Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1377 - 616: Huang Mansion Birthday Celebration
Previously on Online: I Can See Health Bars...
After Fang Yu had eliminated several more demons, Lu Qiaochun found herself utterly perplexed.
A sudden astonishment struck her as she examined the map of demon intelligence that the Rebel Army had provided to Fang Yu. The sheer number of demons marked on this map left her bewildered. The precision and decisiveness with which Fang Yu could identify and strike the true forms of demons were remarkable. His target switching was extraordinarily fluid; a mere glance seemed sufficient before he moved on, without the slightest hesitation or need for probing. Moreover, every single strike precisely targeted the demons' vital areas, a sight that left Lu Qiaochun almost numb from observing. Her initial confusion had morphed into shock, and now, a state of numbness and indifference had settled in. She was utterly convinced by Fang Yu's intelligence reports. The accuracy was simply too profound! She mused that this map must have been the culmination of countless efforts from Rebel Army members, achieving almost a hundred percent accuracy in demon intelligence – it was truly unbelievable! Lu Qiaochun even harbored a suspicion that the demons lurking within Thunder City were perhaps already completely exposed to the formidable intelligence network of the Rebel Army! This was the Rebel Army! This was the strength of their Rebel Army! Without conscious thought, Lu Qiaochun straightened her chest, a surge of pride filling her. With their Rebel Army so powerful, there was no doubt they would achieve great things!
"It's this place."
After a series of battles, continuous travel, and constantly changing locations, even Lu Qiaochun was beginning to feel the strain of exhaustion. However, upon hearing Fang Yu's words, her spirit was instantly reignited.
"You stay here; I'll go and take a look."
Gazing at the large mansion ahead, she couldn't ascertain who resided within, but the sheer scale of the estate alone indicated the owner's significant wealth and high status.
"Who goes there! Halt!"
The sentries stationed at the gate immediately halted their advance. Lu Qiaochun watched as Fang Yu politely expressed his desire to meet the master of the mansion, only to be contemptuously dismissed and rejected on the spot by the guards.
"What kind of brash youngster are you? Get lost without an invitation. Do you really think my master is someone you can just meet whenever you please?"
"I am a friend of a swordsman, recommended by him. I wish to join the Huang Mansion, serve Mr. Huang, and become a Guest Elder. Please announce my arrival."
Fang Yu patiently reiterated his intentions, but this only served to make the guards even more impatient in their attempts to drive him away.
"What swordsman? Never heard of him. Scram!"
Fang Yu let out a sigh; it seemed this piece of intelligence wasn't as reliable as he had hoped. Despite pouring so much effort into gathering information, it turned out to be all useless details?
Casting a glance at Lu Qiaochun and the others, signaling them to wait outside, Fang Yu moved away from the main entrance and proceeded to directly scale the wall.
He had initially intended to use the intelligence data to disguise himself and infiltrate the premises, primarily to verify if the target was indeed a demon. However, he was unceremoniously stopped.
Bam.
Landing steadily, he looked up.
Clang.
A maid, carrying a tray laden with steaming dishes, happened to be on the inner side of the wall. Upon witnessing Fang Yu descend from the sky, she was so startled that she dropped the tray.
Fang Yu's expression shifted instantly. He quickly moved forward and covered the maid's mouth and nose.
"Don't move! Don't shout! Tell me, which room does your mansion's Guest Elder, renowned for both his zither and sword skills, reside in?"
The maid, trembling with fear, managed to weakly point in a certain direction.
Having obtained the necessary information, Fang Yu smiled with satisfaction. Then, with a swift movement, he knocked the maid unconscious before heading directly towards the direction she had indicated.
This was his eighth target. Some of his previous targets had not been demons, so if this particular target turned out to be a demon, it would be the fifth one he had hunted today. Unfortunately, apart from the initial Great Instructor demon, the other demons had only possessed strength levels ranging from a few thousand to one or two ten thousand blood points. Their power varied significantly, and the results were only average. Fang Yu could understand this. After all, demons capable of remaining hidden often relied not only on sheer strength but also on their abilities of disguise and a good measure of luck. Regardless, his plan was to systematically sweep through the targets according to the map, so the quality of the demons encountered was not a primary concern. It was like opening blind boxes; there would always be fortunate finds. For instance, the Instructor demon encountered at the beginning had yielded over ten attribute points, a quantity that a typical demon with one or two ten thousand blood points might not even achieve after defeating a dozen of them.
Following the direction provided by the maid, Fang Yu soon spotted a hall. Inside, there was a bustling activity, with a surprisingly considerable number of people present.
Was that woman deceiving me? Fang Yu wondered, but he hesitated, still intending to enter and observe. After all, a simple glance would be enough to determine if the target was inside and whether it was a demon.
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Inside the Huang Mansion hall.
"Could this be the renowned Fei Qinglong, adept at scaling walls and rooftops? It is truly an honor, an honor!"
"Hahaha! Why do you say that, Mr. Iron? I have long admired your unyielding 'Iron Bull Stance'!"
The hall was packed with guests, a lively scene unfolding with clinking cups and animated conversations. Though the occasion was to celebrate Mr. Huang's eightieth birthday, the attendees were already seizing the moment before the guest of honor's arrival to connect with influential figures. They were forging relationships and building rapport, opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach without Mr. Huang's event. Fei Qinglong was a perfect illustration of this sentiment. His Qinggong skills, allowing him to scale walls and traverse rooftops, had only recently brought him minor recognition in Thunder City. He felt deeply honored to have caught Mr. Huang's attention and received an invitation. While he found the interactions around him quite beneficial, Fei Qinglong still longed to engage with the true masters present, specifically: the Crane of the Northern Winds, Northwest Crane; the Serpent’s Flame of Separation, Mo Jueli; White Lotus Dye, Shen Heilian; the Stone-Climbing Titan, Master Jiu; and the Zither and Sword Mastery duo, Ku Canghai and Shi Shuangwu.