Chapter 215 - 157: Saving People
Even a clay doll has a temper.
Having been plotted against and targeted several times, how could Fang Yue not be seething with anger?
He had only endured it before because he was wary of his opponent’s power and status.
But this time, the joint Training competition between the two counties might present an opportunity.
The Training competition was not a duel between representatives from both sides, but an extermination of a Bandit Stronghold, after which the spoils collected by each side would be compared.
At that time, Liu Zheng, as the County Magistrate of Xiahe County, would surely be in attendance.
There might just be a chance to deal with him.
Having come to this conclusion, a sharp glint appeared in Fang Yue’s eyes. With a casual slap, a wooden training dummy in the Martial Arts Arena instantly shattered.
For a moment, the few Training soldiers practicing in the Martial Arts Arena were stunned.
However, upon seeing that it was Fang Yue who had struck, they wisely turned their heads away, not daring to look again.
From then on, Fang Yue couldn’t just slack off anymore.
He began to drill the Training soldiers. As for the training methods, Fang Yue copied the military training from his past life, adding to the workload and including the army’s traditional Pile Skill.
As time went on, the Training soldiers’ military bearing was drilled into them.
Regardless of their combat prowess, their Spirit had improved greatly.
One day, Fang Yue returned to the city from the barracks.
He had just arrived at a familiar restaurant, planning to have a meal before heading home.
Just then, he caught sight of two familiar figures out of the corner of his eye.
’It’s them?’
In his peripheral vision, he saw a young man and woman—the very same two people he had met on the road to Wenxi County.
If he remembered correctly, they were Chen Qing and Lin Yue’e.
That night, the pair had killed everyone in that shady inn, yet acted as if nothing had happened.
Afterward, they continued on to Wenxi County together, only parting ways at the town gate.
Judging by their behavior, they were certainly not some eloping couple.
They definitely had other identities, but Fang Yue didn’t plan on digging any deeper. It was none of his business what their identities were.
"Well, if it isn’t Lord Fang! What a coincidence. Care to join me?"
Just as he turned to enter the restaurant’s main hall, a slightly fawning voice called out.
A portly, round-faced man then hurried over, his face plastered with a sycophantic smile.
It was the Training Vice Instructor, named Rune Dragon.
Faced with the enthusiastic fat instructor, Fang Yue didn’t refuse. He smiled and nodded. "Alright. I’m hungry anyway, so let’s eat together."
Rune Dragon was taken aback for a moment, but seeing Fang Yue’s expression, he was secretly delighted and quickly called for a waiter to bring the dishes.
Once the table was filled with food and wine, Rune Dragon finally sat down. His round, beady eyes sized up Fang Yue as a fawning smile appeared on his face.
"Lord Fang, this is a rare pleasure. As it happens, a few friends of mine are coming tonight. They’ve admired you for a long time and have been eager to make your acquaintance!"
Hearing this, Fang Yue narrowed his eyes slightly and gave him a cool glance. Without responding, he picked up his teacup and took a sip.
"Is that so? And who might they be?"
Fang Yue’s indifferent tone made Rune Dragon shudder slightly, and he no longer dared to be so brazen.
’Lord Fang must know that I was waiting here specifically for him.’
So, he didn’t dare try to be clever.
He immediately said cautiously, "They’re scions of the prominent local Wang Family. The Wang Family also has deep connections with our County Magistrate, Lord Wang."
After speaking, he added, "They are the brother and sister from the main branch of the Wang Family. One is named Wang Hao, the other Wang Yun."
As Rune Dragon finished, a file of intelligence surfaced in Fang Yue’s mind.
Since he had come here to be an official, he naturally had to understand the powerful factions within Wenxi County. Unlike Xiahe County Town, Wenxi County was dominated by a single great family: the Wang Family.
The scions of the Wang Family controlled Wenxi County from top to bottom. They held positions in the Government Office and all its important departments.
Just as they were speaking, a man and a woman arrived together.
The man was handsome and the woman was lovely. They bore a slight resemblance to each other and looked like siblings—they must be the brother and sister duo, Wang Hao and Wang Yun.
Seeing Fang Yue, the two of them quickly clasped their hands and bowed in greeting.
"Greetings, Lord Fang!"
They both looked to be around twenty years old, quite young, but they carried themselves with a calm composure. They didn’t seem like typical young masters from wealthy families, but more like people long accustomed to official circles.
Fang Yue nodded. "No need for formalities."
At this point, Rune Dragon quickly stood up and introduced them to Fang Yue. "These are Wang Hao and Wang Yun, whom I just mentioned."
After a round of simple introductions, everyone was now acquainted.
What followed was, naturally, a round of empty pleasantries. Although Wang Hao was the young master of a Noble Family, he wasn’t arrogant. He was a witty conversationalist, and the atmosphere was amicable. Soon, the night grew deeper.
By the end, both hosts and guests were thoroughly pleased, and everyone went their separate ways.
After leaving the restaurant and stepping into the darkness, Fang Yue, who had appeared somewhat hazy with drink, instantly sobered up. His gaze shifted to another direction.
There, the carriage carrying the Wang Hao siblings was moving along slowly.
Just then, he saw two somewhat familiar figures following it.
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「On the other side of the street.」
"Brother, that Fang Yue seems so ordinary. Why does the family place so much importance on him?" Wang Yun pouted, a look of indignation on her face.
Wang Hao shook his head. "Oh, you. Don’t worry so much. Someone ’up there’ wants to deal with him, so I had to come and see for myself what’s so special about this person that he could offend such a figure."