Online: I Can See Health Bars-Chapter 1204 - 530: Background Check (Part 2)

He suddenly felt the sensation of those office workers drinking and socializing with others.

Goodness, things he hasn’t experienced in real life, he’s experiencing in this world, what cyber office worker and all.

But as a person from a prominent family arrived, bearing lavish gifts, Fang Yu had no choice but to brace himself and continue socializing.

Others had brought the good items Ding Hui requested and presented them at the doorstep; it would be unreasonable not to meet with them even briefly.

In a flurry of activity, as the sky darkened, Fang Yu welcomed the most important guest of the day.

"Mr. Diao, the master wishes to see you."

Lord Hai Lin...

Fang Yu’s expression turned solemn.

"Lead the way."

Led by the servant, Fang Yu soon arrived at the Green Pavilion in the backyard of the Hai Family.

Even from a distance, he could already smell the rich aroma.

A table full of delicious food seemed to be waiting for Fang Yu to take a seat.

And inside the pavilion, besides Lord Hai Lin, sat another person, an ’acquaintance.’

"Mr. Diao! Over here, over here!"

The acquaintance, upon seeing Fang Yu, immediately stood up from his seat and waved towards Fang Yu.

"Hai Pengyi..."

Fang Yu’s expression turned strange.

Is this guy perhaps Hai Laodeng’s grandson or son? To bring him here in this setting.

Earlier, when outside, Fang Yu had sensed that this kid’s status within the Hai Family was not simple; he hadn’t realized he had underestimated it!

Yet, earlier in the outdoors, there seemed to be no special care from Hai Jingfu or Hai Kongxin towards Hai Pengyi, mainly because they were busy ’firefighting’ and killing demons.

And Fang Yu hadn’t spent much time in the Hai Family team, possibly missing any covert care that might have been afforded to him.

Fang Yu went forward with fists clasped in salute.

"Lord Hai."

Then to Hai Pengyi, Fang Yu also nodded and smiled as a greeting before taking a seat.

A table full of hot savory dishes and drinks looked very appetizing to Fang Yu.

He wondered if Ding Hui had rested, or else he could call her over to enjoy the feast together.

Fang Yu was fully occupied with such fruitless thoughts.

In Lord Hai Lin’s eyes, he might have imagined Fang Yu was contemplating something profound.

"Diao Deyi, among the younger generation of the Hai Family, Pengyi is exceptionally gifted; the future burden of the Hai Family may fall upon his shoulders."

Fang Yu was greatly surprised; what qualifications did this young man possess to be the future of the Hai Family?

But with Lord Hai Lin voicing this, Fang Yu naturally had to give Lord Hai Lin face.

First, he toasted Lord Hai Lin, then clinked glasses with Hai Pengyi.

Hai Pengyi was visibly flattered.

Though he had some talent, in such settings, he actually was ordinarily not qualified to be present.

In normal circumstances, this would be a high-level meeting of the Hai Family, in which a young member like him wouldn’t even have the right to listen in.

"Alright, Pengyi, you may leave now. I have matters to discuss with Diao Deyi."

What? It’s over already?

Fang Yu was stunned.

Hai Pengyi seemed relieved, as though he had escaped. He quickly paid his respects and withdrew.

The pavilion was now left with just Fang Yu and Lord Hai Lin.

"Is Hai Pengyi... Lord Hai’s grandson?"

Fang Yu speculated.

He saw Lord Hai Lin glance over at him.

"I have never married nor had children in my life. Most of those among the young are blood relatives of my elder brother or cousins. Hai Pengyi, is merely an exceptionally gifted child among them, with the potential to grow."

Fang Yu was greatly surprised.

It seemed that Lao Deng had dedicated his life entirely to Martial Arts.

As for Hai Pengyi, it was likely he was the future heir decided by others in the Hai Family. The arranged meeting was obvious in its intent: should trouble befell the Hai Family in the future, he’d be expected to help Hai Pengyi at least escape, ensuring continuity for the family.

Yet looking at Lord Hai Lin’s expression, one wondered what memories had struck him, for he seemed somewhat lonely.

Going over with his drink, Fang Yu clinked glasses with him and finished his drink.

Lord Hai Lin then took out a wooden box from his bosom and placed it on the table.

"What we agreed upon is here. When are you leaving?"

Lord Hai Lin glanced sideways at Fang Yu.

"My wife is busy with something and will need a day or two. Once it’s sorted, we’ll leave."

Of course, Hai Lin Jun knew what Fang Yu was referring to.

"Don’t cause too much trouble, or I won’t be able to explain it on my end."

This was considered tacit approval.

Fang Yu grinned.

"We know our limits."

Since the scheme involved the assets of other families and not a penny from the Hai Family, they could just turn a blind eye.

"Can I open it and take a look?"

Fang Yu pointed at the box.

"Suit yourself."

Opening the box, he saw a piece of rotten wood lined with red cloth. The surface was uneven, much like the worm-eaten bottom of a ship. Around the rotten wood were scattered scale-like fragments, emitting a faint fishy sea smell.

Fang Yu frowned.

"Is this... Sea Scale Root?"

Hai Lin Jun took a sip of wine.

"When it meets water, scales grow; when out of water, scales shed. Nurtured with Demon Blood, it can rejuvenate like dead wood in spring, sprouting into what we call Sea Scale Grass."

Fang Yu was immediately intrigued.

"Will any kind of demon blood work?"

Hai Lin Jun glanced at him.

"It’s not that simple. Inferior or incompatible demon blood will only destroy the Sea Scale Root. Also, specific types of demon blood are just the base; additional medicinal materials are needed to adjust its properties to make the Sea Scale Root sprout."

"You should be grateful the Hai Family has already paved the way for you. Before you leave, I’ll provide you with a set of nurturing materials for the Sea Scale Root. You just need to follow the proportions I provide. But you need to gather the materials first, and once the Sea Scale Grass’s cultivation begins, it can’t be interrupted, or it will suffer great losses."

Fang Yu looked at the Sea Scale Root, lying completely dry.

"So, this root is now..."

"When the Hai Family replaced it with a new Sea Scale Root, they stopped nurturing this old one, so it’s even less tolerable to neglect."

Fang Yu’s expression turned peculiar.

It felt as if Hai Laodeng had no regard for it, but now that it’s in his hands, he has to handle it with care. What kind of situation is this?

No wonder it’s discarded second-hand; it’s just not satisfactory.

However, Hai Laodeng’s meaning was clear to Fang Yu.

Once the process starts, its nutrients can’t stop for even a moment, or it will immediately deteriorate right in front of you.

To maintain the production line, all sorts of materials must be supplied, and you must establish the entire supply chain first to make the most of its effect.

Fortunately, Fang Yu was planning to use it as a one-time life-extending medicinal material, or the thought alone would give him a severe headache. Only families like the Hai Family, with their industries, manpower, and resources, could afford such extravagance.

If he had to handle it personally, just ensuring the resource supply chain would require a great deal of time and effort.

Carefully storing away the Sea Scale Root, Fang Yu spoke.

"Lord Hai, my background must have been investigated by you already, right?"

While eating, Hai Lin Jun responded.

"All I know is that you fled from Tianyuan Town; specific details are inaccessible. Tianyuan Town has been occupied by demons, leaving many information sources missing."

Fang Yu’s expression turned complicated.

"I wonder, what has become of Tianyuan Town now?"

Hai Lin Jun let out a cold laugh.

"It’s turned into Demon City, allegedly attempting to capture humans, raising them like livestock in Demon City—utterly lawless!"

"..."

Fang Yu frowned.

Capturing humans for livestock...

Tianyuan Town has degenerated into such a state...

This was not what Fang Yu envisioned.

Honestly, it’s too terrible!

So terrible that Fang Yu could hardly tolerate it.

"This matter must have nothing to do with Brother Qing, but given such an environment... it must be hard for him to stay clean."

Fang Yu clenched his fist.

Honestly, the problems at Tianyuan Town are beyond his current capabilities.

He’s still too weak and needs to become stronger, stronger than the Demon Leader and Lord Lan, to truly liberate the Green Demon from those demons!

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