Chapter 317 - 208: Treasure Medicine

Chapter 317: Chapter 208: Treasure Medicine

The Scholar’s Attendant was utterly shocked. He opened and closed his mouth, but for the longest time, no sound came out.

He couldn’t possibly imagine that a young man in the early stages of Qi Sensing could possess physical strength even greater than his own—the strength of an Innate Grandmaster.

It was simply inconceivable.

In his eighty-plus years of life, he had never encountered such a freak of nature!

"COUGH COUGH..."

A moment later, the Scholar’s Attendant finally caught his breath and let out two violent coughs.

It was only then that he discovered a depression in his chest. At least three of his ribs were broken!

Moreover, Fang Yue’s last punch had nearly damaged his internal organs.

This sent a shiver of fear through the Scholar’s Attendant, who was now utterly terrified of Fang Yue’s strength.

He wasn’t a fool; he knew at once that they had picked a fight with the wrong person.

’We’re in deep trouble this time!’

With this thought, he prepared to flee.

’After all, I’m just following orders. It’s not like Fang Yue and I have some deep-seated feud. There’s no need to risk my life for this!’

At that thought, the Scholar’s Attendant ignored Luo Wei completely, leaping to his feet and bolting.

But as fast as he was, Luo Wei was faster.

The moment Luo Wei realized that the Scholar’s Attendant—this Innate-level senior—was outmatched, he had already decided to beat a retreat.

So, the second things looked bad, he bolted, actually managing to escape the ruined temple even before the Scholar’s Attendant.

’Damned bastard, I’ll get you for this!’

Watching Luo Wei flee, the Scholar’s Attendant cursed him repeatedly in his heart. That son of a bitch had actually ditched him and run off on his own.

However, his Cultivation Realm was far higher than Luo Wei’s. Even though Luo Wei had a head start, the Scholar’s Attendant caught up to him within a few breaths.

The Scholar’s Attendant caught up and seized Luo Wei by the scruff of his neck. Then, he hurled Luo Wei straight back behind him.

"Luo, do me a favor and block him for a bit!"

’Better you than me.’ The saying goes that when you meet a bear in the woods, you don’t have to outrun the bear—you just have to outrun your friend.

’As long as Luo Wei buys me a little time, I’m confident I can escape.’

’Then I can go back and report that Fang Yue attacked and killed an imperial official.’

’I’ll have Prince Yu dispatch experts to take care of Fang Yue.’

’Kill two birds with one stone. What’s not to like?’

"Fucking hell, you old bastard! What are you doing? Let me go..." Thrown through the air, Luo Wei was scared out of his mind.

However, the Scholar’s Attendant paid him no mind whatsoever, simply turning and running.

’This is bad...’

Luo Wei cursed inwardly.

’Now that the Scholar’s Attendant has thrown me back, there’s no way I can escape.’

’If I fall into Fang Yue’s hands, my life is forfeit.’

"Fang! Grandmaster Fang! Don’t kill me! I have three hundred thousand taels of silver back home! Just spare my life, and it’s all yours!!"

No one in this world cherished their life more than he did. Realizing his escape was hopeless, Luo Wei immediately began to beg for mercy, playing his only card: money!

He was certain Fang Yue would be interested in his offer.

As expected, Fang Yue stopped upon hearing this. He asked coldly, "Oh? And you think that’s enough to buy your life?"

Luo Wei froze for a second, not expecting Fang Yue to be so greedy—thinking that three hundred thousand taels of silver wasn’t enough.

But he was quick-witted and immediately said, "Of course it’s not enough! If Grandmaster Fang is willing, I also have a mansion in Yujing City that I will gift to you!"

"Oh, how generous of you," Fang Yue said, his eyes narrowing as he watched Luo Wei with a faint, mocking smile.

"Of course! As long as you’re willing to spare my life, what are mere worldly possessions in comparison?" Luo Wei said frantically.

"Heh. A pity. But I’m more interested in your life!" Fang Yue’s mouth suddenly twisted into a grin as he let out a cold laugh.

"What?" Hearing this, Luo Wei was completely stunned.

He even wondered if he’d heard wrong.

’Is this kid insane? All that silver, plus a property in Yujing City... that’s at least five hundred thousand taels!’

’That’s a fortune!’

’Anyone would be tempted by that offer!’

’But this Fang Yue... he actually refused!’

Before he could plead any further, Fang Yue shot forward, swinging his fist at Luo Wei.

Although Luo Wei’s Cultivation Realm was slightly higher, compared to Fang Yue, the difference was like that between an infant and a full-grown man. There was no comparison.

Thus, under Fang Yue’s assault, he only managed to withstand a few blows before being utterly defeated. A kick from Fang Yue sent him flying, and he crashed back to the ground.

"COUGH COUGH COUGH!" Luo Wei gasped for breath, a wretched sight.

He was now covered in blood, his clothes torn and in disarray.

His gaze began to grow unfocused. The injuries were clearly severe; within moments, he was dead.

Fang Yue paid Luo Wei’s corpse no mind, turning his gaze toward the Scholar’s Attendant.

The Scholar’s Attendant had used the moment Fang Yue was attacking Luo Wei to flee and had already covered a good distance.

He was so far away that his figure was nearly out of sight.

Fang Yue set off in pursuit. He pushed the Primordial Qi in his body to its absolute limit, erupting with terrifying speed as he hurtled after the Scholar’s Attendant!

’Shit, how is he so fast?!’

Soon, the Scholar’s Attendant, who was already some distance away, noticed Fang Yue catching up, and his speed was astonishing.

Fear drained the blood from his face, scaring him half to death.

He could feel the overwhelming killing intent radiating from Fang Yue behind him. It was as if he had been plunged into an ice pit; he trembled uncontrollably, his heart flooded with the suffocating presence of death.

He had never been so close to death!

Not daring to stop, he gritted his teeth and kept running for his life.

But to Fang Yue, this speed was nothing.

He caught up with ease.

"You... Don’t kill me! I can tell you a secret!"