At first, the two were taking baths in their respective rooms, but Yin Shiwu insisted on moving to Fang Yuan's room, claiming that since they would be colleagues in the future, they should cultivate their relationship.
"Wow, look at your figure. You're really sturdy!" Yin Shiwu looked Fang Yuan up and down, wearing a creepy smile like an odd uncle. At this moment, Yin Shiwu had washed the soot off his face. He looked about twenty - five or twenty - six years old, with a baby - faced appearance that could barely be considered delicate.
"Stay away from me, pervert." Fang Yuan replied indifferently. He thought to himself that if he saw the name above Yin Shiwu's head turn pink, he would definitely take action against this guy on the spot.
"What pervert..." Yin Shiwu looked blank, clearly not understanding. Fang Yuan was too lazy to explain to him. Just then, Yin Shiwu seemed to notice something amiss.
"Wait a minute. Why are there rose petals in your bathtub while there are none in mine?" Yin Shiwu shouted with a look of dissatisfaction. Fang Yuan's bathtub was covered with a thick layer of petals, while his own had nothing but clear water.
Fang Yuan didn't say a word and just gave Yin Shiwu a look, leaving him to figure it out himself. Yin Shiwu quickly realized that, right, Fang Yuan was regarded as a hero by the people of Changqing County. It was normal for him to have some special treatment. Although it was just a few more petals, he somehow felt envious.
"Let me introduce myself first. My name is Yin Shiwu, and I'm from the Chongwu Guard of Jianghai Palace." Yin Shiwu composed himself and continued, "At the same time, I'm also a disciple of Marquis Chongwu." When he said this, a hint of pride appeared on Yin Shiwu's face. After all, among the millions of people in the entire Jianghai Prefecture, those who could become disciples of Marquis Chongwu were extremely rare.
"Your master is really unlucky." Fang Yuan suddenly interjected, and the pride on Yin Shiwu's face froze instantly.
"Ahem, Hero Fang, can you tell me how you've changed so much?" Yin Shiwu pretended not to hear and threw out a question. "The information from the county government said that you, Hero Fang, used to be... uh, not very smart, and just an ordinary person. How did you suddenly..." Yin Shiwu carefully chose his words and continued cautiously.
"I awakened a martial arts talent..." Fang Yuan expected this question and quickly explained, "And my martial arts talent is very special. Everything I have now is due to it." Fang Yuan had discussed with Lin Yujing before. Some people are born with martial arts talents, while others awaken them suddenly. The types are so strange that they can't be systematically classified. In Fang Yuan's eyes, this so - called martial arts talent is more like a superpower, sufficient to explain all extraordinary phenomena.
Because the martial arts talent was so peculiar, Yin Shiwu fully believed Fang Yuan's words and just kept sighing, "I guessed it was something like that, but the martial arts talent you awakened is really heaven - defying." He really couldn't imagine what kind of martial arts talent could make Fang Yuan grow from an ordinary person to a martial artist of the third realm in just two days. This was really exaggerated! Why didn't he have such a powerful talent...
"By the way, Hero Fang, can you tell me about the process of how you punished those villains?" Yin Shiwu asked again. Fang Yuan could see that this guy was quite shrewd, using the opportunity of taking a bath and chatting together to "interrogate" him. It was neither abrupt nor could he get the job done. However, Fang Yuan had a clear conscience. He immediately told the whole story from beginning to end. After all, along the way, he believed that the people he killed deserved it.
"So that's how it is. This damned county magistrate actually colluded with demons..." After listening to Fang Yuan's account, Yin Shiwu narrowed his eyes, and a dangerous aura emanated from his whole body. "He's asking for his own death. You did the right thing, Hero Fang!" Demons regard humans as food and have a sworn enmity with humans. Whoever colludes with demons is equivalent to betraying humanity. This is the consensus of Yan Country and even the whole world. Yin Shiwu silently remembered Fang Yuan's words in his heart. Naturally, he wouldn't just listen to Fang Yuan's one - sided statement. He would have to find other people to verify it later.
After taking a bath, both of them changed into new clothes. Yin Shiwu didn't waste any time and prepared to set off to find Clerk Zhao Shang to understand the situation. Before leaving, he specially put on a mask. He suddenly thought that what Fang Yuan said before made sense. As long as he covered his face when going out and didn't expose his identity, the people in Changqing City wouldn't know that it was him, Yin Shiwu, who had made a fool of himself before. He was so clever.
After Yin Shiwu left, Lin Jing came to visit. She looked hesitant and said, "Fang Yuan..."
"Speak directly if you have something to say." Fang Yuan was concise.
"Well... Fang Yuan, can you talk to that adult from the Chongwu Guard and let me also enter Jianghai Palace?" Lin Jing finally revealed her intention. She had avenged her great hatred and was in a confused period of her life. Seeing that Fang Yuan had received an invitation from Jianghai Palace, she also wanted to give it a try. But she wasn't sure if her qualifications were enough, so she wanted Fang Yuan to put in a good word.
"No problem. It's a piece of cake." Fang Yuan readily agreed. Lin Jing had given him her ancestral cultivation method and they had fought side by side to kill many enemies. The two were life - and - death comrades, and he naturally wouldn't shirk this small favor.
Hearing this, Lin Yujing smiled and sincerely thanked Fang Yuan. Although Fang Yuan was ruthless to his enemies, when he became friends with someone, it really felt great. He had no airs of a master at all and could even amuse people from time to time. It was very easy and pleasant to get along with him.
Before long, Yin Shiwu returned. His face under the mask was full of relaxation and comfort. He first talked with Clerk Shang and then visited some common people. He found that every word Fang Yuan said was true. The Han Mansion and the Black Tiger Gang had done all kinds of evil in Changqing County, and Zhao Shuanghe's collusion with demons was extremely heinous. They were all people who deserved to die.
There were plenty of witnesses. As for the physical evidence... it had been eaten by the common people. However, this didn't matter. The matter had been investigated almost thoroughly and it was time to go back to Jianghai Palace to report. Marquis Chongwu would definitely be extremely happy if he knew that he had brought back such a powerful person. Haha!
Yin Shiwu thought happily and quickly found Fang Yuan, telling him that they could set off for Jianghai Palace immediately. Fang Yuan took the opportunity to mention Lin Yujing's matter to him. After listening, in Lin Yujing's nervous and expectant eyes, Yin Shiwu waved his hand and said, "No problem. Leave it to me!"
He also revealed a piece of news by the way, "Actually, you don't have to think that Jianghai Palace is so lofty. Let me tell you, as long as you have money, you can get in!"
"Get in with money?" This statement surprised both Fang Yuan and Lin Yujing.
"Right. Jianghai Palace has always been recruiting geniuses from the outside." Yin Shiwu explained, "It accepts active applications, but you have to take an assessment. If you don't want to take the assessment, you can also rely on connections and pay some money! And the cost is not low. For example, the son of your county magistrate here paid the money. But before he had time to go, he was dealt with by you, Hero Fang! Well, since he's already dead, I'll just change his quota to Miss Lin's!"