Chapter 1220: Chapter 22: Fang Che Takes Action! [For Silver Alliance Leader pk Idle Cloud, Extra Update 12345]_6

Even if entirely clean from inside out, it was as if constantly oozing a blood-red aura.

No matter how much spiritual energy scoured, a rich bloody smell lingered between the nose and mouth. It seemed like the entire world had turned into a sea of blood, with the four of them swimming in it.

Upon returning, they saw nine little guys diligently practicing their stances in the team area.

They surprisingly had already taken on some form.

The entire area of Squad Six was spotless, clean as a whistle.

Seeing the four approach, the nine little guys rushed over ecstatically to greet them. But as they came near, their expressions suddenly changed drastically, turning deathly pale.

The evil qi accumulated from slaughtering tens of thousands could not dissipate.

Fang Che waved his hand quickly, sending the nine little guys flying over to Ye Meng, who had just come out: "Watch the little guys, we’re going to take a bath."

Ye Meng looked complicated.

"This... how many have you killed..."

The four of them went straight into the bath, constantly changing the water, using only the most ordinary water, not a bit of spiritual energy, to wash away the evil qi on their bodies. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

They all closed their eyes, lying in the pool.

The hearts that had been killing for days were slowly, gradually calming down.

The sound of water splashing, the gentle wind outside, the crisp voices of children, the occasional sound of someone talking in the distance, and the smoke from cooking rising leisurely.

An air of serene tranquility permeated the scene.

The four gradually fell silent without noticing.

After a long while.

Fang Che voiced softly: "Scaling the mountain of blades and sea of blood to seek the truth, wearied by the winds and frost of Jianghu; luckily there are the colors of fireworks in the mortal world, that calm my troubled heart."

"Boss, this poem... though the rhythm is slightly lacking, but... it’s truly well-written."

Feng Xiangdong, being from a well-read family, naturally had high literary quality.

He involuntarily complimented, with deep reflection, said softly: "Wearied by the winds and frost of Jianghu... wearied to the core!"

He closed his eyes.

An exhaustion, never shown outside, lay across his handsome face, muttering: "Boss, this world, really is dark."

The other three said nothing, all with their eyes closed.

Each quietly pondering their own thoughts, as if half-asleep, but knowing none of them were.

Feng Xiangdong sighed deeply, a heartfelt release of infinite emotions: "Boss, this is just one continent. Just one, and only a few days have passed..."

Fang Che, eyes closed, said calmly: "You’re wrong, how is this just one continent? We haven’t even accomplished a tenth of what’s supposed to be done on this continent."

"..."

Feng Xiangdong had no words.

He could only feel the air entering his nostrils now still reeking heavily with a bloody scent.

Fang Che spoke quietly: "Do you remember the couplet Ninth lord gave us?"

Feng Xiangdong took a deep breath, responded: "I remember, I just, killing with zeal, feel somewhat desolate."

Desolate.

These two words made Dongyun Yu and Qiu Yunshang both fall silent.

There indeed was such a feeling.

With external enemies pressing on, the Wei Wo Zheng Sect’s glory, and countless societal darkness, gray areas internally.

Impossible to eradicate.

Officials corrupt, wealthy merchants indulging in decadent pleasures, even some Guardians colluding with them.

Making one feel that their sacrifices and efforts were in vain — am I guarding this continent with all my might just to allow this scum to sit effortlessly on the heads of the common people and lord it over them?

What am I protecting by slaying demons and guarding the Dao?

These are all heart demons. And once such demons arise, they are hard to eradicate.

"Desolate... hehe." Fang Che chuckled coldly: "Without us, this world would be even more desolate. What right do you have to complain about desolation?"

"You want to eat or drink something, and it’s at your fingertips; you have an endless lifespan, endless power, and with the Life and Death Order in hand, you can kill whoever you want, what are you desolate about?"

"Those who have been harmed, the victims should feel desolate. If the ordinary people of this world knew their Guardians, their pillars of support were desolate too... then, truly, there’s no need to live anymore."

"You’re all being like sentimental girls! Do I need to prepare towels for you three every time a leaf falls to wipe your tears? Spoiled brats!"

Fang Che cursed furiously.

The three of them lowered their heads in shame.

Then Fang Che splashed up from the water, saying: "Once you’re soaked enough, get out, there’s still so much to be done!"

Feeling a mix of shame and complex emotions, the three simultaneously shrieked, covered their eyes, and lowered their heads: "Boss, you... you go out first."

"Hmm?"

Fang Che looked down, feeling puzzled, and then understood immediately.

So he gave a shake, proudly saying: "What? Aren’t these all the same? Why are you covering your faces?"

"...You get out!" The three shouted in unison. At the same time, they turned around, their backsides to Fang Che.

"Don’t show me such seductive poses. I have a wife!"

Fang Che jabbed once more, delighted.

Then he walked out with a carefree jaunt, humming a tune as he went to dress.

The three jumped out quickly in embarrassment, practicing to dry themselves and hurriedly put on their shorts.

Dongyun Yu sighed: "I wonder if that big guy Mo Gan Yun can compare."

Qiu Yunshang said: "What’s the relationship between size and that? It has nothing to do with each other, alright. According to you, does a big guy need to find something special for a wife? I’ve bathed with him before..."

Feng Xiangdong asked curiously: "And... just like that?"

Qiu Yunshang boasted: "Slightly inferior to mine."

"Hehe..."

The two exchanged a look of mutual disdain: "Ah, men... all have the same faults."

Fang Che’s voice rang from outside: "A bath sure feels good, let’s soak together again when we have time."

"You soak by yourself."