Chapter 63: Staying at the Foot of the Mountain

“Junior Brother…”
Yun’e finally suppressed the inexplicable thoughts in her heart and sighed softly, “You really don’t plan to go back to the mountain?”
“Yes!”
Duan Xiao nodded seriously, “Senior Sister, I want to travel around the mountain for a while. Perhaps it can help me further improve my ancient martial arts skills!”
Hearing Duan Xiao’s words, Yun’e did not object.
For martial artists, being complacent is not a good thing, but…
How could Yun’e be fooled by Fang Fan’s slightly murderous gaze?
Elder Wu entrusted the War God Hall to Fang Fan, which meant that Fang Fan was the successor of this generation. What if Fang Fan used the power of the War God Hall to eliminate Duan Xiao without anyone knowing?
A trace of worry flashed in Yun’e’s beautiful eyes. She still couldn’t bear to see her sect kill each other.
Seeing that she couldn’t persuade Duan Xiao, she could only helplessly agree to his idea.
"Junior Brother, it's fine for you to stay down the mountain, but let's make it clear first, you have to listen to me."
"Of course! Senior Sister!"
Upon hearing that he could stay, Duan Xiao was overjoyed.
What's the point of staying on the mountain with the old man? He hasn't even experienced this wonderful world yet!
He'll definitely find a chance to replace Fang Fan!
Duan Xiao's parents are from Suzhou, and his family is considered moderately wealthy, but compared to powerful families like the Fang and Yun families, they're nowhere near as well-off.
Therefore, Duan Xiao has always been resentful. Why does Fang Fan get all the good things?
He thought Fang Fan was an orphan, but it turns out he's the eldest son of the Fang family. He thought someone like Fang Fan, lacking talent and mediocre, couldn't possibly become Elder Wu's successor, yet the War God Hall still fell into Fang Fan's hands.
Duan Xiao felt extremely unbalanced, which is why he started using various methods to target Fang Fan.
However, he never expected Fang Chang to appear out of nowhere!
Thinking this, Duan Xiao's gaze fell on Fang Chang.
Fang Fan's bottom line was Fang Chang; Fang Chang was still an obstacle. Since that was the case, he'd find a way to deal with Fang Chang first.
At this moment, Fang Chang hadn't lost his composure despite possessing Qi; he naturally noticed Duan Xiao's gaze.
Trying to attack me?
Fang Chang sneered inwardly.
Perfect. He'd been hoping for a chance to kill Duan Xiao. Since Duan Xiao had other ideas, he'd finish him off after today's events!
Each of them harbored their own thoughts.
Elder Wu observed everything but remained silent, offering no warning to anyone.
The so-called sect gathering was now merely a formality. Several people sat together eating, but all eyes were on Fang Chang.
He seemed to be the star of the meal.
After the meal, Yun'e seemed to want to say something, but Fang Fan didn't give her the chance, taking Fang Chang and leaving directly.
Seeing this scene, Yun'e's beautiful face was filled with complex emotions.
She truly didn't understand why a perfectly good sect gathering had turned into this.
"Senior Sister!"
Duan Xiao stepped forward, speaking with a wronged expression, "Did I cause you trouble?"
For some reason, seeing Duan Xiao's demeanor, Yun'e felt a surge of irritation.
She suppressed her irritation and said calmly, "It's alright. Find an opportunity to apologize to them later. Since you've already eaten, and you have my contact information, just call me if anything happens."
"Master, I'm leaving now!"
With that, Yun'e turned and left without lingering.
Watching Yun'e's graceful figure recede, Duan Xiao's eyes were filled with greed.
He turned to Elder Wu: "Master! I... I want to... I want to marry my senior sister. Please help me."
"Help?"
Elder Wu's tone was full of hidden meaning: "I can't help you with this. Don't you young people value freedom in love? Duan Xiao, if you want to pursue your senior sister, you can try it yourself."
"After all, your senior sister has always doted on you, hasn't she?"
Yes!
Hearing Elder Wu's words, Duan Xiao's eyes lit up.
He figured Yun'e was just angry today; in a couple of days, she'd be back to being the doting senior sister she always was. With a little manipulation, wouldn't he be able to succeed?
Then, their Duan family could become a powerful clan!
And then, using Yun'e, he could get rid of Fang Fan, and inherit his father's War God Temple!
This plan was simply perfect!
Duan Xiao was filled with excitement. If his plan went smoothly, the entire Su City wouldn't be long before it was his!
He needed to go home and discuss it with his parents first!
With that thought, Duan Xiao said to Elder Wu, "Master, I'll be going now. I'll pick you up next time you come down the mountain!"
With that, Duan Xiao didn't give Elder Wu a chance to react, turning and leaving as if afraid that if he left any later, Elder Wu would take him up the mountain with him.
Watching Duan Xiao's departing figure, a smile appeared on Elder Wu's face.
"Duan Xiao... I've already given you enough compensation from the Duan family. The path is yours; it's your own choice. Don't blame me for making you a stepping stone for Fan'er."
"No..."
"Fang Chang's fate has been rewritten. Who knows whose stepping stone Duan Xiao will become? Oh well, after all, Fang Fan and Fang Chang are brothers; they probably won't be enemies."
"You two handle this yourselves. I'm going back to rest!"
Old Wu finished his last sip of tea and got up to leave.
...
The Fang family.
"Xiao Chang?! What happened to this injury?!"
As soon as he returned to the Fang family home, Fang's mother saw the bandage on Fang Chang's hand and was shocked: "How did he get like this after just one trip?!"
Fang's mother was already worried about Fang Chang because of what had happened before, and now seeing him injured again, she was even more anxious.
Fang Fan, standing to the side, looked utterly remorseful. "It's all my fault..."
"It's alright, Mom!"
Before Fang Fan could finish speaking, Fang Chang interjected, "When I went out today, I accidentally punched a telephone pole. It's nothing, just a minor injury, it's all healed."
Fang's mother wasn't stupid. She looked at Fang Fan, then at Fang Chang, and sighed softly, "Xiao Chang, isn't Ku Duo always with you?"
"Remember to call Ku Duo if anything dangerous happens in the future, and... thank you."
Hearing Fang Chang cover for him, Fang Fan felt even more guilty.
He wanted to slap himself.
He actually thought Fang Chang was a bad person? He deserved to die!
"Alright, hurry up and get ready, let's eat!"
"Mom, where's my sister?"
Fang Chang glanced around and, not seeing Fang Yajun, quickly asked to change the subject.
Hearing this, his mother's worried expression deepened: "It's all because of your second sister! Yajun went out of town to resolve it, she should be back soon."
Second sister?
A vibrant and lively image flashed through Fang Chang's mind.
Without thinking much, he nodded: "I know, Mom."
"Come and eat!"