Obtaining Top Art on Family's Extermination Night

Such a move would only stir the hornet’s nest. It was completely illogical.

However, Fang Shuwen wasn’t here for the Seven-String Ancient Chapter, let alone Jinghua Pavilion, so he didn’t care.

As long as he could find Shui Qianliu, he couldn’t care less what kind of trouble they got into.

But everyone else present had genuinely come for this very purpose.

The only question was what trick Dong Wangyou had up his sleeve.

On the stage, Dong Wangyou let out another great laugh. He projected his voice with his Inner Strength, instantly blanketing the area and silencing the clamor of the crowd. Only then did he speak:

"There’s no need for such formalities! We all uphold the righteous path of the Jianghu, and every one of us is a pioneer. Why do we need to elect a leader?

"This gathering is meant to bring together like-minded comrades of the Jianghu so we can travel to Jinghua Pavilion and demand answers from that Ye Feihua... to find out why she has become so insatiably bloodthirsty!

"Now that everyone is assembled, I won’t beat around the bush.

"Jinghua Pavilion is in a valley, a hundred li west of here.

"Everyone... just follow me!!"

Fang Shuwen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Dong Wangyou leap into the air and charge ahead, taking the lead.

Hearing this, the others present didn’t stop to consider the implications. They all leaped up and followed close behind him.

The scene was momentarily spectacular. Figures shot into the air as thick as falling rain, each displaying their unique abilities—a truly eye-opening sight.

Gu Yuxian didn’t even have time to say goodbye to Fang Shuwen before he leaped up and vanished into the crowd.

Fang Lingxin seemed to get swept up in the excitement and grew eager, but Fang Shuwen grabbed her by the wrist, forcing her to calm down.

She couldn’t help but look at Fang Shuwen.

"Master, aren’t we going?"

"We are."

Fang Shuwen nodded.

"But their Lightweight Technique skills are all over the place. Some will arrive early and others late. They’ll inevitably have to wait outside the valley to regroup.

"So, there’s no need to rush."

Fang Lingxin nodded, watching the chaotic departure of the crowd.

Only a handful of people remained.

Fang Shuwen and Fang Lingxin stayed behind, as did Wu Hui and the Iron-faced Rakshasa, Leng Yanqiu; none of them were in a hurry.

Fang Shuwen’s gaze, however, landed on Chen Qi, who was standing not far away.

His eyes narrowed, a ghost of a smile on his lips.

"Brother Chen, long time no see."

"Aren’t you leaving, Brother Fang?"

Chen Qi raised an eyebrow, his gaze meeting Fang Shuwen’s.

Fang Shuwen glanced at Wu Hui and the Iron-faced Rakshasa.

"Those two haven’t left either."

Not only had they not left, but they were now walking toward Fang Shuwen.

Wu Hui clasped his fists.

"This humble monk is Wu Hui. Greetings, Donor Fang."

"I am Leng Yanqiu."

The Iron-faced Rakshasa’s expression was unreadable. She clasped her fists toward Fang Shuwen before speaking:

"I didn’t join this assembly for any other reason. In truth, I came for you, Young Hero Fang."

"Oh?"

Fang Shuwen was a little surprised.

"Could it be that I have committed some crime that has fallen under your jurisdiction, Female Hero Leng?"

Leng Yanqiu shook her head.

"Young Hero Fang, you killed Cao Jiuyin with a single palm strike at Qiuyue Nunnery, and at Yuqing Pavilion, you slayed the Hundred Ghosts Hall Master. You’ve rid the Jianghu of scourges.

"Though your methods may be ruthless, you have done the Jianghu a great service."

"You flatter me, Female Hero Leng."

Fang Shuwen waved his hand dismissively.

"If that’s the case, then for what reason did you seek me out?"

Leng Yanqiu paused to consider before speaking.

"In truth, I have wanted to speak with you for some time, Young Hero Fang, but I was preoccupied with other matters and couldn’t get away.

"I only just managed to get here now. Thankfully, I have the honor of finally meeting you.

"You’re a straightforward man, Young Hero, so I won’t beat around the bush. I came looking for you to ask one thing: what exactly is the deal with the Dragon Emperor Hall?"

"The Dragon Emperor Hall?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Shuwen glanced at Chen Qi. Chen Qi simply raised his head to gaze at the sky, which amused Fang Shuwen. He then continued:

"From what I know, the Dragon Emperor Hall is located on an overseas island called Undying Island.

"The origins of its Island Master are unknown, though he is said to have difficulty walking.

"But his minions are spread across a thousand li of the sea, so he must be an extraordinary figure.

"Furthermore, they have a technique called the Divine Fire Seal, which is tied to one’s spirit. If anyone reveals information about the Dragon Emperor Hall to an outsider, they will be consumed by flames from within.

"It’s an extremely nasty business... In fact, if it weren’t for someone helping me from the shadows, even I wouldn’t have been able to learn this much.

"So, why the sudden interest in them, Female Hero Leng?"

Leng Yanqiu’s expression shifted slightly. This was clearly more troublesome than she’d thought.

After hearing Fang Shuwen’s question, she sighed.

"You may not know this, Young Hero Fang, but ever since rumors of Ye Feihua’s massacre began circulating through the Jianghu, I have been secretly investigating the matter.

"And I’ve discovered two things..."

Chen Qi suddenly cut in.

"Everyone, why don’t we talk on the way?"

Leng Yanqiu glanced at Fang Shuwen, who just smiled.

"Alright. Since Brother Chen has spoken, let’s talk on the move."

Leng Yanqiu and Wu Hui both gave Chen Qi a surprised look.

’They hadn’t expected the Celestial Qilin Sword, a man who had only risen to prominence in the Jianghu in recent years, to be on such familiar terms with Fang Shuwen.’

As the group began to walk, Leng Yanqiu continued speaking to Fang Shuwen.

"The first thing—and I wonder if you’ve already guessed this, Young Hero Fang—is that the one killing all those Jianghu experts isn’t Ye Feihua. Someone is framing her.

"And although I have no definitive proof, I believe the ones framing her are from the Dragon Emperor Hall."

This was why she had sought out Fang Shuwen.

Fang Shuwen gave Leng Yanqiu a thoughtful look.

"Why haven’t you made this public?"

"...Because it would be useless."

Leng Yanqiu sighed. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"They wouldn’t listen. Even if they did, they wouldn’t believe it. And even if they believed it... they’d pretend they never heard it."

Fang Shuwen nodded.

"And the second thing?"

"The second thing..."

Leng Yanqiu’s expression turned peculiar as she spoke.

"I discovered that... all the dead Jianghu experts, while seemingly unconnected, share one thing in common."

"Oh?"

Fang Shuwen froze for a second, then couldn’t help but glance at Chen Qi.

’So that means the Dragon Emperor Hall isn’t just killing at random...’

Chen Qi remained silent.