Once, I wanted to be a good person-Chapter 799 - 196. Repelling the Ascension Stage Expert! (7000 words!)_3

Chapter 799: 196. Repelling the Ascension Stage Expert! (7000 words!)_3

However, because both parties revealed quite a bit of information, the families and forces present were able to roughly piece together what had happened.

Fang Ze had subordinates capable of circumventing demigod protection to probe into one’s mind, which was known to everyone.

Thus, it was presumed that after Fang Ze had captured Sima Liu, he used his subordinates to interrogate him, inadvertently uncovering the fact that Sima Jin had intended to secretly harm him, as well as the assassination of other high-ranking officials in Xida State over the past decade.

As a result, after Sima Jin came to find Fang Ze, Fang Ze did not hesitate to take him down.

Over the past two days, Fang Ze had likely already rehearsed today’s scenario in front of Sima Liu, which was why Sima Liu had remained utterly silent from beginning to end: he knew that the outcome of today’s events had been predetermined as soon as Fang Ze had extracted the information during the interrogation.

With the knowledge of the answers before him, Fang Ze dared to wager everything on this gamble.

If Sima Jin hadn’t been in Fang Ze’s hands, the Si Family would have had the choice to wager or not. Now that Sima Jin was taken by Fang Ze, awaiting only the presentation of testimony and evidence to the Noble Court for direct trial, the Si Family had truly been driven into a corner.

This also meant that no matter how much strength they had or how many experts they brought, they had no choice but to compromise.

By this time, having clarified everything, everyone’s moods varied.

The three nobles from the Directly Governed State looked at Fang Ze with complicated expressions, and then the man leading them asked, “Family Head Fang Ze, are you now certain you want to accuse Sima Jin of plotting against you?”

Although nobles have special privileges, equally, harming other nobles is a serious crime. This was why the three nobles from the Directly Governed State had come immediately upon learning the news.

Of course… disputes among nobles rarely escalate to the Noble Court; most are settled in private, hence their question.

Hearing their words, Fang Ze glanced at them and then shook his head with a smile, “I think there might be some misunderstandings; I may need to contact the Si Family first.”

Hearing Fang Ze’s response, the three nobles didn’t say anything more. They nodded silently and then prepared to leave.

However, before leaving, the leading man still said, “Fang Ze, although I know you’re not too keen on cooperating with our three families… when you have time, we would still welcome you to come and talk with us. Let’s be friends.”

Fang Ze nodded in reply, “I will.”

After ensuring Fang Ze’s agreement, the three left the area.

After their departure, Jia, Li Xiang, and the Jia Family members also approached.

As close spectators of the day’s events, they indeed witnessed a spectacular show, so much so that Jia could barely contain his smile. He said to Fang Ze with a chuckle, “My wise nephew, I was truly worried about you.”

“Especially since this world doesn’t only operate on reason—power and temper can sometimes be more useful than reason.”

“Recenting the formidable presence of Sir Tai Shan, born from a bloodbath, even I was somewhat perturbed. Yet, you managed to remain impressively calm and collected without a hint of change in expression. I greatly admire that!”

Fang Ze was taken aback for a moment, “Huh, that old gentleman had a presence?”

As soon as he spoke, Fang Ze remembered he possessed the passive talent of “King,” which made him immune to any such influence.

However, upon hearing his response, Jia and the others wore an odd expression. Clearly… they thought Fang Ze was feigning ignorance.

But recalling that Fang Ze had indeed gone head-to-head with an Ascendant tonight and even successfully forced him back, they couldn’t say much.

So, Jia could only laugh and change the subject, “As for your conditions, our Jia Family has agreed. You draft the terms, and someone will deliver them to me when they’re ready.”

And beside them, Li Xiang also added with a smile, “Brother Fang Ze, I’m looking forward to working with you tomorrow.”…

After a long and challenging night, Fang Ze had successfully dealt with the Si Family without relying on the Bai Family and had gotten the Jia Family to agree to his terms, culminating in success. So, after saying farewell to the Jia Family, Fang Ze took his people and Sima Liu back to the manor.

Once back at the manor, Fang Ze patted the shoulders of the Si Family’s Yang Transformation stage experts. Although he didn’t utter a word, everything was communicated without speaking…

…..

Meanwhile, the news of Fang Ze forcing back the Ascendant of the Si Family quickly spread throughout the Provincial Government.

It had to be said, this news was more shocking than Fang Ze’s capture of Sima Jin, and so, for a time, Fang Ze once again became the focal point of discussion amongst the various forces in the Provincial Government.

At the same time, in that modest farmhouse outside the Provincial Government,

He Weidao also received the report as soon as the incident concluded.

Upon learning that Sima Liu’s True Body had appeared on the scene, He Weidao’s brows furrowed slightly.

After a moment of silence, he inquired, “Was Tai Shan also there at the scene?”

Qingping replied, “Yes, Chairperson.”

He Weidao closed his eyes to think for a while, then asked, “Were there any unusual space teleportation fluctuations tonight at the Provincial Government?”

Qingping answered, “No, and because of the recent martial law, there have been no space teleportations at all.”

He Weidao continued to muse for a while, then asked, “How about the personnel entering and exiting the Provincial Government tonight?”