novelraw Chapter 313 - 102: Spirit Fish (Part 3)
Chapter 313 - 102: Spirit Fish (Part 3)
Fang Zheng flipped open a page and nodded knowingly:
"So that’s it!"
The so-called Six Paths of Demon Heaven originated from the Ancient Demon Sect, comprising six Evil Sects attempting to upend the world’s order: Yama (Celestial Ghost), White Lotus, Seven Kills, Joy, Celestial Corpse, Netherworld, and Five Poison.
The White Lotus Sect, which has caused chaos throughout various dynasties, is just one of them and ranks below the Yama Dao.
However,
for thousands of years, the Six Paths of Demon Heaven have mostly operated independently, even harboring grudges against each other, aside from brief unifications.
Some have been without successors for a long time.
Like Yama Dao, Seven Kills Sect...
"Forget it!"
Fang Zheng shook his head:
"These things are too far removed from me, there’s no need to be overly concerned."
Aside from these.
The books left by Zhang Mingrui also contain various magics, talismans, rituals for setting up altars, and even techniques for fortune-telling and Feng Shui.
Although most are not profound, they encompass a wide range.
"Magic Altar?"
Fang Zheng opened one of the books and indeed found content he was interested in.
Magic Altars are different; the enhancement for the caster also varies, and the cultivated Dharma Gates and used magic can affect the altar’s effectiveness.
"Three Talents Altar, Five Elements Altar, Seven-Star Altar..."
"It turns out that within the Three Purities Temple, there’s a Seven-Star Divination Altar. By leveraging the altar’s power, one can perceive the flow of energies for a hundred feet around and even convert it for personal use, greatly enhancing the warlock’s spellcasting. In ordinary times, the altar can also assist in cultivation."
"No wonder Zhang Mingrui once said that in the Three Purities Temple, he wasn’t afraid of even a Mage. With a prepared Spirit Talisman, he could even kill a Great Zhou Celestial Martial Artist."
"Magic Altar..."
"It’s somewhat like the formations in picture books."
Touching his chin, Fang Zheng seemed deep in thought.
Though not a Mage, he also knows many magics, and coupled with True Qi, which can be used as Mana, his spellcasting power is no less than that of a High Tier Warlock.
......
The next day.
County Government Office.
"Daoist Zhang from the Three Purities Temple colluded with the Evil Dao; after being discovered, he killed the governmental officials and fled with the Daoist Child Qingfeng and Ming Yue?"
Fang Zheng looked perplexedly at Guard Gong, shaking his head repeatedly:
"That’s impossible!"
He had been ’invited’ out of bed early in the morning, naturally aware but showing a face full of doubt and confusion.
Upon hearing the news, he looked even more astonished and said:
"You and I both know Daoist Zhang’s character well, he is definitely not a person of the Evil Dao. This must be a misunderstanding."
"Young Master Fang." Guard Gong’s eyes flickered:
"This matter cannot be falsified, and I suspect someone helped Zhang Mingrui escape. Did you hear any disturbances last night?"
"No." Fang Zheng shook his head, then his face turned serious:
"Guard Gong, do you suspect me?"
"I wouldn’t dare." Guard Gong bowed his head and said slowly:
"To be honest, apart from the two governmental officials who were killed last night, even Mr. Shan met with misfortune. Those who can kill him are few in Gu’an County."
"Zhang Mingrui is just a warlock; without a Martial Artist’s support and without a magic altar, it’s already difficult to kill a governmental official, let alone Brother Shan?"
"Mr. Shan?" Fang Zheng raised an eyebrow:
"You must be joking. Even with my help, we probably wouldn’t be a match for Mr. Shan."
"Brother Shan’s methods are extraordinary. Even being colleagues, I don’t know the extent of his hidden skills." Guard Gong pondered:
"To kill him, it would be equally easy to kill me."
From this point, the recently surfaced Fang Zheng, who is not good at fighting, certainly couldn’t do it. But Fang Zheng is wealthy and knows many experts.
If he wants to,
it’s not impossible!
Thinking this, Guard Gong couldn’t help but shudder.
For someone who could kill Mr. Shan, killing him wouldn’t be difficult. He wondered when this small rich man of Gu’an County had developed such capability.
"Guard Gong."
Chief Luo spoke timely:
"This matter is unlikely to involve Young Master Fang."
"Indeed!" Officer Zhang from the Ritual Office nodded:
"Last night, we were drinking at Jade Cauldron Tower with Young Master Fang and returned late. The timing doesn’t match, so it couldn’t be him."
"Precisely!"
"Indeed..."
Several people around nodded in agreement.
Guard Gong’s expression stiffened; he was representing Lord Yan in asking questions, being polite all along, yet this group wouldn’t cover up the truth.
That Fang really knows how to win people’s hearts!
He actually knew.
For the past two years, Square Porcelain’s business had been doing great, with the porcelain business expanding to four prefectures and thirteen counties. However, he didn’t monopolize it; the entire county’s upper and lower officials were partners.
Even Lord Yan gets several hundred taels of dividends each year.
Chief Luo, Officer Zhang, and others have also benefited significantly, offending Fang Zheng is tantamount to offending the entire Gu’an County’s powerful class.
No wonder...
Even Lord Yan didn’t have the nerve to blame him, instead, wanting me to be the one to stand out.
Oh!
Sighing quietly, the expression of Guard Gong, with his pronounced facial features, softened considerably as he smiled and said:
"Guard Gong’s duty necessitates asking, but someone as distinguished as Young Master Fang would naturally not associate with those of the Evil Dao."
"Sit!"
"Have a seat."
"Don’t mention it." Fang Zheng cupped his hands:
"Guard Gong is merely doing your job, and I will naturally cooperate, though this matter indeed has nothing to do with me. However..."
"Since Daoist Zhang... Zhang Mingrui has fled, isn’t the Three Purities Temple now ownerless? How does the County Government Office plan to handle it?"
"Does Young Master Fang have an interest in the Three Purities Temple?" Guard Gong pursed his lips:
"You’re asking so, I wouldn’t dare say anything evasive. But the warlock staying with the Ling Family, that Ye Warlock, also wants the Three Purities Temple."
"Oh!" Fang Zheng raised his eyebrow:
"Ye Nanqiu?"
"It’s him." Guard Gong nodded:
"This person is also a High Tier Warlock and has deep ties with the Ling Family. He plans to settle in Gu’an County and has his sights set on the Three Purities Temple."
"Of course."