Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 390 Under Attack

Zhong Yunxiu found nothing; she couldn't find anyone at all.

Even if you run to the manor owner and ask one of his people to help you.

But the manor lord, Zhao Ziyang, did not stay in the manor any longer. In the end, it was the deputy manor lord, Fang He, who received him.

Fang and his partner agreed readily, speaking with righteous indignation, saying things like, "We must find the murderer! How dare any villain commit such a heinous act within Jingtian Manor!"

But Zhong Yunxiu knew that he was just talking a good game; if he were to actually find the murderer, Fang Chengqi's injuries would probably be healed by then.

She even felt that perhaps the attack on Fang Chengqi was orchestrated by Fang He in secret, an attempt to suppress Jiuqu Academy. The more she thought about it, the more likely this seemed.

Fang He had been targeting her and Jiuquyuan all along, trying to force her to give in and agree to send her daughter away.

Unfortunately, she had no evidence; it was all just talk, and no one believed her.

Even at the very end, the Fang family sent someone over to inquire about Fang Chengqi's injuries.

The Fang family's words, ostensibly an inquiry, were in reality an interrogation, their tone subtly tinged with doubt.

We entrusted our child to you for guidance, and yet he was severely injured on our own turf?!

What are you doing, acting as the head of the academy and a master? All you know is making money, becoming famous, and watching the show?

If it were any other time, if someone dared to speak to her like that, she would have already started a fight with them.

However, this incident was indeed her responsibility, and what they said made sense. Therefore, although Zhong Yunxiu was extremely angry inside, she still had to maintain a smile and explain things to the Fang family.

However, dealing with the Fang family doesn't mean the matter is over... there's something even more important...

“We can find the culprit later…” Zhong Han paused for a moment, “Mother, Fang Chengqi’s injuries this time are quite serious. I estimate he won’t be fully recovered before the boxing match…”

The air fell silent once again.

Zhong Yunxiu lowered her head and remained silent.

This is also the main reason for her troubles.

The boxing match was just a few days away, about to begin, and then this happened...

If they lose this duel, Fang He will probably jump out and cause trouble again. He'll say things like the weak should merge with other schools that can't cultivate outstanding disciples, and he'll loudly promote his elite theories.

But…...

A cold glint flashed across Zhong Yunxiu's face.

The Nine-Bend Courtyard is the only legacy that Brother Tian entrusted to her, and she must protect it well!

Otherwise, how could she possibly live up to...?

call…...

Zhong Yunxiu took a deep breath and raised her head: "Hanhan, there's still room for negotiation regarding the fistfight. Now that you and Xiao Zhong are in charge of the inner area of ​​our Nine-Bend Courtyard, there shouldn't be any major problems."

Besides Fang Chengqi, there are five other people in the outer ring: Yang Wei, Shen Qiuling, and Han Yi. I have investigated carefully, and the opponent we will be facing in this boxing match should be Mingfengyuan.

Even without Fang Chengqi, Mingfeng Academy shouldn't be a match for us.

“Mother…” Zhong Han said softly, then fell silent.

She grew up in Jingtian Manor and had her own friends and sources of information. Mingfeng Academy, although it was considered one of the weakest branches, along with Jiuqu Academy, wasn't particularly strong.

Before Fang Chengqi was injured, the Nine-Bend Academy and the Mingfeng Academy were evenly matched.

But if they can achieve a 40/60 split after losing one person, that would be pretty good...

"Hanhan, it's okay, we can definitely do it." Zhong Yunxiu seemed to have seen through her daughter's worries and smiled.

"No problem, yes, there definitely won't be any problem..."

She muttered something to herself.

"Senior Sister, Headmaster, are you there?" A female disciple knocked on the door.

"?"

Zhong Han was puzzled; who would come over so late at night?

"Yang, Senior Sister Yang Wei asked me to deliver a letter..." She opened the door, and a disciple who was on good terms with Yang Wei stood outside, holding the letter. Why would she ask someone to deliver a letter so late?

"Yes, I received it." Zhong Han was puzzled, but still took the letter.

She closed the door, turned around, and handed the letter to Zhong Yunxiu: "She said it was sent by Yang Wei."

The bright yellow candlelight flickered, falling perfectly on the pale yellow letter paper and illuminating the few lines of text on it.

As Zhong Yunxiu watched, her face turned ashen, and she stood motionless in place.

"Mother, what's wrong?" Zhong Han asked, puzzled.

Immediately after reading the letter, her expression changed drastically, revealing shock, anger, and despair. A complex array of emotions swirled and shifted across her face, defying easy description.

......

......

Where is Senior Sister Zhong Han?

Han Yi returned to Jiuqu Courtyard, searched around but couldn't find anyone, so he pulled Sun Zheng over.

"Senior Sister? Isn't she over there..." Sun Zheng pointed to Zhong Han's usual spot. "Huh? Where is Senior Sister Zhong Han?"

Han Yi was speechless. This guy, he seemed so diligent, but it turns out he's just slacking off, not paying attention to anything. He doesn't even know if the senior sister and the head of the academy are here?

"Wait a minute, it seems like my senior sister didn't come today?" Sun Zheng thought for a long time before giving an answer.

"Didn't they come?" Han Yi frowned. What time is it?

With the boxing match about to begin, he figured that Fang Chengqi's matter should be almost finished, so he came to find the head of the academy.

“Yes, I haven’t seen him much these past few days. He comes and goes.” Sun Zheng nodded.

"I see..." Han Yi said thoughtfully. "If anyone has any questions, don't forget to come and ask me." At this moment, a gentle female voice rang out.

The crowd in the square all looked over.

Suddenly, Zhong Han appeared on the high platform at the front of the square.

Seeing that everyone was looking over, she forced a smile and said, "The boxing match is about to start, so let's make the most of the time we have and work harder."

Her voice was soft, completely unlike her usual firm tone.

Everyone could see that she wasn't in a good mood, had little desire to lecture, and no one asked her any questions.

Zhong Han appeared to be sitting upright, as if checking everyone's cultivation progress, but in reality, his eyes were wandering and his attention was not on the courtyard at all.

She was well aware of the immense importance of the rankings in this boxing match, as it could potentially influence the future development of the Nine Bends Academy.

However, she also knew that it was virtually impossible for her to compete for a ranking in this boxing match.

It's one thing if Fang Chengqi is injured, but losing one of Fang Chengqi reduces the chances of defeating Mingfeng Academy, but it's not impossible.

But if Yang Wei and Fang Chengqi, two geniuses from the inner academy, are unable to participate in the fistfight, then there will be a big problem.

Inside the Nine-Bend Courtyard, there are only eight people qualified to participate in the boxing match.