Chapter 702: Chapter 168: Mr. Fang Makes His Move, Fallout! [Ten Thousand Words]

"So that’s how it is, this time I’ve truly gained some insight."

Fang Che praised, "The Zhu Family truly lives up to its name as a millennia-old aristocratic family; even a gatekeeper is so knowledgeable, able to discuss medical pharmacology with ease. I am impressed, truly impressed. This is the heritage of a thousand-year-old family."

The gatekeeper modestly replied, "Not at all, it was merely the Grand Dowager’s constant recitations that we servants memorized poorly. Now, boasting in front of the esteemed guests, it is indeed showing off one’s skill before an expert."

Bowing, he continued, "I ask the three esteemed guests to sit for a moment while I report to the Family Head."

"Go on then."

Fang Che toyed with the tea cup in his hand, speaking nonchalantly.

In a short while.

Footsteps were heard in the courtyard, as if many people came together to welcome them.

A hearty laugh erupted even before entering, "Hahaha, Mr. Fang arrives, Zhu Shaoyun has failed to meet you afar, please forgive me, Mr. Fang."

Following the voice, a middle-aged man with a square face stepped into the doorway.

Seven feet tall, with a lion’s nose and a broad mouth, his features were dignified. His beard was thick but not long, with pheasant eyes and long eyebrows reaching his temples.

His voice was very magnetic, and now his face was all smiles, seemingly overjoyed, as he stepped forward and grabbed Fang Che’s hand, shaking it repeatedly, "Mr. Fang, please do not blame us, you are a prestigious guest of the Zhu Family, a Continent Hero. Your presence here truly brings great prestige to our humble abode."

Fang Che smiled lightly and said, "Family Head Zhu has a keen eye, but... we have never met, and you did not know it was me before entering, how did you know it was I, Fang, who had come?"

"Hahaha... Even though Zhu and Mr. Fang have only met once, just hearing from the gatekeeper that a guest is handsome and elegant, like an immortal descending, I knew immediately that it must be Mr. Fang."

He laughed heartily, "Who else but the World’s First King could inspire such cultured praise from even a gatekeeper?" 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

This remark was truly made with brilliant subtlety.

Fang Che chuckled wryly, seeming quite pleased, and replied, "Family Head Zhu, you truly have a way with words."

"Haha... Mr. Fang, please, come inside for a detailed discussion. I was rude to stand at the door talking to Mr. Fang for so long, I was simply too excited, Mr. Fang, please do not take offense."

Fang Che laughed heartily, "Family Head Zhu, you are being far too courteous; this time we’re just on a routine patrol, we’ll sit for a while and leave, there’s no need for such hospitality."

Zhu Shaoyun, however, insisted, "Since Mr. Fang has come, you must sit for a while, otherwise, when I return, my little grandsons and granddaughters won’t let me off the hook. These little ones hold Mr. Fang in the highest regard."

Fang Che was surprised, "Family Head Zhu already has grandchildren? You look only in your thirties, it’s truly surprising."

"Hahaha, Mr. Fang jests."

Zhu Shaoyun replied proudly, "Although I appear young, I am actually eighty-seven this year; it’s just regular maintenance, plus practicing martial arts and cultivation, that makes me appear younger."

"Oh, I see, indeed, it’s not obvious at all."

"Mr. Fang is teasing me; who doesn’t know that you cultivators, even if hundreds or thousands of years old, look like young men and women."

"Family Head Zhu is right, for example, I am an immortal creature like an old monster."

"Hahaha... Mr. Fang jests again, your experiences are already legendary, and as for your background, I’ve heard the young girls talk about it around me more times than I can count, don’t laugh, but I’ve almost memorized Mr. Fang’s family genealogy."

"Is that so, hahaha..."

The seven or eight people who followed Zhu Shaoyun were also laughing.

Seeing Fang Che’s gaze, they all greeted him with a smile.

"These are family members, this is my third brother, this is... this is... hahaha, we were gathered together discussing matters, but when we heard Mr. Fang was here, they all perked up and insisted on seeing you, it’s rare to see them so excited at their age."

Then he said to them, "Now you have met Mr. Fang, are you satisfied? Now hurry up and leave, you’re all quite old, are you going to come in with us for tea?"

They blew their beards and glared.

Then the seven or eight people all laughed, greeted Fang Che, and then left individually.

Following Zhu Shaoyun to the guest hall, they veered off and entered a small but exquisite meeting room, and it was obvious the furnishings inside were far more luxurious than outside.

Furthermore, the illumination was unexpectedly from natural Luminous Pearls paired with Spirit Crystal Stones.

The floor was covered with Spirit Beast skin, though only fifth level, it was the most beautiful Snow Fox Skin.

The tea set on the table was carved from a whole piece of Spirit Crystal.

Both the teapot and tea cups were.

The maid came in to make tea, but Zhu Shaoyun dismissed her, "Today is for the distinguished guest, I shall do it myself."

Saying this, with care, he opened the cabinet and took out tea leaves. Even before brewing, they emitted a delicate fragrance, it was actually Spiritual Tea!

"Mr. Fang, showing my inadequate skills before an expert..."

Zhu Shaoyun laughed heartily and began to brew the tea.

Very carefully, he brewed three cups of tea.

"Please."

"Family Head Zhu."

Fang Che had been watching him busy himself, now it was finally time for conversation, so without beating around the bush, he said, "Family Head Zhu must be aware of the methods and purposes of our inspections. Today we come... haha, I hope Family Head Zhu will cooperate."

"Certainly, certainly cooperate!"

Zhu Shaoyun said, "Since Mr. Fang has come personally, Zhu understands. Please, Mr. Fang, have some tea first; just now, those who left, I have arranged for them to prepare the family population statistics, financial statements, and other matters... Whenever Mr. Fang is ready, feel free to inspect."