25 Gif (1/2)
”Sir, you must be joking ...”
Fang Yuan shook his head: ”There will always be people who are unsatisfied when it comes to dividing benefits in such a big family!”
”The words of the master are indeed wise!”
Zhou Tong was surprised that Fang Yuan was very experienced and could clearly see the ways of the world. He was wise beyond his age.
”I am afraid that this is not the reason you find me for?”
Fang Yuan blew the steam off the teacup. He looked at Zhou Tong and grimaced.
”I would not hide the truth from you!”
Zhou Tong appeared to have nothing to hide: ”I am preparing to return to Qingye City today.”
”Oh? Why is that so?
While Fang Yuan did have his suspicion, he did not let on what he thought.
”I received the news this morning that something big happened in Qingye City... Elder Song's beloved son, Song Yujie, as well as a servant, were murdered in the city. That vicious person even set the house on fire!”
”Sss….”
Fang Yuan pretended to be surprised: ”Who would be so vicious?”
”I am not sure as well. Elder Song is going crazy with the loss of his only son. The whole city is in a state of unrest...”
Zhou Tong shook his head. Fang Yuan's acting was too good and Zhou Tong did not have any reason to suspect him. Little did Zhou Tong know that the vicious murder was just sitting opposite him.
Fang Yuan could tell that Zhou Tong was secretly rejoicing. Zhou Tong and Song Zhong were from different factions in the sect and Zhou Tong was happy over Song Zhong's misfortune.
”If that is the case, I will not disturb you any further!”
Fang Yuan smiled as he lifted up the teacup.
”It's okay!”
Zhou Tong was embarrassed. He had been dismissed but he continued to stay. It was indeed awkward.
He had no choice as he had a favour to ask of Fang Yuan.
Zhou Tong took a look around before he kneeled down and kowtowed: ”I will always be grateful to you for saving my life. However, I have a favour to ask you and hope that you would not decline”
”Since you are so bold to ask for a favour, there is no need to explain further!”
Fang Yuan took a sip of tea, almost as if to aggravate Zhou Tong and drive him to his grave.
Zhou Tong could see that while Fang Yuan was highly skilled and could work wonders, he was extremely apathetic.
However, Zhou Tong had no choice but to ask for his help.
Song Zhong had become totally crazy after the loss of his son!
Zhou Tong was afraid that if he was alone, he might be hurt or even killed!
Song Zhong and he were of the same sect, they belonged to conflicting factions. While they never had a fallout, he was afraid that Song Zhong would be irrational and hurt him.
Fang Yuan's reaction, while overboard, was within Zhou Tong's expectation. After all, he was not related to Zhou Tong and even saved his life. There was no reason for him to continue helping Zhou Tong.
Zhou Tong took a deep breath and revealed his trump card: ”I heard that you are interested in martial arts? You previously traded Red Mountain Ginseng for 3 martial arts manuals? Would it not be better for me to be here to help you with the manuals?”
”Hmmmmm?”
Fang Yuan's interest was piqued after hearing that from Zhou Tong. He helped Zhou Tong up with his left hand and said: ”We can talk after you stand up!”
”Oh?”
Zhou Tong could not help but felt astonished as he felt a surge of power which caused him to stand in spite of himself.
”This...”
Zhou Tong was a highly-skilled martial artist who had surpassed the level of [Martial Artist (5th Gate)]. He was a deacon of the Spirit Returning Sect. In order to reach that position, he possessed a high level of martial arts skills. His skills were hardly affected despite him being unwell.
In spite of this, Zhou Tong was unable to resist when Fang Yuan single-handedly forced him to stand. It was clear that Fang Yuan was highly skilled as well.
”I am definitely interested in some high-level martial arts that are able to enhance and improve myself!”
Fang Yuan answered without hesitation.
Furthermore, in order to overcome the Pain Gate in the future, he must possess a higher level of martial arts.
”However, I will have to politely decline if you want to give me the manuals of the Spirit returning Sect. Not everyone will dare to cross the Spirit Returning Sect and be hunted by them incessantly!”
Fang Yuan smiled.
”How is that possible? I will not do something that will hurt others and myself even if I have more courage!”
Zhou Tong drew out a manual: ”It was by chance that I come across Iron Skin when I was young and I never came to regret it. This technique can be combined with the Eagle Claw Technique to become the Eagle Claw Iron Skin Technique. Yu Qiuleng is very proficient in the Cold Iron Eagle and is famous within the inner circle...”
”Oh, I see!”
Fang Yuan nodded his head. He remembered the martial artist that accompanied Lin Yuanwai during the withdrawal of the marriage. He now realised that the martial artist surpassed Zhou Tong in every aspect, be it rank or skills.
The Eagle Claw Technique was more well-known than the Black Sand Palm Technique with more divergence of practices.
For example, using the Iron Skin's defence as the focus in the Eagle Claw Iron Skin Technique or using the offensive ability of the skill, could greatly enhance the Eagle Claw Technique and even techniques such as the Fiery Claw, and the Icy Eagle Claw. Even the original creator would be confused with the countless variation of the practices.
'The Eagle Claw Iron Skin Technique was like the Rough Breathing Technique which focused on defence. With the offensive capabilities of the Eagle Claw, the technique was all-rounded.'
Fang Yuan was satisfied.