Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld

Chapter 514 - 15: Raising Bandits to Strengthen Oneself (Part 4)

"The Ling Family’s property cannot fall into the hands of the second branch, so I must fight for the position of Patriarch."

"If I don’t fight now, there will be even less chance in the future."

"Big brother." Fang Zheng sighed:

"I’ve heard about Changping and Fairy Luoxian. To be honest... marrying Luoxian is Changping’s fortune."

"Maintaining a good relationship with the second branch is the proper course of action."

If Zhaonan Prefecture boasts a top-tier power, the Pure Yang Palace, with a Martial Sect master and a Daoist Master, is undoubtedly the leader.

Luoxian,

a Daoist skill prodigy among the younger generation of Pure Yang Palace, is not much older than Fang Ping’an, yet she has already touched the threshold of a Great Mage.

She is acclaimed as the most promising person in a hundred years within Pure Yang Palace to break through to Master.

Linghu Changping’s marriage to Luoxian is a significant event in Zhaonan Prefecture, bringing glory to the Ling Family as well.

Even the Fang Mansion in distant Gu’an County sent a generous gift.

"Fang Zheng."

Linghu Mingquan’s expression shifted:

"You may not know, but when Changping was young, he wasn’t well-liked at home. I’m afraid... he might seek revenge."

Hmm?

Fang Zheng raised an eyebrow.

It seems like another story of a concubine’s child overturning fortunes, except Linghu Changping’s turn came by marrying well.

"Isn’t it true that one stroke doesn’t make two ’Ling’s?" he slowly remarked:

"The past is already gone. Changping is ultimately part of the Ling Family. Can he not acknowledge it?"

"Hmm..."

"Big brother!"

Fang Zheng advised:

"The current Changping might not regard the Ling Family highly. Befriending him is beneficial to the Ling Family."

"No!" Linghu Mingquan shook his head:

"Changping is different from ordinary people, vengeful for the slightest grievance. The family is now on tenterhooks."

"Fang Zheng!"

"Consider it a plea. While Changping is still inexperienced, with you holding the fort, the Patriarch’s position won’t fall into an outsider’s hands."

"Why bother!" Fang Zheng sighed lightly:

"Big brother, you’re already at this age. Even if you get the Patriarch’s position, what would it grant you?"

"Peng!"

Linghu Mingquan’s beard trembled as he slapped the table, fuming:

"Fang Zheng, ever since my sister married you, in all these years, have you ever truly helped the Ling Family?"

"You won’t even help with this small matter?"

"..." Fang Zheng was speechless:

"Sit down first, don’t get agitated."

"I’m just stating the facts. Of your three sons, which one is fit to succeed as Patriarch?"

"One must always consider things thoroughly."

"Hmmph!"

Linghu Mingquan snorted coldly:

"If I insist on being Patriarch, and that brat Changping insists on opposing me, whom will you support?"

Brat?

It seems my elder brother-in-law harbors quite the animosity toward his cousin.

We’re all family, why do this?

Fang Zheng instinctively frowned.

"Alas!"

He sighed and said:

"After all, you are Qiuchan’s brother. I will assist as much as I can, but surely things won’t come to this?"

"Hmmph!"

Linghu Mingquan snorted coldly:

"That statement is enough. I am determined to be Patriarch."

"Rest assured!"

His eyes gleamed as he said:

"I won’t mistreat you. Once I become Patriarch, the Thousand-Year Blood Purifying Lotus our father left behind will be yours."

"Hmm?"

Fang Zheng’s eyes narrowed:

"The Thousand-Year Blood Purifying Lotus, said to help one open the Spiritual Aperture, that Treasure Medicine?"

"Correct." Linghu Mingquan smiled:

"Our father obtained this medicine by chance. If we can secure two other Treasure Medicines, there is a great chance of achieving Martial Arts Grandmaster status."

"Of course..."

"Now that father is no longer here, I decide how to handle it."

He had his plans.

Treasure Medicines are rare, but he had no use for it. Not only did Linghu Mingquan not need it, but several future generations did not show outstanding descendants.

The only one with potential was Linghu Changping.

In this case,

it’s better to give it to Fang Zheng.

In his opinion, Linghu Changping was less than an outsider.

Besides, a single Thousand-Year Blood Purifying Lotus is not enough to achieve Martial Sect status; others are still needed.

Fang Zheng pondered.

It seems Linghu Mingquan is determined to take the Patriarch’s position, but unfortunately, his abilities are insufficient to lead.

The Ling Family,

the decline is inevitable!

Enough!

When the time comes, I will help as much as possible; at least the Ling Family raised Qiuchan.

......

Commandery Princess’s Mansion.

Princess Qingyuan, Li Yingxuan, toyed with the jade token in her hand, her expression peculiar, shaking her head lightly.

"Ah Nan Tu, did he claim you killed Lv Hua?"

"Utter nonsense."

Someone snorted coldly:

"For no reason, why would I kill her?"

"Indeed!" Li Yingxuan’s lips curled slightly, smiling:

"You are under my command. Although Lv Hua was arrogant and not very likable, she was still under my command."

"How could there be infighting?"

"Commandery Princess." Ah Nan Tu cupped his hands:

"If it really was Fang Zheng, this person’s strength must be extraordinary. From the situation on the scene, the perpetrator was likely a Great Mage."

"Fang Zheng, with his dual cultivation of magic and martial arts, claims his Martial Dao has no flaws and belittles his own magic abilities. But now it seems his achievements in magic may even surpass martial arts, hiding it deeply."

"Of course,"

"it might not have been him either."

Li Yingxuan pondered.

Few knew that the Profound Flame Hall, operating in Zhaonan Prefecture under the guise of opposing the Imperial Court, was actually her handiwork.

Nurturing bandits to enhance one’s power!

If there were no great thieves or fierce bandits in Zhaonan Prefecture, what excuse would Prince Kang’s Mansion have to remain?

Many understood that after eliminating the Cyan Wolf Gang, the Commandery Princess lost interest in suppressing the remaining bandits.

Little did they know.

The Profound Flame Hall was, from the start, under the Commandery Princess’s control.