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"Good show, no wonder you were able to deceive Scholar Lin into trusting you, eventually stealing his wife and concubines and slaughtering his entire family."

Zhou Ping'an spoke in admiration.

He was telling the truth.

If one hadn't heard of the infamy of Fang Buping, and happened by chance upon a conversation with him, one might even consider him a close friend.

In terms of both demeanor and martial arts, he was quite extraordinary, a pleasure to look upon.

"Chief Zhou is jesting."

Despite being bluntly accused by Zhou Ping'an, to the point of being insulted to his face, Fang Buping still maintained a smile, looking as bright and clear as the wind and moon, even in his simple gray robe.

"Past indiscretions were merely the instinct to survive. Had I not been extra cautious, hiding my minions and biding my time, I likely would not have survived to this day, and would have become a pile of bones by the river many years ago.