Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1833 - 829: On the Nature of Powerhouses (2)

The members inside... every single one is a Family Head!

This existence is explosive no matter which force it stands against.

It’s equivalent to many families gathering secretly and becoming an undeniable power.

So the Affiliated Council is more of a coalition than an organization, similar to the type of structure Fang Yu imagined might be backing Zhuge Shi.

The Affiliated Council started small, but has existed for many years, slowly absorbing new Family Heads and forces. Along with the original elder organization, its strength in all aspects has increased. So this organization, which no one initially took seriously, now carries some weight.

When Bo Changquan came to the Capital and was just establishing his family, he was invited by the Affiliated Council for mutual benefit and support—to band together against external forces.

Back then, Bo Changquan was young and arrogant, and he rejected the invitation, thereby missing the best and most optimal opportunity to join the Affiliated Council.

Now that the Affiliated Council has gained scale, Bo Changquan no longer has the qualification to be invited. This matter naturally went unresolved.

However, this experience made Bo Changquan aware of the Affiliated Council’s existence and gave him some understanding of it.

Among them, the Family Head of the Bi Family is one of the members of the Affiliated Council, and holds a significant status!

"I am Diao Deyi, greetings, Lord Bi!"

Fang Yu bowed his head. The one receiving him was not the Family Head of the Bi Family, but rather the Great Elder, Bi Zuo.

Unlike the situation at the Bo Mansion, Bi Zuo was not a demon, but... a Believer.

[Bi Zuo: 1000/1000.]

Perhaps due to the inherent arrogance of Believers, Bi Zuo’s attitude was extremely aloof, with an air of looking down on others, sitting there with his nose pointed skyward. Even when facing Fang Yu’s polite greeting, he merely cast a few cold glances down his way.

Fang Yu was already accustomed to this; he had been looked down upon by many people along his journey, and had killed many others, not taking Bi Zuo’s reaction to heart at all.

Furthermore, when facing Believers whose strength was unknown, Fang Yu preferred to exhibit more patience to avoid trouble, especially against a tough opponent that might be hard to handle.

A simple comparison was enough to gauge that Bi Zuo’s strength was likely considerable.

This is because the Great Elder Bo Shang of the Bo Mansion next door, a demon, had the combat power of an 180,000 Blood Demon. Considering the overall strength of the Bi Family is superior to the Bo Family, Bi Zuo, as a Believer, might even break the combat power limit of 20,000 Blood Volume?

Of course, it’s also possible that others take Bo Shang’s usual combat power as the standard for a Great Elder’s strength, which naturally diminishes his reputation.

In normal conditions, if Bo Shang could perform a little over half of his usual combat power, that would already be impressive. This means Bi Zuo would not be significantly stronger either.

Nonetheless, even though Fang Yu did not think Bi Zuo was exceptionally strong, he knew that if a real fight broke out, he might not necessarily win, at least without invoking the Primordial Body Technique or employing local boneification.

Fang Yu had enough self-awareness for this.

So adopting a low profile was still necessary, especially since he came to seek favors and responding to provocation would be looking for trouble.

However, while Fang Yu didn’t express much, Zhuge Shi, standing beside him, was noticeably displeased.

Even when she was Hei Ningyu, she didn’t carry herself with such airs!

If it weren’t for lacking strength right now, she would’ve already struck him down with one sword.

"Hmm?"

Sure enough, Bi Zuo immediately noticed Zhuge Shi’s overt expression and gaze.

His eyes focused on Zhuge Shi, and his pupils suddenly contracted, transforming into a strange structure of double concentric rings.

As Zhuge Shi’s face changed, relying on her keen combat intuition, she immediately sensed something was amiss!

A terrifying fear of death surged from her heart.

But!

There was no escaping!

It was too late!

Something was hurtling toward her head!

In an instant, Zhuge Shi’s soul screamed in terror!

She, the great Hei Ningyu, was about to...

Boom!!

Her vision blurred as a violent explosion suddenly erupted in front of her.

The smoke from the explosion obscured her sight but quickly dissipated.

Only then did Zhuge Shi, still in shock, look forward.

A hand, a charred and smoking right hand, stood firmly in front of her face.

"Diao... Deyi?"

Zhuge Shi stared blankly at the person beside her.

That moment had indeed been perilous!

It was one of the few times in her life she had faced death directly!

Since losing Hei Ningyu’s power, she was powerless against many, and with just a flick of a finger, someone else could crush her!

Zhuge Shi had yet to adapt, to adjust her mindset, to realize she had fallen to the strength level typical of the Wood Realm.

That’s why this abrupt scene unfolded.

"Had it not been for him extending his hand to block, I would’ve already..."

Zhuge Shi’s face was ashen, grim enough to nearly drip water.

Yet, with his left hand charred like coal, Fang Yu suddenly laughed heartily.

"Hahaha! Lord Bi Zuo’s Divine Skill is indeed marvelous and extraordinary. I have long heard of its great name, and after seeing it today, I am in awe!"

A force descended, causing Zhuge Shi to suddenly kneel.

"My maid didn’t know the rules. Please forgive her slight, Lord Bi Zuo. I hope you can overlook it, considering my position."

Kneeling, Zhuge Shi tightly clenched her fists, but kept her head lowered, staring hard at the ground, saying nothing.

The old thing... truly daring!

The intent to kill—undeniable, spreading killing intent.

When Zhuge Shi finally reacted, it was already too late.

She instinctively looked up, meeting eyes with Bi Zuo who was slowly levitating, looking down condescendingly, with a cold gaze akin to that of an immortal looking down upon a mortal.

Zhuge Shi’s heart skipped a beat, but she quickly realized Bi Zuo’s gaze had shifted from her to Fang Yu.

Look at the master when striking the dog!

He could kill Zhuge Shi, but only if he first dealt with Fang Yu.

Moreover, the real intimidation, the exercise of authority, was directed at Fang Yu, not the mere ’maid’ Zhuge Shi.

For Bi Zuo, what significance would killing Zhuge Shi have, if his true purpose wasn’t to teach Fang Yu a lesson instead?

"Lord Bi Zuo, to act suddenly without a word while dealing with a guest, wouldn’t it leave a poor impression if your master found out?"

Fang Yu continued with a smile, meanwhile, his charred left hand began shedding its blackened skin to reveal newly grown, tender white flesh underneath.

This scene was naturally observed by Bi Zuo, his unique circular pupils slightly constricting...

"Careful!"

Zhuge Shi cried out in alarm like a startled bird.

But as her voice fell, she saw Bi Zuo, who had just been floating, slowly descend back into his seat.

What does this mean?

Zhuge Shi was confused about what he intended to do next.

On the other hand, Fang Yu shook his gradually recovering left hand and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Lord Bi Zuo acknowledges us? Could you please inform Lord Bi on our behalf?"

"...Bo Changquan merely serves as your introduction to meeting me. Whatever business you have, tell me. If it pleases the ear, I will convey it to my master."

Bi Zuo spoke for the first time.

Once his eyes reverted entirely to their normal state, his ethereal voice followed suit.

Fang Yu smiled.

To directly refer to Bo Changquan by his full name is indeed arrogant.

But since the Bi Family outclassed the Bo Mansion by at least half a tier, crushing them in all aspects, there’s no arguing against their high-handed stance.

Fortunately... Fang Yu’s trump card lies elsewhere.

"Could you ask your Family Head if he has ever made... the acquaintance of Master Ouyang."

Master Ouyang?!

The mention of these four words shocked not only Bi Zuo but also Zhuge Shi, who had just escaped death’s clutches.

To be titled ’Master’ and to wield such a title in the Capital, there could only be one individual.

There are many types of formidable figures.

Zhuge Shi considers herself a strong figure in Sword Dao and Martial Arts.

On the other hand, Master Ouyang is a strong figure in the field of Array.