Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 564 In the Midst of Change

"We can't worry about that now," Fang He said coldly. "We're about to leave anyway, so let's be quick and discreet. Tonight, I'll personally lead the team to capture them one by one and take them all away!"

He can't worry about that now; time waits for no one.

Fang Jiulian's ruthlessness and cruelty left him disheartened.

The government troops were constantly conducting clandestine investigations, keeping a watchful eye on the situation, and were extremely aggressive, putting immense pressure on the government.

If he doesn't leave now, he's afraid he won't be able to leave at all.

"Okay, I'll go and prepare right away." Zhang An had no choice but to nod.

He has already packed his belongings and will retreat as soon as Fang and his men send word that they have captured the people.

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Qiyun Mountain, the Inspector's Office.

Two stone lion sculptures stand in front of the mansion, majestic in appearance and imposing in form. Two vermilion gates and a tall wall block most of the surrounding view.

The mansion was located near the end of the street, and it was almost noon. The sun was scorching, and there were few pedestrians around; it was deserted.

Swish!

A white figure stepped into the indentation in the wall and rushed rapidly toward the largest main building in the center of the Inspector's Mansion.

"Who?"

Han Yi was reading a book when he suddenly sensed something. His eyes flashed like lightning, and he channeled his energy.

Just as he was about to make a move, his body suddenly relaxed.

"Why are you here?" "Trouble has struck, I'm in trouble!" A white figure suddenly appeared; it was **.

"What?" Han Yi frowned. "Didn't we say that we could communicate with each other via carrier pigeons?"

"It's too late, that would be too slow." He explained briefly, "Fang and his dog are desperate, they're constantly making arrests in the city in secret. If I hadn't been keeping an eye on them, I really wouldn't have noticed."

He took away people related to Fang Shouming's disappearance; don't tell me this has nothing to do with you.

"..."

Han Yi remained silent for a moment.

"He really dares?"

"What is there to be afraid of?" he retorted. "Regarding the saltpeter explosives, the government troops have no evidence and cannot take him down. On the contrary, it makes him appear extremely innocent, and no one dares to touch him."

“Evidence…” Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly. “If there are no mistakes, there should still be enough time…” He looked out the window and muttered to himself.

The sunlight was intense, and the blinding sun hung on the horizon, like an all-seeing god.

"What do you mean?" ** frowned. "If you don't go to my house to hide now, no matter how capable Fang He is, he shouldn't dare to go directly to my house to cause trouble."

He rushed over in a hurry, not to engage in any cryptic exchanges with Han Yi.

"I mean, the government troops have been keeping a close watch on Fang He, but they didn't have any evidence. But now, if the evidence is conclusive, what do you think the government troops will do..." Han Yi said calmly.

"You mean..." **She seemed to have thought of something.

"Whether it's the government troops or Fang Jiulian's newly established elite battle battalion, they are all under the command of General Kou Hu. Fang He does indeed have a special status in Huayang City, and because of his strength, everyone is still on good terms on the surface, and no one has broken off relations. However, if Kou Hu gives the order to take action, I believe that no matter who it is, they will have to take down Fang He."

"So I gave the General an excuse, the best opportunity to make a move," Han Yi explained.

After he deciphered the ledger, he made several copies and distributed them not only in Huayang City but also in the prefecture where Kou Hu was located.

This is why, recently, Qu Qiao and Zhu Haishan, the two hall masters under him at Qiyun Mountain, have been out and about and cannot be found.

The saltpeter explosion in Huayang City was neither a major nor a minor incident.

After all, the matter was unsuccessful, and there was no crucial evidence to prevent them from taking action.

If anyone within the government forces wants to protect Fang He, they can simply let it go.

If Fang He can just go out and hide for a while to avoid the storm, and once the rumors die down, people's attention will be drawn to other hot topics.

So, if no conclusive evidence is found, Fang He can simply return and resume his role as deputy head of the manor.

What Han Yi is doing now is trying to make this matter bigger.

As long as the saltpeter explosion case is linked to the newly promulgated autumn killing policy, it can be characterized as an attempt to undermine the government's military reforms.

If we then present the evidence that Fang and Que were indeed involved, then we won't have to worry about who will solve this problem.

……………

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boom!

Boom! !

At the entrance to Fang He's mansion, several soldiers clad in black leather armor pounded on the sturdy gate, causing it to shake violently but failing to break down. Suddenly, a cold voice rang out.

"Get out of the way! Let me handle this!"

A general clad in dark red armor and wearing a black visor leaped from his horse.

He stretched out his hand, and his entire right arm suddenly swelled several times larger, slamming his palm into the door.

Bang!

The gate was instantly shattered into pieces, bursting open.

The general waved his hand, and a tidal wave of black soldiers surged in from behind him.

This is Huang Ye, who, like Fang Jiulian, is also a general under Kou Hu.

"Everyone, put your hands on your heads and squat down. Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"

Huang Ye spurred his horse into the Fang residence, his voice booming like a great bell, echoing throughout the courtyard. The Fang residence was enormous, with dozens of courtyards and interconnected corridors. At that moment, hundreds of servants were fleeing in panic, shouting in terror.

Where is your husband?

Huang Ye drew his spear, pointed the tip at Zhang An, the head steward of the Fang family, and asked in a stern voice.

“I…I…”

Zhang An's face was deathly pale, and he couldn't say a word.

He underestimated Fang He's ruthlessness. He thought that selling off those properties at a low price and giving up most of his family business was already Fang He's limit.

He never expected that Fang He would leave without a word, without even saying goodbye.

Now that things have come to this, Zhang An finally understands that he has been abandoned and used as a live target to draw fire.

His decades of unwavering loyalty resulted in this tragic outcome…

"The general is asking you a question, why are you stuttering?" Huang Ye's confidant was furious when he saw Zhang An stammering and unable to speak for a long time. He stepped forward and kicked Zhang An, causing him to kneel on the ground.

“I…I don’t know anything…” Zhang An’s eyes revealed sorrow, his physical pain was nothing compared to his inner suffering.

"What, Fang He ran away?" Huang Ye frowned.

"Maybe... He didn't tell me anything..." Zhang An said with a bitter smile and a desolate voice.

He is now more heartbroken than ever, feeling that there is no meaning in living.

"Run?" Huang Ye sneered. "That old bastard Fang He is quick-witted, but can he run forever? He can't escape Huayang City!"

"Take everyone from the Fang family away! Search every room thoroughly, and don't let a single thing escape!" Huang Ye shouted from his warhorse.

"Look!" Immediately, a large number of soldiers began to search high and low, turning chests and cabinets upside down and digging three feet into the ground.

At this time, with the Fang residence under investigation, spies from various forces were approaching on the surrounding streets, trying to find out what was going on.

Unfortunately, Huang Ye had served in the military for many years and had never made a single mistake in his military operations.

The nearby streets were already heavily guarded by numerous soldiers, leaving no gaps. Even the rooftops of several adjacent buildings were heavily guarded by skilled military personnel.

Regardless, the news of Fang He's incident spread like wildfire, quickly attracting the attention of all forces.

The whole city was in an uproar, with much discussion.

Huayang City, West Gate.

“Sir, we are legitimate merchants. We arrived safely, so why can’t we go back?” Dong Qi, dressed in merchant’s attire, continued to negotiate with the guards at the city gate. “You are allowed in, but not out. That’s the rule.” The captain of the leading soldiers spoke coldly, slapping the silver that Dong Qi handed over to the ground.

“But we have all the documents, and you’ve inspected the goods; there are no problems. Who will be responsible if this delays our delivery?” Dong Qi suppressed his anger, bowed, picked up the silver, and said with a forced smile.

She could easily slap dozens of these kinds of trash to death, yet now she's pretending to be friendly with them...

This is intolerable, but not relentless...

"We said no, and that means no. What does it have to do with us if you mess things up?" the sergeant captain sneered. "Why did you have to leave the city at such a sensitive time? Tell me, are you spies?"

clang!

Immediately, seven or eight soldiers slowly drew their swords and surrounded them. "Let's go back first and leave when they let us through..." Fang He's voice rang out from inside the carriage.

However, his tone was tired and weary, as if he hadn't rested for a long time.

“…Fine!” Dong Qi glared at the soldiers resentfully, then led his men away.

The caravan consisted of four carriages and about a dozen people including the drivers. Each person was dressed like a guard or a traveling merchant, and the whole caravan looked like a merchant caravan on a long journey.

"Master, what do we do now? The east and west gates are in the same situation, and I estimate that the remaining two gates have also been sealed off by the government troops." Dong Qi walked quickly to the front of the carriage and asked in a low voice.

"..."

Inside the carriage, Fang He remained silent, looking exhausted.

His original plan was to capture those suspicious individuals and then quickly leave.

Unexpectedly, the moment he made a move, the imperial guards seemed to receive a message and began to act.

Although he received the news immediately thanks to his extensive network of contacts, he decisively abandoned the attempt to capture the person and led his core disciples and a large amount of gold coins to prepare to leave.

But it's still a step too late.

All roads leading out of the city were blocked by the government troops; entry was permitted, but exit was not.

The city gates are sealed off. If he forces his way through, he can get out, but if he makes the first move and kills the soldiers, he will be considered a wanted criminal on the run.

He doesn't want to do that.

He wanted to leave secretly and discreetly, and then return to rebuild his business once things calmed down.

Besides, he might be able to force his way out, but how many of his disciples could actually do that?

Dong Qi is one, but what about the others?