Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1528 - 680: Luck (Part 2)

That night, Lin Liang annihilated three families, entire generations wiped out, from children to elders, leaving no survivors.

Even just through the recounting by the Bandaged Woman, one could feel Lin Liang’s madness that night.

She led the remnants of the Lin Family, committing murder, arson, and poisoning throughout the city, doing all sorts of evil acts, as if she harbored immense hatred towards the entire city of Da Liang, a vengeance of great enmity.

Subsequently, her actions were discovered, initiating a pursuit and hunt.

Not only the Foolish Underworld, but many families, upon understanding the situation, joined in the hunt for Lin Liang.

And that night, guarding the city gates, were none other than Nanyuan En and others, who were known as the ’Four Talents of Da Liang’.

Unfortunately, this woman, whom they usually viewed as an ant and paid no attention to, erupted that night with astonishing strength.

They failed, and with the help of the Lin Family remnants, Lin Liang fled the city.

"Was it hidden strength, or the use of some artifact? Or perhaps she consumed some Medicine Pill?"

The Bandaged Woman continued to narrate, though next came her personal analysis.

"Upon receiving the news, our initial reaction was to think that Lin Liang had hidden her strength; after all, she is the Lin Family’s daughter, the apple never falls far from the tree."

"But judging from the feedback from Nanyuan En and others, it seemed more like the result of some kind of amplified strength."

"Now that Lin Liang is dead by the hands of Young Master Diao, to uncover this secret, we must have Young Master Diao cooperate with our investigation."

Fang Yu, considering the circumstances surrounding Lin Liang’s death, already reached a conclusion in his heart.

Seeing the two women’s gazes turn towards him, Fang Yu detailed the encounter with Lin Liang and the subsequent experiences to them.

"..."

After Fang Yu finished speaking, both women fell silent, clearly deep in thought.

Soon after, the Bandaged Woman raised her eyes to look at Fang Yu.

"I roughly understand the situation now. From Thunder City to Da Liang City, Young Master Diao had such a hard time, taking care of so many people along the way... Xue Er admires Young Master Diao’s benevolent actions."

Benevolent actions? What benevolent actions?

If it weren’t for the kind-hearted Monk Quan Heng and Song Zhenrong taking turns, Fang Yu would have long abandoned everyone and fled.

However, regardless of what Fang Yu thought internally, in the eyes of outsiders, he was the benevolent man saving the distressed.

While showing kindness, he could also decisively deal with incoming evil doers; this temperament and ability made He Guxue’s gaze considerably soften.

Fang Yu immediately detected this subtle change.

For a long time, he quietly activated the Moistening Eyes; his eyes only slightly wet, in a way that’s hard for most people to notice.

"Unfortunately, it was discovered too late..."

Fang Yu slightly bowed his head, saying self-reproachfully.

The Bandaged Woman was immediately touched, her gaze changed a little, but her speaking tone remained flat and emotionless.

"Young Master Diao need not blame yourself; it’s not your fault. In outdoor activities, there’s no such thing as safety. Bringing so many people to a town is already a very good outcome."

This topic, if continued, would become heavy; thus, the Bandaged Woman said: "Young Master Diao must be tired from the journey, why not stay at the Foolish Underworld for a few more days, and when he wants to return to Thunder City, or go somewhere else, we can also send someone to escort Young Master Diao’s team."

"In that case, on behalf of the team, I will express gratitude to the Hall Master again."

Fang Yu saluted and, after chatting a few more words, withdrew.

He already roughly knew in his heart, but Da Liang City was not meant to be his resting place.

After a little recuperation, he should soon be on the road, so he doesn’t plan to delve deeper into the entanglements within Da Liang City.

After Fang Yu left, Hong Yanxia, having held back for quite a while, finally asked the lingering questions in her heart.

However, the first question made the Bandaged Woman’s gaze turn a bit strange.

"Why does Xue Er refer to Senior Diao as Young Master Diao? As for that old man Lu, there’s nothing to say, lacking etiquette, unaware of Senior Diao’s profundity. But I have directly confronted Senior Diao, and I am very certain, Senior Diao’s strength is definitely above mine! The pressure is something Xue Er has never felt, similar to that unfathomable sensation of a Lord of a Mansion!"

The Bandaged Woman looked at her.

"Yanxia, since you know he is an Elder with great strength, you should also realize that his current appearance is youthful. Do you think Young Master Diao prefers others to call him Young Master, or would he rather be called Elder? Appearance, unless cultivated like mine through Cultivation Technique, is mostly a choice made later. If you call someone Elder at this point, wouldn’t it bring bad luck and displease them."

Though the Bandaged Woman’s tone was calm, her mind was actually very meticulous.

Otherwise, the large Foolish Underworld would not be entrusted to her management.

Upon hearing this, Hong Yanxia paused for a while before understanding.

"I neglected that."

"No worries, someone like Young Master Diao, a great benevolent person, usually doesn’t mind such trivial matters."

To selflessly lead refugees across the wilderness seeking lives for them—such a person is unlikely to hold grudges over small matters.

Most can be said to have broad-mindedness and are eager to act kindly.

Looking outside, the Bandaged Woman’s eyes contained admiration and longing.

Everyone desires to become such a pure person, but realistically, how many can truly achieve this?

"Xue Er, regarding the matter of Lin Liang..."

Hong Yanxia then spoke up.

"It should be the special Medicine Pill that the Lin Family has been secretly developing over the years; only this can explain why Lin Liang didn’t erupt with the strength of that night at her death. Moreover, the pill formula and methods of making it are likely not with Lin Liang; she herself might be unaware of what exactly she took that night. Only this explains why she didn’t mention this type of thing even at death."

With Lin Liang’s death, the truth became elusive.

Originally, both the Foolish Underworld and others in the city pursued Lin Liang with this in mind, and all kinds of rumors spread through the streets and alleys.

Whether it was Secret Technique of the Lin Family, Divine Pill of the Lin Family, or the Lin Family heirloom artifact.

The commotion Lin Liang caused that night was so significant, the rumors now are incredibly exaggerated.

After all, even the Four Talents of Da Liang were no match for the waste Lin Liang that night.

"Should we continue investigating?"

Hong Yanxia inquired.

"Investigate."

The Bandaged Woman’s gaze and tone had returned to calm.

"That thing, whether it exists or not, whether it’s effective, we must investigate."

"If it falls into our hands, how we use it, whether to use it is one matter."

"But if it doesn’t come into our hands, it would be greatly disadvantageous to Lord of Mansion..."

"As you know, since the battle of Lin Family Patriarch, the Lord of Mansion and family heads of other families have been in seclusion for healing."

"Among them, whoever exits seclusion first, whoever recovers first, becomes the next ’City Lord’ of Da Liang City."

"For us, whoever obtains the Lin Family’s treasure first has the right to interfere with others’ recovery."

"We are not trying to harm; we are merely protecting the Lord of Mansion’s recovery from interference, do you understand?"

Hong Yanxia, responsible for non-core areas on that night, didn’t know much.

Actually, before that night, the Foolish Underworld in Da Liang City had six departments, six Hall Masters.

Directly, three died that night; Xue Er and Elder Lu were also seriously injured.

Only Hong Yanxia remained unharmed.

This was not due to her fear of death but the decision of the Lord of Mansion—to at least leave some personnel in Foolish Underworld as a precaution.

She was chosen to be the reserve personnel.

Yet plans don’t catch up with changes; the loss of top experts in Da Liang City and Foolish Underworld personnel to this extent was beyond anyone’s expectations.

Revival is needed not just in infrastructure but also manpower.

"I understand, so I’ll send someone to investigate the place where Lin Liang died."

"A bit late; probably, personnel from the Nanyuan Family, Lu Family, and other four families have already gone out of town and started digging three feet deep."

Hong Yanxia’s face showed some embarrassment.

Actually, she had already sent someone there to investigate, but not thoroughly, with a limited scope, not thinking much.

Now seeking further investigation, they’ve already lagged a step.

"No worries, you go investigate, it must be done, otherwise it might arouse those guys’ suspicion, making them constantly keep an eye on our Foolish Underworld."