Chapter 8, Draw him.

Before Fang Chi revealed his extraordinary talent in cultivation, the master of the Fang family had no opportunity to meet such lofty Qi Refinement practitioners. However, after Fang Chi showcased his innate abilities, these esteemed Qi Refinement practitioners treated him with utmost courtesy, and none dared to show off their authority in front of him

Then I would like to know, can these crossbow bolts kill you

Do not hurt my son

Everyone in the hall was taken aback, and at that moment, Fangcun suddenly shouted: "Xiao Qingliu!"

The small one is ! ''

Even Old Master Fang trembled as he advised: "Mortal means cannot harm a Qi Refining practitioner..."

Cao Chang, with his trembling face full of fat, simply widened his eyes, staring at those sharp crossbow tips

Fang Cun spoke more slowly, looking at Cao Chang with a smile, and said: "Cousin, you have made something of yourself; you are no longer the poor youth you once were"

This heartfelt behavior is nothing more than a reflection of the fact that their family is the only one in Liuhu, with no other relatives or friends, and they wish to take care of each other to foster good relations. Little did they expect that now, just after the passing of their eldest, they would suddenly reveal such a countenance.

Just when everyone was feeling astonished, they suddenly saw Xiao Qingliu bounce over and slap Cao Chang right on the face

Give ... ... give them, what do you want to do, cough cough, I can no longer manage this ... ...

Cousin was struck across the face, leaving him completely stunned on the spot, with a clear handprint visible on his face

Bullying... where does this come from? My family... has always... towards your family

Xiao Qingliu finally stopped, rubbing her hands and muttering: "A Qi Refining Master is indeed a Qi Refining Master, my hands are already hurting!"

Although they all knew in their hearts that the little immortal master of the Fang family was no more, and that the Fang family no longer had a powerful backing, the fact remained that Fang Chi had only recently passed away, and his influence still lingered. Upon seeing the second young master of the Fang family truly enraged, they instinctively felt a moment of surprise.

The master of the Fang family called out repeatedly, occasionally coughing violently

Fangcun's face was expressionless, and he said: "Hit him!"

Who said it must be given?

He suddenly rolled his eyes and collapsed to the ground, convulsing.

In the end, it was indeed the aunt who felt deep sympathy, crying loudly as she went up to embrace her cousin, shielding him.

What?

A slender, monkey-like youth with a mischievous expression rushed into the hall

Even though one possesses certain skills, if these crossbow bolts were to suddenly be unleashed all at once

However, after Xiao Qingliu slapped Cao Chang, she turned to glance at Fangcun, only to see the second young master engrossed in his tea, not indicating for her to stop. She then chuckled and delivered another slap, followed by yet another. Noticing that Cao Chang instinctively raised his head as if to dodge, he simply jumped up to retaliate, resembling a monkey, delivering slaps left and right, creating a series of loud sounds.

Xiao Qingliu smiled and said: "Alright!"

You ... ... you ... ... you dare ... ...

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The master of the Fang family, upon seeing that malevolent aura, was so frightened that he nearly fainted, completely leaning in front of Fang Cun, wanting to shield him.

Fangcun smiled and said, "I can quite understand their family. In the past, they borrowed a house from us and took some land, but they did not feel satisfied because the house we live in is better than theirs, and we have more land than they do. Therefore, they only harbor resentment, feeling that what we provided them was not enough or not good enough. Although our family has taken care of them, and this cousin was even sent to the celestial academy by us, they only feel uncomfortable being looked after by us. Every time they come to our house to ask for something, they have to put on a smiling face and say nice things. We painstakingly help them with their matters, yet they feel that they have been greatly wronged!"

With a crisp sound, it was extremely clear

Even if Cao Chang is not well-off, he is still a scholar in the academy. Now that your elder brother is deceased, if you were to harm him...

What are you all trying to do

The surrounding shopkeepers, one by one, fell silent, quietly avoiding the gaze of Fangcun.

Fangcun coldly looked at them and said: "It is said that Qi Refiners are invulnerable, impervious to swords and spears..."

The surrounding crossbow is held straight, under the candlelight, the deep blue stars are scattered, and the cold light is about to seep onto the cheeks

swish swish swish

Seeing that Old Master Fang was so frightened, Mother and Uncle felt an indescribable sense of relief in their hearts. They pretended to scold him and then said to Old Master Fang, "Brother-in-law, why can't we speak nicely when everything is fine? Times are different now; the Fang family no longer has any Qi Refiners. In the future, among our relatives, we will have to rely on my son Chang to make a living. I think that land deed..."

Amidst the countless interwoven gazes, my cousin Cao Chang, with his face full of flesh, trembled incessantly. His cheeks were already swollen and covered with blood marks, and anyone could see the uncontrollable fury simmering in his eyes. Large beads of sweat rolled down like a torrent, as if a volcano were accumulating, intertwining, and on the verge of eruption, fixated intently on the small figure of Qing Liu, who stood before him with her arms crossed.

One of the aunts murmured softly: "Why be polite to them? The Fang family has always relied on that elder brother to bully others. Now that the elder brother is dead, let's see who will protect you. Hmph, at the funeral outside, no one is eating, yet they still want to flaunt their former power?"

Upon hearing this, Master Fang was startled and quickly jumped up, grabbing Fang Cun's sleeve and pleading earnestly: "My son, do not argue with them, just give them what they want and send them away. Your brother is already gone, and I am counting on you to support me in my old age. Why provoke them? If you want money to spend, we still have some at home; just go to the storeroom and take what you need. Please, do not get into a quarrel with your cousin..."

The entire family of his maternal uncle suddenly looked at him in astonishment

After all, thirty years on the east bank of the river, thirty years on the west bank of the river

Thus

Indeed, the family of the maternal uncle, upon hearing Fangcun's words laced with humor, found themselves increasingly dazed; there was a subtle feeling as if the words had struck a chord deep within. They were on the verge of applauding in approval when they suddenly realized that this young man was actually mocking his own family.

The crossbow tip glimmered under the candlelight, shining brightly, cold as the biting snow

Is it true

Fangcun slowly stood up, frowning and said: "They have taken all the business, how am I supposed to cover my expenses?"

Cao Changye also reacted, involuntarily recalling the past. He had already been in the academy for two years and had learned both techniques and spiritual energy. Logically, he should have distanced himself from ordinary people. However, every time this cousin of his made a grim face, he still instinctively felt fear. But now it was different; the head of the Fang family was no longer around, and he himself possessed cultivation.

Therefore, it can be said that this nephew of mine is the first to reveal the fierce might of a Qi Refining Warrior to him

The sound of "pa" is extremely loud and crisp.

Even at this moment, the inner hall had fallen into a profound silence. All the shopkeepers and minor proprietors were watching in hushed awe, none daring to utter a word. Yet, in their hearts, there was a genuine tremor... Who had not heard of the methods of the Qi Refiners? Who had ever seen someone bold enough to aim a crossbow at a Qi Refiner with a fierce slave in the middle? This was truly something unprecedented...

It is different now

Your elder brother has died, I wonder if you can still stand tall!

Master Fang, upon hearing these words, was already taken aback, his expression uncertain whether to cry or to laugh

Meanwhile, Xiao Qingliu looked at him with a cheerful smile, as if she were not afraid at all

Everyone in the hall fell silent, staring in a daze at Cao Chang, who was being pointed at by the crossbow.

The maternal uncle was the first to scold: "You little brat, how dare you be disrespectful to your elders"

Father, do you not find it strange how your maternal uncle's family conducts their affairs

Aunt pushed cousin Cao Chang with resentment, looking at Fang Cun with a hint of grievance

The cold light shimmers, and even a blue gleam flashes by. Is this poisoned?

Cousin finally could not hold back any longer, and his anger completely shattered his reason

Fangcun tilted his head slightly and smiled as he said, "I do not believe it!"

The various shopkeepers in this hall now seem to have sewn their mouths shut, silently watching everything unfold, with not a single one daring to speak up or offer advice. Their expressions are somewhat sorrowful, some are contemplative, and others indifferent. It appears that the Fang family has truly changed. If even the business of the Twelve Linked Docks can be so easily taken away, then what about the other businesses inside and outside the city

Do not hit my son

The noisy uncle and his wife, along with the cousin who was about to get physical, were startled by the commotion, and all the shopkeepers in the hall shuddered as well

Whether it is the maternal uncle or the aunt, or the various shopkeepers in this hall, they are all so shocked that they are frozen in place. This young servant is indeed too bold; he is clearly just an ordinary person, yet where does he find the courage to actually strike that little Qi-refining cultivator?

At this moment, Fangcun had already furrowed his brows tightly and suddenly slammed the teacup in his hand heavily onto the ground

Fangcun stood in the center of the arena, slightly tilting his head, coldly gazing at his cousin Cao Chang, his face unable to conceal a sense of disdain and disgust

My cousin entered the academy, learned some skills, and has truly become successful, constantly claiming he wants to teach me a lesson

He exuded a menacing aura, and with a swift motion, he was about to reach out towards Fangcun...

He did not know how many times his stomach had churned before he finally managed to stammer out a word of encouragement.

As long as one cannot win, one will fall to the ground and have a seizure.

... ...

They surrounded the three members of the maternal uncle's family tightly in the center

He looked at his maternal uncle's family of three, especially at the fierce-looking cousin, and sneered: "With the elder brother gone, the situation is no longer the same. Previously, we had a little immortal master supporting us, but now we are without him. On the other hand, they have gained a little Qi-refining practitioner. From now on, they can stand tall and no longer need to bow to others or flatter them. That grand mansion and good business, won't it naturally fall to them? The grievances we suffered in your courtyard before, won't we have the chance to take our revenge now?"

Hehe, Chang'er, do not frighten your uncle!

Moreover, does Young Master Fang Er truly dare to unleash these fierce crossbows

Old Master Fang listened to Fang Cun's words, his beard trembling slightly, unsure of how to respond.

The Qi Refinement practitioners are those who cultivate their innate Qi to become increasingly powerful, exerting a tremendous pressure on ordinary people. Lord Fang, due to the tragic death of his eldest son, was already in a state of deep sorrow and mental fatigue. How could he withstand such oppressive Qi? His face had turned as pale as paper, and had it not been for his frequent encounters with prominent figures and his decent Qi cultivation, he would have fainted by now

At this moment, a series of rapid footsteps echoed from outside the hall, as more than a dozen guards dressed in tight-fitting attire, exuding a fierce aura, surged into the main hall, each holding a gleaming leather crossbow, their strings taut.

What a little rascal, you used to be so arrogant, but now you are not the same as before, do you still dare to be so arrogant...

What puzzled Elder Fang the most was that, from their attitude, it seemed as if they regarded their own family as an enemy

Old Master Fang was both angry and anxious, unable to articulate even a coherent sentence

He truly does not understand the relationship with the books. This younger brother from his wife's family, who is also a cousin from the paternal side, came to Liuhu City seeking refuge with his family after a flood devastated their hometown. The Fang family provided them with housing and land, ensuring they lived without worry for food and clothing. Later, the children from his family wished to enter the Immortal Academy for cultivation, but their innate talent was insufficient. This was something he concealed from the eldest in the family, secretly sending a valuable gift to the master at the academy to secure a place for them. Fearing that his family would not have enough money to support him, he even gave a one-tenth share of the Twelve Linked Forts... ensuring they lived without worry for food and clothing. Later, the children from his family wished to enter the Immortal Academy for cultivation, but their innate talent was insufficient. This was something he concealed from the eldest in the family, secretly sending a valuable gift to the master at the academy to secure a place for them. Fearing that his family would not have enough money to support him, he even gave a one-tenth share of the Twelve Linked Forts...

If someone were to become angry

The hall was silent, and all the shopkeepers and young masters stared wide-eyed, unable to believe the scene before them. This was a student of the prestigious academy, a cultivator of the arts, ... a being of high status throughout the entire Liuhu City. Yet, you actually allowed a servant to publicly slap him in the face. No one cared whether the servant's hand hurt; they were only concerned about whether the cultivator would be enraged and whether his life was in danger.

Faced with such ferocity and dominance, Old Master Fang was so shocked that he could not utter a word

Staring at the crossbow that was almost pressed against their faces, the three members of the maternal uncle's family were completely stunned, their thighs instinctively feeling a bit weak

The maternal uncle and aunt had never encountered such a scene in their lives, being threatened by the crossbow, feeling as if they could be shot in the face at any moment. At that moment, he was so frightened that he lost his composure and didn't even dare to speak... He could only watch helplessly as his own son, feeling that every year they spent a fortune to support this son in learning the skills of a Qi Refiner, surely he would not be afraid of these now.

... ...

The eldest son of the Cao family is known for his skill in resorting to violence at the slightest disagreement

My uncle exerted a great deal of effort before he was able to utter a complete sentence, his legs now trembling like sifted flour

Fang Cun turned around and supported the old master Fang, with a smile that was neither a smile nor a frown. His gaze swept over his maternal uncle's family, then passed over the various shopkeepers in the inner hall, and said: "In the past, when this cousin came to our house and wanted something, he would only dare to cry and fuss to his parents. If he didn't get what he wanted immediately, he would throw himself on the ground and have a fit. You two elders, in order to appease him, ended up snatching quite a few things from me to give to him. Now he is doing well, his courage has grown, and he dares to demand things forcefully, looking all proud and self-satisfied, as if he has achieved something!"

Inch ... ... inch, do not act impulsively ... ...

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