Chapter 005: The Thirty Sticks (Part Two)

"Damn you, egg owner!" Xu, in a fit of rage, uttered a curse and kicked the fat man aside with a swift kick: "If you want someone to help you, why should I take charge for you! Ten strikes for Wu Liang! Thirty strikes for Fang Yan! If you cause any more trouble, the punishment will be doubled!"

Having spoken, he stood up and gave a slight smile to the two executioners, saying, "Thank you both for your protection." He then took the dog and left gracefully.

Come on! Inflict a thousand casualties on the enemy, even if it costs us eight hundred! The stout man gritted his teeth and said, "Having taken a few beatings, I can afford these ten lashes."

Such a despicable request, I truly encounter it for the first time in my life. Fang Yan rushed towards the fat man while rolling up his sleeves, and the fat man felt a surge of joy upon seeing Fang Yan take the bait

I am Wu Liang ... ... The fat man groaned for a moment, quietly whispering a few words to Old Chen, and finally added: "Just kill that scoundrel directly, and I will reward you handsomely."

Before he could finish speaking, the fat man was already in tears

Hmm? "Did you hit enough?"

The person in the detention room is always on rotation. Tomorrow, the duty officer, Old Chen, has a good relationship with my uncle. I need to find a way to make that scoundrel Fang Yan receive a beating again

The two burly men exchanged glances, and Wu Liang, who had been hiding and watching the commotion, immediately became agitated. He hurried over and, lowering his voice, questioned, "What is going on?"

Stop! The matter has not been resolved, return my money!

Yes, yes, my skin is itching...

This back garden is definitely peculiar, thought the little turtle thoughtfully

Crackling sounds!

Ah! Ah! Ah! Wu Liang cried out repeatedly. He had originally planned to endure a couple of slaps and then escape, but Fang Yan would never give him that opportunity, firmly suppressing him.

The overweight individual struggled three times before finally managing to get up from the ground. After all, enduring three beatings over the course of two days is not something an ordinary person can easily withstand

"You are not as foolish as you seem." After a long silence, the little turtle finally spoke: "It appears there is a slight potential for adaptability. After all, only two individuals have been recognized by the Divine Cauldron over the millennia, both of whom are kings who stand proudly in their own realms"

It was time to get to work. Fang Yan quickly got up, casually rubbed his backside, and began to sweep the floor with a broom. Old Chen was left in shock, nearly dislocating his jaw, while the fat man stomped his feet and pounded his chest, complaining that Old Chen was not putting in enough effort

"Little brother," Old Chen said gloomily, "This lowly person has practiced and has reached a considerable level; otherwise, it would be impossible for him to endure the punishment and remain unscathed. For now, do not engage him any further. Wait until your maternal uncle returns from the border military camp, and then we will find a way to eliminate him..."

"Brother Yan, how come you are completely fine?" Dogwa asked joyfully, "Could it be that the people from the interrogation room showed mercy?"

The two strong men were somewhat surprised by Fang Yan's performance; the thirty strokes of the rod are not easy to endure. Many have cried out for their parents under their own rods, and some have fainted from the pain halfway through. This young man, however, has quite a strong constitution.

"It is on me." Old Chen understood, cleared his throat lightly, and said loudly: "As a matter of routine, Wu Liang will receive punishment."

Having just eaten half of his breakfast, Wu Liang appeared in the backyard kitchen with a large, round face. After enduring two beatings yesterday, the chubby fellow's eyes were so swollen that he could barely open them.

The dense spiritual energy within the aura surged into the Fangyan body like the tide of rivers and seas, while the three-legged cauldron in the Qi Sea resembled a bottomless pit absorbing spiritual energy. With one person and one cauldron, it drained all the spiritual energy within the Nine Talismans Array completely.

I warn you, do not create trouble without reason, for I have a bad temper

Please ask me

I do not seek to laugh proudly in the world, nor do I aspire to be a king or dominate. Fang Yan rarely displayed a solemn expression and slowly said: As long as I can wash away the identity of the lowly for my ancestors and parents, allowing them to rest in peace beneath the nine springs, I will be completely satisfied

Rest assured, didn't I just say that we are men of integrity? We will not strike an extra blow.

Bastard! Pay back the money!

Brother Yan ... ... Dog Wa looked at Fang Yan in silence, thinking he had been knocked unconscious, tears streaming down his face.

Of course. Fang Yan casually remarked, although he shared a brotherly bond with Gou Wa, he felt it was inappropriate to carelessly disclose the matters concerning Xiao Ding and Xiao Gui.

What does it mean? Wu Liang sneered and said: "You two brothers are truly skilled in business. This time, it seems you will profit both ways, having taken my money and also that of the lowly commoner. Don't think that I am unaware of everything! That commoner, after receiving the beating, clearly still thanked you!"

It is your turn now. Old Chen looked at Fang Yan with a blank expression

After the transformation through the gasification technique, all the spiritual energy absorbed that day was converted into pure primordial energy and incorporated into Fang Yan's sea of qi

Bang ! ! !

Although they thought this in their hearts, neither of them showed any sign of slackening their grip, and the large stick struck with a resounding thud. As the thirtieth strike landed, Dogwa rushed over with a cry: "That's enough! Thirty strikes is enough!"

As with yesterday, Fang Yan wiped some fresh blood on the胖子, smeared it on his own face, and as usual, gave the胖子 a heartfelt punch, standing up with an air of great ease.

May I ask your surname

"It's not a big deal!" The fat man covered his nose and exclaimed, "Why are you hitting my nose again!"

"Wu Liang has gone mad?" a servant whispered to the person next to him

"Make the decision for me..."

"Nonsense!" Wu Liang said, glaring at the library with wide eyes, "I think he looks even more cheerful than before he got beaten."

When Xu Guan was rushing over, his nose was already twisted in anger at the commotion you all were causing

Fang Yan zhao lay down properly yesterday, and Lao Chen revealed a sinister smile as his wooden staff silently struck down. He was extremely confident in the skills of his subordinates; with this blow, even a two-inch thick stone slab could be shattered, and through flesh and skin, it would be enough to crush the pelvis.

Before long, the two men on duty in the prison cell that day hurried over with a large stick

"You ask me to hit you, and out of kindness, I agree. Yet you still dare to complain?" Fang Yan kicked the fat man down without any distinction, and with two parts of his original energy wrapped in his palm, he struck down: "In this day and age, being a good person is truly impossible..."

You two scoundrels, you deceived me out of my money and do not even regard my uncle with any respect, return the money!

Old Chen gave his companion a glance, and with a loud slap, the fat man's large backside was immediately bruised. By the time the ten strikes were finished, his entire backside was a bloody mess, reduced to a pulp

"That's not right," a burly man said in confusion. "The internal energy we used should have shattered his bones, even though that kid's skin isn't red or swollen. How is he still standing?"

Indeed, young master asks you to come and fight, if you have the courage, come quickly, I beg you... Wu Liang twisted his hips and waved at Fang Yan

Everyone heard it. Fang Yan threw down the rice bowl: "He asked me to hit him."

Old Gui's words do hold some truth!" Fang Yan nodded in agreement

The entire courtyard was left with a group of stunned servants and the sound of clapping hands

That night, Fang Yan once again made his way alone to the secluded back garden, attempting to carve the Nine Symbols Spiritual Array into the ground. Although it was not yet perfect, there were few mistakes remaining, and the little turtle transformed into a whirlwind to assist him in correcting the formation.

The two scoundrels at the prison definitely accepted money from that lowly person and the brat named Gouwa, which is why they showed leniency. Otherwise, how could it be that after receiving thirty strokes, nothing happened at all

What is going on!" Manager Xu exclaimed angrily

He is definitely trying to provoke Fang Yan

Fang Yan first confessed, and after investigation, all the servants stated that it was the fat man himself who said his skin was itchy and asked Fang Yan to beat him

"Dare to insult..." The two men were enraged, one on the left and one on the right, seizing Wu Liang, their iron fists, the size of a bowl, raised high

Wu Liang, it is only natural to receive payment for work done. Do not create trouble where there is none. Neither of us will be intimidated by your tactics. Even if it were your uncle Kang personally overseeing matters, we would not be frightened.

Before long, the Nine Talismans were activated, forming an invisible vortex that began to gather the wandering spiritual energy. Fang Yan had limited knowledge and did not feel much, but the little turtle was increasingly astonished. This was because, after the absorption by the Nine Talismans formation yesterday, the vast back garden should have had very little spiritual energy left. However, today the spiritual energy field within the Nine Talismans formation remained exceptionally rich, hardly any less than yesterday.

Quick, stop! The manager Xu is coming

With me and the Divine Cauldron present, what does this amount to? However, first you must endure the three-year pact. Young man, let me tell you, cultivation cannot be rigidly adhered to; diligence is indispensable. Although the spiritual energy here is thin, judging from yesterday's situation, the spiritual energy from the Nine Talismans Energy Field is sufficient for you to absorb. With the Divine Cauldron protecting you, there are no restrictions. A thousand years is too long; we only strive for the present!

They roused the sleepy dog, and the two of them began to clean the yard, followed by breakfast. The servants were aware that Fang Yan had received thirty strokes yesterday, yet he appeared completely unbothered, still lively and energetic. Everyone assumed that the two men from the punishment room had done something to him.

Old Chen ... ... '' Wu Liangpu spat out a large tooth

After finishing the thirty strikes with the *Picture* book, Old Chen was convinced that even if Fang Yan did not die on the spot, he would definitely not survive for more than three days

Moments later, the two men left as if nothing had happened, dragging their wooden staffs. Wu Liang groaned and sighed for a long time, then stood up unsteadily, his round face appearing even larger.

However, a discerning person can see that this is merely for show. Although Wu Liang endured these ten strikes, which appear frightening, they are actually just superficial injuries. With some medication and rest, he will be completely healed in ten days to half a month

"Xu... Xu Guan Shi..." The fat man weakly clung to Xu Guan Shi's thigh: "Please... make a decision for me..."

"For no reason at all, why should I hit you?" Fang Yan glanced at him.

"Whether you believe it or not is up to you." The two burly men, growing impatient with the fat man, grabbed their wooden staffs and were about to leave

Upon hearing this, the fat man turned pale.

The overweight man received another blow to the face, causing blood to stream from his nose.

This grudge will not be avenged; I swear I will not be human! Puh! The fat man spat out a mouthful of blood: "My uncle followed the lord to the border military camp, and there is no one in the Hou residence to stand up for me, allowing the young master to suffer such a great loss!"

The divine cauldron is indeed extraordinary! Fang Yan ran towards his small room while climbing over the wall, secretly feeling pleased.

Wu Liang! What do you mean!" A burly man could not help but adopt a stern expression

... ...

Fang Yan! Yesterday, I was caught off guard and got hit by you. I refuse to accept this!" Wu Liang said, hands on his hips: "If you have the ability, come hit me again. I will compete with you properly!"

Haha, are you afraid now? I knew you, a lowly person, lacked the courage. If you have the ability, come and battle with me for three hundred rounds. Do you dare? Come on, I am itching for a fight, I beg you to come and relieve my itch.

However, the chubby man still felt a bit apprehensive, as it was quite unpleasant to have Fang Yan's meaty palm slap his face. But in order to drag Fang Yan down, the chubby man steeled himself: "Come on! I, the chubby master, will take it all; at most, I will lose a big tooth!"