Invincible from Seeing the BOSS's Health Bar

Chapter 217: Chapter 171: The Man with the Horse! (1 more)_2

Li Baizhen had a look of understanding on his face, as though he understood everything, but in reality, he understood nothing.

”Understood.”

Look!

Having such an understanding leader is a blessing.

”Yes, and what about the archives at the Research Demon Mansion? Can nobody really trace them back to me? Also, the ’Demon Transformation Pill,’ does the Research Demon Mansion have records that could leave me exposed? I heard that the Lin Family’s investigation is intense, and I’m somewhat worried about being exposed.”

”Don’t worry about the archives. There is a real set and a fake set. Anyone who comes investigating will only find your fake archives. As for the Demon Transformation Pill...”

Li Baizhen broke into laughter.

”That thing is more important than you think. The data have been well hidden long ago. Plus, the effects of the Demon Transformation Pill vary from person to person. Rest assured. Even if something does go wrong, it wasn’t you who killed Lin Biesheng, but the Green Demon. As long as the Lin Family doesn’t go too far, they should not trouble you.”

Fang Yu:...

Cough cough!

”That makes sense!”

After a pause, Fang Yu said, ”I want to go to the Peony Workshop to investigate. Could you send some people to assist me?”

”It’s no problem giving you manpower, but can you handle it? You’ve only rested for one day, and I’ve heard people say that when Ding Hui came this morning, he looked weak on his feet, as if he hadn’t rested well... Young people should exercise moderation.”

Fang Yu:???

You with the bushy brows and big ears, you’re quite the gossip??

Fang Yu didn’t say much more; he just waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, and then Li Baizhen began to arrange for personnel.

Strangely enough, many of the people who were called over were unknown to Fang Yu.

Just as he was growing curious, a familiar face appeared at the courtyard entrance with two people.

He honored Li Baizhen with a complicated expression on his face.

”Big brother, I’m here to see you.”

The person in question was none other than Li Qianxuan.

He was accompanied by two people.

One was somewhat familiar—Ning Youchun, who he had met before.

The other was a completely unknown young man.

The two paid their respects along with Li Qianxuan.

The young man looked around curiously after standing up, seeming fascinated by this unfamiliar setting. His eyes scrutinized everything, devoid of the usual respect one shows to a leader of a hundred households.

Fang Yu’s thoughts stirred, and he looked carefully.

[Li Qianxuan: 100/100.]

[Ning Youchun: 65/65.]

[Chen Cangwen: 32/32.]

Compared to their last meeting, Ning Youchun’s health had increased slightly, by a meager 3 points.

Who knows how much arduous cultivation hid behind those 3 points.

This is the plight of native martial artists. Without talent, it is almost impossible to get ahead rapidly; one can only progress step by step.

But compared to reality, devoid of any supernatural events, where everything is about murderers...

Fang Yu felt that the world in the game was already quite good, at least it provided the transcendent hope of martial arts.

Although the environment was much harsher than reality, with demons eating people left and right.

Having assessed Ning Youchun, Fang Yu quickly glossed over Li Qianxuan on the side.

This fellow had been stuck at 100 health for a long time.

At first meeting, he seemed so strong and reassuring, but now, it seems he can only rely on numbers to overwhelm demons.

Of course, Fang Yu wasn’t disparaging Li Qianxuan—after all, Li Qianxuan had shown him grace. He was merely making an objective assessment of his strength.

Fang Yu had the sense that Li Qianxuan’s heart was not in the martial arts, but rather in amassing and managing forces.

Speaking of which, Li Qianxuan had originally told him that he was at the intermediate level of the Flower Stage.

At that time, he had still been naive and clueless.

Now that he thinks about it...

The health points line up, but while others at the intermediate level of the Flower Stage start at 100 health and cap off at 20 points of physique, equal to 200 health,

You’re just marching in place, never budging...

Those in the dark might think you’re stuck at the initial peak of the Flower Stage and can’t break through.

As for the last individual, Chen Cangwen, he was a completely new face Fang Yu had never seen.

But with only a little over 30 health, Fang Yu didn’t take much notice of him.

He couldn’t shake off the feeling that the quality of the people around Li Qianxuan was dwindling...

No, not quite—if you include Yue Guang with his 3000 health, the quality couldn’t be called low. But Yue Guang wasn’t following you anymore, was he?

”Qian Xuan, Diao Deyi wants to check the Peony Workshop. You accompany him.”

Li Baizhen’s demeanor softened towards his younger brother; his tone was much more casual.

Li Qianxuan complied with a complex look on his face.

”...Okay.”

Apart from Li Qianxuan, there were seven or eight ten-household warriors with over a hundred in blood, and more than thirty ordinary members with several dozens in blood, making up a team nearing fifty people in total.

This setup could well compare to almost half of a hundred-household.

Moreover, the quantity and quality of the ten-household warriors were close to that of the hundred-household, the only difference lies in having fewer hands, everything else was virtually the same.

With such a lineup, who would believe that it was merely Fang Yu, this insignificant ten-household, leading the team.

Seeing Li Baizhen coordinating the numbers, it looked like they were about ready to set out, so Fang Yu approached Li Qianxuan to greet him.

”Lord Li Qianxuan...”

”Eh!”

Li Qianxuan waved his hand dismissively, not even glancing at Fang Yu, and spoke indifferently.

”The title ’Lord’ is more than I can bear. As fellow ten-households, and with Mr. Diao esteemed as the expedition leader, it is enough to address us directly by our names.”

Ning Youchun also glared coldly at Fang Yu, wanting to spit at him but feeling it inappropriate, so he refrained.

Ingrate and backstabber!

Switching to the hundred-household side was one thing, but then having Lord Li Qianxuan come over to serve under him and take his commands, who was he trying to disgust?

Chen Cangwen, on the other hand, curiously sized up Fang Yu.

”So you are Diao Deyi? Last time that woman said you went missing for several days. We all thought you were dead; we were about to issue a consolation payment. Didn’t expect you to turn up alive, you’re pretty tough...”

”Cangwen!” Li Qianxuan chastised with a shout: ”Don’t be rude.”

Chen Cangwen stopped mid-sentence with a smack of his lips and said no more.

Awkward, one could only say it was awkward.

Fang Yu felt somewhat embarrassed.

Honestly, he hadn’t expected Li Baizhen to have summoned Li Qianxuan.

Wasn’t this making things difficult for himself?

If they were both working under a hundred-household, it would have been fine.

But for this mission, they were entirely under Fang Yu’s command, and that was sure to cause embarrassment for Li Qianxuan.

How was he to give orders?

Fang Yu was rather frustrated.

But after pondering for a moment, he stepped forward and bowed again.

”Lord Li Qianxuan, although I am tasked by Lord Li Baizhen, I am nominally still under your command. There’s no need to change how I am addressed.”

This was somewhat comforting.

Li Qianxuan’s expression eased slightly, but he merely grunted indifferently and ceased interacting with Fang Yu.

Well, well, well...

Okay then, no need to cozy up unwantedly.

Awkwardly turning his gaze elsewhere, pretending to admire the scenery, he hadn’t expected Li Qianxuan to suddenly ask.

”Where’s Yue Guang? Why isn’t he here?”

Ah?

Yue Guang?

He’s kept himself busy.

Fang Yu shook his head slightly: ”I’m not sure, probably Lord Li Baizhen has other tasks for him.”

”Is that so...”

Li Qianxuan appeared contemplative.

Strictly speaking, it was Yue Guang who was truly still under Li Qianxuan’s command, meant to be returned after use.

Fang Yu, however, had been completely transferred.

But as for the date of return, that was now uncertain.

Yue Guang, being on a service secondment, was expected to return; Li Baizhen seemed to be more attentive to him.

But if Fang Yu were to say, letting Yue Guang come back would likely cost him his life.

Now that Yue Guang, the Green Demon mole, had gotten close to the hundred-household side, how could he possibly wish to go back?

Also, on the surface, his acquaintance with Yue Guang wasn’t deep; it felt more like just a few brief encounters.

It was an inexplicable tacit understanding among Green Demon moles, minimizing contact with each other to avoid being implicated and eradicated if ever exposed.

So even if Fang Yu wanted to actively seek out Yue Guang to enhance their superficial relationship, it was likely that Yue Guang would not appreciate it and would keep his distance.

Privately, on the other hand, was a different story - one of life-and-death companionship.

Li Baizhen, by now, had finished tallying the numbers and called everyone to assemble, gave a few quick instructions, then had Fang Yu step forward to say a few words.

Say what on earth!

Before the sea of several dozen heads, and with the glaring gazes of Li Qianxuan and others, Fang Yu cleared his throat and uttered a couple of slogans before preparing to set off.

Li Baizhen even provided a couple of dozen horses for their travel.

As Fang Yu was calming the horses, he couldn’t help but wonder aloud.

”Isn’t this formation a bit too grand?”