Chapter 48: If the Young Master Says He’s There, He Must Be There


    Yuan Yu stared at Fang Chen in disbelief. <em>He has only closed his eyes for two hours, but somehow he knows where my cousin is? </em>War God Fang, is my cousin really in the Valiant Defenders barracks?


    If the young master says hes there, he must be there, Xu Ge replied. Stop doubting everything our young master says. Even if Lord Yuan isnt there now, he would be there by the time we arrive.


    Yuan Yu looked at Xu Ge with a mystified frown, but she didnt have much time to dwell on it as Fang Chen had already stood up and headed out. She quickly followed him.


    The Fang Manor was near the imperial city, so it didnt take long for the three of them to arrive at the entrance of the Valiant Defenders barracks. By a stroke of coincidence, they bumped into a group of Court of Great Brilliances officials there.


    Leading the group was Director Zhao, and he was apanied by a few rectifiers and around fifty constables. They were startled to see Yuan Yu, and their shock only deepened when they saw Fang Chen.


    <em>Why would a constable who has just gotten on the job be with War God Fang? </em>


    Many in the group began deducing their rtionship, and some even tried to look back to check if they had crossed Yuan Yu in recent days.


    War God Fang. Director Zhao politely sped his fist.


    Director Zhao, Fang Chen replied with a smile. What brings you here?


    Its shameful, but one of my rectifiers suddenly went missing. After days of investigation, I learned that there is a good chance hes in the Valiant Defenders barracks, so I came here to look into the matter, Director Zhao replied.


    Fang Chen nodded.


    It looked as if they were just having an idle chatter, but from the moment Director Zhao saw Fang Chen, he became certain that Yuan Zhuang was in the Valiant Defenders barracks.


    Yuan Yus eyes narrowed in astonishment. She recognized Director Zhao; it was her superiors superior. She couldnt believe that Director Zhaos investigation had led him to the same ce as well. <em>Doesnt this mean that Fang Chen urately deduced Yuan Zhuangs whereabouts just by silently thinking for two hours? Just how smart is this man? This is terrifying!</em>


    Just then, a centurion walked out and impatiently harrumphed at Director Zhao. The person youre looking for isnt in our barracks. Why would a rectifier from your Court of Great Brilliance be in our barracks? Look elsewhere instead!


    I have confirmed that Rectifier Yuan is in your barracks, so I came here to check if there have been any misunderstandings. Would you allow me to meet your chiliarch? Director Zhao replied courteously.


    Whats wrong? Is a centurion like me not worthy of speaking to you? the other party snapped. Why dont you weigh yourself before asking to meet our chiliarchs? Do you think our chiliarchs are so free to attend to your every whim? I already told you that the person youre looking for isnt in our barracks. Stop lingering here and leave!


    The centurion waved his hand as if driving off flies.


    One of the rectifiers couldnt stand how disrespectful the centurion was, and he blew his top. Audacious! Youre standing before our Court of Great Brilliances Director Zhao. How can you be so disrespectful to a higher-ranking official?


    The centurion burst intoughter. He nced at the rectifier and scoffed, Director? I have met some of the Vice Ministers in the past few years, and even generals would respectfully address us at our barracks. Is the Court of Great Brilliances director greater than those people? If Im not mistaken, its nothing more than a grade-5 official.


    Thats still two ranks higher than you! You Valiant Defenders are getting ahead of yourself! Unless you hand over Lord Yuan, we wont be leaving this ce today! that rectifier roared.


    Who dares to cause trouble at the Valiant Defenders barracks?


    Shh! They are from the Court of Great Brilliance.


    No wonder! Why would the Court of Great Brilliance suddenly mess with the Valiant Defenders though? The Valiant Defenders are not to be trifled with! some passers-by noticed the situation and whispered amongst themselves.


    The centurion felt like he had been humiliated. His face turned red, and he bellowed, Brothers, the Court of Great Brilliance are causing a ruckus on our turf. Lets capture all of them!


    Arge group of Valiant Defenders rushed out of the barracks, looking as if they would apprehend Director Zhao and the others. Director Zhaos rectifiers and constables didnt back down either. A fight broke out on both sides.


    Director Zhao watched the situation lividly. Secondster, he finally roared, Stop right now!


    The rectifiers and constables immediately halted their aggression, but the Valiant Defenders continued their attacks.


    Director Zhao sneered. He unleashed his inner ki and released a palm strike, which sent one of the Valiant Defenders flying. It was only upon that did the other Valiant Defenders halt their aggression. They could tell that Director Zhao was at Ki Explosion, and that they were no match for him.


    The Court of Great Brilliance is bing conceited. How dare you cause a ruckus here and hurt one of my centurions? a bellow echoed.


    A person charged out of the Valiant Defenders barracks and swiped his de at Director Zhao.


    Director Zhao was taken aback. The person attacking him was at mid Ki Explosion, whereas he was only at early Ki Explosion. It wouldnt be easy for him to deal with this attack.


    Xu Ge, Fang Chen ordered.


    Yes, young master. Xu Ge chuckled before charging forth with his sword.


    His strength clearly surpassed that of the other party, as he pushed the mid Ki Explosion Valiant Defender back by more than fifty meters with a single strike.


    Chiliarch Niu?! The Valiant Defenders were startled.


    Windcloud Sword Xu Ge?! Chiliarch Niu was stunned. He quickly noticed Fang Chen too, and his eyes widened in horror. He shoved aside the Valiant Defenders supporting him, marched up to Fang Chen, and sped his fist. Valiant Defender Chiliarch Niu Jue pays respect to War God Fang!


    <em>War God Fang?!</em>


    The Valiant Defenders were rmed too. The passers-by were taken aback as well. It was only then that they noticed Fang Chens presence, and their expressions turned weird.


    You look familiar, Fang Chen remarked.


    War God Fang, I used to be in your army. I had the honor of fighting alongside you, Niu Jue said with a voice quivering in excitement.


    The Valiant Defenders were baffled to see Niu Jues reaction. Thetter was the most hot-tempered chiliarch in their inner city barracks, and he spoke with confidence even when addressing the two Enforcement Envoys above him. Yet, his voice was quivering now?


    I see. Fang Chen nodded. The Court of Great Brilliances Director Zhao had a subordinate who recently went missing, and they found that hes in your barracks. What is your take?


    The Court of Great Brilliance? Niu Jue was bewildered. He nced at Director Zhao. Our Valiant Defenders wouldnt make a move on someone from the Court of Great Brilliance. Whats the name of the missing man? Ill see if I have an impression of him.


    His name is Yuan Zhuang. Hes a rectifier under mymand, Director Zhao replied.


    No, I dont have an impression of him. The rest of you? Niu Jue turned to the other Valiant Defenders. They shook their heads, expressing that they had no recollection of Yuan Zhuang.


    Lets head in first, Fang Chen said.


    Yes yes, of course! War God Fang, this way please. Niu Jue profusely nodded.