Chapter 3, this elder brother
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The armored man in the hall turned around, glanced at Fangcun, and said: "Who is this?"
The butler felt a sense of melancholy in his heart, yet he still endured it and bowed, saying: "Yes, young master!"
But who could have imagined that he would die at this moment
The maidservants, servants, and rough laborers, even the horses in the distant stable, seemed to be infected by such sorrowful cries, lamenting with mournful whinnies
So it turns out to be the second young master
Fangcun knows that his elder brother will definitely return that item
Liu Hu Fang Chi, a peerless talent
In the depths of my heart, I silently pondered that perhaps anyone who hears this news would find it hard to believe
By that time, the Fang family of Liuhu City will also become one of the foremost noble families of the Great Xia Dynasty
Young master, what shall we do...
He is a good person
Exactly!
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Fangcun did not go to visit his fainted father and mother, but instead returned to the front hall to search through his elder brother's belongings once more. He then ordered them to be properly stored away. He slowly strolled back to his own bedroom, dismissing all the maids and servants. Sitting before the writing desk, he gazed out at the scenery outside, gradually lost in thought.
Throughout the entire Fang residence, cries can be heard everywhere
Upon entering the main hall, Fangcun immediately saw a middle-aged man dressed in dark blue iron armor standing in the center, accompanied by two guards in black iron armor. On the table in front of him lay a box wrapped in black cloth, which had already been opened. A glance was enough for Fangcun to see that the box was empty, containing only a robe, a precious sword, and a few spirit pearls.
One can only imagine that such an extraordinary and remarkable individual, a dignified immortal master of the Great Xia, would have every seemingly insignificant object around him potentially linked to certain important secrets. Therefore, before being returned, these items must have been meticulously examined by countless esteemed individuals.
Upon hearing these words, Master Fang's face turned pale, and he could no longer bear the weight of this sorrow, gradually fainting.
Once one enters the realm of the Celestial Saints, one truly becomes an immortal in the truest sense
It is unknown how many people's eyes have already popped out in this world, but as the younger brother of the ruler...
The most famous is the Huang family steward from the Fang residence, who traveled three thousand miles away to visit relatives, only to find that his own nephew was framed and had his family property seized, and he was also captured, putting his life in danger. However, he merely stated that he was a servant of the Liu Lake Fang family, and immediately received personal attention from the governor of that prefecture. Later, a decree was issued to restore his nephew's family property, and even additional rewards were granted.
However, it is precisely because of this that the sound of the square inch falling was heard, and the entire Fang residence seemed to have lost its main pillar
Gazing at the strokes on the letter, the neat and vigorous small script, as I read each character carefully, my heart suddenly trembled slightly
The belongings returned from my elder brother amount to just a few items, simple and unblemished.
Many cultivators spent hundreds, even thousands of years on their journey, which he completed at the age of twenty-nine
The world only knows that he entered the Jiuxian Sect in Duyan City at the age of 10, but little do they know that at the age of 14, he had already exposed the matter of the Chenzhou Putiang Moonlight Array stealing the vitality of the people within a radius of 3,000 miles in Lingzhou, and... was pursued by assassins from the Heavenly Path for a long time...
Not only because, when I was very young, my elder brother thought I could not understand, and thus said some strange things in front of me, but also because I felt that since my elder brother and I were born of the same mother, it was unreasonable for him to be so talented while I was just a novice
Even ordinary mortals who have never embarked on a journey of cultivation and reside in the inland areas are aware of the Eternal Night Wilderness, where there is neither sun nor moon, and endless natural dangers abound, with demons and monsters thriving. Since one has perished there, it is likely that even the bones... can no longer be hoped to be recovered.
Upon hearing this, Master Fang exclaimed, "Is it left by my son?"
In the end, it was gently added: "Take as much as you have!"
There are too many similar things
Such matters are countless
The world only knows that Liu Lake is a mere square inch, astonishingly talented and comparable to the sun and moon, yet in the depths of his heart, he has always known that his elder brother has a problem
How could a genius of his caliber possibly die
Is it true that my genius elder brother has actually died
Yet it reminds me that my eldest son, Fang Chi, also left home at the age of 17 and has never returned since
Fangcun stood by the hall, remaining silent for a long time, and suddenly spoke up to ask.
The armored man, upon hearing this, became somewhat more courteous. He bowed to Fangcun and said: "It is said that Master Fangchi entered the Eternal Night Wilderness to bring forth another dragon vein for the sake of this world, to strengthen the fortunes of our Great Xia, and to ensure that the people of Great Xia would no longer suffer from hunger, illness, or hardship. Alas, who would have thought that it would end up like this? Even our Great Xia's Immortal Emperor has stated that he would rather exchange three dragon veins of Great Xia for the return of Master Fangchi..."
Fangcun does not feel surprised
It is precisely because this elder brother is such a good person that Fangcun has always felt that his life should not be long.
Your eyes cannot tolerate even a grain of sand, how then can this world accommodate you
Fang Cun, with an expressionless face, instructed and was about to walk towards his room when he suddenly remembered something. He turned back and said: "Wait, do not hang the lanterns just yet. Immediately send letters to all the Fang family shops in the seven cities and nine prefectures, instructing them to close the shops and retrieve the cash!"
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At the age of twenty-nine, it becomes possible to enter the realm of the saints. What does this concept entail
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Since he was very young, whenever he saw a wicked beggar trying to abduct a child on the street, he would loudly reprimand them, only to nearly be abducted himself. Before the Fang family had risen to prominence, whenever he saw poor people begging, he would give away his own food, preferring to go hungry for an entire day.
Clearly, he could have led a stable and leisurely life as a talented individual admired by all, yet he could not help but meddle in others' affairs, bringing upon himself countless misfortunes. People only know that he entered the Bai Xiang Academy at the age of 7, widely regarded as an extraordinary young genius, but they are unaware that at the age of 9, he had already caused public outrage due to the incident of releasing tigers in the southern countryside, leading to the former head of the Bai Xiang Academy being forced into seclusion. People only know that he entered the Bai Xiang Academy at the age of 7, widely regarded as an extraordinary young genius, but they are unaware that at the age of 9, he had already caused public outrage due to the incident of releasing tigers in the southern countryside, leading to the former head of the Bai Xiang Academy being forced into seclusion
It must be that there is nothing mysterious about it, or perhaps it is some clearly valuable treasures, which is why they were sent back to the Fang residence
At this point, tears flow silently and endlessly
The Ironclad General said: "However, this letter was left behind by Master Fangchi when he traveled to the Eternal Night Wasteland, and it was discovered later while helping him sort through his belongings. Yet, at the moment of his death... in the wasteland, there was simply no time to leave a letter!"
The master of the Fang family spoke with a voice that was already weak, forcing himself to say: "This... is indeed my second son, named Fang Cun, who is seventeen years old..."
Dear Sir, please accept my condolences. One month ago, I followed Master Fangchi into the Eternal Night Wilderness, where we were besieged by chaotic demons. Although Master Fangchi fought valiantly with his sword, slaying demons up to the Seventh Monument Boundary, he ultimately succumbed to the overwhelming numbers and fell in the wilderness. We desperately rushed forward to protect him, but the sheer force of the demons was insurmountable. We managed to seize his weapon from the throng of monsters, but he still...
Being a servant, whether in the Fang family of Liuhu or in the household of the Great Xia Immortal Master, is indeed a mark of honor
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At the age of three, he began his studies; by five, he had gained insight; at seven, he was admitted to the Bai Xiang Academy as an exceptional case; at ten, he entered the Jiu Xian Sect in Du Yan City for cultivation; by fifteen, he had already achieved a first-class celestial form in the world and entered the Tian Yue Palace in Qing Jiang County. After merely seven years of cultivation there, at the age of twenty-two, he again entered the Qi Wang Immortal Hall as a companion student. Now, at the age of twenty-nine, he has already been selected as one of the candidates for the assembly of the celestial beings!
Letter
The maidservants and servants were all greatly astonished, rushing forward to pinch the person's acupoint and administer ginseng soup
The old master of the Fang family stood up trembling and said in a mournful voice: "Thank you... thank you, Immortal Emperor!"
Fangcun remained silent and did not immediately say anything
At that moment, the armored man suddenly seemed to remember something. He nodded to Fang Cun, thumped his chest with his fist, performed a military salute, and then said: "Young Master Fang, I have brought back a letter for you from the immortal master!"
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The people of the Great Xia Dynasty, after all, lacked a bit of imagination. They merely believed that their elder brother, at the age of twenty-nine, had achieved one of the greatest legends in the three thousand years since the establishment of the Great Xia, solely due to his astonishing talent, a rare gift from heaven seen once in three thousand years. However, Fangcun always felt that there must be some unknown secrets about his elder brother.
In that case, if there is any hidden meaning, it must certainly be in this letter I have written to myself
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Master Fang, I have come here solely to return the garments of the Fang Immortal, and I believe that the imperial decree from the Great Xia will arrive soon!
A white lantern is hung in front of the government office, announcing to all directions that the eldest son of the Fang family has passed away
Fangcun contemplated in his heart and slowly walked out of the room
Upon returning to the residence, the butler approached with a look of great anxiety on his face
With such thoughts in mind, he calmly took out the letter, opened it slowly, and sat down at the writing desk to read it carefully
In the midst of chaos, the armored general could no longer remain seated. With a few deep sighs, he did not wait for the master of the Fang family to awaken and prepared to take his leave. Fang Cun escorted him to the front of the residence, where, just before departing, he deeply bowed three times towards the Fang residence. As he rose, his face was already filled with sorrow. Leading two divine soldiers, he mounted the lion and tiger steeds of the Great Xia army, their hooves clattering as they slowly disappeared at the end of the long street
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Perhaps they have not seen a square ruler many times, or even never seen one at all, but the entire Fang residence has heard numerous tales about that extraordinary talent of the Great Xia Dynasty, and they have become accustomed to taking pride in this eldest son of the Fang family, accustomed to the protection of his renowned reputation
Even the proud master of the Fang family, who was holding on with great difficulty, could no longer suppress his tears, filled with sorrow and speechless.
He cannot bear the injustices of the world; when he encounters bullies oppressing others, he will speak out and reprimand them. When he sees the poor suffering, he will generously offer his assistance
Both the master and the lady have been overwhelmed with grief, fainting several times; it is only this young gentleman, who appears to remain calm, that we can inquire of.
Upon hearing the words of the armored man, Fang's mother had already fainted from crying
What is my elder brother going to the Eternal Night Wilderness for
Indeed
The eldest son has already passed away, yet the second son is still only thinking about the money in the shop