Chapter 236: Kindness will be rewarded?


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    “But why is she here? And, why is she called Zhang Xin Ci? In my memories, she was clearly a Gu


    Master, why are they saying she doesn’t have cultivation aptitude and is a mortal?”


    Fang Yuan was bewildered.


    “Is she not Shang Xin Ci and is only simr in appearance? But this is too simr! No, wait a second…”


    Fang Yuan’s rummaged through his mind, and suddenly, he extracted a very old information from the


    depths of his memories.


    “Shang Xin Ci had a rough life. She was an illegitimate child born of Shang n leader when he had


    gone out to travel. She didn’t have a father since young and had to endure being bullied. After her


    mother died, her life became more difficult. She was forced by her nsmen to follow the caravan and


    be a merchant. In the end, when she arrived at Shang n city, the Shang n leader sensed


    her bloodline. Shang n leader felt both surprised and happy, admitting her as his daughter in front of


    the public. But he still felt he owed her a lot, thus he would bear with and cover up a lot of her


    mistakes.”


    Upon thinking this, Fang Yuan’s gaze brightened.


    “So that’s it, I understand now!”


    Combining the situation before him with the broken clues in his memories, Fang Yuan arrived at the


    truth.


    Many years ago, when Shang n leader was only a young master of the Shang n, he left his seed


    in Zhang n; it was Shang Xin Ci.


    Shang n and Zhang n were at odds with each other since ancient times.


    When Shang Xin Ci was born, her mother didn’t dare to reveal about the Shang n leader due to this.


    Thus, Shang Xin Ci was born as a disgraceful illegitimate child and took on her mother’s surname.


    This was the reason why she was still being called as Zhang Xin Ci.


    After her mother died, she was forced by the nsmen to be a merchant. And after she ended up


    arriving at Shang n city, her bloodline was discovered. Her father had also be the Shang n


    leader, and with such a high status, he acknowledged her in front of everybody,pletely changing


    her fate.


    “So to say, this caravan is her first journey as a merchant!”


    Fang Yuan’s heart began to thump loudly when he realized this.


    One should know, this Shang Xin Ci was a stock that was absolutely guaranteed to increase; she was


    the future Shang n leader. No one would believe it if it was said now.


    Of course, the future was prone to changes.


    Even in the original track in his memories, there were drastic changes in the world, and even the


    powerful Shang n was already ruined by the time she became the n leader.


    To Fang Yuan, waiting till she became Shang n leader was a very long investment without any


    returns.


    Her value didn’t lie in the time she became the n leader, but rather when she was acknowledge by


    the Shang n leader and became one of the Shang n’s young masters.


    As a young master, she would definitely be given responsibility over a part of the business. This was


    the tradition of the Shang n to nurture the n’s sessors.


    It was exactly this point which Fang Yuan desired.


    He needed a way to dispose of the goods; a stable, favorable and safe channel.


    In his important ns after his rebirth, this was absolutely necessary.


    In the future, he would definitely open up many secret inheritances. There would be many things which


    he does not need, and by selling them he would be revealing their enormous worth.


    For instance, those bone spear Gu and spiral bone spear Gu in Bai Ning Bing’s aperture currently.


    Fang Yuan and Bai Ning Bing just needed one of them, at most another one for backup. If they didn’t


    sell them, these Gu would just die in their hands and they would even waste a lot of milk in feeding


    them.


    Previously, Fang Yuan had intended to temporarily use Jia Jin Sheng as a channel to dispose goods,


    then it would be best if he could connect to Jia Fu to nurture this channel.


    The result; destiny liked to y with people, because of being subjected to the secret of flower wine


    monk’s inheritance, he had no choice but to kill Jia Jin Sheng.


    “This is a gift heaven has sent to me!” Fang Yuan heaved a deep sigh as his gaze towards the distant


    Shang Xin Ci turned bright as fire.


    Shang n had deep foundations – at least before that violent storm which engulfed the Southern


    Border – it was one of the overlords of the southern border. When stolen goods were sold to them, the


    victims wouldn’t dare toe find trouble.


    However, because their influence was too strong, Fang Yuan is also worried about possible


    backstabbing.


    They belonged to righteous path on the surface, but the core of the Shang n members were all


    ck; this was actually quite normal.


    However, Shang Xin Ci was the exception.


    She had been tested by many changes and upheaval in the history of her hundred years. Her


    kindness, gentleness, benevolence and honesty were praised far and wide in Fang Yuan’s previous


    life, her reputation resounding all over the Southern Border.


    The most important thing was that she didn’t have any foundation.


    Different from other young masters, she would walk a solitary path after she arrived at Shang n city.


    In future, she would make many mistakes, but it wasn’t because she was not intelligent, but rather


    because of the other young masters secret plotting to suppress theirpetitor.


    Fang Yuan needed her as a channel, and she also simrly needed the external help – Fang Yuan – if


    she wanted to live a better life in the future.


    Most importantly, she was easy to manipte and influence! Her youth and kind nature were both


    ‘weaknesses’ Fang Yuan could exploit.


    “Hahaha.” Bai Ning Bing suddenlyughed from the side, “You took a fancy to her, right?”


    “What?” Fang Yuan’s thoughts paused.


    “Don’t pretend, we are both men, I can understand just from looking at your gaze. Anyway, this little girl


    is quite pleasing to the eyes, but it will be very difficult for you to obtain her. Unless I help you and find


    an opportunity to secretly kidnap her. As an exchange, give the Yang Gu to me first.” Bai Ning Bing


    tried to entice Fang Yuan.


    However, Fang Yuan next sentence made her seethe in anger: ” You are a man?”


    “You!”


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    Things were a bit troublesome now. First of all, Fang Yuan needed to approach Shang Xin Ci, then


    obtain her trust. However, he didn’t have a lot of time, he must settle everything before she reaches


    Shang n city.


    Bai Ning Bing’s idea of capturing her was too dumb and risky; it would just cause the situation to be


    even more messed up.


    Fang Yuan was very clear the reason why Shang Xin Ci could be repeatedly cheated; it was not that


    she was stupid, but rather she was too kind.


    In his previous life, there was a demonic path figure called ‘Night Gentleman’; he was an expert thief


    and was as cunning as a fox.


    He had swindled Shang Xin Ci many times using the same excuse. One day, he couldn’t endure it


    anymore and asked: “I always tell you this, aren’t you worried I am swindling you?”


    At that time, Shang Xin Ci had replied: “You say you are unable to make ends meet, and if you aren’t


    able to immediately borrow some primeval stones, your family will starve to death. I know that you are


    most likely deceiving me, but every time you say this, I can’t bear to think that what if you were saying


    the truth this time? And if I didn’t lend you the money, then several lives might be lost. Although, that is


    not likely to happen, I don’t want to bet on it.”


    When the Night Lord heard Shang Xin Ci’s reply, he couldn’t stop his tears from flowing. He was so


    moved by her that he fell on his knees on the spot.


    After this event, he changed from demonic to righteous, and followed Shang Xin Ci with unwavering


    loyalty, achieving many war exploits.


    The sun was slowly swallowed by the mountain ranges in the west and the night gradually descended.


    The long queue of people also decreased, till all the servants received food and dispersed.


    “Alright, that’s it for today. I wille again tomorr…” She hadn’t even finished speaking when a figure


    suddenly jumped in front of her.


    What kind of face was this!


    Eyebrows all burnt off, only a bit of hair remained and one ear less. Who was it if not Fang Yuan?


    Shang Xin Ci was startled, the maids behind her even screamed in fright.


    “What the hell are you doing?!” That tall and sturdy old Gu Master immediately shouted.


    “Lady Zhang, please buy my goods!” Fang Yuan didn’t care about this old Gu Master, and screamed


    towards Shang Xin Ci.


    Bai Ning Bing silently stood far away, enjoying Fang Yuan’s performance.


    “I have one steamed bun remaining, take it, okay?” Shang Xin Ci revealed a gentle smile, she didn’t


    feel any revulsion towards Fang Yuan, only sympathy. She tried to think of how much pain he must


    have experienced for such severe wounds.


    Sigh, such a pitiful person.


    Fang Yuan but threw the steamed bun on the ground: “I don’t need this, I want to sell my goods! I sold


    my old house and bought this cart of purple maple leaves. But I haven’t been able to sell it, the leaves


    will soon wither up; what meaning will my life have then? Sob sob…I don’t want to live if I can’t sell it. I


    should just smash my head and die!”


    He started to weep while speaking. He stamped his feet and howled, his expression carried a hint of


    madness and was extremely moving.


    Bai Ning Bing was dumbstruck.


    “This acting skill, I really have no hope of catching up!”


    If she didn’t know about Fang Yuan, even she might have been deceived by Fang Yuan.


    She then observed the expressions and gazes of the crowd; stunned, disdainful, sympathy,


    indifference, but there were no suspicions.


    “Who is this man? Charging over so suddenly, scared me to death!”


    “Such greed, he actually wants Lady Zhang to buy his goods.”


    “Serves him right! Does he think trading is so easy?”


    “Sigh, the buyers must have demanded a lower price. When I think of those times I encountered…”


    There were all kinds of discussions going on in the crowd.


    “Tsk, you lunatic, you actually dared to frighten our youngdy, screw off this instant!” That old Gu


    Master’s tongue seemed to give off lightning sparks as he took a step forward and protected Shang Xin


    Ci behind him.


    “Lady Zhang, I don’t want to live if you don’t buy my goods! Lady Zhang, you are a good person, please


    buy this cart of purple maple leaves and save me.” Fang Yuan wailed without ceasing.


    Shang Xin Ci’s heart softened: “Sigh, don’t cry. I will buy them, but life is the most valuable thing in our


    life, live properly from now and don’t give up on life so easily. Uncle Zhang Zhu, give him three primeval


    stones.”


    “Miss…” The old Gu Master’s brows furrowed.


    “Huh, it worked?!”


    “Maybe I should do this too?”


    Amotion erupted among the stall owners.


    “Thank youdy, thank you. Lady Zhang, you are my, Hei Tu’s, savior!” Fang Yuan was greatly ecstatic


    and there were signs of tears on his face as he repeatedly bowed.


    The old Gu Master’s eyelids twitched, he looked at the cart behind Fang Yuan: “This cart of purple


    maple leaves is worth two primeval stones at most. Three is too much!”


    “Uncle Zhang Zhu…” Shang Xin Ci said with a soft voice.


    The old Gu Master heaved a deep sigh: “Miss, it isn’t that I am unwilling to part with three primeval


    stones. But this amount is too big for a mere servant like him. It is bound to attract those who will eye


    the money and scheme against him. Miss, for his own safety, we should just give him two primeval


    stones. Moreover, all the peddlers mighte over tomorrow if you give it to him like this.”


    “Uncle Zhang Zhu is correct, then please give him two primeval stones.” Shang Xin Ci pondered for a


    while and readily agreed.


    Fang Yuan epted the two primeval stones with trembling hands, he looked deeply at Shang Xin Ci:


    “Miss Zhang, you are a great person, you will definitely be rewarded!”