Extreme Almightiest Young Master-Chapter 2082 - 2064: This Rebellious Disciple
"Hmm, I accidentally had a breakthrough." Fang Yan looked at Shi Kuohai, speaking with slight disbelief. He truly hadn’t expected that alchemy would lead to a breakthrough, but such is fate.
"You..." Hearing Fang Yan’s words, Shi Kuohai simply nodded, not knowing what to say.
"Elder Shi, I called you here to ask about something." Fang Yan suddenly became serious, turning to Shi Kuohai. "Have you figured out who was behind the last attempt on you?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Kuohai was momentarily stunned, not expecting Fang Yan to bring this up, but he sighed and said, "Forget it, it was surely that person’s doing. I don’t wish to pursue it further."
Shi Kuohai actually found it strange; he had mentioned these events after his previous deviation, so why was Fang Yan bringing it up again? Wang Yukun was Wang Yujie’s brother, so even if Wang Yukun wanted to kill him, he didn’t mind, as Wang Yujie died because of him anyway.
"Elder Shi, I know you initially suspected it was an insider, but I feel it’s not that simple." Fang Yan said seriously, observing Shi Kuohai’s confusion. "Elder Shi, have you ever considered, if it were an insider, why they wouldn’t confront you openly, but instead use such a covert method, involving a woman who vanished after a single encounter? There lies the real issue."
Upon Fang Yan’s words, Shi Kuohai was stunned, realizing that the matter might indeed not be simple. Reflecting more, he saw the major problems within: Wang Yukun was a hot-headed, upright person, even if avenging his sister, he wouldn’t do it in such a stealthy manner. Why hadn’t he thought of this before?
With these thoughts, Shi Kuohai entered deep contemplation, scrutinizing all related events, increasingly sensing discrepancies. Suddenly, a name flashed in his mind—someone adept at schemes, tied to him in the past: it could only be one person!
"Could it be him?" Shi Kuohai thought of the person, growing more convinced of his high probability. Knowing all the happenings and possessing such character, except for him, there seemed no one else.
"Who?" Hearing Shi Kuohai, Fang Yan knew he had pinpointed someone, prompting him to ask.
"Great Elder Qian Li!" Shi Kuohai responded, his visage turning somewhat gloomy as he spoke to Fang Yan, "Back then, I, Yujie, and the Great Elder all entered Divine Sword Sect together. Initially, I had no romantic pursuits; many pursued Yujie, but she never agreed, pursuing the path of strength like me."
"Later, Qian Li was taken as a disciple by Sky Sword Ancestor. Using this status, he confessed to Yujie, only to be publicly refused. Consequently, Yujie closed herself off for a year to avoid Qian Li’s harassment. In that year, I had a fateful encounter, advancing rapidly in cultivation, becoming a leading genius in the sect. Yujie began pursuing me thereafter."
"I remember that time; many were hostile toward me, and Qian Li warned me to stay away from Yujie. Yet, my youthful arrogance disregarded this, accepting Yujie, until disaster struck..."
At this point, Elder Shi felt immense sorrow but persisted in speaking, saying, "After Yujie’s demise, many blamed me for her death, and Great Elder Qian Li’s stance was even more pronounced. In hindsight, Qian Li never forgave the past incident, so when I became crippled, it was irrelevant, but upon regaining my cultivation, he targeted me again, using such covert methods..."
"So it was him..." Fang Yan, upon hearing Shi Kuohai’s account, finally understood what exactly transpired. If nothing unexpected occurred, it might indeed be Qian Li’s doing. The thought bred anger toward Qian Li within him.
Considering this, Fang Yan said to Shi Kuohai, "Elder Shi, let me handle this matter; you need not intervene."
"Fang Yan, you must not! Qian Li now holds the position of Great Elder of the sect and is Sky Sword Ancestor’s disciple. You must not act rashly toward him!" Shi Kuohai hastened to say, unwilling to see Fang Yan fall into trouble. Qian Li’s complicated identity posed grave risks—any impulsive actions would be implicated, and he didn’t want Fang Yan to encounter danger for revenge.
"Elder Shi, there are many ways to deal with a person. Rest assured, I won’t leave a trail behind. I, Fang Yan, am not one to act recklessly." At this, Fang Yan waved his hand at Shi Kuohai in assurance.
"Then... alright..." Shi Kuohai, hearing Fang Yan’s determination, resigned himself, acknowledging Fang Yan’s resolve.
"Enough about this matter; I came bringing some elixirs for you," Fang Yan said, pulling out a prepared bottle, handing it to Shi Kuohai. Inside were elixirs meant to aid Shi Kuohai’s cultivation. His Nine Suns Suppression Heaven Art had been taught by Shi Kuohai—an invaluable favor, so Fang Yan regarded Shi Kuohai as akin to a mentor.
"Fang Yan, you’re too kind..." Initially, Shi Kuohai declined, but Fang Yan insisted on giving it to him. Resigned, Shi Kuohai accepted it without examining its contents, casually placing it on the table before resuming conversation with Fang Yan.
"Fang Yan, to what level have you cultivated the Nine Suns Suppression Heaven Art?"
"The fifth tier."
"Ah... Fifth tier?!"
"Indeed!"
"You... you..."
"Let’s not dwell on me, Elder Shi. Has anything happened within the sect lately?"
"Nothing significant, similar as before, though your two juniors have caused a stir!"
"Them?"
"Yes, them. They’ve been crazily challenging other disciples of Heaven Institute, stirring everyone up..."
"No worries; their actions were my arrangement. They walk a different path, requiring such boldness to swiftly grow stronger."
...
Afterwards, Fang Yan and Shi Kuohai casually discussed other matters and then parted ways. He had other tasks awaiting him. Regarding the Great Elder Qian Li matter, he needed a meeting with Sky Sword Ancestor due to Qian Li being his disciple—the courteous gesture mattered.
Once Fang Yan departed, Shi Kuohai recalled the elixir bottle on the table, opened it unwittingly, and was instantly shocked!
"Myriad Lives Creation Pill!"
"Nine Lotuses Jade Heart Pill!"
"Heaven and Earth Myriad Spirits Pill!"
...
Ten elixirs in total, all being above Heavenly Grade tier two. He never dreamed Fang Yan’s gift comprised such elixirs. He was initially stunned like a wooden sculpture—for these were Heavenly Grade Elixirs, scarce arts worthy beyond casual gifting. It’s no exaggeration that even the entire Divine Sword Sect likely couldn’t produce ten Heavenly Grade Elixirs!
"Alas, this young man, how shall I repay this favor..."
After an incense time, Shi Kuohai finally returned to his senses, gazing at the elixirs, murmuring to himself. These elixirs were incredibly precious; although he instructed Fang Yan in the Nine Suns Suppression Heaven Art, such a reward was beyond necessity, making him uneasy!
Yet knowing Fang Yan’s character, returning them was implausible; he could only hope to find ways in coming days...
Meanwhile, at his cave, Sky Sword Ancestor was in cultivation when Fang Yan appeared before him, astounding him.
"Fang Yan, do you have something requiring my attention?" Sky Sword Ancestor asked Fang Yan.
"Indeed, there’s a matter." Fang Yan faced Sky Sword Ancestor and candidly asked, "Sky Sword Ancestor, I’m curious, why did you choose Qian Li as your disciple given your discerning eyes?"
Sky Sword Ancestor gazed at Fang Yan, puzzled about his intentions but replied, "He’s a posthumous child of an old acquaintance."
"I see." Hearing Sky Sword Ancestor’s explanation, Fang Yan understood how Qian Li became his disciple. He always pondered why Qian Li, given his character, could ascend as Great Elder and disciple of Sky Sword Ancestor within the sect.
Yet his visit was to lay proceedings clear, so Fang Yan continued, "Sky Sword Ancestor, if I were to kill Qian Li, how would you respond?"
"Kill him? What happened?" Startled by Fang Yan’s sudden notion, Sky Sword Ancestor anxiously demanded, shocked by Fang Yan’s revelation and seeking the underlying happenings.
"Previously, I endured various injustices within the sect, I let it go, but Qian Li secretly plotted against Elder Shi, almost causing his demise. If I weren’t present, Elder Shi would have surely perished! Elder Shi taught me immensely; his revenge mustn’t go unanswered!" Fang Yan openly declared, choosing honesty to gauge Sky Sword Ancestor’s standpoint.
"Such a rebellious disciple..." After hearing Fang Yan’s account, Sky Sword Ancestor doubted not his words; Fang Yan lacked any reason to lie in such affairs—thus the events were true, justifying Fang Yan’s wrath, which he would share alike.
Sky Sword Ancestor had heard of Elder Shi’s previous deviation, ignorant of the reasons. Fang Yan’s revelations clarified for him the factual situation, understanding that Fang Yan would only approach him with solid evidences.
