The Four Great Protectors of the Yellow Spring Sect learned some clues from the traces in the mine. Following these clues, they finally found Fang Chen.
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For the Four Great Protectors of the Yellow Spring Sect, investigating Fang Chen was a piece of cake. They soon found out everything.
In a restaurant in Kaiyang City, the Four Great Protectors disguised themselves as human warriors. They sat on stools near the window, drinking and chatting.
"Big Brother, we've found out who that kid is." The Fourth Brother looked around and said in a low voice.
"Tell us." The Big Brother nodded and said.
"That kid was saved by a young woman from the Li Family from the Luoying Peaks. At that time, he was seriously injured and on the verge of death. But in the end, he survived. His cultivation is at the ninth level of the Condensing Reality Realm. It is said that he has only condensed eight strands of Zhen Qi." The Fourth Brother said.
"Eight strands of Zhen Qi?"
Hearing this, the Second Brother's face showed a trace of mockery. He said, "A kid with only eight strands of Zhen Qi dares to kill our Fifth Brother? He must be tired of living."
"Although he is only a warrior with eight strands of Zhen Qi, his combat power is comparable to the peak of the Condensing Reality Realm." The Fourth Brother added.
Hearing this, the Big Brother nodded and said, "As long as he hasn't reached the Spirit Vortex Realm, he is no match for us four brothers."
"Big Brother, what do we do now?" The Third Brother asked.
"This is Kaiyang City. There are three big families. If we make a move, we will be discovered. We can only wait. Wait until that kid leaves the Li Family and Kaiyang City." The Big Brother's eyes flashed with a trace of sinister light as he said coldly.
Fang Chen, who was living in the Li Family, had no idea that he was not only being targeted by Hun Yu, but also by the Four Great Protectors of the Yellow Spring Sect.
Right now, Fang Chen had been working hard on his cultivation.
Seven days after the auction, Fang Chen finally condensed his ninth strand of Zhen Qi. With all nine strands of Zhen Qi, Fang Chen's aura reached its peak.
"Fang Chen, congratulations." Li Xiaoke was the first to congratulate Fang Chen.
As for Li Mingzhu and the others, they did not come.
Fang Chen looked at Li Xiaoke and grinned. He restrained his aura and said, "It's just the ninth Genuine Qi."
Li Xiaoke and the others had already condensed their ninth strand of Genuine Qi. He had only condensed his ninth strand of Genuine Qi now, so it was not something to be happy about.
However, in Li Xiaoke's opinion, Fang Chen had not simply condensed the ninth true energy.
Back then, Fang Chen had suppressed the younger generation of the Kai Yang City with only eight streams of Zhen Qi. Everyone thought that Fang Chen had reached the limit of the Condensing Reality Realm.
Now, Fang Chen had condensed the ninth flash of True Qi. This meant that Fang Chen's strength had reached a new level. Perhaps Fang Chen's true strength was already comparable to a martial artist at the first level of the Spiritual Vortex Realm.
Thinking of this, Li Xiaoke felt incredulous. Fang Chen's potential was too heaven-defying.
"Fang Chen, now that your strength has increased, I'm afraid that even if you fight with Yang Xiujian again, he won't be able to defeat you, right?" Li Xiaoke asked.
Fang Chen grinned. In fact, when he condensed his ninth strand of Genuine Qi, he realized that his strength was already enough to defeat a martial artist at the first level of the Spiritual Vortex Realm.
Although there was a difference between the Spiritual Vortex Realm and the Condensing Reality Realm, Fang Chen's strength was indeed heaven-defying.
"A martial artist at the first level of the Spiritual Vortex Realm?"
Fang Chen thought of the old man who tried to assassinate him that day. If he appeared again, he was confident that he could make him stay here forever.
Just as Fang Chen was thinking, Lu Lianxue arrived.
After Lu Lianxue entered Fang Chen's courtyard, she saw Li Xiaoke. Her beautiful eyes flashed and she asked, "Am I disturbing you?"
Seeing Lu Lianxue, Fang Chen was also a little confused. Li Xiaoke shook her head and said, "No."
Then, Li Xiaoke said goodbye to Fang Chen and turned to leave.
Looking at Li Xiaoke's departing figure, Lu Lianxue's beautiful face revealed a gentle smile. She walked to Fang Chen's side and stared at Fang Chen with her beautiful eyes.
"Why are you looking for me?" Fang Chen asked.
He only interacted with Lu Lianxue once when they went on a mission together. Other than that, they didn't interact with each other.
He also didn't know why Lu Lianxue was looking for him.
From Fang Chen's point of view, Lu Lianxue gave him an unfathomable feeling. He actually couldn't see through Lu Lianxue.
"Fang Chen, you've made a breakthrough in your cultivation?"
Lu Lianxue's beautiful eyes flashed and she asked.
Fang Chen nodded and said, "I just condensed my ninth strand of Genuine Qi."
Knowing that Fang Chen had condensed his ninth strand of Genuine Qi, Lu Lianxue's eyes clearly showed a trace of excitement. Then she said, "Fang Chen, I did come to find you for a matter."
When Lu Lianxue said this, she hesitated and looked a little embarrassed.
Lu Lianxue's current appearance was completely different from her usual appearance as one of the three goddesses of Kaiyang City. Her face was filled with worry, as if this matter was very difficult to say.
Fang Chen sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, waiting for Lu Lianxue to speak.
He knew that since Lu Lianxue had come, she would definitely tell him about this matter.
Lu Lianxue's expression constantly changed. She did her best to control her emotions. After a long time, she raised her head and her beautiful face was filled with charm. Then her red lips gently opened and she said, "Fang Chen, there's something I need your help with."
"Help," Fang Chen said.
"Although I don't understand your situation, I feel that you can help me.
Of course, in exchange, I will tell you a secret. "Lu Lianxue said.
When Fang Chen heard Lu Lianxue's words, his interest was immediately piqued. He asked, "Tell me."
Lu Lianxue glanced at Fang Chen and said, "Fang Chen, the Thief Sage of the Western Region should have come to your place before, right?"
"Yes, how did you know?" Fang Chen's eyes instantly became sharp as he stared at Lu Lianxue and asked in a deep voice.
Lu Lianxue knew that Fang Chen would have such a reaction. She chuckled and said, "My guess was right. Not only did the Thief Sage of the Western Region come to your place, but he also failed, right?"
Lu Lianxue didn't answer Fang Chen's question. Instead, she continued.
Fang Chen narrowed his eyes. He didn't know what Lu Lianxue meant by saying this.
When the Thief Sage of the Western Region summoned Lu Lianxue for the second time, the latter could guess from his expression that he had failed.
Therefore, Lu Lianxue had the idea of asking Fang Chen for help.
To be able to make the Thief Sage of the Western Region fail, it seemed that there must be a huge force behind Fang Chen. Once she could persuade Fang Chen to help, she might be able to escape the control of the Thief Sage of the Western Region and become free.
Before coming to find Fang Chen, Lu Lianxue had also thought for a long time.
She had thought of many possibilities and even guessed Fang Chen's background for a long time. In the end, she decided to give it a try.
This was a gamble. She couldn't lose. Once she lost, she would die without a doubt.
After a long time, Fang Chen's eyes flickered as he asked in a deep voice, "Are you in cahoots with the Thief Sage of the Western Region?"
When he said this, Fang Chen was also very shocked. He didn't expect that Lu Lianxue, one of the three goddesses of Kaiyang City, could almost become the leader of the younger generation in Kaiyang City. Such a person was actually in cahoots with the Thief Sage of the Western Region.
Fang Chen was completely confused. At the same time, he was full of vigilance towards Lu Lianxue.
Seeing Fang Chen like this, Lu Lianxue could also understand. Anyone who knew that she was related to the Thief Sage of the Western Region would probably show such vigilance.
"Before coming to find you, I was indeed in cahoots with the Thief Sage of the Western Region." Lu Lianxue said.
Fang Chen fell into silence and didn't say anything.
Lu Lianxue knew that Fang Chen definitely wouldn't believe her, so she began to talk about her relationship with the Thief Sage of the Western Region in detail.
If she couldn't gain Fang Chen's trust, how could she get him to help her?
Lu Lianxue knew that this was a gamble. Even if it was a gamble, she had to do her best because this was an opportunity.
"A long time ago, the Thief Sage of the Western Region found me and took me as his disciple. He saw that I was beautiful and taught me the Divine Charm Art to cultivate."
"One day, when I finally succeeded in my cultivation, he used a special method to bring me to the Lu Clan's residence. He fed me poison, which would act up every once in a while. Therefore, he would come to deliver me the antidote every once in a while."
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After an hour, Lu Lianxue finally finished. She stared at Fang Chen without moving, waiting for Fang Chen to speak.
Fang Chen raised his head and looked at Lu Lianxue. "So you want me to help you escape the clutches of the Thief Sage of the Western Region?"
"Fang Chen, I've waited for many years. This is the most hopeful time. I hope you can help me," said Lu Lianxue urgently.
"How do you know I can help you?" asked Fang Chen.
"The first time the Western Region God Thief summoned me, he gave me the pill. Then he came to find you. When he summoned me for the second time, I noticed that his expression was different from before. Furthermore, he emphasized that I must be on good terms with you. From these clues, I deduced that the Western Region God Thief had failed on you," Lu Lianxue said.
"To be able to cause the Thief Sage to fail, that's enough to show your brilliance. I hope you can help me," said Lu Lianxue sincerely.
Fang Chen looked at Lu Lianxue. "Do you really trust me that much?"
"I'm gambling," said Lu Lianxue.
Fang Chen nodded and said, "If I help you, I'll be going against the Western Region's God Thief."
Before Fang Chen could finish, Lu Lianxue interrupted him. "If you help me, I can tell you a secret about the Thief Sage of the Western Region. Everyone says that the Thief Sage of the Western Region has endless wealth. I only know one of his locations."
Hearing Lu Lianxue's words, Fang Chen's eyes lit up. He suddenly straightened his back and looked at Lu Lianxue.
If what Lu Lianxue said was true, then he had hope of obtaining one of the Thief Sage's locations.
"Is that true?" asked Fang Chen.
"The Thief Sage's location this time has countless traps and is filled with danger. I can only tell you the specific location," said Lu Lianxue.
"How can you prove that you're telling the truth?" asked Fang Chen.
He had no choice but to consider whether Lu Lianxue was setting a trap for him.