The red sun was setting in the west, but it had not completely set.
There was still light in the sky, but everything seemed to be covered in a layer of grey. Looking through the window, he could see the mountains in the distance gradually closing in on the heavy darkness.
The living room was dim, and Uncle and Aunt were sitting on the main seats. Their expressions were shrouded in a layer of shadow, and could not be seen clearly.
Seeing the two jars of wine that Fang Yuan had brought along, Uncle Guyue's brows furrowed into a knot. He said, "Time flies, and you are already fifteen years old. Both of you have Gu Master aptitude, especially Fangzheng. Uncle and Aunt are very proud of you. I will give each of you six Yuan stones, take them. Refining Gu consumes a lot of primeval essence, so you will need these Yuan stones. "
Saying so, a servant came over and gave Fang Yuan and Fangzheng each a small bag.
Fang Yuan kept the bag, remaining silent.
Fangzheng immediately opened the bag, and saw six oval-shaped white Yuan stones inside. Immediately, his face was filled with gratitude, and he stood up from his seat, bowing to Uncle and Aunt, "Thank you Uncle and Aunt, I need Yuan stones to replenish my primeval essence. You've raised me up, and I'll remember your kindness in my heart, and I'll never forget it! "
Uncle smiled and nodded.
Aunt quickly waved her hand, and said to Fangzheng warmly, "Sit down, sit down. Although you two are not our biological children, we have always raised you as our own. We are also proud of you for having such a promising future. Sigh, we do not have any children, and sometimes we wish that you two could really become our children, that would be great. "
There was a deep meaning behind these words. Fangzheng did not understand, but Fang Yuan frowned slightly.
As expected, Uncle continued, "I have discussed with your Aunt, and we want to let you two be adopted into our family, and become a real family. Fangzheng, I wonder if you are willing? "
Fangzheng was stunned for a moment, but his face quickly lit up with joy, and he readily agreed, "To be honest, ever since my parents passed away, I've been longing for a family reunion. It's great to be able to become a family with Uncle and Aunt! "
His aunt's expression relaxed and she smiled. "Then you are our good son. Are you still going to call us uncle and aunt?"
"Father, Mother." Fangzheng came to a sudden realization and quickly corrected himself.
Uncle and Aunt both laughed.
"Good son, it's not in vain that we've raised you since you were five years old. We've raised you for ten whole years." His aunt wiped away her tears.
His uncle looked at the silent Fang Yuan and said gently, "Fang Yuan, what do you think?"
Fang Yuan shook his head in silence.
"Brother." Guyue Fangzheng wanted to persuade him, but was stopped by his uncle.
His uncle's tone didn't change as he continued, "Since that's the case, nephew Fang Yuan, we won't force you. But you're already fifteen years old, it's time for you to start a family. This way, it'll be easier for you to inherit the Fang Family's bloodline. I've prepared two hundred pieces of Yuan stone for you, consider it your financial support. "
"Two hundred pieces of Yuan stone!" Fangzheng's eyes widened. He had never seen so many pieces of Yuan stone before, and he couldn't help but reveal an envious expression.
Who knew that Fang Yuan would still shake his head.
Fangzheng was puzzled, but his uncle's expression changed slightly, and his aunt's face darkened.
"Uncle, Aunt, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave." Fang Yuan didn't give them a chance to speak. After saying that, he picked up the wine jar and walked out of the hall.
Fangzheng stood up. "Father, Mother, Brother can't figure it out right now. Why don't you let me persuade him?"
His uncle waved his hand and let out a long sigh. "Sigh, this can't be forced. I'm already very happy that you have the heart. Someone, take Young Master Fangzheng away and make sure he stays well. "
"Then I'll take my leave." After Fangzheng left, the hall fell into silence.
The sun had completely set, and the hall became even darker.
After a while, his uncle's cold voice came from the darkness. "It seems that little bastard Fang Yuan has seen through our plan."
In the Guyue family's rules, it was stated that the eldest son at the age of sixteen had the right to inherit the family's property.
Fang Yuan's parents had already passed away, leaving behind a sizable inheritance that was' safeguarded 'by his aunt and uncle.
The value of this inheritance was not something that a mere two hundred pieces of Yuan stone could compare to.
If Fang Yuan were to be adopted by his aunt and uncle like Fangzheng, he wouldn't have the right to inherit this inheritance. If Fang Yuan left the family at the age of fifteen, he wouldn't be in line with the family's inheritance rules.
"Fortunately, we managed to win over Fangzheng, and Fang Yuan only has a C grade aptitude." His uncle sighed again, feeling extremely fortunate.
"Then, Master, Fang Yuan clearly wants to leave the family at sixteen. What should we do?" His aunt's tone became anxious when she thought of the inheritance.
"Hmph, since he has bad intentions, then he can't blame us. As long as we catch him before he leaves the family, we can chase him out of the family and deprive him of the right to inherit the inheritance. "His uncle snorted coldly.
"But Fang Yuan, this little bastard, is very smart. How could he make a mistake?" His aunt was puzzled.
His uncle immediately rolled his eyes and scolded in a low voice, "You're really stupid! If he doesn't make a mistake, then why can't we frame him? Let that girl, Shen Cui, seduce Fang Yuan first, then cry out that she's molesting him. We'll catch him red-handed on the spot, then frame him for drunkenness and madness. Do you think we can't chase Fang Yuan out? "
"Master, you still have a way. What a brilliant plan!" His aunt was immediately overjoyed.
The dense darkness of the night covered the sky, and the stars were mostly covered by the drifting dark clouds. Every household in the village gradually lit up their lights.
Guyue Fangzheng was led into a room.
"Young Master Fangzheng, this is a room that Master personally instructed Old Slave to specially prepare for you." Shen Mama eagerly introduced. She bowed, her face filled with a flattering smile.
Fangzheng's eyes lit up as he looked around. This room was twice the size of his previous one. There was a spacious bed in the center, a sandalwood desk by the window sill, and an exquisite writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. The surrounding walls were decorated with exquisite decorations. Even the floor under his feet wasn't ordinary, but was covered with a layer of soft, handmade carpet.
Ever since he was young, Fangzheng had never lived in a room like this. He immediately nodded, "This is very good, really not bad. Thank you, Shen Mama. "
This Shen Mama was his aunt's most valued servant. She managed all the servants in the house, and was truly a housekeeper.
Fang Yuan's personal maidservant, Shen Cui, was her daughter.
Shen Mama chuckled, "How could this servant dare to accept Young Master's thanks? It's what I should do, what I should do! Young Master, you can eat and sleep well. If you want anything, just ring the bell by the bedside, and a servant will immediately come up to listen to your orders. Master has instructed that for these days, Young Master, you should wholeheartedly focus on your cultivation. The other trivial matters will be handled by us servants. "
Fangzheng's heart once again surged with gratitude. He didn't say anything else, but silently made up his mind: This time, he must win first place, and not let Uncle and Aunt down!
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The dark clouds in the sky were getting thicker, and the night was getting darker. The stars in the night sky were almost completely covered by the clouds, leaving only a few flickering weakly in the sky.
"Uncle and Aunt must be planning on how to kick me out of the house. In my previous life, they secretly instigated servants to provoke me, then framed me, and finally kicked me out of the house. I don't know how things will change in this life. "Fang Yuan walked on the street, laughing coldly in his heart.
He had long seen through his uncle and aunt's true colors.
But it was understandable.
People die for wealth, and birds die for food. Whether it was on Earth or in this world, there were always so many people who trampled on family, friendship, and love for the sake of profit.
In reality, there was no such thing as family. When his uncle and aunt adopted Fang Yuan and Fangzheng, their main purpose was to covet the inheritance. It was just that the two brothers, Fang Yuan and Fangzheng, had repeatedly surprised them.
"Everything is difficult at the beginning, especially for me. First, I don't have an outstanding aptitude, and second, I don't have a teacher to take care of me. It's the same as starting from scratch. My parents' inheritance can be said to be a huge springboard for me. In my previous life, my inheritance was taken away by my uncle and aunt, causing me to spend a whole two years before I could cultivate to the peak of the first rank. In this life, I can't make this mistake again. "
Fang Yuan walked like this, thinking at the same time.
He did not stay in his residence, but carried two jars of wine, heading out of the village.
The night sky was getting darker and darker, and the dark clouds covered the stars. The mountain wind was blowing, and it seemed to be getting stronger.
A storm was brewing.
But he still had to explore. If he wanted to get back his parents' inheritance, he would have to wait until he turned sixteen next year. And the Flower Wine Monk's inheritance was something that could be obtained in the near future.
There were very few people on the streets. Dim light shone from the houses by the side of the road. Some trivial household rubbish, leaves, and dust were blown by the wind, drifting about randomly.
Fang Yuan's thin clothes could not withstand the mountain wind, and he could not help but feel a chill.
He simply opened the jar of wine he was carrying, and took a small sip. Although it was turbid, but after swallowing it, there was a warm feeling rising in his body.
This was the first time he really drank wine in these few days.
The further he went out of the village, the fewer the houses by the side of the road, and the dimmer the lights.
In front of him, it was even darker. The wind blew against the forest, and the branches swayed in the night, making whooshing sounds, like the roar of a group of beasts.
Fang Yuan's steps did not have the slightest bit of hesitation, and he went out of the village's main gate, walking further and further away in the dark road.
And behind him, was the bright and glorious lights of tens of thousands of houses.
In the midst of these lights, there was a warm corner.
His younger brother, Guyue Fangzheng, sat in front of his desk, revising the notes he had taken in class. The house was brightly lit, and the solid walls blocked the cold wind. Beside his hand was a cup of warm ginseng tea, steam rising in spirals.
"Young Master Fangzheng, the hot water for bathing has been prepared for you." Outside the door, Shen Cui's voice came softly.
Fangzheng's heart moved, "Then bring it in."
With a charming face, Shen Cui swayed her waist as she walked into the room.
"This servant greets Young Master Fangzheng." She looked at Fangzheng with flirtatious eyes. Fang Yuan was only a C grade talent, while Fangzheng was an A grade talent. To be able to climb up to him, that was the true wealth!
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