Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1370 - 612: Two People_2

"Drive!"

With a snap of the coachman’s whip, the carriage lurched forward, rapidly vanishing from everyone’s view.

"Such an honor! Truly an honor! The An family, one of the Ten Major Families, has personally graced us with a visit. It appears the fortunes of our Forest Snake Gang are indeed on the rise!"

The moment the An family departed, Fa Hongwen could hardly contain his surging excitement.

In recent days, Fa Hongwen’s life had been unfolding far too smoothly, with a steady ascent that bordered on excessive arrogance.

Fang Yu paid him no mind, as long as his subordinate didn't suddenly decide to discuss gang management with him.

Fang Yu was known for his detached approach to leadership. Even when he managed the demon subordinates in Tianyuan Town, he had delegated all operational and management duties to Che Linfang.

After the upheaval in Tianyuan Town, Fang Yu remained uncertain if that individual had survived.

If Che Linfang had indeed survived, they ought to have attained some notable position, perhaps even becoming the demon tail or body referenced.

Despite Che Linfang being a demon, Fang Yu honestly held a favorable impression of her after their time together.

However, their paths were ultimately divergent. Should they cross again, it might be a matter of drawn swords, making it preferable not to meet at all.

Fang Yu and the Green Demon shared a mutual understanding, but with other demons, no such sentiment or connection existed.

Even if Fang Yu wished to avoid conflict, other demons would likely seek to eliminate him as a traitor, an internal threat to their kind.

Lightly tapping his cheeks twice, Fang Yu cleared his mind, refocusing on his immediate objective.

Undoubtedly, this objective involved the map currently in his possession!

He would utilize the map to hunt down all the demons lurking within Thunder City!

With this thought, the corners of Fang Yu’s mouth curved upward slightly as he strode out purposefully.

"Mr. Diao? Are you also heading out?"

Fa Hongwen inquired, a hint of confusion in his voice.

"Yes, I have some matters to attend to outside,"

Fang Yu replied, offering only his retreating back to Fa Hongwen.

However, before Fang Yu could venture far from the Forest Snake Gang’s entrance, two individuals approached.

One of them peered at an image held in hand, a look of bewilderment crossing their face as they shifted their gaze between the picture and the approaching Fang Yu.

The other individual, already displaying palpable excitement, advanced rapidly toward Fang Yu.

Fang Yu’s heart gave a sudden jolt.

Could this be someone from the Foolish Underworld, tracking me down with a wanted poster?

[Yu Ji: 4000/4000.]

[Lu Qiaochun: 5000/5000.]

After meticulously observing the health bars of these two individuals, Fang Yu had an abrupt realization.

Wait!

This doesn't seem right!

The likeness on that wanted notice from the Foolish Underworld was incredibly inaccurate; how could anyone possibly recognize me?

An artifact! The Foolish Underworld must have employed some powerful artifact to pinpoint my location!

Fang Yu’s gaze immediately turned icy, his killing intent suppressed but poised to strike.

The instant these two showed any sign of recognition, he would act without hesitation!

"Mr. Diao, if I am not mistaken, you are indeed Diao Deyi, the Mr. Diao, correct?"

The woman, identified as Lu Qiaochun, halted directly in front of Fang Yu, her voice laced with palpable excitement.

Fang Yu felt a wave of surprise.

This demeanor… it doesn't seem like they're here to cause trouble?

Fang Yu hesitated as the man, Yu Ji, glanced once more at the image and then at Fang Yu, remarking, "It… appears to match?"

No, what exactly is the image you possess?

And more importantly, why are you looking for me?

Two martial artists, each boasting approximately five thousand health points, indicating a strength level roughly equivalent to that of a Hall Master.

While Fang Yu wouldn't claim he could defeat them instantaneously, he was confident he could handle them with relative ease, especially considering their current location at the entrance of the Forest Snake Gang. Fa Hongwen, though not formidable himself, had three Hall Masters under his command who could be summoned, providing significant backup.

"May I ask who the two of you are…"

Fang Yu’s hesitant question had barely left his lips when Lu Qiaochun leaned in conspiratorially, lowering her voice.

"Lu Qiaochun, formerly a Captain within the Summer Unit of the Rebel Army, dispatched by Mr. Xu, the Minister of the Summer Unit. I now willingly serve as a member of the Black Unit, awaiting the directives of the Black Department Chief."

Fang Yu suddenly recalled something.

Xu Qingqi had apparently mentioned sending two subordinates to aid him in this new department.

He hadn't anticipated such high-caliber experts being assigned.

Fang Yu's initial assumption was that they would send perhaps one or two thousand health point subordinates to assist.

This… is essentially assigning core members to support my endeavors?

Are they affording this much prestige?

Or perhaps these two individuals are intended to monitor my activities?

"It appears I haven't mistaken you, Mr. Diao. Shall we perhaps relocate to discuss matters further?"

Yu Ji, while seemingly less imposing than Lu Qiaochun, exhibited a steadier disposition.

He cast a glance at the cluster of Forest Snake Gang members standing behind Fang Yu before making his suggestion.

Fang Yu considered this for a moment and then nodded his agreement.

"Alright, let's converse as we make our way."

As long as it wasn't the Foolish Underworld coming after him, he felt relieved.

These two new subordinates, he mused, could even lend a hand when battling demons later on.

After informing Fa Hongwen of his departure, Fang Yu set off with the two individuals in tow.

Although Fa Hongwen waved and offered a smiling farewell as Fang Yu disappeared from view, his expression turned grave the moment he was no longer visible.

"Clearly, we are now facing a significant, indeed a monumental, issue!"

The nearby gang member, eager to please, immediately inquired, "Gang Leader, what predicament troubles you?"

This particular gang member had recently been promoted.

His exceptional skill in flattery had swiftly earned him Fa Hongwen's favor.

With no pressing external threats, Fa Hongwen had grown more relaxed, making decisions about who to utilize with casual ease.

Casting a sideways glance at the favored newcomer, he stated:

"Haven't you perceived it? Our Forest Snake Gang is too diminutive; it's proving difficult to retain Diao Keqing's presence here."

First the An Mansion incident, then the appearance of two mysterious experts; Fa Hongwen felt the mounting pressure keenly. He had heard whispers that Captain Song from the Foolish Underworld would also dispatch his people, but they were reportedly met with a frosty reception. Fa Hongwen himself had to personally attend to them, yet this was not his primary concern.

The Forest Snake Gang had only recently come under his command and had not yet undergone significant development. Without Fang Yu's protective umbrella, he couldn't even dare to dream of smoothly executing his grand designs for making the Forest Snake Gang a formidable entity.

The subordinate's eyes flickered with an idea.

"Gang Leader, I believe I have devised a strategy that might secure Diao Keqing's affections."

"Oh? Pray tell, what strategy is this?"

The gang member’s expression turned slightly lewd as he leaned in to whisper,

"Naturally... a honey trap!"

"...Expecting such a suggestion from you is precisely why I find myself foolish."

Diao Keqing's relationship with his wife was already stable and filled with affection, leaving no room for any sort of beauty trap to succeed.

"Sir, what I propose is... a steadfast beauty's strategic trap!"

Fa Hongwen blinked in surprise.

"Explain yourself further."

"Heroes are known to fall for beauty. And beautiful ladies, what do they most desire to bestow? They gift it to them. Let the Gang feel like her own sanctuary, then the hero must surely remain by her side, correct?"

An intriguing notion!

Fa Hongwen nodded in thoughtful agreement.

Diao Keqing, possessing formidable skills and profound abilities, was a master the current Forest Snake Gang couldn't adequately compensate with martial arts resources to truly entice.

However, Divine Doctor Dante was a different matter entirely; his primary interests lay predominantly within the realm of medicinal materials. If the Forest Snake Gang could consistently provide these, they might stand a chance of retaining Divine Doctor Dante.

"It appears we must augment our investment in the gang's medical sector."

A humble individual harboring grand aspirations, akin to the Emperor wielding his golden hoe.

Fa Hongwen was simply unable to fathom the ultimate level that Fang Yu and Ding Hui were striving towards.

Even if he possessed such knowledge, the current scale of the Forest Snake Gang was entirely insufficient to cater to such ambitions.

Yet, Fang Yu's demands were minimal – essentially the basic provision of resources and intelligence, and most crucially, his freedom to remain within the Forest Snake Gang.

Otherwise, aligning with a larger organization to demand high-tier resources would hardly pose a challenge for them.

...

Having departed from the Forest Snake Gang's premises, Fang Yu proceeded directly towards the location where Nian Jiachen, the man with the sideburns, had indicated the intelligence exchange would take place.

A mere map, Fang Yu reasoned, was insufficient; truly detailed intelligence still necessitated reliance on the Rebel Army's established information network.

"So, neither of you was aware that those individuals marked on the map were actually disguised demons?"

Fang Yu inquired, a touch of curiosity in his voice.

Yu Ji and Lu Qiaochun exchanged a glance, both shaking their heads in the negative.

"Sir, I won't even attempt to explain. I require a portrait to recognize people. I've been face-blind since birth; without assistance, I can barely identify our own Minister... I mean, the former Minister, Mr. Xu."

Yu Ji stated, his tone laced with helplessness.

Lu Qiaochun, standing beside him, appeared unfazed, seemingly accustomed to their pairing. They seemed to be a set arrangement, thus bundled together and assigned to my side.

Fang Yu asked no further questions, surmising it was likely due to the complementary nature of their cultivation techniques.