EBE Chapter 238 Machiavellian Strategy
Chapter 238 Machiavellian Strategy
Chapter 238: Intrigue
"Don't be afraid, I have blocked Qi channels, so I specially invited Master Lin to treat me."
Fang Yixiao waved his severed finger and laughed, "It's just a treatment method. Did it scare you?"
Fang Yixiao understood Lin Fan's caution and his reluctance to reveal his identity.
Although he wanted Lin Fan to go all out, Lin Fan hadn't agreed yet, so he couldn't force him.
This was a lie told out of respect for Lin Fan.
Fang Yixiao laughed again and said, "Master Lin is a medical and martial arts prodigy, and his martial arts skills far surpass those of my disciples."
The doubt in Su Ruowei's eyes gradually dissipated: "So that's how it is."
If Fang Yixiao hadn't explained, Su Ruowei would have thought Lin Fan was hiding some earth-shattering secret from her.
Gu Xinyan breathed a sigh of relief; it turned out that Lin Fan was also a medical expert.
Since he was invited to treat an illness, it seems that the identity of the president of Shancheng Group was not revealed to Fang Yixiao.
Arriving in front of Lingyun Pavilion, Fang Yixiao said to Su Ruowei and Gu Xinyan:
"Please, ladies, take your time to look around. I still need Master Lin to treat my illness again."
Su Ruowei and Gu Xinyan expressed their understanding.
After the two nodded in agreement, Fang Yixiao led Lin Fan to a private room.
"Thank you very much."
Lin Fan found a place to sit down.
Lin Fan knew that if Fang Yixiao hadn't explained things for him, it would probably have drawn Su Ruowei's questions.
Moreover, Fang Yixiao's explanation was more convincing than his own.
"What are you thanking me for? I was just too hasty."
Fang Yixiao pulled up a chair and sat down opposite Lin Fan: "You just came back from the Nine Netherworld not long ago, right?"
Lin Fan nodded: "How did you know?"
In Lin Fan's memory, he had never mentioned to Fang Yixiao when he would be returning.
On Mount Dangyang, he only told Fang Yixiao about his journey from the mortal world to the Nine Netherworld and back to the mortal world.
"Because when I first arrived here, I was just as cautious as you."
Fang Yixiao said frankly, "To survive in a high position in Jiuyou, one certainly needs to be cautious."
"To be honest, in the Nine Netherworld, although our Fang Sect does not make enemies outside, we cannot avoid being hated by others."
"Countless people want to seize our sect's Divine Refining Technique!"
Fang Yi suddenly changed the subject: "But it's different here! I've been here for almost 400 years, and the rules of survival here are completely different from those in the Nine Netherworld."
"People live according to established systems, and the level of social civilization is extremely high."
"So you can go ahead and do it, use your martial arts skills. If you need resources, I can give you some!"
"My connections span across China and the world, and you can use them to your advantage!"
Fang Yixiao was excited and spoke with great passion.
Lin Fan smiled and nodded: "You're right, but you're only half right."
Fang Yixiao was taken aback: "Half?"
Lin Fan continued, "I call this place the present world."
"In the mortal world, there is no killing like in the Nine Netherworlds, nor is there such blatant intrigue."
"But! Here, another kind of 'killing' is taking place in another form, all the time!"
"Especially the higher the status, the more severe this kind of alternative 'killing' becomes!"
"I don't deny that my cautious approach is partly due to my recent return from the Netherworld, but the main reason is something else entirely."
"I'll be frank with you, I actually have another identity—"
"The boss of the Shancheng Group!"
Fang Yixiao was shocked; his pupils suddenly contracted, and he said in a trembling voice:
"No, I didn't expect you to be the president of Shancheng Group?"
Now, Fang Yixiao understood Lin Fan's intention.
Fang Yixiao understood that Lin Fan's words referred to the underhanded scheming and infighting.
From workplace competition to business power struggles.
The most deadly form of murder is the one that occurs silently.
In addition, the most vicious and ruthless will commit crimes in secret.
"Yes." Lin Fan gave a wry smile: "I'm being cautious not for myself, but for my family."
Lin Fan's mind conjured up the image of Su Ruowei.
That was someone he wanted to protect no matter what.
Fang Yixiao sighed, "Now I understand, I was reckless just now!"
In the Nine Netherworlds, Fang Yixiao did the same to protect the Fang Clan and his family.
But in this world, he has no relatives, no friends, no ties, and his only wish is to go back as soon as possible.
Driven by this aspiration, he devoted himself wholeheartedly for over 300 years, eventually becoming the founder of martial arts in the modern world and the patriarch of all martial arts practitioners.
Fang Yixiao, who has no family and no weaknesses, will not be threatened by others.
Lin Fan smiled and said, "Do you think I haven't done anything?"
"But actually, I've been using the power of the Mountain City Group to investigate the Blood Thunder Curse all along."
"We still have no clue."
Suddenly, Lin Fan's eyes hardened: "However, I believe that the truth will come out sooner or later."
Fang Yixiao gave an awkward laugh and patted his forehead.
"My level of understanding has dropped again, it's dropped even further!"
"I'm relieved to hear that! With the Mountain City Group secretly investigating, this is indeed the most appropriate solution!"
"It won't reveal your identity!"
Lin Fan nodded: "That's right, don't worry, we've been investigating!"
Fang Yixiao suddenly understood: "Don't worry! Don't worry at all!"
"Don't worry! I'll keep it a secret for you. I almost messed things up today!"
Lin Fan frowned: "Luckily, you helped cover it up."
"Oh right, I haven't given you the gift yet." Lin Fan took out the seal and handed it over.
"How could I possibly accept your gift!"
Fang Yixiao instinctively declined, but became excited when he saw that it was the seal.
Lin Fan joked, "Then I won't give it to you?"
"No, no, no!" Fang Yixiao quickly took the seal, his eyes darting towards Lin Fan: "Where did you get it from?"
"This is something I lost 200 years ago. It's not just a seal, but also a magic weapon for unlocking the final stage of the Divine Refining Technique!"
Lin Fan smiled slightly: "I bought it for 300 at Jubaozhai. Don't lose it again."
Fang Yixiao was overjoyed and quickly tucked it into his pocket: "It won't fall out again, this is my lifeline!"
With this seal, Fang Yixiao could circulate his spiritual energy to use the final stage of the Divine Refining Technique.
The final stage of this divine alchemy technique can fuse a person's soul with a weapon.
Man and weapon become one, achieving a state of immortality.
"Take good care of your manhood!"
Lin Fan then changed the subject: "You've been in the mortal world for so long and investigated so thoroughly, do you know anything about the Flame Sun Cult?"
The matter of the Yan Yang Sect is the reason why Lin Fan suspects Fang Yixiao.
Fang Yixiao kept saying that Lin Fan was the strongest martial artist in the world, and that he had investigated him thoroughly.
But he didn't mention a word about the Yanyang Cult.
This inevitably aroused Lin Fan's suspicions.
Fang Yixiao frowned, looking at Lin Fan with a complicated expression: "The Flame Sun Sect? I founded it."