The sky had yet to brighten, and the sun had yet to rise. The eastern sky was just beginning to turn white. The darkness in the sky gradually faded, and the air was still filled with the fragrance of the night.
The sound of light footsteps could be heard on the almost empty street.
The morning in the mountains was always cold and wet, but Guyue Fangzheng did not feel the slightest bit cold. His heart was filled with surging excitement.
His face was flushed, and he was walking quickly towards the school.
"These days, I've been training hard, and I've spent two Yuan stone. I didn't sleep at all last night, and I've finally succeeded in refining the Moonlight Gu. I have A grade talent, and I'm so hardworking. No one can be faster than me, no one! Father, mother, I said I won't let you down. "
Thinking of his uncle and aunt's happy and gratified expressions when he told them the good news, Fangzheng felt a burst of heartfelt happiness and pride.
"Just you wait, those clansmen who looked down on me, and my brother. From today onwards, I'll make you look at me, Guyue Fangzheng, in a new light! "
The more Fangzheng thought about it, the more excited he became. He could not help but clench his fists, and his footsteps became lighter.
He came to the school entrance.
The two guards guarding the school saw him, but they were puzzled, and asked him, "Hm, Guyue Fang Yuan, why are you back?"
"Why, did brother just come here?" Fangzheng heard this, and his face flashed a trace of surprise and doubt.
"Let's not talk about this for now!" He did not expect Fang Yuan to win first place. He shook his head, and with a hint of pride, he said, "Brothers, I'm not Guyue Fang Yuan, I'm Guyue Fangzheng. I've already successfully refined the Natal Gu, and this time I'm here to receive the first place reward. "
"You're Guyue Fangzheng? You two brothers look so alike, no wonder the elder mistook you. "The guard on the left widened his eyes and shouted.
The guard on the right shook his head and said, "You're a step too late. Last night, your brother Guyue Fang Yuan had already met with the Clan Elder and received the first prize."
"My brother!" Fangzheng's eyes widened and he cried out involuntarily, "Wait, you said he won first place?"
How was this possible? Isn't Big Brother only a C grade talent?
First place? Are you kidding me?!
"It's true. Why would we joke about such a thing? "Seeing that Fangzheng did not believe him, the guard was a little displeased.
"This matter has already been confirmed by the academy elder. The ranking list would be released soon. Why, didn't your brother tell you about this? "Another guard immediately added.
Fangzheng was dumbfounded. He stood at the door in a daze.
The truth was so different from what he had expected that he couldn't even figure out what had happened.
In Fangzheng's mind, there were also a few imaginary formidable opponents. Among them, the two most threatening ones were Guyue Mobei and Guyue Cheng.
Both of them had B grade aptitude and were backed by the two largest branch families in the clan. Their grandfathers were elders in power and had sufficient financial resources.
If these two people won first place before him, Fangzheng would have been mentally prepared. Although he would have been disappointed, he could still accept it.
But now, the one who won first place was not Guyue Mobei, nor was it Guyue Cheng. It wasn't even any of the imaginary enemies in his mind.
It was Guyue Fang Yuan, his brother!
That C grade talent!
That person who had fallen into depravity after the Awakening Ceremony!
That person who slept soundly in class all day long!
That person who drank too much and didn't return home at night!
That person who bullied Shen Cui, slapped him twice, and took all the Yuan stone he had!
That person who had been suppressing him in the past, like a shadow entrenched in his heart!
"How could this be? This can't be! " For a moment, Fangzheng roared in his heart, "I worked so hard, but he drank too much all day long. In the end, he still won first place. Is there any justice left? Why? Why?! "
The sun rose from the east. Birds chirped and chirped. Spring swept across Qing Mao Mountain.
Guyue Fangzheng bathed in the warm sunlight. He slowly lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and looked at his lonely shadow on the ground.
The surging emotions in his heart were like a deflated balloon. There wasn't much left. What replaced them were doubts, resentment, incomprehension, unwillingness, fear, and other complex emotions.
…
As time passed, the sun climbed higher and higher.
A new list was posted on the school's bulletin board. There were only two names on the list. They were Fang Yuan and Fangzheng.
Following the appearance of this list, the news gradually spread.
Those youths who had wholeheartedly stayed at home to refine Gu after receiving their Gu worms were in an uproar after hearing the news.
"How could this be!"
"If it was Fangzheng who got first, I would still believe it. But Fang Yuan, isn't he C grade talent?"
"Are you kidding me? The A grade talent Fangzheng actually lost to the C grade talent Fang Yuan. Is this a fantasy?"
The Mo family.
The small courtyard was full of greenery, and the fragrance of tea wafted in the air.
One of the elders in charge of the Guyue family, Guyue Mochen, sat in front of his desk. He looked at the spring scenery outside the window and drank his tea leisurely. "Hasn't Mobei continued refining the Gu?"
The housekeeper standing at the side quickly replied, "Ever since he heard the news about Fang Yuan in the morning, Young Master Mobei seemed to have suffered a huge blow. He no longer has the mood to continue refining the Moonlight Gu. Speaking of which, it's a pity that Young Master Mobei was so close to success. Actually, if Fangzheng got first place, it would be fine. But it just had to be that C grade talent Fang Yuan. So it's no wonder that Young Master Mobei lost interest. "
"Hmph! Don't try to excuse him. " Guyue Mochen snorted coldly. His face was solemn and his tone was steely. "A Gu Master's cultivation is full of hardships. What is this little setback? That Fang Yuan is only a C grade talent. The reason he got first place was probably due to luck. The Moonlight Gu he chose had weak willpower, allowing him to beat him to it. If Mobei can't see through this and can't even handle this setback, then how will he be able to control our Mo family in the future? How will he be able to compete with the Chi family? No one is allowed to persuade him. Let him think about it carefully! "
"Yes, master." The housekeeper did not dare to refute.
Almost at the same time, in the Chi family.
"Sigh, Guyue Fang Yuan …" The elder Guyue Lian sighed deeply. He frowned and thought for a while. He waved his hand and said, "Someone, call Young Master Chicheng in."
Not long after, Guyue Cheng walked into the room with a face full of disappointment. He knelt down and said, "Grandchild greets Grandpa."
"Looks like you already know about this news." Guyue Lian stared at his only grandson. His tone was soft and said slowly, "I called you here to prevent you from being affected by this matter. Refining the natal Gu depends on one's aptitude and the Gu worm. "
"Fang Yuan's aptitude is only C grade, but he was able to get first place. This means that the Gu worm he chose, compared to the Moonlight Gu in your hands, has a much weaker willpower. This is all luck. So grandson, don't be discouraged. This is nothing. He is only C grade. Although he is the same as you, he doesn't have as many resources as you do. His road to promotion will be harder than yours. Believe me, you will soon surpass him. "
"So, let go of this insignificant matter. Fang Yuan will not be your rival, nor is he worthy of being called your rival. Your real rival is the A grade Fangzheng, the Mobei of the Mo family. Do you understand? "
"Yes, thank you grandpa for enlightening me. I understand. I will go down now and continue refining the Gu! "The disappointment on Guyue Cheng's face disappeared. What replaced it was a spirited fighting spirit.
"Okay." The elder Guyue Lian nodded his head in satisfaction. He showed a kind and kind smile, "Good grandson, although your true aptitude is only C grade, don't worry, I will support you with all my strength. Later, I will use the aura of a Rank 3 Gu to suppress the Moonlight Gu's willpower and help you refine this Gu! "
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