Chapter 1867 - 1870: A Stable Foundation
Li Zhang was red with shame at this moment, wanting to argue but finding he was at a loss for words!
When something is out of the ordinary, it’s pure mischief!
This matter’s abnormality was so exaggerated it was almost ridiculous!
Even he himself began to doubt after hearing Liu Fang’s words—Yeah! How could this be?!
No trace at all, all false?!
How could Liu Fang be so foolish?!
He hadn’t considered these things before because he hated Liu Fang, wished he could kill Liu Fang, instinctively thinking that the greater the guilt, the greater it should be for Liu Fang.
After all, this wasn’t something he invented, but a fact reported to him by his subordinates.
Now, the situation was awkward!
King Hong Hu was stunned and then utterly furious!
He trusted Li Zhang so much!
And now, a ridiculous matter such as this came out, it not only meant Liu Fang was foolish but also suggested Hong Hu was foolish!
No matter the reason, the result was he failed to see even simple flaws, and summoned Liu Fang based on one-sided words.
Such shame and anger, naturally, he couldn’t vent on Liu Fang who was also a victim, so he could only take it out on Li Zhang!
"Li Zhang! Tell me, what the hell is going on?!"
Hong Hu’s words were like emanating from the Nine Netherworld, making Li Zhang’s bones begin to chill!
He wished he could shred Li Zhang to pieces!
However, Li Zhang had been with him for so many years, he didn’t truly want to kill him!
Li Zhang’s body suddenly trembled, wanting to explain, but not knowing how!
How to explain?!
Blame it on his subordinates?!
Then it would become them big shots made fools of themselves because of a mere subordinate?!
If that happened, Hong Hu would likely really kill him!
So, Li Zhang was desperate and directly spoke: "King, I’m guilty!"
Upon hearing Li Zhang confess, Hong Hu’s rage found an outlet!
That’s how people are when angry, regardless of truth, as long as there’s somewhere to vent, it becomes an unstoppable flood!
Especially since this wasn’t an ancient feudal dynasty adhering to strict rules, this was the Cultivation World where fists do the talking!
Thus, in his fury, Hong Hu charged at Li Zhang with punches and kicks!
Hong Hu, noble and an Out of Body-stage cultivator, faced Li Zhang, a Nascent Soul-stage cultivator, with anger-infused attacks, imagining the power!
And so, under a few punches and kicks, Li Zhang spit blood and fell to the ground!
After collapsing, his gaze turned to those Nascent Souls, eyes filled with pleading, hoping they would plead on his behalf, or else he might be beaten to death!
Yet!
What greeted him was sheer indifference!
He forgot his status!
He was Hong Hu’s most trusted person, naturally opposing the other Nascent Souls.
Now that even Hong Hu distrusted Li Zhang, it would be odd if they stepped in!
No one found it strange!
This is how the Cultivation World is; fists are all that matter, who cares about anything else?!
Only Liu Fang watched the scene, secretly sighing!
Cultivators are indeed like this, not knowing if they are dumb or simply naive!
Didn’t they see that, other than the first strike out of anger, Hong Hu held back later?!
Clearly, Hong Hu still had feelings for Li Zhang!
Hong Hu was simply holding onto face, unable to stop.
If someone stepped up to give Hong Hu an exit, they would certainly gain favor from both Hong Hu and Li Zhang!
Sadly, these cultivators never considered such things, hence naturally watching indifferently from the sidelines.
As for Hong Hu?!
Suspending his hand if he wishes, or else beat Li Zhang to death! Always the same!
In the past, no one would find standing by to be wrong, even if Hong Hu were angry for a while, nothing more would arise.
But now, things were different, Liu Fang is here!
Thus!
"King, I believe Li Zhang was merely misled by his subordinates’ slander, not intentionally. Considering Li Zhang’s usual contribution, please spare him!" Liu Fang stepped forward earnestly and said!
Immediately!
The Nascent Souls throughout the grand hall looked at Liu Fang with astonishment!
This Liu Fang is crazy?!
Li Zhang was the culprit behind falsely accusing him!
And now, this Liu Fang is pleading on Li Zhang’s behalf?!
Brain got scrambled?!
While they were astonished, Hong Hu was not!
Just as Liu Fang had guessed, he didn’t truly wish to kill Li Zhang!
The original plan was to throw a few more punches and then, as usual, add a closing meaningless warning!
But now, with Liu Fang’s words, he felt immensely refreshed!
Stopping on one’s own versus being asked to stop, they feel vastly different!
Instantly, Hong Hu’s anger dissipated greatly!
Thus, Hong Hu admired Liu Fang more and more: "Since you’re pleading for Li Zhang, let’s do that!"
Hong Hu was astonished, and Li Zhang who got beaten was even more astonished!
He turned to others seeking rent, as a matter of course.
But never expected anyone to truly step in!
After all, if it were him, he would do the same!
Unexpectedly, indeed someone pleaded for him, the one he hated most, Liu Fang!
Suddenly, the astonishment turned into gratitude!
He even began regretting his prior conduct—Liu Fang hadn’t wronged him, he just couldn’t lower his face!
People often say, the deeper the love, the deeper the hate!
In specific circumstances, reversing the phrase also rings true!
Like Li Zhang now!
"Thank you, brother Liu Fang, for your life-saving grace, my intention was not to frame you, just reported by my subordinates, I will certainly investigate thoroughly!" Li Zhang said gratefully to Liu Fang!
"No big deal! Probably I offended your subordinates at some point!" Liu Fang laughed it off graciously.
Upon hearing this, Hong Hu immediately dispatched someone for verification!
Indeed, that informant once got beaten by Liu Fang!
The matter immediately turned out satisfying for all!
Apparently, it was just subordinate dissatisfaction leading to false fabrications!
As for Liu Fang beating that subordinate, is such a matter worth studying? Beaten means beaten! Strength is higher than yours! You should endure, dare resist?! Court death!
Thus, the innocent subordinate was executed by Hong Hu on the spot, and the matter was settled!
Li Zhang kept cursing that damned subordinate inwardly!
The remaining Nascent Souls merely watched coldly.
Only Liu Fang chuckled—Absurd! It’s natural to have no grudge! Go inquire, though Liu Fang hasn’t been here long, among those lower in status, who hasn’t been beaten?!
However, this matter was resolved, surely the subsequent arrangements by the brothers were complete, even if Hong Hu sends someone again, they will only find the truth he told!
Great!
Hong Hu is fond of him, Li Zhang is fond of him, and those Nascent Souls are counting on him for their gains, Liu Fang’s foundation is temporarily stable!