43 Fawn (2/2)

However, he did not know if there could be an even greater danger than the red-eyed white birds, lurking within the spiritual land.

'But this makes things interesting... Right?'

Fang Yuan touched his chin and realised the change in his personality since he first took up martial arts.

It was as though he had a new passion, and thirst for more?

'It seems that martial arts can mould one's character and is more beneficial than it may seem. After killing Song Zhong, my thought processes have become smoother and clearer. It seems like even my personality has become more active?'

Fang Yuan thought about it as he walked around a few shops to get more realgar powder, as he managed to fill his entire bamboo basket with it. He finally reached the entrance of the city.

”Ah! Spare my life! Spare my life!”

A crowd formed at the entrance, and screams were heard, which piqued Fang Yuan's curiosity.

He became even more surprised as he went up.

”Isn't he the shopkeeper from the provision shop? Why is he here? And who are those around him...”

Fang Yuan saw a flash as he witnessed the scene before him.

In the scene, the plump shopkeeper was lying on the floor, his face swollen and not many of his teeth were left. One of his legs was fractured and he was pitiful.

Two servants were around him holding whips and staring at him. The occasional whipping made the shopkeeper let out a cry of pain.

These two servants wore the same attire as Zhang Han.

”It's a... pity...”

Fang Yuan witnessed the scene but did not feel good about it. Instead, he shook his head, turned around and prepared to leave.

He knew that his previous rejection on Zhang Han's offer led Zhang Han to capture the shopkeeper who betrayed him, just so he could whip him in front of a crowd, just to let off steam and to let Fang Yuan see it for himself.

This was the sad thing about being servants, because if the owner wanted them to hit, they had to obey, and for no good reason they could be killed if the owner wanted them to!

”Doctor Fang!”

At the outskirts of the city, Zhang Han was waiting for him. ”Are you satisfied?”

”The shopkeeper, is he one of yours?”

Fang Yuan showed no expression and asked.

”No, he was leaning towards the Zhou Family, but now he wants to lean towards my Family, he's just like a wild grass!”

Zhang Han shook his head and seemed unhappy. ”Since he offended the God of Medicine, the previous beating was deserving...”

”Forget about it, it was just a small matter!”

Fang Yuan knew that if he did show his intentions, then Zhang Han might just let the plump shopkeeper 'disappear'.

What good did he gain from doing all that?

At the same time, he looked at Zhang Han and felt sorry for him.

Zhang Han appeared happy, but he would be dealt with the same way the shopkeeper was dealt with.

The head of the Zhang Family did not see to things himself but tasked Zhang Han to do it. Weren't his intentions obvious enough? He would rather be safe than sorry!

If Zhang Han succeeded, it would be a celebration.

If he angered Fang Yuan, he would be the one getting the beating and be taken as the sacrificial lamb.

”I have duly noted the Zhang Family's good intentions!”

Fang Yuan waved his hands and walked away. ”I am an uncultured person who lives in the mountains, and I am not willing to be entangled with the affairs of the city. Your family can be assured of that!”

Zhang Han bowed with respect and looked as Fang Yuan walked away.

When Fang Yuan first spoke, he was just nearby, but at his last word, his silhouette could no longer be seen. Such lightness skill and inner power were of a totally different level.

”Could it be... really... inner force!?”

He was shocked, as his hair stood on its ends. He finally knew why the He Family wanted to suck up to him as much as possible.

Previously, Song Zhong could massacre the entire Qingye City, imagine what could this master do?

The only difference Fang Yuan had with Song Zhong was age. In the future, he could continually improve and enter realms he never thought was possible.

Zhang Han knew he couldn't, but couldn't help it but became jealous of Fang Yuan.

”Alright, everyone is dismissed!”

Zhang Han came to the crowd, dispersed the observers, and ordered the two servants to stop. He supported a weak shopkeeper up.

”Master Han... Spare... Spare my life, I shall not dare to do it again...”

The shopkeeper continued to wail, and those who hear and witnessed the scene would feel sad for him.

”Mm... You were not wrong to be loyal to my family, the only wrong you did was to offend that master...”

Zhang Han walked up and gently patted the cheeks of the shopkeeper.

”Of course, The Zhang Family knows how to distinguish punishment from reward! Just now, it was punishment, and now these are the rewards!”

He whipped out a cheque and waved it in front of the shopkeeper.

”Here you go, you can do anything you like from now onwards, even if it's to seek me for revenge, please go ahead, do you understand?”

”I don't dare! I won't dare!”

The shopkeeper wailed, looked at the bank cheque and was too confused to say anything at that moment.