"So it is like that." Shang Chao Feng answered.
Fang Yuan had helped Shang Xin Ci to reject his suggestion, he could not force it.
Fang Yuan had defeated Ju Kai Bei, and had rank three peak stage cultivation, but had rank four battle strength. At the same time, he had a purple thorn token, and was an esteemed guest of Shang clan. Thus, Shang Chao Feng had been showing goodwill to Fang and Bai.
But he did not care.
"Hmph, building a force requires time, how can it be done in one go? Never mind, I will let you guys suffer first. At that time, I will come and help, it will be more effective. "Shang Chao Feng thought, but on the surface, he had a smile.
Both sides talked for a while longer, before Shang Chao Feng personally sent Shang Xin Ci and the rest out.
To outsiders, this was the clearest political signal.
After bidding farewell to Shang Chao Feng, Shang, Fang and Bai walked on the street.
Today was the Auspicious Market Festival, all the shops were closed, and all kinds of small stalls were set up on both sides of the street.
"Come come come, sweet and sour candied haws!"
"Let me tell you, this piece of old jade was passed down from my ancestors …"
"Selling rice, selling rice, a bag of five spice essential oil rice, only half a Yuan stone."
Small stalls were set up one after another, a dazzling array of goods were sold. They formed a row, stretching out. Looking around, countless pedestrians rubbed shoulders, some stopped to watch, some haggled, some looked around.
The Auspicious Market Festival was held once a year, whether it was Fang Yuan, Bai Ning Bing or Shang Xin Ci, they were not unfamiliar with it.
"Thinking about it, it has been two to three years since we came to Shang clan city." Shang Xin Ci suddenly spoke, sighing.
"Too many things have happened in these two years." She sighed, continuing: "If it was before, I would never have thought that I am Shang clan leader's daughter."
Then, Shang Xin Ci looked at Fang Yuan, smiling, revealing her white teeth: "If not for you, brother Fang Yuan, I would not have been able to come here."
Towards Fang and Bai, Shang Xin Ci had always been deeply grateful.
Bai Ning Bing was silent, but the corner of his eyes twitched.
"That's right, I also did not expect your father to be the famous Shang Yan Fei! However, saving you is also because we hit it off. Fate comes and goes, meeting and parting, this is the nature of the world. "Fang Yuan looked ahead as he answered.
Shang Xin Ci's expression changed slightly, she understood the meaning behind his words: "Big brother Hei Tu, are you leaving Shang clan city?"
"Not bad. Not long after, Bai Ning Bing and I will leave Shang Xin Ci for San Cha mountain. "Fang Yuan answered.
Shang Xin Ci gritted her teeth and wanted to say something to make him stay, but in the end, she didn't say anything.
She had been with Fang Yuan for a long time. Although they had never had a clear conversation, she could feel the ambition in his heart.
This man's ambition was too great. It was impossible for him to stay in a place like the Shang Clan City.
"But don't worry. Before I leave, I will push you to the position of Young Lord and let you sit on it steadily. "Fang Yuan smiled." Let's go, I will bring you to recruit subordinates. Today, let's build the foundation of your force. "
"What, big brother Hei Tu, you really have an ideal candidate in mind?" Shang Xin Ci asked in astonishment.
Building a force required a long time.
Any loyal and devoted subordinate had to go through a long period of nurturing.
Fang Yuan's current tone made Shang Xin Ci feel that loyal and capable subordinates were like cabbages, they could be easily found if they wanted to.
What kind of certainty did he have, to sound so confident?
Not only Shang Xin Ci, but even Bai Ning Bing was curious.
"Just follow me." Fang Yuan walked in front, leading the way for the two.
After several turns, they came to a small alley.
Between a lantern shop and a silk shop, there was a stall.
Fang Yuan walked to this stall and stopped.
Behind the stall, a young man was lying down.
The young man's clothes were tattered, his back leaning against the wall. His eyes were half closed, his complexion was bad, his gaze was unfocused, as if he was immersed in wine and women, unable to extricate himself.
"Could it be that big brother Hei Tu is looking for this young man?" Shang Xin Ci thought.
Bai Ning Bing was also looking at this person with a sharp gaze. Although this person was a Gu Master, he was only rank one middle stage. Looking at his appearance, he was not young, but his cultivation level was simply too horrible to look at.
"Little brother, what do you want to buy … eh, Lord Fangzheng!" The young man sensed someone and opened his eyes. Halfway through his words, he suddenly raised his voice, showing a shocked and shocked expression.
Fang Yuan was now a famous person in Shang clan city, he did not hide his face and many people recognized him.
"Bai, Lord Bai Ning Bing …" Soon after, he recognized Bai Ning Bing and stuttered in excitement.
Although he did not know Shang Xin Ci, he could recognize her Gu Master aura. At the same time, Shang Xin Ci's stunning beauty made him feel dazzled and dazzled.
"This is ten Yuan stone, I will buy all your things. You can leave now. "Fang Yuan took out a bag of Yuan stone.
The young man's face immediately showed an overjoyed expression.
But soon after, he revealed a slightly hesitant expression.
The junk on the stall was something he had found when he was tidying up his grandfather's belongings. Through his inspection, he found that they were all scrap metal. There was nothing valuable in them.
But why did Lord Fangzheng want to buy his things? Was there really a treasure in here?
If there was a treasure and he sold it, wouldn't it be a loss?
Just as he was thinking, Fang Yuan suddenly raised his hand and threw the small bag filled with primeval stones to him.
"What are you thinking? You didn't hear me clearly. Hmph, it is your honor that I like your things. You can scram now. If you don't scram now, you won't even have the chance to. "Fang Yuan threatened coldly.
The young man immediately shivered in fear.
His lips trembled as he stuttered: "Fang … Lord Fangzheng, how can you do this. When doing business, it was all about … mutual consent. We can't force you to buy or sell, you are also a person with status … and this is Shang clan city … "
Slap.
Fang Yuan waved his hand and slapped the young man, sending him to the ground.
"Scram." Fang Yuan looked down at the young man with a cold gaze, speaking calmly.
The young man covered his face with his hands. He was so frightened that his whole body was trembling. He raised his head and looked at Fang Yuan, but when his gaze met Fang Yuan's dark pupils, he immediately shifted his gaze. Then he got up without saying a word, stumbling as he ran away.
"Brother Hei Tu …" Shang Xin Ci looked at the young man's departing figure, feeling pity in her heart.
Bai Ning Bing was expressionless, unconcerned.
"Xin Ci, I am a demonic Gu Master, I have my own way of doing things, which is to do as I please." Fang Yuan casually explained, feeling justified.
The surrounding stalls looked at him.
His gaze swept around, and immediately, everyone avoided his gaze, not daring to meet his eyes.
If it was the Fang Yuan of the past, he would naturally feign civility and use coaxing and deceiving methods to buy the goods from this stall in a friendly manner.
But now, his strength had risen greatly, he was no longer the same as before. If he could use the most direct method and save time and effort, why not?
Righteous path people cherished their reputation and displayed their grace, thus they often expressed kindness to the weak.
Fang Yuan, however, was not a righteous path person, but a demonic path person.
Since ancient times, big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimps, this was the law of the jungle where the strong preyed on the weak.
It was just that demonic path people tore apart flesh and blood, swallowing it mouthful by mouthful. Righteous path people, on the other hand, shed crocodile tears as they ate, saying they had no choice.
There were always many foolish people who were deceived by hypocrisy. Or they were foolish enough to deceive themselves, unwilling to face the cruel truth.
Hehe.
In fact, it was all eating.
The exploiter ate the exploited, the invader ate the invaded, the strong eat the weak, the oppressor eat the oppressed, the superior eat the inferior …
There was no living being that did not eat, if they did not eat, they would not be able to survive. It was just that there was a difference in the way they ate.
Fang Yuan chased away the stall owner and bent down, picking out a token from the stall.
This token seemed to be made of black iron, it was black and had half a piece missing. There were words carved on it, but after grinding for so long, and with half missing, it was impossible to make out the words.
But Fang Yuan knew, it was the word 'rice'.
Three hundred years ago, there was a demonic path Gu Master who fell into the water with heavy injuries, and was saved by a little girl washing clothes by the riverside.
The little girl was kind, and after saving this demonic path Gu Master, she secretly placed him in the woodshed, and even sent him rice every day.
After the demonic path Gu Master recovered, he felt the little girl's kindness and made a black iron token, with the word 'rice' carved on it.
He broke the token into two, giving one half to the little girl and the other to himself.
When the demonic path Gu Master left, he carefully instructed the little girl: If she had any difficulties in the future, she could go to Dan Huo Shan's Wailing Ghost Cave and seek his help. Even if the little girl died, this promise would still be effective to the new owner of the half token.
The little girl remembered it well. But in less than fifty years, a huge battle occurred in Dan Huo Shan, the volcano erupted and Wailing Ghost Cave was destroyed. And that demonic path Gu Master was captured alive by Tie clan, and imprisoned in the Demon Suppression Tower.
This half of the token had lost its use. It was passed down among the little girl's descendants.
Because it involved the demonic path, the little girl did not reveal any secrets to her children before she died of old age. She buried this past in her stomach.
The little girl's descendants were banished by the clan. After settling down in Shang clan city, the clan gradually declined. His descendants were unfilial and talented, only one son was left, and now there was only a young man left.
This young man was spoiled, with a young master's temperament, he indulged in all sorts of things. After his parents died, every once in a while, he would rely on selling his ancestor's belongings to survive.
But in a Li Festival, his fate took a turn.
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