved his hand grandly.
"You can take everyone here. If needed, you can mobilize some people in my name."
Zhu Lingqiang nodded and, under the puzzled gazes of others, named a few people and left with them.
At this moment, Che Linfang pulled Fang Yu aside and whispered,
"Diao Deyi, what do you need this intelligence for? If you really want to investigate something, do we need the help of the Foolish Underworld? We can do it ourselves!"
She seemed somewhat unhappy.
Being a high-ranking demon tail, needing to rely on human methods to gather information? Shameful!
Fang Yu then offered a few comforting words.
Foolish Underworld has its own channels and methods for gathering intelligence from demons, not the same path.
Moreover, the Foolish Underworld’s investigations are done openly, but the demons need to be more secretive.
Of course, being secretive has its advantages; without reservations, one can employ unscrupulous methods.
Therefore, the information from the demon side is often more detailed.
But dark methods and open investigations are ultimately different.
And... wouldn’t investigating both ways provide more comprehensive information?
"By the way, Diao Deyi, the son from the Hei Family has come looking for you!"
Che Linfang suddenly spoke in a serious, low voice.
Fang Yu was startled.
Good grief, Hei Ao had already been here?
"Where is he? Where is he now?"
"He left." Che Linfang stated matter-of-factly.
"He left?!"
"Yeah, you weren’t here, and the Hei Family’s son didn’t stay long before hurrying off."
Fang Yu pressed urgently, "What about the item?"
"What item?"
Che Linfang was perplexed; she hadn’t seen any item.
Fang Yu calmed himself down and asked in a low voice.
"Did you receive the son of the Hei Family?"
"No, it was the sister from your human identity who received him."
Oh... it was the second sister who received him. Then the item should be with the second sister.
Fang Yu felt relieved.
Hei Ao couldn’t have just come and left without delivering the item, could he?
This guy really has no patience. Would waiting a bit longer kill him?
"Sir..."
Seeing that Fang Yu and Che Linfang had been whispering for a while, Mi Hengpeng also came closer.
But he was taken aback when he saw Fang Yu wave his hand.
"There are no other matters today, you all can disperse."
After saying this, he quickly left, leaving Mi Hengpeng with only his retreating figure.
Just as Mi Hengpeng felt let down, he saw Fang Yu suddenly stop.
"That’s right, we need some maids and servants at home, Mi Hengpeng, send some people over later, I’ll let my second sister pick some candidates."
Mi Hengpeng’s eyes lit up instantly.
Picking servants touched on a certain level of relationship; it was an expression of trust.
He quickly bowed respectfully, loudly acknowledged, and after straightening up, he took a look at Che Linfang.
Although nothing was said, there was a sense of rivalry in their eyes.
Unfortunately, Che Linfang didn’t catch on.
She just felt it was nonsensical, even a bit funny.
This guy still doesn’t know that Diao Deyi is our great demon lord.
Trying to compete with me to see who is closer to Diao Deyi? He’d have to turn into a demon in his next life.
Che Linfang shook her head, too lazy to bother with him.
Mi Hengpeng also withdrew his gaze and, acting like Fang Yu’s spokesperson, began instructing others to leave one by one, himself also preparing to go to the market to select suitable stewards and servants.
This matter needed careful handling.
If not done well, it could mean losing the trust of his lord!
Mi Hengpeng thought to himself, quickening his steps.
He soon left the Diao residence.
But he didn’t notice that after the others left, Che Linfang didn’t leave Fang Yu’s home at all but waited at the door for Fang Yu to come out.
On the other side, Fang Yu headed straight for the hall.
At a glance, he saw his second sister sitting in the hall.
In front of her was a black-wrapped box.
The box was wrinkled; who knows which corner Hei Ao had retrieved it from, he hadn’t even properly cleaned it before bringing it over.
"Second sister."
"Ah!"
The second sister seemed startled, standing up from her chair.
"What’s wrong?"
Fang Yu was surprised, focusing entirely on the black box and hadn’t noticed that his second sister seemed a bit distracted.
"Nothing, nothing..."
Her face slightly flushed, "It’s just, just thinking... our Diao Family must have descendants... what I mean is... Doctor Ding is really good! You must not let her down!"
In the end, her voice even rose a few notches, as if she had found some proper justification.
Fang Yu: ???
What is she talking about?
The things in this box are what I risked my life for last night; they are rightfully mine, not something sent by Hei Ao.
"Second sister, you’re overthinking again. Hei Ao was here just now, right? Did he bring the things I wanted?"
"The things you wanted?"
The second sister suddenly realized.
Turns out, it was all a misunderstanding!
Her face instantly turned red with embarrassment...