Once, I wanted to be a good person

"Moreover...," said Fang Ze, pausing as his gaze seemed to transcend space, visualizing the battle in the Spirit Realm. Then he silently said to himself, "If we can really capture that Mortality-Shedding stage enemy, the benefits would be tremendous..."

"A Mortality-Shedding stage without consciousness, is indeed a fine guest for the Demigod Prison..."

"This way, not only can I possess the combat power of the Mortality-Shedding stage beforehand, but also, the transformations of the Yang Transformation stage and Mortality-Shedding stage will have no secrets before me. Everything lies on a broad and clear path."

"If we could also crush that Mortality-Shedding stage's psychological defenses, then I'd once again have additional Mortality-Shedding stage combat strength in my hands."

"Oh. No, not just combat strength. A Mortality-Shedding stage would be considered upper management even within noble families. So... a high-ranking spy from the Sima family?"

As Fang Ze was considering this, the space nearby fluctuated.

Regaining his focus, Fang Ze then saw nine Yang Transformation stage members of the Si Family with injuries appear before him.

Among them, Black Bull was clearly the most severely injured, drenched in blood, with half an arm blasted to pieces, his bare upper body full of wounds, and blood dripping "plop, plop" down his trousers.

However, his face was filled with an expression of enjoyment, a grin stretching to the back of his head, appearing delightfully overjoyed.

As for the others, they also had varying degrees of injuries, but from their smiling faces and the way Wu was holding the Mortality-Shedding stage enemy like a dead dog, it was clear that they had completed their mission excellently.

Sensing Fang Ze's gaze, Black Bull gave a hehe chuckle and then bellowed, "Young Master! It's been a long time since I've had such a satisfying fight."

"This old man is obviously no ordinary guy. He's a Mortality-Shedding stage who walked out of a sea of fire and mountains of knives."

"It's just a shame he met us, also from military backgrounds. With our prepared minds against his unguarded state, it was hard for him to exert his full power, otherwise, it really wouldn't be clear who would win or lose today."

"Even Ying and I have gained a lot of insight from fighting with him, feeling like we have our own understanding of the Mortality-Shedding stage."

"Nevertheless, no matter what, the mission was accomplished without dishonor!"

With that, Black Bull and the others saluted Fang Ze.

Fang Ze, wearing a smile, looked at them and then said, "You all worked hard tonight."

"Once this matter is over, I'll arrange a celebration feast for everyone."

"As for now..."

At this point, Fang Ze looked at Hei Yu and said, "Hei Yu, you and Black Bull take this Mortality-Shedding stage back to the manor to recuperate."

"The Healing treasures and items have all been arranged in advance; calculating the time, they should almost be here. Feel free to use them as needed."

"We still have a budget of 10 billion this year; there's no way we'll go through it all."

"As for the others..." Fang Ze looked at the other few Yang Transformation stage experts, "continue to lie low in the Spirit Realm, and then follow me."

Up until today, the others only obeyed Fang Ze's commands because of his identity, but tonight, Fang Ze successfully lured out the challenging Mortality-Shedding stage enemy, allowing the team to capture him alive which vented their frustrations, making them place their trust in Fang Ze's commands.

Therefore, they all saluted Fang Ze in unison and said, "Yes, Young Master!"

After arranging the matters, Fang Ze watched as Hei Yu took Black Bull and the Mortality-Shedding stage prisoner away and disappeared, and then withdrew his gaze.

By this time, the motorcade was already lined up on the road again, and Fang Ze stepped toward the middle car, then gave a signal for the convoy to start moving again, continuing towards the destination: the Jia Family's banquet.

Meanwhile, the incident between Fang Ze and the Mortality-Shedding stage quickly spread among all the powers that had been paying attention to him that evening.

After all, the incident was too noticeable and had caused quite a stir. At the Council Member and noble level, everyone was surely above the Spirit Ascension stage. So the battle in the Spirit Realm between nine Yang Transformation stage members and a Mortality-Shedding stage could not be hidden from anyone.

Hence, whether it was He Weidao, Xiong Qi, or the Provincial Government's Council Members, every power was wondering... The noble families that had invited Fang Ze today almost all knew of this news almost instantly.

...

In that luxurious reception room of the military base,

He Weidao and Xiong Qi had finished their game of chess and were drinking tea.

After tasting the tea for a while, He Weidao said with a smile in his eyes, "I was right, wasn't I?"

"That kid has plenty of tricks up his sleeve."

"He used himself as bait to draw out that Mortality-Shedding stage from the Sima family. Then the nine Yang Transformation stage emerged to assert their strength."

"You watch. After this incident, no one will dare to underestimate him again."

Hearing He Weidao's words, Xiong Qi did not respond but leisurely sipped his tea. Yet, his twinkling eyes indicated he was also astonished by Fang Ze's boldness and strategy.

Using himself as bait to catch a Mortality-Shedding stage.

Was he not afraid of being in danger? Not worried that the nine Yang Transformation stage members couldn't subdue that Mortality-Shedding stage?

At this thought, Xiong Qi suddenly realized: Fang Ze really wasn't afraid.

Fang Ze was the last descendent of the Si Family, and with the federation recently exonerating him for the Golden Sparrow Flower incident and compensating him, he might as well have a free pass from death.

Unless a family was willing to perish together with him, no one would dare commit such a heinous act against the whole world, slap the federation in the face, and eliminate Fang Ze.