Clear the Way Within Ten Breaths, Or Face the Consequences!

On the surface of a certain river section.

Two fleets intercepted Zhou Chengyuan's fleet.

Two ships, clearly of larger construction, were positioned in front of Zhou Chengyuan's vessel.

On each of their decks, a group of people stood.

"It's the Black Snake Gang from Zishan Town, and the Liu Family from the county town."

"The one leading is the current head of the Liu Family's younger brother, Liu Chengfeng."

Wu Pengjing frowned and said softly to Fang Hong after glancing at the people standing on the decks of the two large ships opposite them.

"The Black Snake Gang isn't much, but this Liu Family is a bit tricky."

"They are entrenched in the county town and have great influence."

Zhou Chengyuan looked at Fang Hong's calm face and said with a chuckle, flattering him:

"In the past, this situation would naturally be dangerous."

"But now that Mr. Fang is here, they've kicked a steel plate."

Fang Hong's gaze swept over the two opposing fleets.

In his perception, the sense of danger from the two opposing fleets was not strong.

This meant that the other party could not pose any threat to him.

Therefore, Fang Hong's expression was very calm.

"Old Patriarch Zhou, I heard you discovered a treasure ahead. Can you let us broaden our horizons?"

On the large ship to the front right, a middle-aged man in a brocade robe looked at Zhou Chengyuan and asked with a light smile.

However, although he said he wanted to see it.

The tone of his words was incredibly forceful.

It was clear he wanted Zhou Chengyuan to hand over the discovered treasure.

"Mr. Fang, what do you think we should do now?"

Upon hearing the other party's arrogant words, Zhou Chengyuan's expression did not change much.

Instead, he looked at Fang Hong first and asked somewhat respectfully.

Fang Hong glanced at Zhou Chengyuan.

This old guy is really quite cunning.

But even though he knew Zhou Chengyuan wanted him to step forward, Fang Hong didn't mind.

He just wanted to finish this matter quickly and return to Fenshui Town to get the Star River Sect Token from Zhou Chengyuan.

With that thought, Fang Hong stepped forward directly.

Seeing Fang Hong's movement, the group immediately made way, standing respectfully on both sides behind Fang Hong.

On the opposite large ship, the brocade-robed middle-aged man who had spoken earlier immediately narrowed his eyes upon seeing this.

"Who is this young man? Why do Zhou Chengyuan and the others treat him so respectfully?"

"I'm in a hurry now. If you don't want to die, get out of the way quickly!"

Fang Hong walked to the bow of the ship, his expression calm as he stared at the brocade-robed middle-aged man and said lightly.

Hearing this, Wu Pengjing and Zhou Chengyuan both raised their eyebrows.

A faint smile flashed in their eyes as they looked at the brocade-robed middle-aged man.

Satisfying.

Aren't you, Liu Chengfeng, and your Liu Family very arrogant? Now you've kicked a steel plate.

Continue to be arrogant if you dare.

See if you die!

Zhou Chengyuan and the other thought with immense satisfaction.

As powers from the same county town, they had interacted many times.

And the Liu Family, entrenched in the county town, had far greater influence than them.

So they had suffered losses at the hands of the Liu Family more than once in the past.

However, they were not foolish enough to make any moves to incite trouble or use a borrowed knife to kill.

The opponent was indeed no match for Fang Hong, but Fang Hong would leave soon.

When that time came, they would still be the ones facing the Liu Family.

If they angered the Liu Family now, they would be the ones in trouble after Fang Hong left.

So, they could only feel satisfied in their hearts.

And hearing Fang Hong's words, which were even more arrogant than his own.

The middle-aged man in brocade robes immediately frowned, his eyes filled with annoyance.

However, having reached his current position, he wasn't someone brainless.

Gazing at Fang Hong's calm, unconcerned expression.

And feeling the oppressive aura in the air, which, despite the distance, was still faintly perceptible.

The middle-aged man in brocade robes forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and put on a smile.

"May I know the name of this young brother?"

"I am Liu Chengfeng of the Liu Family. May I ask if you could give my Liu Family some face?"

Liu Chengfeng asked very politely.

Fang Hong's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he glanced at him.

"What Liu Family? Who cares who you are? Why should I give you face?"

"Move aside within ten breaths, or face the consequences!"

Fang Hong said coldly, a dangerous glint flashing in his eyes.

As he spoke, the inner strength within his body was already beginning to surge.

He couldn't be bothered to bicker with these people here and waste time.

If the other party still didn't move, he would immediately attack and kill.

Sensing the sudden, intense sense of danger, Liu Chengfeng's expression changed drastically.

Then, without any hesitation, he immediately gave an order.

"Young brother, please calm your anger. We will move aside immediately!"

After Liu Chengfeng apologized, he immediately ordered his subordinates to move their fleet's ships.

On the other side, the people from the Black Snake Gang, seeing the Liu Family's fleet move aside, could only follow suit.

Even the Liu Family chose to retreat, so they naturally wouldn't dare to provoke Fang Hong.

"Let's go."

Seeing the ships blocking their path move aside, Fang Hong glanced at Zhou Chengyuan.

Then, their fleet of ships passed through the middle of the two fleets one by one.

"Second Master Liu, are you really just going to let them leave like that?"

"What if the treasure they found is exceptionally valuable..."

Watching the departing fleet, the leader of the Black Snake Gang, unwillingly came aboard the Liu Family's fleet.

"Hmph, if you don't want to give up, you can go and stop them yourself."

"I absolutely won't stop you."

Liu Chengfeng snorted, saying somewhat irritably.

"Uh, I naturally wouldn't dare. I'm just curious about who that young man is."

The Black Snake Gang leader said with some confusion, "I've never heard of such a figure in Fenshui Town before."

"How would I know? Since the operation has failed, you can leave!"

Glancing at him, Liu Chengfeng flicked his long sleeves and turned to walk into the cabin.

"Second Master, are you really giving up?"

Entering the cabin, a trusted subordinate behind Liu Chengfeng asked in a low voice.

"Go to Fenshui Town immediately and find out exactly who that young man is."

"Also, try to find out what treasure Zhou Chengyuan and Wu Pengjing discovered."

Liu Chengfeng pondered for a moment with a somewhat gloomy expression before giving his orders.

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, Zhou Chengyuan and his group, without the Liu Family blocking their way, successfully returned to Fenshui Town.

The next step was naturally to divide the spoils.

Fang Hong directly decided that the place to divide the spoils would be the Zhou Family's residence.

Wu Pengjing and Zhang Wenshan were somewhat surprised by Fang Hong's decision.

Zhou Chengyuan, however, let out a wry smile.

He knew that Fang Hong intended to use this opportunity to immediately obtain the Star River Sect Token.

He had originally planned to host Fang Hong separately to deepen their connection.

This Fang Hong, so powerful at such a young age, and would later join the Star River Sect.

If the Zhou Family could receive his favor, it would definitely elevate them to a higher level.

But unfortunately, he chose to divide the spoils at the Zhou Family's residence.

That clearly showed he didn't want any excessive dealings with me or the Zhou Family.

Thinking this, Zhou Chengyuan sighed inwardly once more.

"Then, as Mr. Fang suggests, everyone, please!"

Suppressing the myriad thoughts in his heart, Zhou Chengyuan said with a smile, gesturing for them to proceed.

Following this, the group boarded a carriage together.

Their subordinates, meanwhile, pulled their haul from this venture and followed behind them.