The scrolling comments continued to pass by as the scene on the light screen kept playing.
...
{The uncle's gentle gaze fell on the silent Fang Yuan as he asked softly,
"Fang Yuan, what are your plans?"
Fang Yuan simply shook his head without saying a word.
Beside him, Fang Zheng was about to speak and persuade him, but the uncle raised a hand slightly to stop him.
The uncle's tone remained calm as he continued,
"In that case, Fang Yuan, we won't force you. You are already fifteen years old—it's time for you to become independent and take responsibility for the Fang family branch. I have prepared two hundred primeval stones for you as support."
"Two... two hundred primeval stones?!" Fang Zheng's eyes widened. He had never seen such a large amount in his life, and envy immediately appeared on his face.
However, Fang Yuan still shook his head, his attitude firm.
Fang Zheng was confused, unable to understand why his brother was being so stubborn. Meanwhile, the uncle's expression darkened slightly, and the aunt's face also turned gloomy.
At that moment, Fang Yuan finally spoke, his voice calm and firm:
"Uncle, Aunt, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave."
With that, he picked up the wine jars beside him, turned around, and strode out of the hall without giving anyone a chance to speak further.}
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[Fang Zheng: Tw... two hundred primeval stones? I've never seen that much in my entire life.]
[Tang San: In my opinion, if someone offers something that seems so generous, there must be an ulterior motive!]
[Feng Jiu Ge: Two hundred primeval stones may seem like a lot for a beginner Gu Master, but in reality, it's nothing much.]
[Feng Jin Huang: What Father said is right. But Fang Zheng, the fact that you could use primeval stones to restrain an Immortal in the future... that makes me curious.]
[Duke Long: Strange... it seems that Fate Gu and Star Constellation Immortal Venerable never mentioned that Fang Zheng would become the greatest obstacle on the path of the Great Dream Immortal Venerable.]
[Han Paopao: Hm? Fate Gu and Star Constellation Immortal Venerable? What's the connection between the two?]
[Wang Lin: I actually admire this kid called Gu Yue Fang Yuan. His patience and silence... there's a demonic nature hidden within him. As the saying goes, if one doesn't perish in silence, one will erupt in silence. I'm getting more and more interested in the future of these two brothers.]
[Ye Fan: For those of us who walk the path of cultivation to become emperors—without cunning and a dark side, it's hard to reach the top!]
[Shi Hao: Really? I'm usually the one getting tricked...]
[Xiao Yan: Huh? Is this how seniors usually act?]
Fang Yuan remained silent. He had no intention of speaking in the comments and exposing his identity as a reborn person.
As for the Great Dream Immortal Venerable, he didn't take it too seriously. After all, in his previous life 500 years ago, he had joined forces with Gu Immortal Song Zhong to kill Feng Jin Huang, who was destined to become an Immortal Venerable.
'Hmph... Fate and Star Constellation Immortal Venerable aren't always accurate in their predictions. Otherwise, how would I have gotten the chance to kill Feng Jin Huang?'
Even so, an Immortal Venerable was still an Immortal Venerable. Fang Yuan did not dare to underestimate those rank-nine experts who had left their names in history.
'It seems many people in Central Continent have also noticed this light screen... What does 'Fang Zheng restraining an Immortal' even mean? Did he also obtain some great opportunity? Didn't he die on Qing Mao Mountain in my previous life? I should keep watching.'
Fang Yuan remained patient and did nothing rash. His principle was simple: endure and stay hidden, to protect his greatest secret—his rebirth.
"Young Master Fang Yuan, Young Master Fang Zheng, the master has sent me to call for you."
A maid's voice came from outside the door—it was Shen Cui.
"Ah, it's Cui Cui!" Fang Zheng snapped out of his daze and quickly went to open the door.
"Young Masters, the master asked me to tell you not to believe the comments or the content on the light screen. I was sent to remind you to rest early so you can prepare for tomorrow's aperture awakening ceremony," Shen Cui said respectfully, bowing slightly.
That's simply how things were—
in the Gu world, the relationship between mortals and Gu Masters was like that of humans and livestock.
There was no room for resistance or disobedience.
'Hmph, Gu Yue Dong Tu, that old fox... he really acts fast. Right now, he's probably trying to stabilize Fang Zheng first, then deal with me next. After all, an A-grade genius is no small matter,' Fang Yuan thought to himself.
He waved his hand impatiently.
"Hmph, if you've delivered the message, then get out. What kind of behavior is it for a servant to linger in my room?"
"Y-yes!" Shen Cui was startled and quickly shut the door as she left.
"B-brother... how can you act like that? Cui Cui meant well..." Fang Zheng began to feel that something within him had changed after learning from the light screen that he was an A-grade genius while his brother was only C-grade.
In the past, he didn't even dare to look directly at Fang Yuan. But now, he dared to talk back.
"What's wrong with what I did? I just dismissed a servant, and you can't even accept that?"
"Don't forget—you're my younger brother, while she is just an insignificant servant. You should be able to tell which matters more."
Fang Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the light screen outside the window.
"That's enough. Things have already come to this."
"Let's keep watching. I'm sure what comes next about you... will be even more interesting."
Fang Zheng didn't respond, but the direction of his gaze gave him away.
He too wanted to know more—about his own future.