Chapter 290 - 114: Oath Fulfilled

Chapter 290: Chapter 114: Oath Fulfilled

"Daoist Ge’s disciple, the Qing Yan Little Child? He’s doing okay, but it’s very sad. The poor kid..."

Fang Rui played along, feigning politeness and matching Sun Shouchai’s performance instead of exposing him.

Although Sun Shouchai’s days were numbered, even a cornered rabbit will bite. ’What if he flies into a rage out of shame when he’s exposed? What if he holds a grudge and comes after me for revenge?’

He wasn’t afraid for himself, but he worried Sun Shouchai might go after Mrs. Xue of the Fang Family, Third Lady, Fang Ling, or Nannan. ’The Fang Mansion’s defenses are strong, but if a Middle Grade Spirit Master—someone comparable to a Fourth Grade Martial Artist—is determined to make trouble, it’s hard to guard against him completely.’

"By the way, Spirit Master Sun, I’ve been having a problem lately. You’re a Spirit Master—I was wondering if you could help me?"

"Oh? Let’s hear it, Fang Yinzheng. If I can help, I certainly won’t refuse."

"It’s like this. Some heartless scoundrel has been ruining my reputation, spreading rumors about me... Spirit Master Sun, can you help me find the one behind it all?"

"Well... I’ve heard about that too. But, Fang Yinzheng, you’re overestimating what Spirit Masters can do."

Sun Shouchai shook his head with a look of resignation. His expression didn’t change in the slightest; not even a micro-expression revealed a single flaw.

But Fang Rui was a Second Grade Martial Artist. His senses were locked on his surroundings, and he keenly perceived that for a split second, Sun Shouchai’s body tensed unnaturally.

’You little sneak, I’ve finally caught your tell!’

Fang Rui’s eyes narrowed. Feigning righteous indignation, he said, "The person behind this is rotten to the core. Slandering me is one thing, but to drag Lord Si Zheng into it... they really deserve to be struck by lightning!"

"Exactly, right?"

As if empathizing, an angry expression also appeared on Sun Shouchai’s face. "Yes, that person... does deserve to be struck by lightning!"

HISS!

Fang Rui mentally gasped in astonishment. ’This guy... is ruthless! He’s even cursing himself.’

But this was another reminder that oaths couldn’t be trusted. After all, the old scammer who first swore ’may my whole family die if I’m lying’ is still alive and kicking!

Fang Rui didn’t bother asking how Sun Shouchai dared to plot against Zhen Daoji.

It was obvious Sun Shouchai wouldn’t have acted himself. He probably just chatted casually with someone, subtly guided the conversation to spark their jealousy, and then walked away. Technically, it couldn’t even be called a hint.

And in fact, that’s exactly what Sun Shouchai had done.

The reason?

No matter how he thought it over, Sun Shouchai still felt uneasy. But because of Fang Rui’s relationship with Zhen Daoji, he didn’t dare make any small moves to test the situation, for fear of exposing himself. ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

And so.

he came up with this scheme. Hiding in the background, he attempted to drive a wedge between Fang Rui and Zhen Daoji. Ideally, they would become estranged, leaving him free to act.

"The innocent have no need to defend themselves, Fang Yinzheng. You don’t have to go out of your way to explain. Rumors die with the wise," Sun Shouchai said reassuringly.

’Wow, trying to feed me that toxic positivity? This guy’s intentions are vile!’

Fang Rui smiled back. "I can’t do that. I’m a petty man. For a person that rotten, I’ll have to curse them ten times a day—curse them to choke on their food, drown when they drink water, trip and fall to their death, go to a brothel and be unable to get it..."

"COUGH COUGH!"

A very subtle change flickered across Sun Shouchai’s face. "Fang Yinzheng, that’s a bit too vicious of you."

Just as the two were locked in their silent battle—

two Jade Seal Divine Hunters approached. "Sun Shouchai, your crimes have come to light. You’re coming with us!"

Sun Shouchai froze for a moment, then his face changed dramatically. He whipped his head around. "Fang Rui, what did you do?"

’For Zhen Daoji to send two Jade Seal Divine Hunters to arrest him, it had to be for something serious.’

’But he knew in his heart that aside from the Dragon Pearl, there was nothing else he was hiding from Zhen Daoji. The only possibility was that his deception—the secret of the Yang Attribute Dragon Pearl—had been exposed.’

’And the only point of failure, the only leak, could have come from Ge Changgeng, his disciple, or this shit-stirrer, Fang Rui. His arrest today had to be because of Fang Rui.’

"Spirit Master Sun, what are you talking about? I don’t understand a thing you’re saying!"

Fang Rui wore a puzzled expression, looking like an innocent flower, utterly clueless about the ways of the world. His body, however, was quite honest, darting back in a flash.

"You despicable sycophant, bewitching your superiors with your charms! And you dare to frame me? I’ll kill you first and then explain myself to Lord Si Zheng!"

But now that things had come to this, how could Sun Shouchai possibly be fooled by Fang Rui again?

He had long since pegged Fang Rui as a bewitching, treacherous snake!

"Die!"

Sun Shouchai roared. Spiritual Light flared around him as he shot toward Fang Rui, Spiritual Power erupting from his palm to form a blazing fireball.

"Quick, take him down!"

The two arriving Jade Seal Divine Hunters grew frantic and immediately sprang into action.

They had heard that Fang Rui was Lord Si Zheng’s... ’good friend’. How could they dare let anything happen to him?

’If anything happened to Fang Rui, this mission, no matter how successful, would become a colossal failure.’

One Jade Seal Divine Hunter blurred into motion, leaping to block the attack for Fang Rui.

"Bind!"

The other Jade Seal Divine Hunter simply pulled out the arrest warrant and let out a great shout.

ROAR!

A Qi Fortune Golden Dragon, invisible to ordinary eyes, emerged from the void. It thrashed its head and tail as it flew out and let loose a sudden, thunderous roar at Sun Shouchai.

PTAH!

Sun Shouchai instantly felt his internal Spiritual Power thrown into chaos. He couldn’t stop himself from spitting out a large mouthful of blood. His Magic was forcibly broken, and the Spiritual Light around him began to flicker violently.

The two Jade Seal Divine Hunters swept forward and, in a matter of moments, subdued and captured Sun Shouchai.

’Damn! Is the Qi Fortune backlash really this severe when an Imperial Spirit Master defies the Government Office?’

Watching Sun Shouchai be taken down so quickly and easily, Fang Rui’s resolve to never practice the Magic Gate of an Imperial Spirit Master grew even firmer.

At this moment, even though Sun Shouchai was bound, he put on the air of a wrongly accused, loyal minister and began screaming curses at Fang Rui.

"You despicable wretch! Framing a loyal minister! I demand to see the Director!"