Gu Daoist Master Chapter 9

The red sun in the West still hadn't completely descended yet.

The sky, without a single beam of light, was covering every single living entities with a layer of gray. Looking out from the window, the mountains from afar seemed to lean towards a dull, hazy black hue.

Inside the dim living room, his aunt and under were sitting in the master position. Their countenances seemed to be shrouded by a layer of shadow; one could only vaguely read their expressions.

Looking at Fang Yuan who was holding two jugs of wine while coming over, his uncle Gu Yue Dong Tu annoyingly twisted his brows then said, "Time sure is flying. You guys are all fifteen now. Moreover, you both have an aptitude for being Gu Master. Especially Fang Zheng, uncle and aunt are very proud of you guys. I will give you guys six Primeval Stones each; you brothers should take it. Cultivating Gu wastes lots of Primeval Essence. These Primeval Stones will be what you need."

After he had finished, a servant came over, giving Fang Yuan and Fang Zheng each a small pouch.

Fang Yuan retrieved the pouch, and kept being silent.

Fang Zheng immediately opened the pouch as soon as he saw it. Inside was six ash gray color Primeval Stones. A grateful expression immediately beamed on his countenance. He stood up from where he was standing, gesturing to his aunt and uncle,"Many thanks, aunt and uncle, nephew really does need Primeval Stones to enhance my Primeval Essence. You guys have raised me till now, such foster favor that I will always remember, and won't dare to forget for my whole life!"

His uncle smilingly nodded while his aunt hurriedly waved her hands, and gently said to him,

"Sit down, sit down quickly. You two brothers might not be our blood sons, but we've raised you guys up as if we were raising our own children. Seeing you guys having such bright future, we also feel proud. Haizz, we don't have any kids. Sometimes I thought it would be great if you guys can be my children."

Such deep implications, though Fang Zheng couldn't realize it, but Fang Yuan slightly furrowed his brows.

Undoubtedly his uncle spoke up, "I have spoken with your aunt. We want to adopt you guys to our house, officially becoming our family members. Fang Zheng, are you willing to?"

Fang Zheng was dumbstruck for a while, but happiness was quickly displayed on his visage. He agreed, "Truthfully speaking, since my parents died, nephew always longed for the day that our family can be reunited. Being able to become family members with aunt and uncle is incredibly splendid!"

Aunty's expression was getting more tranquil, she laughed, "You are our good kids now, and still calls us aunt and uncle?"

"Father, mother." Fang Zhen shook, hastily changed his words.

His aunt and uncle both laughed out loud.

"Good child, it really isn't wasted that we have taken you in since you were five, then raised you for ten years straight." His aunt wiped her tears.

His uncle looked at the silent Fang Yuan, and gently said, "Fang Yuan, how about you?"

Fang Yuan shook his head, didn't say a word.

"Gege" Gu Yue Fang Zheng wanted to persuade him as his uncle stopped him.

Using a consistent tone, his uncle said, "If it is like this, nephew Fang Yuan, we won't force you. You are already fifteen. You should be independent right now; it will also be better to inherit the Fang family's line later on. I have also prepared two hundred Primeval Stones, considered it as my aid."

"Two hundred Primeval Stones!" Fang Zheng instantly widened his eyes. He couldn't help but show his admiration as he had never seen such many Primeval Stones before.

However, Fang Yuan shook his head again like before.

Fang Zheng didn't understand a thing. His expression slightly changed. Aunty's countenance was also getting colder.

"Uncle, aunt, if there is nothing more, then nephew will take his leave first." Fang Yuan didn't let them had a chance to talk; he held his wine jugs, and directly left the room as he finished those words.

Fang Zheng stood up, "Father, mother, gege couldn't think straight for a short while, maybe I should go persuade him?"

His uncle waved his hands, deliberately sighed, "Haizz, this is something you can't force. I'm happy enough that you wanted to do that. Servant, come and help Fang Zheng young master to rest well."

"Then, I will take my leave." The living room instantly fell into silence as soon as Fang Zheng left.

The sun had completely descended behind the mountain, making the living room even dimmer.

After a while, a cold voice faintly resounded, "This rascal Fang Yuan seems to have realized our plan.'

One of the regulations of the Ancient Moon Clan had expressly stipulated, The oldest son, once having reached the age of sixteen, would be qualified for inheriting his family's property.

Fang Yuan's parent had both passed away. The inheritance that was left behind had been "safeguarded" by his uncle and aunt.

The value of this heritage was something two hundred Primeval Stones couldn't be compared to.

If Fang Yuan was like Fang Zheng, agreed in being their adopted sons, then he wouldn't be qualified to accept the heritage. Staying independently at the age of fifteen also went against the regulations regarding the inheritance of the property.

"It's lucky we've lured Fang Zheng, Fang Yuan is just a grade C aptitude." His uncle exclaimed, feeling incredibly lucky.

"Husband, if Fang Yuan wanted to go independent at the age of sixteen, then what should we do?" Aunt's tone was getting hysterical thinking about that inheritance.

"Hm, if he is nursing his evil thoughts, then he couldn't blame us. We only need to catch him making a big problem before he can independently leave, then expel him from the family. This will also deprive him of his qualifications in receiving the inheritance." His uncle coldly snorted.

"But this Fang Yuan really is a rascal. He is really cunning, how could he possibly allow himself to make such a big mistake?" Aunt was confused.

Uncle immediately glared, he lowered his tone, berating, "Stupid! If he doesn't make any mistakes, then couldn't we frame him? Let's let that maid Shen Cui seduce Fang Yuan then accuse him of molesting her afterwards. Either human or object evidence is all in our hands, we could blame him for being drunk then going insane. You are still afraid that we couldn't expel him?"

"Husband really does have a method, such wise schemes!" Aunt couldn't help but felt rejoiced.

The night scene had fallen. The starry night was being shielded more than half by those floating black clouds. Light started to light up in the homes of the families on the mountain stronghold.

Gu Yue Fang Zhen was led to a room.

"Fang Zheng young master, this is the room that master has specially ordered to rearrange for you." Shen Mama carefully introduced. She bowed, expression was full of a flattering smile.

Fang Zheng looked around; light was beaming in his eyes. This room was double the size of his old room. In the middle was laid a massive bed. Beside the window sill was a sandalwood table and on it were arranged exquisite papers and brushes. Refined ornaments were hung on all four walls. Moreover, the ground below his feet wasn't ordinary; it was covered with a layer of soft handwork carpet.

From when he was young until now, Fang Zheng had never lived in such a room. He continuously nodded, "This is excellent, really is not bad. Much thanks, Shen Mama."

This Shen Mama was regarded highly by his aunt. She was the one managing every servant in the family, worthy of the name of the housekeeper.

Shen Cui, the maid beside Fang Yuan, was her daughter.

Shen Mama laughed out loud, "To what extent did I do it to deserve your thanks. It is what I should do!" Young master, please take a good rest. If you want anything, just shake that bell beside your bed, and a servant will immediately be here to serve you immediately. Master has said, young master only needs to put his heart into cultivating, giving those errands for the servants to do."

Gratefulness once again busted out from Fang Zheng's heart. He didn't say a word, just silently determined inside, I need to get the first rank. I can't let aunt and uncle be disappointed!

The darkness was becoming dull as black clouds in the sky were getting denser and denser. The starry night seemed to be completely covered by those clouds. Small stars emitting faint light were struggling in the sky.

"Aunt and uncle must have gathered forces to think about how to expel me out from the family. In my past life, they silently ordered a servant to provoke then put the blame on me. Resulted in expelling me out of the family. Who knows what changes could there be in this life." Fang Yuan who was walking on the street coldly laughed inside.

He had soon discovered aunt and uncle's real intention.

Nonetheless, he could also understand.

'Human beings die in pursuit of wealth and birds die in pursuit of food'. No matter whether it was on Earth or in this world, there would always be people who would stomp on family, friendship, and love for their own benefits.

In fact, there was no family. When aunt and uncle adopted Fang Yuan and Fang Zheng, their basic purpose was to cover up the inheritance. It was just because Fang Yuan and Fang Zhen had kept on bringing them surprises.

"Everything's got off to a rough start, especially for me. Firstly, I don't have an excellent aptitude. Secondly, I have no teacher to keep an eye on me. This is equaled to starting from scratch. The inheritance from my parents could be viewed as a springboard for me. I have wasted two years to get to Peak stage of level one when aunt and uncle have had snatched away my inheritance in my previous life. This time, I cannot make the same mistake."

Fang Yuan kept on walking while thinking like that.

He didn't stay in one place, but bringing along two jugs of wine, heading towards the outer perimeters of the village.

The nightfall was getting quieter. Black clouds had hidden those starlights. the wind that was loudly breezing by had turned more and more fierce.

A storm was coming.

Still, he wanted to try. He needed to wait until next year when he reached the age of sixteen to retrieve the inheritance that was rightfully his. The legacy left behind by Hua Jiu the monk was the thing he was capable of having right now.

There were only a few people who were walking on the street. The houses on both sides were emanating faint light. Fragments of rubbish, dust, and tree leaves were freely floating along with the wind.

Fang Yuan's thin clothes couldn't block the mountain wind. He couldn't help but felt a wave of coldness rushing in.

He simply opened one wine jug, taking a sip. Although it was just unfiltered rice wine, a gleam of warmness suddenly raised up in his body as he swallowed the wine.

This was the first time he had ever drunk wine.

As he was leaving the mountain stronghold, the houses on both sides of the street were getting more and more thinly scattered, as well as those rays of light.

In front was a pitch black layer. The forest was suppressed by that strong wind; branches were swaying non-stop in the darkness. The swishing sound was as if a flock of beasts were shrieking vigorously.

Fang Yuan didn't show the slightest hesitation in his footsteps. As he exited the grand gates of the mountain stronghold, he gradually approached the endless dark path.

And behind him right now was the glorious bright light from thousand of houses.

Under the light was a warm corner.

Gu Yue Fang Zheng sat in front of this table, noting down what he had learned in the previous lecture. Inside a bright room filled with light, solid walls prevented those cold winds, beside his hand was a warm cup of ginseng tea, with steam faintly being hoisted.

"Young master Fang Zheng, warm water for your bath is ready." Outside the door, Shen Cui's gentle tone resounded.

Fang Zheng felt his heart shook, "Take it in."

Shen Cui was swaying her waist, stepping inside the room with a flirty expression.

"Servant greets young master Fang Zheng." Her beautiful pair of eyes glanced over at Fang Zheng. Fang Yuan was a grade C aptitude, but Fang Zheng was an A grade. Being able to climb above him, was true wealth!

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