Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1262 - 559: Dummy_2

The counterfeit Forest Snake Gang Leader pumped his fist in excitement, yet Fang Yu merely grinned and called out to the man's retreating back.

"One more thing. Does your gang handle any slave trading, or do you know someone named Hui Yao?"

A blank expression crossed the fake Forest Snake Gang Leader's face as he shook his head faintly.

"The Forest Snake Gang primarily trades in medicinal herbs. We touch on a few other ventures too, but slave dealing isn't part of our operations. I've never heard of this Hui Yao person either. That old man might have some intel though."

Fang Yu rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"Then mobilize the Forest Snake Gang's network to dig up info for me on that. I'll return to the inn tonight, but tomorrow I'll visit the Forest Snake Gang once more, stick around for a bit, and assist you in resolving your issue."

"Thank you so much, my lord! I can't repay your kindness. Name your desire, and if the Forest Snake Gang possesses it, it'll all be yours!"

Check out that attitude! What perfect awareness!

Feeling upbeat, Fang Yu dismissed him with a wave, then wandered the expansive Forest Snake Gang courtyard as if surveying his personal domain.

Nice, very nice. From this point forward, this gang essentially belongs under my banner.

Ding Hui still underestimates me!

Am I not managing this brilliantly!

Fang Yu hummed contentedly to himself.

All the famed gang secret arts, every gang warehouse treasure—Fang Yu intended to raid them thoroughly in one go.

That would wait until tomorrow though.

Gang Martial Arts and the like, Fang Yu could grasp those easily.

Yet the valuable items hidden in the gang storerooms might escape his notice. He needed Ding Hui's help to scour everything meticulously and claim every worthwhile item without oversight.

Until the fake Gang Leader's deception unravels, he remains the legitimate Gang Leader. Backed by his authority, the whole Forest Snake Gang falls squarely into Fang Yu's grasp. He could seize whatever he desired and command the gang members to fulfill any task.

Viewing it this way, Fang Yu realized his action tonight was truly a masterstroke.

The sole effort required was eliminating the real Gang Leader lurking in the shadows for the fake one.

"Who's there!"

Suddenly, the guards detected Fang Yu.

With one swift bound, his form blurred away from view at blinding speed.

"Tomorrow I'll fetch Ding Hui and let her grab anything she fancies, inspect whatever catches her eye, claim all she desires! Give her a thrill too!"

Musing as he went, Fang Yu made his way back to the inn.

For now, the fake Gang Leader hadn't fully stabilized matters. Come tomorrow, when Fang Yu arrived officially, the entire Forest Snake Gang would heed his every command.

…

Fang Yu remained unaware that after his departure, the fake Forest Snake Gang Leader entered a chamber occupied by a woman.

"Madam…"

The fake Gang Leader eased the door open and murmured softly.

He never imagined that late into the night, the woman inside was still awake—in truth, she hadn't enjoyed proper rest for countless days and nights.

All due to the fact that for years now, the spot beside her in bed stayed utterly vacant.

Lonely in an empty chamber for so long—how could she sleep deeply?

Tonight proved no different.

She simply hadn't anticipated that the man she longed for ceaselessly, who had grown abruptly distant and aloof, would show up at her door without warning—and at such a late hour no less.

Resentment colored the Gang Leader’s wife’s voice as she spoke.

"It’s so late. What do you want with me?"

What the Gang Leader’s wife never foresaw was that this time, the man filling her thoughts pushed the door wide and stepped inside!

…

The following day.

"Gang Leader!"

"Gang Leader!"

"Lord Gang Leader!"

As always, Forest Snake Gang members greeted their Gang Leader, only to gape in shock moments later.

For the Gang Leader had his arm draped around the Gang Leader’s wife as they emerged together for the gang’s routine morning gathering.

This sight hadn't graced them in years.

The Gang Leader hadn't shared quarters with his wife in ages, and the reason eluded everyone.

Some whispers claimed the Gang Leader had indulged in brothels, contracted a shameful disease, enraging the Madam who then barred him from her room.

Others murmured the Madam's barrenness had incensed the Gang Leader, chilling their bond ever since.

The Gang Leader and his wife hadn’t shared intimacy for ages. Their sudden clingy display today, sticking so tightly together, truly stunned everyone present.

"My wife and I have resolved our misunderstandings. From now on, seeing Madam is just like seeing me. Got it!"

The Gang Leader issued his decree. All the subordinates exchanged glances, then lowered their heads and chorused their reply.

"Yes!"

As the Gang Leader’s wife sensed her husband’s endless affection and bashfully pressed her face into his chest, he spoke once more.

"Oh right, an honored guest is coming today. You lot, head to the front gate and wait. Don’t neglect him at all. Report to me the moment he shows up! No slacking!"

"Yes!"

Having grasped the honored guest’s basic looks and traits, the underlings received the order and departed.

Yet Fang Yu didn’t show up on schedule.

This was because an incident struck last night.

…

Last night.

Fang Yu returned to the inn carrying great news and buoyant spirits…

He spotted figures.

Foolish Underworld members!

Menace instantly filled his eyes.

In nearly the same breath, Fang Yu vaulted through the window and charged into the room!

The Foolish Underworld men stationed at the door and close by hadn’t even reacted when Fang Yu crashed down heavily, materializing inside the chamber.

Empty.

His eyes darted swiftly across the room, yet no trace of Ding Hui appeared!

Foolish Underworld, Ding Hui, inn…

A bone-chilling cold and an unspeakable surge of fury erupted wildly in his mind.

Regret, despair, agony all flickered through his heart, but the fiercest, most overpowering feeling was rage.

Utter fury sparked total insanity!

In that fleeting moment, visions of slaughter exploded in his thoughts.

Frenzied killing, unleashing boundless Evil Qi!

Evil Qi piercing the heavens, potent enough to summon a Great Demon capable of obliterating Thunder City!

If Ding Hui had truly fallen to disaster…

He’d ensure every person in Thunder City joined her in death!!

"M-My lord!"

While these deranged notions raced through Fang Yu’s head, a panicked shout abruptly came from beyond the door.

Swish!

Fang Yu’s gaze, frigid beyond measure, had already locked on.

That one stare made the Foolish Underworld squad member sense an unseen glacial dagger slicing through his throat; he gaped in horror, eyes bulging, thoughts blanking out instantly.

"Where is Ding Hui!"

Only as that raspy demand echoed did the squad member jolt back to awareness.

Terror seized him.

Such a horrifying Martial Artist—he’d never witnessed the like!

A single glance left him feeling he’d already perished once!

Instinctively, he clawed at his neck; somehow he’d already slumped to the ground, body quaking uncontrollably.

"M-My lord, please don’t kill me! Lord Ding Hui—Lord Ding Hui was invited by our Captain for treatment. She left willingly with him and even wrote a letter for you, my lord! It’s on the bed!"

A letter?

Fang Yu’s eyes flicked to the bed. He strode over, yanked back the quilt, and indeed spotted a letter underneath.

Fang Yu’s brow creased, though the boiling turmoil deep in his chest subsided slightly.

He unfolded the letter.

"Diao Deyi, do you still remember the last time you lost control during demonization?"

"Back then I could only watch with my eyes wide open. I was agitated, but powerless."

"You, fully demonized, were a stranger to me, no different from those out-of-control Demon Martial Artists."

"Like a beast, powerful and wild."

"At the time I didn’t realize I was about to lose you. Only when I recalled that day over and over, day and night, feeling a deep lingering fear, did I finally understand what I had almost lost."

"I’m really glad that on that day, over on Blue Star, there was someone like her who could pull you back onto the right track, even if she paid with her Life for it... What I mean is, if I could, how much I wish that on that day, I had been the one to pull you back!"

"And now, this path seems to have a new direction."

"That patient provided by Song Zhenrong of the Foolish Underworld, his condition is just like the physical reaction after a Demon Martial Artist loses control. This is very interesting. I plan to go see with my own eyes how that person’s body is changing and study it in depth."

"If things go well, maybe... next time, when you lose control, it’ll be me who saves you!"

Fang Yu scanned the letter twice.

Then, he slipped it into his bosom.

"Idiot."