Monarch Night

It’s exactly Sikong Dou.

"Isn’t this Shopkeeper Si from the bookstore?"

Fang Che looked surprised, then smiled: "What a pleasure to meet you, Shopkeeper Si! How have you been lately?"

Sikong Dou sighed inwardly.

The last time Fang Che asked for his surname, he casually said it was Si, and ever since, this guy kept calling him Shopkeeper Si.

If someone didn’t know, they might think it was "tear" (撕).

It sounds really unpleasant.

But he kept a warm smile on his face: "Captain Fang, I’ve been restocking recently, and I’ve passed by the entrance of your Inspection Hall a few times. The kids inside are quite adorable."

Fang Che frowned: "What do you mean?"

"Kids’ education is a big deal, and since I run a bookstore, I thought about donating a batch of books to cultivate their character, what do you say?"

Sikong Dou asked.

"Well, I really should thank Shopkeeper Si for that."

Fang Che smiled reservedly; "Shopkeeper Si, you’ve gone to some trouble."

Sikong Dou lowered his voice humbly: "I also have some drinks that are good for the kids, should I bring them along... the kind you drank last time... how about it..."

Fang Che’s expression darkened.

His face grew somber, and the atmosphere became instantly oppressive.

Sikong Dou sighed inwardly, feeling uneasy.

This was basically laying it all out. It all depended on whether Fang Che agreed or not.

It’s like putting all his cards on the table!

Fang Che was laughing inside; this old trick really works.

It’s been just over a month, and he’s already anxious.

Fang Che frowned and pondered, while Sikong Dou anxiously awaited. He knew his actions could be seen as forcing a confrontation.

He was pushing Fang Che to accept his goodwill.

But he really couldn’t wait any longer.

And since Fang Che wouldn’t come looking for him, he didn’t have many chances to show goodwill and mend the relationship.

The root of all the tension was actually these kids; and now their potential was gradually improving...

Recently, Sikong Dou saw Fang Che, Mo Gan Yun, Yu Zhongge and others using their families’ Heavenly Treasures to boost these little ones’ foundations and enhance their talents; their physiques seemed to change day by day.

He felt the terrifying depth of these Super Families.

Given time, there was really nothing these Super Families couldn’t achieve.

Moreover, as Yu Zhongge and others gained more importance within their families, the resources they could access would become increasingly strong and advanced.

Perhaps just leveraging the resources of the Wind, Rain, and Snow Three Great Families alone could nurture all nine of these little ones into super geniuses with top-tier potential!

By then, even if Sikong Dou gave away everything he had, no one would care.

Although those miraculous materials for One-step Ascension might not be in Feng Yu Xue’s possession, Sikong Dou really didn’t dare to bet now.

So he had to take the risk.

Seeing Fang Che hesitate, still considering whether to refuse or about the face he lost, Sikong Dou felt desperation.

With a troubled face, he transmitted: "That day was my fault, big brother is here today admitting it... I’ve even brought my face over for you to slap..."

This was already pleading for mercy.

"That wouldn’t be right..."

Fang Che sighed and said.

"What’s not right? It’s all for the kids." Sikong Dou was overjoyed and quickly said.

"This..."

Fang Che hesitated for a moment, then said: "Wouldn’t it be too much trouble for Shopkeeper Si?"

"Not at all! It’s as it should be!"

Sikong Dou was pleasantly surprised.

"But in that case, we might need an airtight Spiritual Energy Space..."

Fang Che frowned and said: "In that case... I could find a few elder Guardians to create it, it would be doable..."

"Oh, there’s no need to trouble them. I can do it myself."

Sikong Dou transmitted: "Leave it all to me! Leave it to me!"

"Alright."

Fang Che immediately smiled and then, with a serious face, said: "Shopkeeper Si, that day I was scheming, and honestly, I was in the wrong. You’re the elder brother, and you are magnanimous; please don’t take it to heart."

Since he had already taken advantage, Fang Che naturally gave Sikong Dou a way out.

Playing humble to make Thief Shen feel good.

It would make it easier to gain more benefits in the future.

Sikong Dou indeed looked radiant, his spirit instantly several times better: "You overestimate, you overestimate, hahahaha... Captain Fang dedicates himself to the Southeast, laboring with his heart and soul. We small folks, to do our bit, is a great honor..."

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Si."

Fang Che invited: "An unexpected meeting is better than a planned one. Since we’re at the tavern’s entrance already, how about having a drink together tonight?"

Sikong Dou shook his head like a rattle drum: "No, no, Captain Fang can eat more peacefully alone, this old man still has preparations to make."

Being an old hand in life, seeing Fang Che come with two beautiful women for a meal, alone as three persons; how could he join and make things awkward?

If he really nodded and agreed, Fang Che might immediately pull a face and tell him: Scram!

So he laughed cheerfully, then immediately turned around.

Unconsciously, a smile played around his lips, feeling triumphant as he left.

A weight off his mind, finally at ease. What a relief!

Even though he gave away treasures he couldn’t bear to part with, he managed to mend the relationship.

It’s worth it!

I must immediately tell Second Brother that I managed to pull this off!

Let him congratulate me.

With my scheming, my cunning as an old-hand veteran, how could I not get things done?

So he immediately sent a message to Emperor Ye, excitedly recounting the situation.

Emperor Ye soon replied.

"You’re such a pig! Pulling but not moving, pushing but backing away, you’re just a mule! Why didn’t you do it earlier? Given a chance to be the big brother, you refused, you insisted on slinking away like a cowardly grandson... And now you have the face to be proud!"