CHAPTER 850: CHAPTER 389: SWAN MEAT (PART 2)

At present, the well-known folks in Tianyuan Town are just those on the surface.

It’s hard to say what kind of masters might be hidden in the shadows. Anyway, Fang Yu feels that in this vast Tianyuan Town, it’s unlikely that there’s no player with fortuitous encounters, or that there’s not a single Martial Artist to be found. It shouldn’t be that unlikely.

Most are probably like him, lying low and not showing their faces.

After all, this game is a bit different from others, and keeping a hidden identity is very important.

Two months is neither too long nor too short.

Players have basically completed the process of going from unfamiliarity to familiarity and from outlandish behavior to integration.

But as the game gains popularity and breaks out of its niche, more new players are jumping in, so there are still quite a few who get kicked out of the game as soon as they enter Tianyuan Town, causing quite a few disturbances.

Looking at the whole game, Tianyuan Town shouldn’t be considered large, and those truly top-tier or with great fortuitous encounters are mostly not in Tianyuan Town. They are more likely to be in those Major Sects.

Those players are the real top contenders in this game right now.

Fang Yu estimates that Grass Realm is the starting point, but he’s not sure how high the ceiling can go.

Maybe there are masters like him who started with a bounce and reached the Tree Realm.

Thinking of this, Fang Yu felt a mix of tension and anticipation.

If he hadn’t reached his current position, Fang Yu would probably just drift through life, earning gold aimlessly.

But given this opportunity, and as the game continues to grow in popularity, reaching new heights, Fang Yu can’t help but have some ideas.

Maybe I have a chance to compete for the position of the game’s number one?

But that might indeed be thinking a bit too far.

He waved to Bie Huzi beside him.

The latter immediately stepped forward.

"Sir, what are your orders?"

"I asked you before to check the background of the Six Ghost Path Rats. How’s that going?"

At the mention of this, Bie Huzi showed a bitter expression.

"Sir, it’s only been a few days. The people I sent out haven’t even reached Thunder City yet, so how could they have sent any information back? But apart from that one named Bo Fanfan, I’ve found some information on the backgrounds of the other members. They’re just ordinary folks from the martial world, doing petty thievery. Their base is also in Thunder City, but starting a few years ago, they began committing crimes outside rather than on their home turf."

Fang Yu waved his hand.

It was only because Mi Hengpeng casually mentioned it that Fang Yu even bothered to ask. Otherwise, if Bie Huzi hadn’t reported it, he would’ve forgotten all about it.

"Recently, the Foolish Underworld might be investigating this case, so tell your people to keep a low profile."

Bie Huzi immediately understood.

Having inside contacts with the enemy makes things convenient.

Could any other Demon Foot team get such information?

Bie Huzi slightly puffed out his chest, gaining a strong sense of collective pride—his boss was a Deputy Captain in the Foolish Underworld, the ultimate insider, while other teams’ Demon Foot leaders were still clueless about something that might soon wipe them out!

As his status rose, Bie Huzi started interacting with Great Demons from other Demon Foot teams, any one of whom could crush him with strength alone. However, due to their equal status, these Great Demons also had to treat him politely, building friendships.

This is the confidence brought to me by Lord Blood Demon!

These days, Bie Huzi felt a powerful, imposing presence everywhere he walked, filled with a sense of triumph.

Fang Yu was unaware of how his subordinates’ mindsets were gradually swelling. Making sure there were no significant updates, Fang Yu prepared to head to Thunder Square to collect his rewards.

Before leaving, Fang Yu thought of someone.

"Oh right, there’s someone named Lin Tianbie in the Lin Family. Inform Gui Yuan to find a chance to kill Lin Tianbie, just a small test to see the Lin Family’s reaction."

"Huh?"

Bie Huzi was momentarily stunned but still agreed.

Mainly because he had no idea who Lin Tianbie was, so he had no concept of this task.

But Che Linfang, upon hearing it concerned someone from the Lin Family, had an idea.

"Diao Deyi, are you planning to... test Gui Yuan? Should I pick a strong opponent and give her some trouble?"

"Just Lin Tianbie, he’ll be suitable for her to handle."

With that, not waiting for further questions, Fang Yu rose from his wooden chair, ready to leave.

"Farewell, Lord Blood Demon!"

"Farewell, Lord Blood Demon!"

As Fang Yu departed, the other demons respectfully shouted.

This grandeur is quite comfortable.

No wonder everyone wants to rise above others, just hearing the slogans makes you feel great, let alone being able to freely order others around.

Leaving the inn’s base, Fang Yu headed straight for Thunder Square.

Thunder Square is governed by the demon body of the Li Family, supposedly belonging to their territory.

Maybe everyone’s gone to watch Brother Qing’s commotion of blood-washing a small gang, the streets seem less crowded.

It feels like a tumultuous time recently, have to let Second Sister and Ding Hui go out less.

Although Second Sister and Ding Hui seldom go out normally, they do occasionally go out. Second Sister even tried to drag Ding Hui out for shopping, but to no avail—Ding Hui has no interest in shopping for clothes.

Such small habits of rich families, Second Sister picks up quickly... but all the clothes she buys are the cheap ones, Fang Yu can’t persuade her otherwise. Until Fang Yu laid out the argument ’our status has risen, if we wear cheap stuff, others will look down on us’, only then did Second Sister reluctantly decide to slightly raise the shopping budget, but just a little.

Helplessly, Fang Yu no longer insisted, allowing Second Sister to be happy the way she wants, although these days, they should avoid going out, as safety is the priority.

Arriving at Thunder Square, the biggest building there was Fang Yu’s target, Thunder Building.

Thunder Building stands a hundred meters tall, with multiple floors, each seemingly conducting different businesses. It’s somewhat similar to modern large malls, just much smaller in scale and solely operated.

Everyone knows this is the Li Family’s business.

With a strong backing, doing business naturally becomes easier.

Who wouldn’t want to cooperate with such a big player?

At the entrance, as expected, Fang Yu was stopped outside.

This place isn’t open to just anyone.

However, Fang Yu has his connections.

"Which beggar is blocking the way of our young master? Move aside, move aside!"

Just then, three people walked up from behind.

The one leading them was a typical sycophant.

[Xi Lin:182/182.]

Clearly a Hundred Blood Martial Artist, a mid-tier expert in terms of Foolish Underworld, yet here he is, bowing and scraping, clearing the way for someone. When facing me, he acts fiercely, shifting his demeanor instantly.

Pushed aside, Fang Yu casually glanced back, seeing that behind the sycophant was a pair of despicable lovers.

Oh no, wait, it’s a toad and a swan...

[Zuo Rui:500/500.]

[Bai Wanxi:75000/75000.]

Fang Yu:...

Fang Yu:!!!

Sorry!

This isn’t swan meat, it’s damn witch meat!

Fang Yu was completely shocked, but managed to maintain a calm exterior.

To be honest, at that moment, Fang Yu even had the urge to turn around and leave.

But he held back.

Because such an action would be too abrupt right now.

But Fang Yu truly couldn’t figure out why this monster would appear here?

"Miss Bai, this is [Thunder Building], one of the largest industries of the Li Family. Do you know the Li Family? They are one of the Five Great Families, just like your Bai Family and our Zuo Family."

"So, so my real family is such a powerful presence..."

Bai Wanxi feigned surprise and innocence, her voice melodious.

But that terrifying health stat makes it truly difficult to reconcile her with the appearance before my eyes.

"Of course!"

When is it easiest for someone to feel satisfied?

It’s when they are exaggeratedly praised, when they can act as a mentor.

Toad Zuo Rui still thinks of himself as a noble young lord, completely ignoring Fang Yu who was pushed aside, speaking eloquently: "The Bai Family, Zuo Family, along with the Li Family, Lin Family, and the Hei Family, are the five most powerful families in Tianyuan Town. Although Miss Bai has not yet been formally recognized by the family, the blood flowing in you doesn’t lie, so you’re always a member of the Bai Family once you are."

"Having been away for so many years, you must have faced a lot of hardships. Now that you’ve returned home, the Bai Family certainly won’t mistreat you, and our Zuo Family has always been on good terms with the Bai Family. People from the Bai Family are just like our brothers. If you have any difficulties, feel free to speak up, this young master will definitely help you solve them!"

"However, for now, let’s stroll around Thunder Building, I’ll pick out a few fitting outfits for Miss Bai first."