147 To Seize (1/2)
”Secluded Mountains Prefecture Master?”
Within the cave, Fang Yuan looked at the body of Liu Yan and the black Secluded Mountain Seal in his hand. He pondered without speaking for half a day before he shook his head. ”He has really given me a tough problem!”
There was no doubt that Liu Yan was selfish and wanted Fang Yuan to avenge him before he passed away.
The position to be the Prefecture Master was a bait!
However, Fang Yuan had to admit that Liu Yan said was true.
In the struggle for power, those spiritual knights who were close to surpassing the Elemental Opening Realm would become a thorn in the flesh of the countries.
Then what about him, the genius who was just barely over 20 and had already surpassed the Elemental Force Realm in both martial arts and magical prowess?
He was able to enjoy peace previously as the Secluded Mountains Prefecture already had Liu Yan who was targeted.
Furthermore, they did not realise that his rate of improvement would be so frightening.
If Wu Country had found out that Fang Yuan had already reached the peak of the Elemental Gathering Realm, he would suffer the same fate as Liu Yan.
When he had taken over the position as the Prefecture Master, he would draw attention and trouble from all sides and would not be able to hide away from them even if he were to hide in the deep mountains!
”This is the dilemma! Both sides would not be able to feel at ease with each other, especially after the death of Liu Yan...”
Fang Yuan sighed, ”Only when one side is destroyed, or when absolute dominance is achieved would there be peace, if not, there will be war and lives lost!”
His name had already reached the ears of Wu Country. Furthermore, Liu Yan was no longer there to protect him.
Once Xia Country had divided the Secluded Mountains Prefecture, he would be under the jurisdiction of Wu Country. His fate would no longer be under his own control.
”It appears that I should take on this position!”
He could either choose to escape far away or go against Wu Country.
As he was pressured by both sides that were on the verge of war, it was naturally better for him to take on the position and consolidate his power in the Secluded Mountains Prefecture.
”I will play with all of you!”
Fang Yuan laughed.
The greatest difference between Liu Yan and him was that he was still young and had a lot of resources. If things did not go his way, he could easily escape on his eagle. There will always be another opportunity for him to come back.
Only when he was willing to lose would he gain.
After all, Fang Yuan was not a dead man hanging from a tree.
...
He would do what he thought of.
Fang Yuan's speed was unmatched due to the Red-eyed White King Bird.
He reached the Secluded Mountains Prefecture City even before the news of what happened in the Summer Sun Prefecture reached.
”In terms of speed, my Red-eyed White King Bird is unmatched...however, the news are not just spread by men. If Wu Country was coming, they would have mobilized their troops by now...”
Fang Yuan circled the city another round before patting the Red-eyed White King Bird. Together, they descended in front of the City Master's Residence.
”Who are you?”
In an instant, a group of soldiers surrounded him. Upon seeing that it was Fang Yuan, they immediately shrank back.
They could remember that Fang Yuan did not even give the Prefecture Master any face. What about them? They saluted Fang Yuan, ”Welcome Master Fang!”
”Hmm, where is the City Guardian? Bring me to him!”
Fang Yuan nodded his head and asked.
”The City Guardian is sick and would not be entertaining any guest, we are really sorry!”
An officer of the army turned pale and immediately said upon hearing Fang Yuan's request.
”Oh? Sick? All the more I should pay him a visit!”
Fang Yuan smiled and arrived next to him, ”Have you forgotten that I am the famous doctor within the prefecture? What illness does the City Guardian have? Let me go and have a look!”
”This...”
It was obvious that the officer was hiding something. His eyes were shifty and just as he was about to speak, Fang Yuan grabbed him and his body went limp.
”Lead the way!”
Fang Yuan appeared to be smiling but his words were laced with threat.
He possessed immerse martial arts and could easily act before the bystanders were able to react.
”Okay...”
The officer knew that he would die if he were to challenge Fang Yuan.
From an outsider's point of view, Fang Yuan was amiable and was bantering with the officer. However, the officer knew better and could only lead Fang Yuan towards the residence with a bitter face.
”Shualala!”
Upon reaching the courtyard, Fang Yuan could hear the sound of armour dragging against the floor in the surroundings.
The troops of soldiers stepped forward, their swords unsheathed and their arrows aimed at Fang Yuan.
A black-faced officer raised up an emblem, ”The City Guardian ordered that he would not entertain any visitors today. Please leave!”
”Hmmm? What courage!”
Fang Yuan laughed and boomed, ”Even if Liu Yan was here, he would not dare to use this tone to talk to me! Could it be that you are giving false orders and conspire against me?”
The atmosphere in the prefecture city had been weird these few days.
Even the vice city guardian claimed to be ill and would not see any guests.
A few soldiers wavered and shrank back.
While the black-faced officer was their superior and even carried the emblem, they should not be expected to fight with a person that was both a Wuzong and a spiritual knight!