Chapter 845: Things Remain, People Change (Third Update)
Looking at the changes in the Water Cold Sword, a trace of doubt appeared on Ye Wenjun's elegant and refined face, and she said, "Water Cold Sword? It seems a bit different."
Fang Yu smiled slightly and said:
"This sword was reforged through the smelting of the Earth Core Fire from Fire Dragon Mountain. While it's still the original sword, including the patterns and engravings, the only difference is that this sword has gained a new attribute... That is, the Fire Attribute. Maybe I was just lucky to encounter the Earth Core Fire while refining this sword."
"Earth Core Fire?"
Ye Wenjun was startled, "I saw information about this in the ancient books provided by Taia Sect. It's a fire elf that thrives in the Earth Core, blessed by the creations of heaven and earth and infused with the essence of sun and moon. If the Water Cold Sword underwent its smelting, it would certainly be enhanced by a great deal and gain the Fire Attribute!"
Fang Yu snapped his fingers and laughed:
"I didn't expect my wife to be so knowledgeable, you've guessed it all right. That's exactly it... Considering that you have a Fire Phoenix, you can further amplify the power of the Fire Attribute. You can find some time to test it out. The only downside is that even though this sword has been upgraded to a Spiritual Artifact, it still can't possess an Artifact Spirit."
"Artifact Spirit?" Ye Wenjun was unaware of this matter entirely.
Fang Yu said calmly:
"Do you remember when I was going to make Shangguan Linghui the Sword Slave? At that time, I intended to sacrifice Shangguan Linghui. She was arrogant and almost killed you. So I made her a Sword Slave through the Array, planning to kill her eventually so that the Water Cold Sword could devour her soul, turning Shangguan Linghui into the Sword Spirit of this sword!"
Hearing this.
Ye Wenjun quickly shook her head.
Her face showing a bit of surprise.
Fang Yu laughed, "I know you two share a deep sisterly bond, so I abandoned that idea long ago. You don't have to worry about it..."
Ye Wenjun nodded and said:
"Even without a Sword Spirit, I can still wield its power effectively."
"Mm, I believe you!" Fang Yu nodded and said, "While the Water Cold Sword is powerful, you mustn't rely too heavily on it. Otherwise, if you lose it at a critical moment, you'll be at a loss. Even the cunning rabbit has three burrows; we need multiple ways to ensure our safety. Tiandu Mountain is an Ancient Relic, and your talent far surpasses mine. So if time permits, spend less time practicing swordplay and more time understanding the Ancient Relic!"
"Mm."
Ye Wenjun nodded and took a step forward.
As they spoke.
Ye Wenjun drew out the Water Cold Sword, fondly admiring the patterns on it.
These days, without this sword, she felt almost like she had lost her mind.
Apart from meditative breathing exercises, her cultivation lacked sword practice, and much of her enjoyment had diminished.
The patterns on the Water Cold Sword still looked as exquisite and captivating as before, making it hard to resist.
The more Ye Wenjun admired it, the more she couldn't help but fall in love with it.
She even hugged it tightly.
At this moment, realizing Fang Yu was still beside her, she blushed and shyly lowered her head.
"Thank you!" Ye Wenjun said.
"What's with the thank you between us?" Fang Yu chuckled.
As he said this.
Fang Yu walked to Ye Wenjun's side, naturally placing his right hand on her shoulder.
The breeze swept through the balcony.
Whether due to the cold or Fang Yu's touch, Ye Wenjun's body shivered... remarkably, she didn't resist or evade it.
Fang Yu smiled slightly and said, "Honey... it's almost been a year since we got married, right?"
"Mm."
"I remember you once said after a year, we should see whether to divorce or not. Now, don't you think I'm quite exceptional?" Fang Yu said with a grin.
"You're okay."
"Just okay?" Fang Yu rolled his eyes.
"That... spring nights are precious, don't you think it's time we have a child?" Fang Yu said.
"Uh..."
"Time waits for no one, come on!"
Fang Yu picked her up.
And tossed her onto the bed.
With Ye Wenjun's outfit being what it was, it would be almost impossible for any man not to react!
Fang Yu immediately pounced.
...
In the early hours of the next day.
Fang Yu bid farewell to Ye Wenjun and the rest, and left the mountain with Chen Daotian.
As soon as they left.
Xu Sisi approached Ye Wenjun with a bit of envy and said, "Sister Wenjun..."
"Hmm?" Ye Wenjun looked at Xu Sisi with a full face of confusion.
"Are you afraid he'll fool around with someone else after going down the mountain?" Xu Sisi said.
"What?" Ye Wenjun didn't understand what she meant.
Shangguan Linghui bluntly said, "Sister Wenjun, she's saying, you satisfied Mr. Fang before he went down the mountain... so he won't be looking for other women down there?"
"..."
Ye Wenjun, from an educated family, a wealthy daughter, although she received a Western education.
But she was always influenced by her family, leaning toward traditional thoughts.
Upon hearing these two women joke, her face immediately flushed red.
"I'm not talking to you guys anymore!" After saying this, Ye Wenjun turned and walked away.
Xu Sisi and Shangguan Linghui giggled.
...
Half a day later.
Fang Yu and Chen Daotian arrived at Jiangzhou.
Just as the Dark Web brothers predicted, this bustling city, Jiangzhou, no longer looked vibrant.
Instead, it seemed like a war zone from the 1990s.
Skyscrapers remained, but everything was chaotic.
On the streets, young people frequently raced cars wildly, and tattooed thugs roamed.
There were also some lawbreakers, driving SUVs, brandishing firearms, running about.
Many people formed gangs.
Forces were rampant.
Fang Yu walked with his hands in his pockets, Chen Daotian with arms crossed, striding in, looking at the streets in a stupor.
"Brother Yu, it seems much more chaotic than we imagined." Chen Daotian said.
"Yes... notify the brothers of the Dark Web and the Ye Family to move to Tiandu Mountain. Although it hasn't reached a stage of mass slaughter, it's too chaotic, and law enforcement is lacking. No one can guarantee a murder spree won't happen."
"Yes. I think so too." Chen Daotian said.
The two continued forward.
Walking through the messy streets.
Observing the surroundings.
Some hooligans showcased their muscles by the roadside, and some played the daring act of breaking stones on their chest.
Even more exaggerated were some strength-type mutants, actually attempting to catch bullets bare-handed.
As the two were planning to find a restaurant for a meal—
"I heard a woman with great talent came to the Imperial Nightclub, and many people go to listen to her sing every day," some passing men were discussing.
"Yes, they say her singing is marvelous, and she's very beautiful. Let's go see her tonight."
"Mm, we shouldn't miss it. But, many big shots there want to sleep with that woman!"
"She only sells her singing, not her body... It's said they pay her with herbal medicine elixir pills... money isn't worth much anymore."
Upon hearing this.
Fang Yu and Chen Daotian were both stunned.
They stopped to listen.
"Indeed, who uses money anymore... what's valuable now are Martial Techniques and Combat Skills. If you manage to get your hands on a Cultivator's Combat Skills, you're set for life. Spiritual Energy is so abundant now, Martial Artists aren't worth much!"
"That's not all, a while back, many people went to the Lu Family and turned it upside down, trying to find something useful."
"However, many powerful figures suddenly appeared in Jiangzhou, very strong. We need to find an opportunity to join them and form an alliance. Otherwise, we might not even know how we die!"
"Mm."