Chapter 464: The Ancestors Have Kept it for You

Chapter 464: The Ancestors Have Kept it for You

More and more disciples from the Fang family rushed over, including many from the older generation who had reached the Foundation Building Realm. For example, the group led by Fang Mosheng. When they saw Fang Chen, their eyes widened with amazement and shock.

"What's with all the ruckus?!" An impatient voice rang out as Fang Wanli floated over holding a gourd of wine, glaring at everyone and scolding, "Why are you lazing around not doing your work and gathering here at the ancestors' cultivation site?"

"Ancestor, Fang Chen has returned," someone cautiously spoke up.

Fang Wanli rebuked angrily, "Fang Chen?! That kid gave up his life a long time ago and his body ran cold by the time we got to him. Are you trying to deceive me?"

The crowd fell silent and the scene became somewhat quiet.

Feeling that something was afoot, Fang Wanli's gaze swept around until it finally landed on Fang Chen.

Fang Wanli's eyes widened with disbelief, and he exclaimed, "Kid, did you really come back from the dead? They say a person can return to life within seven days, why did it take you more than ten years?"

"Ancestor, Fang Chen is still alive. Look, there's a shadow on the ground," Fang Yun whispered.

"Impossible, I personally checked back then. The vitality in his body was completely depleted and his lifespan was exhausted. How could he still be alive?" Fang Wanli shook his head repeatedly. "Those ten strikes... each one of them consumed his lifespan. If it were me, I would've died long ago, let alone him!"

Fang Wanli then looked at Fang Chen and said, "Kid, how have you been down there? If you haven't been doing well, don't worry. Because of you, our Fang Family has gained many benefits over these past ten years. The ancestors have been keeping it for you. We'll burn it all down for you to spend one day."

"Ancestor, are you drunk?" Fang Chen said helplessly.

The crowd only then noticed that Fang Wanli's face was flushed red, obviously intoxicated, making him look a bit disoriented, with his mind not very clear.

"Wanli, how many times have I told you? Since you may follow the Dao of Alcohol, I won't stop you, but remember not to let it lead you astray," said Fang Tingjian as he walked over slowly, first scolding Fang Wanli and then nodding toward Fang Chen. "Follow me."

"Wait here," instructed Fang Chen to the three demons before following Fang Tingjian.

Fang Wanli was stunned for a moment, then suddenly looked at everyone to ask, "Is the kid really alive?"

Everyone silently nodded.

"Shit! Drinking too much is really a problem!" Fang Wanli cursed under his breath and hurriedly followed the other two.

After the three left, everyone's gaze fell on the three demons.

Facing so many Qi Refining Realm and Foundation Building Realm cultivators, Profound Green was a little uncomfortable and turned away unnaturally.

"What's the relationship between the three of you and Brother Fang Chen?" Fang Yun asked curiously.

Victorious Buddha bowed respectfully to Fang Yun. "We are Master's disciples."

Fang Ao was surprised. "You are Brother Fang Chen's disciples?"

He glanced at his wife.

Sure enough, extraordinary people had unique ways of accepting disciples. All three of them were demon cultivators....

"The three of you, Brother Fang Chen has something to discuss with the ancestor. We might as well wait in the reception hall," Fang Ao suggested with a smile.

Victorious Buddha thought for a moment and nodded softly. "Thank you."

"No need to be polite, we are all on the same side."

Fang Ao smiled and then turned to Fang Kun in the crowd, "Ancestor, don't we have some spiritual fruits for demon cultivators in our treasury? Let's bring them out to entertain these three."

Fang Kun nodded silently.

***

"This storage ring contains fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones." Fang Tingjian took out a storage ring and handed it to Fang Chen. "Back then, you killed many Golden Core cultivators and saved many people. Some of these spirit stones come from the benefits that Fang's family has reaped over the years because of you. Some are gifts from others who wanted to express their gratitude. Since you weren't around before, both Wanli and I kept them for you. If you couldn't make it, they would have been passed on to someone close to you in the future."

"Fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones?"

Fang Chen's eyes lit up, and he directly accepted them. He was currently in need of spirit stones as he had spent everything he had.

Seeing the spirit stones, Little Sword and Mirror of the Universe became excited, especially the former, which hadn't devoured any treasures in many years and was hungry for them.

"Kid, can you tell us how you came back to life? We personally examined your corpse and clearly confirmed you were beyond saving," Fang Wanli asked with curiosity.

Fang Tingjian glanced at him and said lightly, "As cultivators, haven't we seen some miracles? Instead of worrying about this, it's better to think about how to break through your current bottleneck."

Fang Wanli looked embarrassed. He had been stuck at the early stage of the Golden Core Realm for many years. He wasn’t showing any signs of breaking through either. His desire to do so seemed to have long faded, replaced by a desire to drink more while he still had life left.

"Originally, I left you more than just fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones. But for Fang Wanli's sake, I've decided to use some of it to trade for medium-grade spirit stones to help him break through the bottleneck." Fang Tingjian looked at Fang Chen and whispered, "Consider it he owes you. In the future, if you need anything, ask him to pay you back."

Fang Wanli smiled awkwardly.

“Ancestor, there's no need to fuss over a few spirit stones.” Fang Chen smiled and shook his head. "Having these fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones is already a pleasant surprise for me; there's no need for anything else."

After a pause, Fang Chen's smile gradually faded, and his expression became more solemn. "Ancestor, in these past dozen years, has there been any movement from the Spirit Blood Sect?"

Fang Tingjian gently shook his head. "They dare not cause any disturbance in the Hidden Cloud Region. After that day, Immortal Void Rush spread the news far and wide. Now, if anyone wants to start a war, whether they are Spirit Blood Sect cultivators or not, they will all be dealt with accordingly. After a few incidents like that, no one dares to have such thoughts lightly, and Spirit Blood Sect cultivators dare not show their faces again."

He sneered coldly. "I reckon they never expected that this incident would lead to such serious consequences. I estimate that for the next few hundred years, there won't be major disturbances in the Hidden Cloud Region. As for minor skirmishes, they are not worth paying attention to."

Fang Chen nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that the Blood Spirit Sect had indeed suffered a major setback. At least the Hidden Cloud Region had learned its lesson and wouldn't be easily disturbed by them anymore.

"By the way, Immortal Void Rush speaks highly of you. The Fang family's development in recent years also has a lot to do with her care," Fang Tingjian said with a faint smile. "When you have time, you can go see her. And check on Fang Jue, I heard he has successfully formed his Golden Core."

"I want to go to the Jade Void Mountain first," Fang Chen said.

"Jade Void Mountain? Why go there? That big tiger's temperament is not good," Fang Wanli commented subconsciously.

Fang Tingjian frowned slightly. "You should show respect to a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator."

Fang Wanli nodded repeatedly. "Yes yes, it's Immortal White Tiger, not a big tiger."

Fang Chen smiled. "I have three disciples who are demon cultivators, and I can't teach them much. So, I want them to become disciples of Immortal White Tiger. After all, he owes me a favor, and favors must be repaid."