"Ten thousand silvers... and for one night?!" Ping Yang looked at Chi Guyan in disbelief. To her, Chi Guyan represented intelligence.
When had she ever done anything stupid?
But now, Chi Guyan was clearly doing something stupid.
A rundown house was worth ten thousand silvers a night? Then wouldn't her Ping Yang Residence be worth more than a million silvers? Ten thousand taels of silver, not to mention a house, even buying the whole village would be enough to make one rich.
"Do you think you can do anything with money?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Chi Guyan again, not appreciating her gesture.
Chi Guyan did not reply. She stood quietly at the door, waiting for Fang Zhengzhi's decision.
Ping Yang was furious. Her Sister Yan had already given in, yet this shameless fella still dared to reject her? She could not take it anymore.
Just as she was about to speak...
Fang Zhengzhi had already opened his mouth.
"Mother, prepare a mattress for this daughter of the Divine Constabulary. I want to see how many nights she can stay here!" Fang Zhengzhi turned and entered the house.
Qin Xuelian was left puzzled.
Ever since Fang Zhengzhi killed the Blue Fire Wolf on Cang Ling Mountain when he was seven, his name had become a household name. In the following few years, his name had spread far and wide.
There had been many people who came to the Fang Residence to ask for her hand in marriage.
But Qin Xuelian had never expressed her opinion.
She felt that her son would one day fly out of the Northern Mountain Village and roam the country, or even the capital. How could any of the girls in the village be a match for her son?
But ever since Chi Guyan moved into her house, Qin Xuelian had taken a liking to Chi Guyan. She was cultured and had an exceptional aura. She was obviously a daughter of a wealthy family.
At that time, Qin Xuelian had already recognized Chi Guyan as her daughter-in-law.
But why was her son, a smart son, suddenly so dumb today?
The girl in front of her was no ordinary daughter of a wealthy family. She was the daughter of the Divine Constabulary, the most talented girl in the Great Xia Dynasty. All the nobles, even the princes, had to treat her with respect.
There were countless people who wanted to fawn over her.
Now, she had come knocking on his door. Why did her son reject her?
Most importantly …
This precious daughter of the Divine Constabulary wasn't angry at all. Instead, she gave him silver. What was wrong with this world? Could it be that this precious daughter of the Divine Constabulary had really fallen for her son?
"Princess, feel free to stay at my house if you like it. You can stay as long as you want, but don't mention anything about money. Also, your highness, please come in! "Qin Xuelian made the decision without hesitation, not giving Fang Zhengzhi any face.
As a mother, she had to be decisive in this matter.
Although her family background was too exaggerated, as a mother, she did not think it was a bad thing.
Even if there was a chance. I will also give it a try.
"Thank you, auntie!" Chi Guyan bowed slightly and walked to Qin Xuelian's side. She held onto Qin Xuelian's arm and glanced at the unhappy Ping Yang before walking into the Fang Family's main gate.
"Zheng 'er, go and roast some meat. The princess likes it!" Qin Xuelian was gently supported by Chi Guyan. She could not contain the joy in her heart and smiled brightly.
It was as if she had completely forgotten about today's unhappiness.
To be supported by the pride of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies, the precious daughter of the Divine Constabulary. To a village woman, this was definitely something she could not even dream of.
"If you want to eat, go and roast it yourself!" Fang Zhengzhi's face was full of disdain.
"Stop throwing a tantrum. If your mother wants you to roast it, go and roast it. Roast more and send some to your Uncle Yangping's house. He is injured and needs some meat! "Fang Houde, who was sitting in the living room, instantly chided Fang Zhengzhi when he heard this.
You little brat, you dare to rebel?
When Ping Yang heard this, a smile appeared on his face. "Uncle, Auntie. I like roast rabbits! "
"Zheng 'er, did you hear that? Roast two green furred rabbits!" Fang Houde instantly laughed when he heard Ping Yang's words. Then, he turned and shouted at Fang Zhengzhi with a dark expression.
"Dad, Mum, I have a question to ask you?" Fang Zhengzhi's voice rang out from the house, full of resentment.
"What question?"
"Am I your biological son?"
"Little brat, if you don't go roast it, I will break your legs!"
"Okay okay, uncle, hurry up and do it. It's okay if you break it, I have this' Jade Breaking Ointment '. This is made by the royal doctors, a treasure of the royal family. It has the effect of regenerating broken bones!" Ping Yang did not care about the commotion at all. As she spoke, she took out a small white jade bottle and waved it in her hands.
Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian looked at each other helplessly. The person in front of them was the princess, how could they listen to what the princess said?
Should they do it?
Just as Fang Houde and Qin Xuelian did not know what to do, a figure quickly rushed out from the house. Then, like a gust of wind, it brushed past Ping Yang.
"Good stuff, not bad!"
Before Ping Yang could even react, the white jade bottle was already in Fang Zhengzhi's hands. Furthermore, it was stuffed into Fang Zhengzhi's robes.
Just as she was about to start scolding.
She saw that Fang Zhengzhi had already left. "I am going to roast the meat!"
Ping Yang naturally could not just let Fang Zhengzhi take the food and run away. Just as she was about to chase after him, she was pulled back by Chi Guyan.
"The meat he roasts is the best in the Northern Mountain Village."
Ping Yang was in disbelief when she heard Chi Guyan's words. However, when she thought about how hungry she was and how she had been eating coarse rations for the past few days, she suppressed her hunger.
"Hmph, I will settle the score with you after you are done roasting the meat!" Ping Yang stomped her feet and allowed Fang Zhengzhi to leave.
…
The meal could be considered a joyful one.
This was especially so for Ping Yang. Her pair of clear eyes shone brightly. She felt like an extremely hungry wolf that had seen a plump lamb.
She could not care less about her princess image.
Eating meat in big mouthfuls and drinking wine in big bowls, his mouth was full of grease. He was like the reincarnation of a hungry ghost. With his small body, he forcefully ate an entire green-furred rabbit and tore off a fat lamb leg. Only then did he burp in satisfaction.
Night fell and the Northern Mountain Village regained its usual peace. The bright moon hung high in the sky. The silvery moonlight shone on the courtyard.
Fang Zhengzhi reclined on a chair in the courtyard. He crossed his legs and had a plate of fruits and a flask of wine beside him. He closed his eyes and seemed to be enjoying himself.
At this moment, a figure appeared in the courtyard. Under the moonlight, the figure on the ground revealed her exquisite curves. She wore a pink dress and looked like a blossoming flower in the night.
Chi Guyan had already changed into female clothing.
Furthermore, he walked towards Fang Zhengzhi step by step. Finally, she stopped on Fang Zhengzhi's right. However, she did not speak. She just stood there quietly.
A villager reclining on a reclining chair, with the daughter of the Divine Constabulary standing beside him. Such a scene, no one would believe it if they saw it.
Yet, she had appeared in a small courtyard in the Northern Mountain Village.
Fang Zhengzhi's eyes were still closed, almost as if he did not know that Chi Guyan was beside him. However … He grabbed the flask of fruit wine beside him and drank a mouthful. Then, he placed it back down.
Chi Guyan looked at the flask that Fang Zhengzhi placed down.
She reached out and the fruit wine was in her hand. Then, something shocking happened. Chi Guyan actually drank from the mouth of the flask just like Fang Zhengzhi.
Then, he put the fruit wine back in its original position as if nothing had happened.
Fang Zhengzhi's eyelids twitched. However … He did not open his eyes. Instead, he flipped his body and continued to lie in a more comfortable position.
Chi Guyan did not speak. She stood where she was.
This stalemate continued all the way until the moon hung high in the sky. The night was chilly and the entire village was silent.
"You have already done what you wanted to do. Why are you still here?" Fang Zhengzhi finally spoke. However, he did not open his eyes.
"If I had done what I wanted to do, I would have left. However, I am not leaving now, which means that I am not done." Chi Guyan replied.
"You have already handed the matter of Cang Ling Mountain to Xing Hou. Is there anything else that is worth the daughter of the Divine Constabulary?"
"There is!"
"The world is like a game of chess. Is there a need to sacrifice a chess piece?"
"There is no need."
"Then why are you still here?"
"Because there is still something I need to do."
Fang Zhengzhi was silent. Then, he continued, "Cang Ling Mountain is a trap set up by the demons. Their motive is related to the Stabilisation Constabulary. You came to Cang Ling Mountain to set up a trap as well. If I am not wrong, you have already made arrangements at the base of Cang Ling Mountain."
"Yes, I have arranged for a thousand members of the Red Pinion Squad and five thousand elites from the Divine Constabulary to hide at the base of Cang Ling Mountain." Chi Guyan did not deny it.
"Yet, you did not mention a word of it in the past month."
"So what if I did?"
"If I had known that this would happen, I would not have gone on a vacation. I would have rushed back to the Northern Mountain Village and chased those soldiers out!"
"Would the outcome have been any different?"
"Of course it would have been different. The earlier I got back, the less suffering the villagers would have."
"Has the Northern Mountain Village not suffered enough? Droughts, landslides, fewer and fewer animals. What have you done for the Northern Mountain Village in the past eight years? "
"Have I?" Fang Zhengzhi paused. He could say that he had done something for the Northern Mountain Village, but he could not.
The Northern Mountain Village was better off than the other villages, but that was only relative.
On the whole, the villagers were still suffering. Other than having enough to eat, they did not have much else to spend.
Even the money they had earned from the outside world had been spent on the Northern Mountain Village.
How could the power of one person, especially the power of a nameless person, change the direction of the entire village?
"If I am right, you want to stay in the Northern Mountain Village and never step foot in the courts again. You will not participate in the combat examinations or the court examinations." Chi Guyan continued.
Fang Zhengzhi did not speak. That was indeed what he wanted. He was afraid that something like today would happen again. He was afraid of external forces seeking revenge.
He wanted to stay in the Northern Mountain Village. He wanted to protect his parents and all the "family" that he had lived with for eight years.
"With your current power, you can protect the Northern Mountain Village for now. But can you protect the Northern Mountain Village forever?" Chi Guyan's voice rang out.
"I have my ways to protect the Northern Mountain Village." Fang Zhengzhi replied calmly.
"Yes, I believe that you can do it too. However, you are not as fast as me! Only when one person is powerful enough can he change a village! If it was me, I could make the Northern Mountain Village the wealthiest village in the five constabularies! "Chi Guyan said confidently.
Fang Zhengzhi did not deny it. Chi Guyan was speaking the truth. She was the pride of the heavens. She could change the Northern Mountain Village with a single command.
Furthermore. Most importantly, she was relying on the Divine Constabulary. The Divine Constabulary was relying on her.
She was the mistress of a military family, but she had bathed the entire family in her glory. It was not appropriate to talk about the second generation of officials.
"It is a pity that I can change a village, a county, or even a capital. However, I cannot change a dynasty or the fate of the entire human race! " Chi Guyan's voice suddenly became a little low at this moment. However, her expression remained as calm as ever.
"The Double Dragon Roll Champion will shock the world and bring peace to the world. I have heard of this before!" Fang Zhengzhi did not continue Chi Guyan's sentence. Instead, he said it out of nowhere.
"Do you believe it?"
"I don't."
"But I believe it. The Heavenly Prophecy cannot be wrong! You might think that I did not care about the Northern Mountain Village. That is because I am looking at the bigger picture. You can choose not to understand. However, humans have to do this. If you do not do it, then I will. Just like how there will always be ambitious people and heroes in a world.
"You think you are a hero?"
"No, I am just a chess piece. A chess piece in someone else's hands."
"If even the mistress of the Divine Constabulary is a chess piece, then I am also a chess piece. Furthermore, I am not as good as you." Fang Zhengzhi smiled.
"I have a few questions that I have always wanted to ask you." Chi Guyan did not continue the topic. Instead, she suddenly asked.
"Is there anything that you do not know?"
"Yes. For example, how did you learn other people's techniques so quickly? How did you solve the Illustration of All Creation? How did you defeat an advanced Heavenly Reflection State cultivator not long after you entered the Heavenly Reflection State?!"
"I can answer the first question, but I do not want to answer the second. I do not know the third question either, so I am too lazy to answer you." Fang Zhengzhi said seriously.
This time, it was Chi Guyan's turn to remain silent. Her bright eyes were filled with anticipation as she quietly waited for Fang Zhengzhi's reply.
"I successfully accessed Dao eight years ago. One year later, I was in the Conglomerate Star Realm. I did not know what state I was in, so I kept on conglomerating stars. After seven years of conglomerating stars..."
"You mean that you have understood a lot of Dao?"
"I do not know if that is a lot. Anyway, I have roughly estimated that there are at least two to three hundred?" Fang Zhengzhi replied casually.
"Two to three hundred..." Chi Guyan was stunned. Then, her eyes filled with shock. This was the first time she had lost her composure in front of Fang Zhengzhi.
However, she recovered very quickly. The intense shock even turned into a trace of joy. Unknowingly, a smile appeared on her face.
Just like a beautiful flower in full bloom.
Even Fang Zhengzhi, who had his eyes closed, was moved by her beauty. However, he was not moved by it. He felt that he and Chi Guyan did not belong to the same world.
One was fighting for his country, the other was fighting for his family. How could two people like that ever cross paths?
"I know what your problem is!"
Just as Fang Zhengzhi was lamenting that they did not belong to the same world, Chi Guyan spoke again. Furthermore, there was a tinge of excitement in her eyes.
This was a rare sight.
At the very least, this was the first time Fang Zhengzhi had seen such an expression on Chi Guyan's face.
"What problem do I have?"
"If I'm not wrong, there should be a big tree in your pocket dimension, and there are many fruits on this tree. Each fruit is about the same size, and they are hanging all over the tree!" Chi Guyan seemed to be very sure.
However, this time, it was Fang Zhengzhi's turn to be shocked.
Everyone's pocket dimension was different. It was related to the process and method of cultivation. For example, the first pocket dimension that he entered in the River of Trust Province was the World of Rock.
Then...
How could Chi Guyan guess what his pocket dimension looked like?
This was illogical!
Fang Zhengzhi did not understand. However, when he thought about Chi Guyan's expression and words, he was filled with anticipation.
"So what?" Fang Zhengzhi asked.
"You... do you want to be a chess player?" When Chi Guyan heard Fang Zhengzhi's question, she smiled again. However, she did not continue with her previous question.
"A chess player?" Fang Zhengzhi wanted to say, "Chi Guyan, aren't your thoughts jumping too fast?" I was talking about chess with you just now, and you wanted to talk about cultivation. Now that we are talking about cultivation, you want to talk about chess with me?
"Yes, didn't you say that you are a chess piece that is inferior to me? If you don't want to be a chess piece, then you can only be a chess player. Then, you can control the fate of others. "
"I don't want to be a chess player." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head. Then, he continued, "Actually, other than chess pieces and chess players, there is another type of person. They are called bystanders! There is an ancient saying that describes these people, bystanders see the most! This is clear, clear as in clear! "
"Bystanders see the most..." Chi Guyan repeated this sentence softly. Then, she slowly fell silent. After a while, she finally said, "Actually, bystanders see the most. I have worked hard for this, but in the end, I was unable to achieve it completely. I didn't expect you..."
Chi Guyan stopped at the end of her sentence. She raised her head slightly and looked at the moon in the sky, "Do you want to defeat me?"
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