Meanwhile, Fang Han was not idle either, inside the Fang family's mansion.

In addition to immersing himself in cultivation every day without fail and striving to improve his strength, he also held an emergency meeting of elders with his grandfather Fang Gaoyang and father Fang Zhendong.

They discussed and decided to spread the news that Zhao Jian of the Zhao family had been killed, but the Zhao family remained silent like turtles hiding in the sand.

Fang Han did this as a carefully laid trap. He wanted to use it to test the Zhao family and see if they would be unable to hold back and take the initiative to attack.

The news, once it was released, was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples.

At first, many people were skeptical, thinking it might just be a baseless rumor.

After all, in everyone's impression, the Zhao family is known for protecting their own.

In the past, no matter who offended the Zhao family in Yanming City, even if they dug three feet into the ground, the Zhao family would definitely find the culprit and repay the debt with blood.

However, as the days passed quietly, those playboys who used to hang out with Zhao Jian all day, indulging in debauchery, all said that they hadn't seen Zhao Jian for a long time.

These signs have led more and more people to believe that the rumors of Zhao Jian's murder may not be unfounded.

Furthermore, the fact that the Zhao family has never come forward to refute the rumors has greatly increased the credibility of the matter.

For a time, the entire city of Yanming was abuzz with discussion, and the matter spread like wildfire, with its popularity continuing to rise.

Strangely, the Zhao family remained as still as Mount Tai, showing no reaction whatsoever, truly like a cowardly turtle hiding itself deep within.

Fang Han naturally wouldn't just sit idly by and wait.

He already had a detailed plan in mind, intending to first target Jiang Hong, the commander of the Yanming City Command of the Demon Suppression Division, and after eliminating him, to strike at the heart of the matter and attack the Zhao family.

Previously, Fang Han had secretly arranged for people to keep a close eye on Jiang Hong's every move.

Jiang Hong is in his early fifties, exactly ten years older than Fang Sihai.

Over the years, Jiang Hong had been Fang Sihai's superior. The two worked in the Demon Suppression Division and, while their relationship wasn't exactly close, they kept to themselves.

But now, everything has changed, and Jiang Hong has become the Fang family's mortal enemy.

During this period, Fang Sihai devoted all his energy to cultivation. He had only one belief in his heart: to personally kill Jiang Hong, this villain.

Those brothers from the Demon Suppression Division who died at Yin-Yang Mountain were all his good comrades who had followed him for many years and shared life and death. He knew that if he did not avenge these brothers, he would live with guilt and self-blame for the rest of his life and would never have peace of mind.

However, Jiang Hong's strength should not be underestimated.

In the past, his combat strength was superior to Fang Sihai's.

What's even more troublesome is that Jiang Hong also possesses a high-grade magic weapon-level armor, which is indestructible and almost impervious to blades and spears.

Therefore, it is easy to imagine how difficult it would be for Fang Sihai to kill Jiang Hong without any mistakes.

Meanwhile, Jiang Hong had recently heard rumors about Zhao Jian from the Zhao family.

He secretly colluded with the Zhao family to plot the assassination of Fang Sihai, and now it seems that the Zhao family has really met with misfortune.

But Jiang Hong was completely unaware of the approaching danger and showed no sign of vigilance.

As always, after finishing his daily duties at the Yanming City Command of the Demon Suppression Division, Jiang Hong would eagerly head to a brothel to seek pleasure.

As a veteran beginner-level martial arts master, he was physically strong and always brought several girls with him whenever he went.

Every night, he would indulge in pleasure and enjoy himself until the early hours of the morning, when he would return home, smelling of alcohol and exhausted, accompanied by two trusted confidants.

...

It was a full moon night, and it was already late, but Fang Sihai was still cultivating.

In the stillness of the night, he had entered a state of complete absorption, where he was now a mid-level Martial Grandmaster.

His strength is much greater than before his meridians were destroyed.

Because not only has his cultivation level improved, but the level of the Eight Desolations Fist and Eight Desolations Sword Technique he cultivates is also far superior to the Fang family's techniques and martial arts.

This is at least a high-grade Earth-rank cultivation technique, or even a Heaven-rank cultivation technique.

With diligent practice of this technique, given time, one can reach the peak of the Yuan Dan realm, and even break through to the Ling Tai realm.

Knock knock knock!

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Fang Sihai quickly opened the door, and then he saw Fang Han.

"Why are you here so late?"

Fang Sihai asked in surprise.

"Uncle, tonight is a full moon; it's a night for murder."

Fang Han said.

"Are you planning to kill Jiang Hong tonight?"

Fang Sihai immediately understood Fang Han's meaning and became excited.

Fang Han nodded.