"Right, have you kept the cultivation method properly?"
Cultivation method? Hearing Grandpa's words, Fang Tianyun's mind froze for a moment.
"You didn't lose it, did you? Although you failed the Opening Spirit Ceremony last year, you still have another chance in four years, so don't give up."
Seeing his grandson's appearance, Grandpa also became a little anxious. After all, he had gone through a lot of trouble to secretly get that Spirit Gathering cultivation method for Fang Tianyun behind Madam's back.
If it was lost, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?
After being reminded by Grandpa, Fang Tianyun finally reacted and quickly said:
"Oh, oh, oh, I didn't lose it, I put it away a long time ago."
Hearing these words, Grandpa finally felt relieved.
But what Grandpa didn't expect was that after Fang Tianyun flipped through a few pages of the Spirit Gathering cultivation method he brought years ago, he disdainfully threw it into a corner...
What trash...
In fact, the quality of the Spirit Gathering cultivation method that Grandpa brought was not low; even Eva and Arthur used this set of cultivation methods.
However, back in the palace within the Shenxu Illusion, Fang Tianyun had already obtained a secret manual called "Divine Origin Qi".
This cultivation method manual, which integrates body refining, meridian clearing, and Spirit Gathering, is so comprehensive that the Spirit Gathering cultivation methods of this world cannot compare to it at all.
The core of the Spirit Gathering cultivation methods in this world lies in "Gathering", which means storing Original Spirit within the body, the more the better.
The Opening Spirit Ceremony is to guide out the Original Spirit Power that the human body has gathered over many years through a magic array, then operate the magic array's trajectory, and finally complete the professional inscription.
In this process, the more Original Spirit you store, the higher the success rate naturally is.
If it fails, the Original Spirit that is guided out cannot be returned, meaning that years of Spirit Gathering process are completely wasted, and one can only start gathering Spirit again from the beginning.
Therefore, the efficiency and speed of Spirit Gathering are the standards in this world for judging the quality of Spirit Gathering cultivation methods.
Crude, too crude.
Only after cultivating "Divine Origin Qi" did Fang Tianyun realize what it meant that there is no harm without comparison.
Circulatory cycle, refined qualitative change, control.
Ninety percent of the Spirit Gathering cultivation methods on the Eternal Continent do not have these concepts.
Last year, after Fang Tianyun participated in the Opening Spirit Ceremony, he received nicknames full of mockery such as "24K Pure Waste" and "Original Spirit Insulator".
The three professional magic arrays didn't light up at all from beginning to end, not even showing the slightest reaction.
Even the Magician staff who presided over the Opening Spirit Ceremony were stunned.
They had seen waste before, but never such pure waste...
Even ordinary people who do not practice Spirit Gathering cultivation will have more or less a tiny bit of Original Spirit in their bodies.
But this fifteen-year-old young man was truly "not a single hair".
Fang Tianyun was even popular for a while, after all, reaching the opposite extreme in a certain aspect is also a form of popularity.
He still remembers Amos's gnashing expression when he looked at him at that time, after all, having such a son was truly "giving him face".
That look almost made Fang Tianyun unable to hold back his laughter.
But since he was only an illegitimate child, the Family had no expectations at all, so the popularity quickly faded.
But no one would have thought that the failure of the Opening Spirit Ceremony was intentional by Fang Tianyun.
If the gathered Original Spirit was a bucket of water, then the Opening Spirit Ceremony was like drilling a hole in the bottom of the bucket, and everyone else's would flow out completely with a rush, draining away rapidly.
As for Fang Tianyun, when drilling the hole, he condensed the water into Ice, not a single drop seeped out.
Thanks to his cultivation of "Divine Origin Qi", his control over Original Spirit had already reached an unbelievably abnormal level.
As for why he did this? It's simple, it was preparation for leaving the Family tomorrow.
The people in the Family basically thought that this illegitimate son with no status would work hard to climb the ranks within the Family.
But Fang Tianyun never thought that way.
The Wilson Family, in his eyes, was nothing.
Fang Tianyun didn't need the Family's recognition at all; leaving this cage, he himself was a whole sky.
In his previous life, Fang Tianyun started from scratch in society and worked his way up, never lacking confidence in his heart.
What's more, there was the Shenxu Illusion as a golden finger to help him.
As long as he appeared to have no value, the Family would not have the opportunity to exploit him.
If the Opening Spirit Ceremony had been successful, it would have been harder for him to leave.
"Alas... I have nothing in terms of Original Spirit, my eldest son also has nothing, and you, my grandson Tianyun, also have nothing. I don't know how my Fang Family offended the heavens to have such a destiny."
Grandpa poured himself a drink and drank it, his face full of bitter smiles.
Looking at the old man drinking bitter wine, who was also the only elder in the family who doted on him, Fang Tianyun finally stood up, gently patted Grandpa's back, and said:
"Grandpa, you don't need to be so pessimistic. Don't ask the common people about the lost path; my destiny is determined by me, not by heaven."
My destiny is determined by me... not by heaven?
Fang Yingjie stared blankly at his grandson. The faint smile on the other's face was like a wisp of clear Wind, dispersing the sorrow and worry in his heart.
When he shook his head and looked carefully again, he found that Fang Tianyun had already turned around and was clearing away the bowls and chopsticks.
Was it... an illusion?
...
Early in the morning, Fang Tianyun went to go through the process.
When Amos heard that Fang Tianyun wanted to see him, he was also surprised.
In the past sixteen years, this son of his had never taken the initiative to look for him.
Yes, not even once.
It could even be said that Fang Tianyun's impression on everyone in the entire Family was honest, withdrawn, and introverted.
His Father, Amos, was no exception.
Regarding this son, Amos couldn't say he was satisfied, nor could he say he was dissatisfied.
Compared to his troublesome darling twin children, this illegitimate son of his had behaved quite well. In his impression, this child seemed to have never caused any trouble that required him to step in and resolve.
He was quite worry-free.
But on the other hand, this child was unremarkable. Apart from being a bit good-looking, he didn't have any other outstanding abilities.
Especially the Opening Spirit Ceremony, which failed completely...
"Let him in."
After thinking for a moment, Amos still put the documents in his hand aside first.
"Greetings, Father." After entering the room, Fang Tianyun bowed properly, leaving no room for criticism.
"Why are you here to see me?" Amos didn't mind the illegitimate son's expressionless, neither cold nor distant attitude.
He was used to it.
"I plan to apply to White Maple Academy in Yunfei City, so I have come to bid Father farewell."
Hmm?
Amos thought this illegitimate son of his had caused some trouble, but he didn't expect the other party wanted to leave home to study.
"Did my Mother agree?"
Hearing this, Fang Tianyun, who was lowering his head, pursed his lips in disdain.
Just as expected.
Although there was no affection between the two, Fang Tianyun had, after all, stayed in this castle for sixteen years, so he understood quite well what kind of person his cheap Father was.
Doting on children, wanting face, average psychological quality, slightly mama's boy.
Of course, this didn't include Fang Tianyun among the children, since they didn't share the same surname after all.
"I will go to Grandmother to resign shortly."
"Then you may go. It's fine as long as my Mother agrees."
Amos waved his hand, signaling that Fang Tianyun could leave. He didn't have many thoughts about this illegitimate son, so he didn't really care where the other party went.
From the bottom of his heart, he even agreed for the other party to leave the Family.
Because of the existence of this illegitimate son, his Madam Lisa had often given him the cold shoulder. This kid staying here was of no benefit to him at all.
Fang Tianyun turned around and left the room, but unexpectedly, when he went downstairs, he encountered some people he didn't want to see.