Chapter 328 - 213: The Return Journey (Part 2)

Chapter 328: Chapter 213: The Return Journey (Part 2)

At that moment, Li Mengyao’s eyes were wide and round. She stared at Fang Yue with a dazed expression, as if seeing him for the first time.

"Hey, you... you actually defeated the Ghost-faced Prajna! You’re that strong?!" Li Mengyao’s jaw dropped in disbelief.

She had only known that Fang Yue was strong, but she never imagined he was *this* strong!

’He truly is worthy of being the prey I’ve set my sights on!’

Right then, Li Mengyao’s heart was filled with intense excitement.

The stronger Fang Yue was, the more she stood to gain.

SPURT!

Just then, Fang Yue spat out a mouthful of blood, and his entire body seemed to deflate in an instant.

Seeing this, Li Mengyao’s pretty face went pale with fright. She rushed over to support Fang Yue.

"What’s wrong? Are you hurt? Where? Is it serious?" Li Mengyao asked anxiously.

Looking at her concerned expression, Fang Yue just shook his head. "Don’t worry. I just overexerted myself and feel a bit weak. I’ll be fine after a few days of rest."

Hearing this, Li Mengyao couldn’t help but sigh in relief.

"Let me help you inside to rest." She reached out to support Fang Yue, but he subtly dodged her grasp.

"No, thank you. I can get inside on my own," Fang Yue said, shaking his head.

Li Mengyao shot him a glare and scolded him with a pout, "You’re already in this state, and you’re still trying to act tough? I don’t care. Let me help you inside, or else..."

Her attempt to look fierce made Fang Yue not know whether to laugh or cry.

But he knew she was just putting on an act.

Still, he didn’t call her out on it.

"Alright, alright. You can help me inside then."

Fang Yue nodded and leaned on her shoulder, letting her support him as they walked into the courtyard.

「 」

The moment Li Mengyao left, Fang Yue, who had been lying weakly on the bed, immediately sat up.

’Whew. I’m not actually injured, but that last move almost knocked the wind out of me. I wonder if that Ghost-faced Prajna will come back for revenge. Of course, the more important thing is to use this chance to see what Li Mengyao is really up to!’

Fang Yue muttered to himself, his gaze falling on a flower outside the window.

He had always wondered why Li Mengyao was so fixated on him.

Now was the perfect opportunity to feign injury and probe her true intentions.

As for the escaped Ghost-faced Prajna, for one, the man had been too fast for Fang Yue to catch.

For another, Fang Yue had injured him quite severely. If he got away this time, there would always be a next time. Fang Yue wasn’t worried about him returning with reinforcements, either. He knew that Prince Wucheng’s Experts of Shape-Shifting would never dare enter Guangfeng Prefecture.

And as long as no shape-shifters were involved, he wasn’t afraid of Grandmasters at Innate Great Success, or even those at Perfection.

In fact, it would be better if a few more came. Killing them would earn him merits and raise his position in the Observatory.

As for getting revenge, Fang Yue wasn’t concerned.

No matter who they were, if they dared to provoke him, he would definitely retaliate.

Just then, footsteps sounded from outside. Fang Yue quickly lay back down, feigning a "weak" appearance.

Li Mengyao walked in through the doorway.

"Fang, how are you feeling? I made some food."

Li Mengyao said as she placed several plates of hot dishes on the table.

Hearing this, Fang Yue opened his eyes and said weakly, "That’s very thoughtful of you, but it isn’t safe here. That man escaped. He could come back with reinforcements at any moment. You should leave as soon as you can. Don’t worry about me!"

He put on a considerate act, pretending to be concerned for her safety as he urged her to leave.

Of course, Li Mengyao had no intention of leaving. Not only would she stay, but she also had to make sure the Ghost-faced Prajna didn’t bring anyone back for a while. She needed time to cultivate "feelings" with Fang Yue before letting the Ghost-faced Prajna return for the kill.

Thinking this, Li Mengyao couldn’t help but say to herself, ’Fang Yue, don’t blame me. It’s your own fault for being so tempting!’

Seeing her hesitate, Fang Yue immediately said, "I’m really fine. You should leave quickly, lest the Ghost-faced Prajna returns and you get dragged into this."

Hearing this, Li Mengyao frowned. "Fang, how could you think of me like that? I’m not leaving! If I abandoned you here all alone, what kind of person would that make me?"

"Alright. But if there’s danger, you run. Don’t worry about me," Fang Yue said with a sigh.

"Okay!" Li Mengyao nodded.

"Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you!" With that, Li Mengyao went back out to busy herself.

Fang Yue’s injuries were nothing serious, but he kept up the act of being gravely wounded. A full five days passed before he "recovered" a little.

During this time, Li Mengyao stayed by his side constantly, helping him "heal."

And Fang Yue was more than happy to enjoy the beautiful woman’s service.

For five days, Li Mengyao remained by his side, doting on him and asking about his well-being.

Fang Yue was also happy to spend more time with her. However, their relationship was becoming rather strange.

Each had their own agenda. One was plotting against the other, while the other was curious to see what tricks she had up her sleeve.

This strange atmosphere didn’t last long before it was shattered.

The new Inspector sent to relieve Fang Yue of his duties had arrived—an exceptionally beautiful young woman.

"You’re Fang Yue?" the young woman asked, her bright eyes flickering with a hint of suspicion as she looked at him.

"Yes," Fang Yue nodded.

"My name is Liu Yue’e. I’ve been ordered to bring you back," she said coolly.

"Oh?" Fang Yue was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "This place no longer needs guarding?"

This was the seal for a Demon Suppression Node. In Fang Yue’s opinion, sending an Inspector who was only at the Qi Sensing realm to such a crucial location was already careless.

He never expected someone to tell him his watch was over before his one-year term was even up.

"No, it doesn’t," Liu Yue’e said faintly.

Perhaps sensing his confusion, she explained, "There’s been a change. The node here has been moved, so it no longer needs to be guarded."

Hearing this, Fang Yue finally understood.

’So that’s how it is.’

This was good news. His duty was complete, which meant he could leave this place and return to Yujing City to reunite with his family.

「 」

After waiting for another five days without any sign of the Ghost-faced Prajna returning for revenge, Fang Yue finally "recovered." He then left the area with Li Mengyao.

The two of them emerged from the mountains, got their bearings, and headed east.

However, after traveling for about three days, a village appeared before them.

But this once-thriving village was now a ruin. Broken walls and rubble littered the ground. The houses had all collapsed into disarray, and the bodies of villagers were strewn about haphazardly. Blood was still flowing, a clear sign that a recent military disaster had occurred.

"These rebels are so detestable! How could they kill so many people!" Li Mengyao said, filled with hatred.

Her expression turned grim as she surveyed the horrific scene.

Fang Yue heard her but remained noncommittal.

’When dynasties rise and fall, it is the common people who suffer most!’

These bandits were utterly depraved, stopping at no evil.

While they killed, they also destroyed countless homes and lives.

"Well, well, look what we have here. A couple of fish who slipped through the net!"

Just then, two burly men strode over from the distance, their expressions arrogant and domineering.

They were clearly rebels, armed with sharp weapons and wearing fierce looks. They were obviously up to no good.

And at that moment, they saw Li Mengyao.

Instantly, both men froze.

The woman’s beauty was simply too stunning! She was like a fairy from a painting.

Upon seeing her, they were dumbstruck, forgetting even to move.

A moment later, a series of gulping sounds came from their throats as they swallowed their saliva.

Seeing this, a slight smile played on Li Mengyao’s lips.

"Hahaha... I didn’t expect we’d have such a fine piece of luck today," one of the bandits chuckled.

"That’s right, that’s right! Looks like our luck is really great!" said the other bandit.

With that, they started walking toward Li Mengyao.