Buzz——

Fang Yu felt as though he had been struck by lightning. A buzz in his mind and he sharply became more alert, awakening significantly.

Great Harmony Qi surged.

Dispelling the alcohol.

Fang Yu stared at the drunken elder Fang Ju and said, "Old man, what did you just say?"

"Heh heh, I said... I said, your biological mother, she didn't actually... she didn't die."

"What exactly happened?"

Elderly Fang Ju tried his best to sober up, but the potency of the alcohol was simply too strong.

As the saying goes, 'In vino veritas', how could Fang Yu not believe these words?

The elder seemed to be unaware of his drunken state, continuing to say, "Back then, you were still young... In fact, your biological father and your foster father, that is, Fang, Fang Jintian, were good friends, brothers... Later, after your father passed away, your mother became depressed... Afterward, your mother sought out Fang Jintian in secret, saying she wanted to leave the Lu Family... To sever your ties with the Lu Family completely, she thought of leaving, and the best way to leave was to fake her death..."

"Alas, your mother Dan Rou, she was a good woman. Just a bit foolish. There's no mother in the world who can bear to part with her child. She struggled alone within the Lu Family for many years, enduring until you turned thirteen that year, before she finally made up her mind to leave. That same winter, you were cast out of the Lu Family, and Fang Jintian took you in."

"Hehe... Little rascal, you've been clever all your life, yet you never used your brain to ponder, how could such coincidences happen? You were ousted, and immediately someone took you in? After all, the Fang Family is in Jiangzhou, thousands of miles away from Yanjing. Even if you were to fly, it would take half a day, right..."

Upon hearing this,

Fang Yu had a sudden realization.

Memories of that winter night flooded his mind.

Amidst heavy snowfall,

He was cast out from Jin City in Ze State, with not even food to eat.

Yet, he happened to meet his foster father, Fang Jintian.

Fang Jintian took him to Yanjing, provided him with food and drink. For Fang Yu, who had nothing, there wasn't much to deceive, so he just followed along. Then they went to Jiangzhou.

Looking back now, indeed there were many loopholes.

Fang Yu had once asked Fang Jintian, "Why were you in Ze State?"

Fang Jintian had answered, "Touring."

Everyone knows that Jin City in Ze State is the Lu Family's domain, even though it's beautiful, it is not a city where one can freely roam.

Dangers are hidden everywhere, and one could easily get beaten or scolded.

The Lu Family back then, that's how arrogant they were.

Idolized by all martial artists as a prestigious family.

Where in the world would such coincidences occur, going to Ze State to sightsee, and to invite an unrelated person for a meal. Even buying clothes, telling jokes...

...

"So all of this was prearranged." Fang Yu spoke indifferently.

"Yes... your mother suffered during those years, reluctant to part with you, enduring disdain and jealousy within the Lu Family. She raised you till you were thirteen by sheer determination."

Hearing this,

Fang Yu remarked, "That's weird... Until now, I don't understand why they targeted my mother everywhere. Even if she came from a poor background, without power or influence, there was no need for that, was there?"

Upon hearing this,

Fang Ju actually let out a cold laugh—

Taking advantage of his drunkenness, it was as if he had opened up a floodgate, saying:

"Quite the opposite... Your mother was not only born into wealth but was also an aristocrat. Just a down-and-out aristocrat. As for where exactly, I do not know... Lu Tianyuan should know... Your mother was exceptionally beautiful, stunning enough to cause the downfall of cities and nations. After she got together with your father, it inevitably aroused jealousy among the clan members. Your father also had a period when he was quite worthless, a total mess, but your mother insisted on marrying him, which made them even more disdainful. Calling your mother blind... The women, they were just jealous that your mother was so beautiful. Plus, your mother came from an aristocratic background and brought with her many fine things, yet she never shared them with anyone. Over time, this only made her relationship with the Lu Family clanspeople even more distant. Eventually, it turned into what you know of now."

"A down-and-out aristocrat?"

Fang Yu really didn't know this aspect of his biological mother's identity. Thinking of this, he suddenly said, "You just mentioned that my mother left the Lu Family when I was thirteen, then faked her death, right?"

"Yeah... you little brat, your mother isn't dead!"

"Not dead! Then where is she now?"

Fang Yu didn't have any doubts because he had a strong premonition.

Especially that Phoenix Ancient Jade.

The Mandala she left behind led him to comprehend the Divine Dragon Technique.

The Phoenix Ancient Jade she left behind...allowed Ye Wenjun to cultivate a Dual Attribute Physique.

This...

It all indicated that the identity of Fang Yu's mother was anything but simple.

Hearing Fang Yu's follow-up question—

Fang Ju sighed, patted his shoulder, and said: "To tell the truth, I also don't know. It's just a pity that Fang Jintian passed away early. Otherwise, he might know some information."

"Why did she have to leave?"

Fang Yu didn't show much excitement.

Fang Ju said: "Not very clear. Fang Jintian once said that your mother had her compelling reasons, but who knows what those reasons were? The fact that she was able to raise you until you were thirteen was already quite remarkable; you shouldn't resent her. I believe there is no mother in the world who would easily abandon her child. The difficulties she can't speak of, only she herself may know. Bearing so much, for so many years within the Lu Family... It wasn't easy."

Fang Yu didn't speak.

He just nodded.

"Master... Huh? Master... fell asleep?" Fang Yu was about to ask something else.

Seeing that Fang Ju had fallen asleep, he didn't have the heart to continue questioning.

So he took him back to his room.

Just as Fang Yu was about to return to his own room to rest, he saw message after message popping up in the WeChat group—

Chen Daotian: "Yu Bro, there's been a major incident, make a sound if you see this!"

Chen Daotian: "Calling Yu Bro, calling!"

Fang Yu frowned and typed back: "Damn it! Spit it out if you've got something to say! What's with all the nonsense!"

Chen Daotian: "Yu Bro, I was afraid you'd curse, that's why I called you in the group. The sisters-in-law are all watching." He deliberately used "sisters-in-law."

Only then did Fang Yu realize it was a WeChat group, and he quickly clicked on the message—

[Fang Yu has retracted a message].

Fang Yu sent another message: "Brother Chen Daotian, go ahead, what's the major incident? Don't rush, take a breath, have a drink of water, and speak slowly..."

"..."

In another part of Jiangzhou, Chen Daotian felt a chill down his spine upon reading this.

Chen Daotian: "Yu Bro, in the western part of Jiangzhou, Weiyang State, a substantial amount of Spiritual Energy has appeared. According to reports from brothers on the Dark Web, there has been an outbreak in the Secret Realm there."

"A Secret Realm outbreak?"

"Yes. There is a Secret Realm there, similar to the one near the Nine Layers Hall. Suddenly, two days ago, the Secret Realm erupted, like a volcanic eruption... You might not believe it when I say it, but the chickens, ducks, and fish over there are three sizes larger than ours in Jiangzhou."

"That exaggerated?"

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